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The Watchlist Updated – Gameweek 24

Chelsea’s Spanish schemer takes a rise in our weekly refresh of the Watchlist rankings, though Rafa Benitez’s rotation dents the prospects of their new man up front. Arsenal’s kind run of fixtures keeps them in our thoughts following on from the double, while Sunderland’s new-found thirst for goals also plays a significant part in our update. As always, you can view our current standings in the sidebar on the right and read on for the details behind the recent movements and the factors at play behind our thinking.

Goalkeepers

Wojciech Szczesny retains his top spot, courtesy of three home games in the following four as Arsenal prepare to welcome Liverpool, Stoke and Villa to the Emirates. Simon Mignolet is close on the Pole’s heels in second – one clean sheet in four has somewhat dented his appeal, though he continues to offer the most obvious and secure route into Sunderland’s backline.

Asmir Begovic is a non-mover in third. While Stoke’s recent poor defensive form has seen him beaten 13 times in his previous four, the Bosnian is afforded three favourable home games (WIG, REA, WHM) in the next five to cement his place at the top of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) keeper standings. With Tony Pulis still uncertain over a return date for Marc Wilson and Andy Wilkinson missing out last weekend due to a recurrence of a back problem, we’re currently without an obvious budget alternative in the Potters defence.

Michel Vorm takes a step up our Watchlist rankings. The Swansea stopper has been beaten just four times in five matches since returning from injury – Vorm may have three away games in the next four but his owners will be undeterred; the Welsh club have the best defensive record on the road, conceding just nine times. Ben Davies’ form is the only downside to acquiring the Dutchman, however, with the left-back’s budget appeal and attacking returns likely to deter many from investing in the Swans’ goalkeeper.

Jussi Jaaskelainen remains in the mix – West Ham’s next three (ful, SWA, avl) look prosperous, with the Finnish international offering the security of save points to fall back on should his side concede, while Adam Federici and Mark Bunn are our preferred budget stoppers in light of their respective schedules.

Defenders

Leighton Baines returns to the top of the pile thanks to back-to-back clean sheets in the past couple of Gameweeks. Everton seem to have rediscovered their resilience once again and with spot-kick and set-piece duties in his locker, Baines’ double figure haul at Newcastle in Gameweek 21 served a reminder of his propensity to pick up points at both ends of the pitch. With two favourable home fixtures to come, including a clash with Villa – a side so vulnerable to set-piece delivery, Baines looks strong in the short-term.

United’s favourable run of upcoming fixtures earns Patrice Evra a leap in our estimations. With the United midfield struggling to justify any level of investment this season, the Frenchman has racked up four goals and five assists and now faces five of the current bottom nine over the next six Gameweeks as Sir Alex Ferguson’s side look to push on at the summit. Jonny Evans is a cheaper alternative but with concerns over his hamstring, we’re leaving him out of the equation for now – Ferguson has hinted Evans is now his first-choice centre-half, though; when fit again, his cheaper price tag could tempt plenty new suitors. Rafael is, of course, the other route to explore – although with European football back on the agenda soon and Chris Smalling and Phil Jones both fit, there could be rotation on the horizon for the Brazilian.

Both Kieran Gibbs and David Luiz slide a little after their double Gameweeks but the pair stay in the top five thanks to their upcoming fixtures. Gibbs’ five assists highlight his attacking potential and while Luiz is handed a stay of execution thanks to his set-pieces and share of spot-kicks, a move back to central defence somewhat dents his appeal. It remains to be seen if Luiz is recalled to a midfield role at Readin and Rafa Benitez’s rest and rotation may force a reassessment of the Chelsea backline situation, with Cesar Azpilicueta staking a strong case as a cheaper alternative. John Terry’s return to the side will, however, put matters in flux once again.

Ben Davies’ 10 point haul against Stoke last weekend has already seen his price rise – nevertheless, a cost of just 4.3 continues to look a bargain ahead of Swansea’s upcoming schedule and plenty more investment can be expected, with the left-back offering the cheapest route into Michael Laudrup’s defence. Joey O’Brien’s return from injury brings the West Ham full-back onto Fantasy radars once more. While Guy Demel is 0.5 cheaper, O’Brien’s points per game average (4.5 to 2.9) highlights their respective displays so far.

Midfielders

Theo Walcott holds firm at the top here. Shifted back to the flank against Chelsea on Sunday, he still produced the goods – the expected return of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for tomorrow’s game with West Ham should afford him the chance to move back up front once again. With returns in eight of his last 10, Walcott’s superb form manages to stave off the threat of Juan Mata but there’s not much between them. The Spaniard has now established a seven point gap at the top of the FPL midfield standings – his goal against the Gunners last weekend means he has now scored or assisted in 13 of his last 15 starts. Despite rotation concerns, Mata is firmly established as the weapon of choice amongst the Chelsea attackers, with Eden Hazard becoming a differential by comparison as the Belgian’s ownership continues to drop.

Marouane Fellaini keeps third spot, despite a run of five games without a goal. The Everton man has chipped in with bonus or assists in his last three and welcomes West Brom, Villa and Reading to Goodison in the next five, in addition to a trip to Norwich. Similar to Fellaini, Michu stays in the top five thanks to a kind upcoming schedule – his form has been poor, with just one goal and an assist in the league from Gameweek 17 onwards, but we’re backing him to come good once again with statistics showing that he remains amongst the most threatening midfielders on show, despite his recent drought.

Compared to Walcott and Mata, Gareth Bale has offered little consistency in the premium bracket of late. The Welshman has scored or assisted in just one of his last six appearances – nevertheless, that 21 point haul in Gameweek 19 served a reminder of his explosive qualities. With five sets of double figures to his name, Bale will be hoping to return to form ahead of games against Norwich, West Brom, Newcastle and West Ham in the next four, though there’s no doubt he’s testing the patience.

Steven Gerrard and David Silva both climb, with the Liverpool skipper in a remarkable run of form. A goal or assist in nine of his previous 10 keeps him firmly in our thoughts as the Reds make their way to Arsenal and City, while Silva’s consistency of starts is a selling point as rotation up top at City remains an issue. Santi Cazorla plummets down the rankings with Walcott the preferred Arsenal midfield coverage of many, though the playmaker still has the potential to produce – his assist at the Bridge keeps him in the top five scoring FPL midfielders this season. If you wish to double on Arsenal’s attacking potential, Cazorla will perhaps be preferred to Lukas Podolski up top.

Further down, plenty of mid-price protagonists are vying for our attention due to form and/or fixtures. Jon Walters, Adam Johnson, Adel Taarabt and Joe Cole are all worthy of consideration over the next few for Fantasy managers scouring the market for midfield alternatives.

Forwards

Robin Van Persie and Luis Suarez remain immovable objects at the top of the forward ranking, while Edin Dzeko also keeps his place in the top three. The Bosnian has started each of the last four for City and has scored or assisted in all of those fixtures – at just 7.5, he remains a strong value route into Roberto Mancini’s frontline, despite the permanent threat of rotation.

Steven Fletcher moves to the front of the chasing pack. The Sunderland man has been in superb form of late and has an eye-catching schedule on his agenda – plenty have already snapped up the 7.0 priced Scot this week after his double at the DW on Saturday. Daniel Sturridge’s first league start for Liverpool saw the former Chelsea man continue his run of a goal per game since moving to Merseyside – his mid-price appeal could sway many looking for ways to save budget, with the fixtures falling kindly from Gameweek 26 onwards for Brendan Rodgers’ side. It’s early days but there’s no doubt that continued form from Sturridge and any marked decline in Suarez’s output will shake things up when it comes to considering Liverpool’s attacking assets.

Elsewhere, Demba Ba’s sub role against Arsenal casts doubts over his consistency of game time under Rafa Benitez – his ability to produce is undbouted but Ba looks increasingly likely to be vulnerable from his manager’s rotational whims on every third fixture. Wayne Rooney comes back into the picture after recovering from a knee injury, though Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision to bench him at Spurs in favour of Shinji Kagawa is likely to deter many from jumping aboard any bandwagon, with Van Persie’s game time looking far more assured and is returns ridiculously consistent.

The likes of Rickie Lambert and Pavel Pogrebnyak look appealing options for those eyeing up a five man midfield, while Jermain Defoe, Papiss Cisse and Dimitar Berbatov will be hoping to benefit from some kind upcoming fixtures to rebuild their standing with Fantasy managers.

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  1. Screaming Midget
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Do you think Aguero will start or continue to be eased back in with another bench appearance?

    Considering Suarez RVP Fletcher to turn into > Aguero RVP Sturridge

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    1. Koflok
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      He should start.

      Well we can wait and see this week. The teamsheet will be out before FPL deadline.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      He'll start. A week and a half between matches so plenty of time to build his fitness even more. We'll have the teamsheet before the deadline anyway.

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    3. Screaming Midget
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      Yeah valid point. Guess I'll have Plan A and B in case he is or isn't starting.

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    4. Doolittle
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      This is exactly what I'm considering, might go with RVP Aguero Fletcher for now with Sunderland and Man City having much more appealing fixtures than Liverpool.

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  2. Koflok
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Yeah finally got my defense and all WC sorted out.
    I know you're not supposed to plan for long term transfer and all but meh I got them sorted out in this condition.

    DDG - 3.9
    Nasty - Dawson - Davies - Cameron - Pearce
    Mata - Walcott - Michu - Bale - Fellaini
    RVP - Aguero - Pogre

    Transfers
    GW 26: Fellaini Pogre -> Marveux Sturridge.
    GW 28: Bale Dawson -> Fellaini A.Cole.
    GW 29: Downgrade Cameron -> Wilson.
    GW 31: DDG Davies -> Ruddy/Szeczny Enrique.

    I'll have this squad by GW 31.

    Sir Cezny 3.9
    Nasty - A. Cole - Enrique - Wilson - Pearce
    Mata - Walcott - Michu - Fellaini - Marveux
    RVP - Aguero - Sturridge

    Not looking too shabby is it? 😉

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    1. Doctor X
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldnt get Aguero right now. I'd wait and watch for another week in all honesty.

      Plus, your team is not going to look like that come GW 31 for sure.

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      1. Koflok
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        He's looking good when he came of the bench last time around. You can say it's my punt, trying to beat the market. If he starts this week I'll get him.
        But if not I have alternatives in Dzeko or Fletcher before getting him in.

        Yeah I know I was just playing around with it and planning out some potential transfers

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    2. Beautiful Game
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      dont plan for that far!!!! there may be many hurdles!!!!

      like injuries???bans???

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      1. Koflok
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I know I was just playing around with it and planning out some potential transfers.
        My guideline for transfers so to say but I won't stuck with it 100% as there will definitely be unexpected conditions. 😀

        But yeah for my current team. Looking fine?

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  3. iwanjones23
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Guys,

    Currently on my wildcard, which combo is the best going forward

    A) Shaw, Sterling, Suarez

    B) Nastasic, Fellaini, Benteke

    Thanks

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

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      1. iwanjones23
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        I was leaning towards B, just worried about Suarez, seems to get 3BP every game

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        1. Siva Mohan
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          same with Fellaini .. 5 baps in last 2 games.. he has some tasty fixtures coming up.. West Brom (H), Aston Villa (H), Man Utd (A), Norwich (A), Reading (H)

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    2. Danny x-factor
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      B

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    3. Doolittle
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      B, although not convinced by Benteke.

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Scholes and Giggs 😆

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      1. Koflok
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        "I'm too old for this shi(r)t!"

        😀

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    2. tw
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      😀

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      😆

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  4. tw
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    if you had to pick one for your team who would you get, clyne or onu?

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    1. Siva Mohan
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      Onuoha

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      1. tw
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        why?

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        1. Siva Mohan
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          nailed in.. QPR have parked the bus under Harry..

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
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      Clyne

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    3. Doctor X
      • 12 Years
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      Depends on your defensive rotation. But arbitrarily, i like the look Clyne a lot. I've been watchign most of So'tons games and I think he's a super RB.

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        both work equally as well.

        comes down to onuoha (MUN, avl) vs clyne (new, LIV)

        rotation aside you say clyne though?

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        1. dul
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          Clyne if u ask me.

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    4. Piggs Boson
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Onu i think, Southamton's defence is fundamentally poor, despite some decent performances.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        Disagree. It is their fat goalkeeper who is fundamentally poor. 😉

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

          Their defensive stats in the members area are just awful.

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

            *in team stats

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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              ... along with at least 6 other teams. And theirs are improving.

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    5. Koflok
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      I'd get Onu. I don't rate Southampton defensively.

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    6. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Clyne. He has much more chance of scoring or assisting. Also, despite 'Arry's work, QPR's defence is gash.

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    7. Blue Falcons
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      Onuoha - Better chance to get cleansheet.
      Clyne - Better chance to get assist ,cleansheet is a bonus .So far 3 assist this season.

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  5. RamaJama
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    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    The Norwegian and Solskjaer "student", Vegard Forren, will probably come in around 4.0 in the Southampton defence. Could be interesting to follow him.

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      If im going for a soton def at 4.0 its clyne.

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    2. Manani
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      apparently, he is a very good defender too!

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      1. Manani
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        he won the player of the year in the league playing as defender, that's how good he is.

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          like PASCAL CYGAN, who was voted player of the year in the French First Division two seasons prior joining Arsenal.

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  6. guillermo
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Any word on Cuellar's injury?

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  7. iain_90
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What do people make of BAE's stuff about Naughton?

    Will AVB keep him out through spite? Was seriously considering bringing him in this week.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No. He has just kindly pointed out that Naughton is right-footed ... 😉

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      1. iain_90
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        AVB might not have been aware I suppose. Leave it one more week, do you think?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          No. He is already in! 😉

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          1. iain_90
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            Might mean playing Harte against Chelsea but who cares!

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              That's the spirit! 😀

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    2. cassanata
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      You have to admire BAE's honesty

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  8. paudy77
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which is better

    Current Team

    Begovic (Jasskelainen)
    Rafael Azpilicueta O'Brien (Shaw Cameron)
    Santi Mata Walcott Michu (Puncheon)
    RVP BA Podolski

    WC Team

    Begovic (Boruc)
    Rafael Azpilicueta O'Brien (Shaw Cameron)
    Bale Mata Silva Michu (Puncheon)
    RVP Fletcher Suarez

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      WC team. I dont like Boruc though

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      1. paudy77
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        I dont mind Boruc?
        Am i wise getting ba out for podolski?
        Walcott out?
        gerrard poss for silva?

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I hate him. Nothing to do with FPL just dont like the man
          Id sell Ba & Podolski
          Walcott is on the fence for me. Im not sure on that one
          Silva over Stevie G

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  9. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    In what order would you rate the following players over the next 2 gws -

    Bale (nor, wba)
    Fellaini (WBA, AVL)
    Walcott (LIV, STK)
    Mata (rdg, new)

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    1. tw
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      i'd rate them enough to get all 4 😀

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Haha, I thought someone would say that. I cant afford them all with VP and Aguero,

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          sure can. cue my WC team.

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        2. tw
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          :D.

          already use your wc? i'm getting all 4 plus rvp aguero and studge. jafa-esque defense though 😀

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            yyyep.

            my WC tem so far:-

            DDG Bunn
            Zaba Gibbs Davies Demel Pearce
            Mata Walcott Bale Afro Punch
            RVP Kun Fletch

            0.5 itb to do Fletch > Studge later on.

            lemme see the jafa-esque defense. who knows, it might get more CS!

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            1. Kings of Lyon ★
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              Whats your team value?

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              1. NABIL - FPL otai
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                TV 108.7. used to be higher before i got rid of Michu & Suarez recently. selling value is 105.9.

                0.6 itb actually, would have extra 0.3 if i keep Bego.

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            2. tw
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              11 years, 2 months ago

              bego bunn
              dawson cueller davies demel clyne/onu

              and i've got marv over punch

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              1. NABIL - FPL otai
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                i'd say don't get dawson. too temporary.

                if i go marv instead of punch, i'll have 0.6 more itb! damn, that's a lot of money.

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                1. tw
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                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  no other def i really like at that price though...

                  :D.

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                  1. NABIL - FPL otai
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    i'd go for r.martin if i were you.

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                  2. tw
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                    over dawson??

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      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
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        same here.

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    2. Koflok
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mata
      Walcott
      Bale
      Fellaini

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      1. Koflok
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        but I'd get 4 of them if I were you as TW pointed out. Mata and Wally is fixture proof, Bale is somewhat too and he's 'due', while Fellaini got the best fixture.

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Bale
      Mata
      Fellaini
      Walcott

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mata at the bottom. The other three you have/get.

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    5. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Bale
      Fellaini
      Mata
      Walcott

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  10. Siva Mohan
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    have Mignolet from GW14.. Federici or Boruc for 2nd goalie? is Boruc nailed in?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Federici. Boruc is totally crap, imo.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        He was good in his day. Now hes crap.

        He's always been a bit of a C U Next Tuesday

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        1. iain_90
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          noticed the other night he doesn't seem to be blessing himself these days.

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          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 13 Years
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            Imagine that.

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          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            He is too fat to get his arm up. 😉

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    2. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yep

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    3. Doolittle
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Fed.

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    4. big oak
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      look for rotation
      boruc fix are aweful

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  11. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
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    Whats your link all about TW

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It's a bunch of H2H competitions for the FFS regulars, which is based on the Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Serie A and another league of other European teams. If you follow the site you will be notified of when applications open for next season, as sadly, this season has already commenced.

      Feel free to take a look around the site to see what it involves.

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        what he said 😀

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  12. HelloSidney
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is Johnson a reasonable alternative to Fellaini or am I talking mad shit?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You are talking mad shit. Give A. J. a year or so. 🙂

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Im sure we said that 3 years ago 🙂

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Oh! 😆 You may well be right, at that.

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    2. cassanata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I don't think he will score as many points as Fellaini but do think he is a good pick.

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    3. big oak
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      no fellaini is a 2nd striker
      johnson is a winger

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    4. HelloSidney
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers...

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    5. Doolittle
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      Not a bad option, but very unlikely to match Fellaini.

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Fell is defensive mid atm, not second striker

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  13. Christina.
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    I posted this earlier...still funny though.

    Granville's last 15 minutes on his WC...

    19 Jan 11:30 Bale to Gerrard
    19 Jan 11:29 Gerrard to Bale
    19 Jan 11:15 Bale to Gerrard

    😀

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    1. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      24 Jan 11:30 Gerrard injured.

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    2. big oak
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      basically he flipped he a coin
      ....
      then decided best 2 out of 3
      ....
      then decided best 3 out of 5
      .......

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      He used to be indecisive ... but now he's not so sure ... 😉

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      1. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I can't claim that one without my Partridge grav!

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Hehehe!

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    4. roscola
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      • 12 Years
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      😀

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  14. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I like this 'power 5' mid feild but i always like at least one good def and 2 good good strikers. My WC as it stands is -

    Begovic Foster
    Cameron Baines Nasty Demel Davies
    Michu Fellaini Taarabt Punch Mata/Bale
    VP Aguero Berba/Fletcher

    I prefer the balance there. Whats everyone elses thoughts?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm the same. I will have three. Berbatov's form is awful.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        It really is but He has WHU, MUN. I'll likely sell for Sturr after that.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          Djeko, Defoe(yes, Defoe!) or Fletcher.

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          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            If its Dzeko & Aguero up top v QPR I might just do that. I cant afford Defoe. Fletcher is an option but last time i checked his stats they were awful

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Well, they are much better now!

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          2. Scroobius Mac
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Defoe might be injured by the way.

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            1. Hank Scorpio
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              What, how, where, when, why?

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    2. big oak
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      that's not a power 5 midfield
      i can get a power 5 midfield if i get silva and pog in for cole and cisse out
      i end up with:
      walcott mata silva michu fellaini in mid

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Its not the power 5. I dont like / rate pog. Silva on the other hand is a good shout.

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  15. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Nani ???

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    1. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mummy?

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      We had to fire her, son. I'm sorry. 😉

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        rooney injured, no game time for him?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Rooney is back, resting his fat arse on the pine.

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Apparently, he reinjured his knee while training in Qatar.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              😯 Really??? Feck, these jollies are stupid, no?

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    3. big oak
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      noooooooo

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    4. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It makes the world go round,

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

      http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7bz4tO2eM1rys4czo3_400.gif

      Fergie likes to play without wingers now and again, depending on opposition.

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

        (I used to be on board, until i remembered this)

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        😀

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    6. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Fergie would've got rid of him already if they get Lucas Moura. enough said.

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  16. Dazzleraz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else out there choose Hazard ahead of Mata?
    I was so close to bringing Mata in before xmas(prior to ARS or spurs match where he scored 2) and decided to wait until after that GW but it never happened. not sure if im being stubborn now but i actually think Hazard is the better footballer and being overlooked considering such a small difference in points total and the fact he is 0.6 cheaper?

    Also
    anyone think Gibbs was excellent at the weekend? dont think he made 1 mistake and got in some great positions yet again..well worthy of a BP IMO and a cert in my squad for the rest of the season along with Shaw Michu and RVP.
    Another really impressive player over the last few weeks has been Dembele..probably doesnt get enough assists or goals to warrant a place in a FFT but what a player!
    That is all 🙂

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No
      Ok
      No.

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    2. big oak
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i think mata is better in FPL terms and reality
      however hazard is a bit of a differential these days so can be useful if ur chasing (at least until moses is back)
      gibbs is great mostly coz he is the most guaranteed starts in the arsenal team, and he also goes forward
      dembele imo wouldv sold a lot of problems for fergie if manu made a move for him in the summer

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  17. kingozil-The Germans once a…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    which all teamsheets will be in before the deadline this week??

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      All the ones on that day.

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  18. Bubbles
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    So will there be a DGW for Swansea or Chelsea, or will their league game scheduled for GW26 (is it?) be played the midweek before/after so it's still in GW26?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Midweek after I reckon unless there's an FA Cup replay...

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

      If there is another DGW i'm going to cry.

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Get the tissues ready lad.

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          1. Epic Fail
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            • 13 Years
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            😀

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    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Say Whaaaat?

      *Takes out bottle of vodka from drawer in office desk

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I need to send you some decent whisky. 😉

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
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            ... I said DEESUNT! 😉

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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                • 14 Years
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                🙂 Why are you tagging me with this drivel? 😉

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      2. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Sounds like JPT final week that.

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        1. Bubbles
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          So I remember you saying you were the champ, when was the re-re-replay?

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          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Last week.

            Me 80
            You 59

            YEaaaahhh!

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            1. Bubbles
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              So is there a replay every GW your score is better than mine? Cheeky tactics, I might try that one. 😉

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    4. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Its GW27.

      I think both the Liverpool v Swans & the Chelsea v Man City could be moved to midweek (the same GW). I do remember this being the same last year (or the year before) and it was moved to later in the season.

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    5. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I don't think I can take another one...

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        *considers whether to go into the beta-blockers business*

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    6. Bubbles
      • 14 Years
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      Okay, ta all.

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  19. AusSpur
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What does everyone reckon of my WC team - for GW24

    Begovic (Cerny)
    Dawson Azpilicueta Nastasic (Clyne, Davies)
    Bale Gerrard Hazard Michu (Diame)
    RVP Dzeko Lambert

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  20. Mozart_s Balls
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which WC front 8 seems better to you:

    3-4-3 version:
    Bale - Michu - Walcott - Mata - GUTHRIE
    FLETCHER - SUAREZ - Rvp

    3-5-2 version:
    Bale - Michu - Walcott - Mata - SILVA
    STURRIDGE - POGREBNYAK - Rvp

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    1. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      3-4-3

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    2. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go A, Fletcher and Suarez to outscore Silva and Sturridge (presuming Guthrie and Pog are bench fodder).

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    3. HelloSidney
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Tough call, probably edge towards second one myself

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      1. Mozart_s Balls
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers to all.

        It's just that i haven't seen this version of heavy 5 mids, i thought i'd throw it out here and see what people think.

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  21. Scroobius Mac
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Cerny / Begovic
    Nastasic / Onuoha / Azpilicueta / Davies / Demel
    Mata / Fellaini / Walcott / Puncheon / Bale
    Aguero / Benteke / Van Persie

    Puncheon/Benteke rotate rather nicely and I can always make some wiggle room to get Sturridge in 2 weeks if it goes to pot. Beyond that, how does it look? Is Begovic/Cerny a viable combo or should I downgrade Nasty/Azpi and look at a better back-up?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I don't believe that Begovic/Cerny is a goer.

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      1. HelloSidney
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Why?

        I'm thinking a 3.9 keeper is the way to go too

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          • 14 Years
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          Events, dear boy - events. It would be such a bugger to use a transfer on a goalie. I will have Mignolet and Federici.

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          1. HelloSidney
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            What does "events" mean? I don't really want to choose a keeper to play every week, inevitably getting it wrong most times.

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    2. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd downgrade one of the two, probably Azpilicueta (rotation risk when Terry is back), and look to get Fed.

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      1. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I say this, but I'm seriously considering the 3.9 keeper option with Szczesny.

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  22. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Odds for tonight:

    Anytime goal
    Wally 1.91
    Pod/Giroud 2.0
    Caz 2.75
    C Cole 4.33
    Nolan 4.50
    J. Cole 6.50

    Clean sheet:
    Ars 2.25
    Wham 6.50

    Correct Score:
    Shortest odds are for Ars to win 1-0, 2-1, 2-0

    To score 2 goals or more
    Wally 5.00
    Pod/Giroud 5.50

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

      Walcott 1.91? Where do i sign?

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      1. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        William Hill

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    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Odds look good for my team. Let us pray.

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  23. Scroobius Mac
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    FYI there are grumblings on Spurs forums/twitter that Defoe has a minor injury that will keep him out for 2-3 weeks.

    Might be bollox but just a heads up.

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    1. roscola
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      What would that mean? Dempsey up front?

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

      Dempsey up top?

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Oh. Bugger - thanks, Scroobius.

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

      Dempsey up front? The plot thickens. This WC team is getting confusing. http://i.imgur.com/0rieYZB.jpg

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        😆

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Hmmm ... Dempsey ... double Spurs ...

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      3. tw
        • 12 Years
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        😀

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    5. Sebastian Rooks
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      bale upfront isnt a bad shout

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  24. Christina.
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    New post bishes

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  25. What Else
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hi

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  26. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What do you guys think of this WC team? Got a few days to tinker with it.

    Begovic-Bunn
    Davies(Swa)-Bassong-Riether-Evra-O'Brien
    Mata-Silva-Walcott-JCole-DeGuzman
    Henriquez-RVP-Benteke

    Also have 1.1 to spend.

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    1. Sebastian Rooks
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      looks nteresting alot of differentials in there attacking wise which hopefully pay off for you maybe consider sturridge in a couple weeks.

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      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah. Henriquez is a short-term plug. I should be able to hold off on a transfer next week and get Sturridge in the one after.

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  27. Sebastian Rooks
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    premature question but I'll ask anyway..

    Small issue with my team this week is to play

    A Gibbs(LIV)
    or
    B Davies (sun)

    Thanks for your answers

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    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd say Davies.

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    2. VICTORIOUS SECRET! !
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      DAVIES

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  28. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    WC team ..... 4-5-1

    Any thoughts.

    De Gea, (Rudd)
    Zabaletta, Evra, Azpilicueta (Wisdom, Naughton)
    Michu, Mata, Fellaini, Gerard, Walcott.
    RVP, (Pogrebnyak, Anichebe)

    Considering downgrading my 3 expensive defenders to upgrade one striker to Suarez for 4-4-2.

    Hmmm really not sure about this one

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  29. VICTORIOUS SECRET! !
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    plz help me with my team guys

    KRUL/MIGNOLET
    HARTE / MARIAPPA / DAVIES / O'"BRIEN / GIBBS
    GERRARD / MICHU / NOBLE / WALCOTT / MARVEAUX
    RVP / SUAREZ / AGUERO
    PLEASE LEAVE YOUR CMNTS FR NECESSORY CHANGES

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      STOP SHOUTING

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