Scout Notes

The Stock Check – Saturday

An instantly forgettable Saturday saw the majority of Fantasy managers scratching for points, as clean sheets crumbled and captain options faltered. Here’s the Stock Check on a day of slight returns…

On the Up

Santi Cazorla
The consistent form of Theo Walcott has, understandably, seen Santi Cazorla drift down the Fantasy pecking order and, for a player once at the forefront of Arsenal’s attacking potential, the Spaniard has now become an effective differential. A brace today won the game for the Gunners and took him to 11 for the season, keeping him above Walcott in the overall Fantasy Premier League (FPL) rankings.

Rafael
Sticking to the script, with Jonny Evans dropped to the bench, Rafael stepped up his claim as the weapon of choice in the United backline with a stunning third goal of the season. Despite being rested back in Gameweek 24, Rafael’s claims are strong, although, like all United assets, the Brazilian looks vulnerable for the Gameweek 28 home clash with Norwich ahead of the Champions League second leg with Madrid.

Arouna Kone
The Ivory Coast international took little time to underline his importance to the Latics cause with two first half strikes – taking him to eight goals for the season. Selected as one of our three differentials this week, sadly for Kone, competition in his price bracket remains fierce, with Romelu Lukaku, Dimitar Berabtov, Rickie Lambert and Christian Benteke all offering value with their sub 7.0 price tags.

Dimitar Berbatov
The Bulgarian continues to do just enough to keep his points tally ticking over: a ninth goal of the season today was his third in six to offer a reminder that, if Martin Jol’s side can somehow rediscover some form, Berbatov remains a rare talent worthy of consideration.

Sascha Riether
On the Scout Picks bench this week, the German returned an assist, clean sheet and is likely to earn bonus points from today’s 1-0 win. Riether has enjoyed an outstanding season and has now contributed four assists this term, whilst Martin Jol’s defence have conceded just twice in the last four league outings.

Romelu Lukaku
The Belgian justified his Scout Pick selection with a brace, taking him to 12 goals for the season. Once again, Lukaku looked an unstoppable force at times and the fact that Steve Clarke paired him with Shane Long from the start provided some encouragement. Lukaku is, however, ineligible for the Gameweek 28 fixture with parent club Chelsea.

Marc Wilson
While the Potters defence conceded for the ninth consecutive league outing, the return of Marc Wilson at left-back at least gives those still holding Stoke’s defensive assets an obvious escape route. At 3.9, Wilson looks set to be a hugely popular acquisition for those downgrading the likes of Asmir Begovic and Ryan Shawcross, after a string of disappointing Gameweeks over the past two months.

Going Down

Jonny Evans
Rio Ferdinand’s recall at Loftus Road was far from a surprise but, with Sir Alex Ferguson previously talking up the need to preserve Nemanja Vidic, it was a real surprise to see the Serbian maintain his starting role at QPR at the expense of Jonny Evans. With the rotation of Ferdinand and Vidic looking a likely trend, Evans had seemed nailed on for a run of starts: today’s teamsheet confirmed that as far from certain.

Robin Van Persie
The Dutchman provided the assist for Rafael’s opener at the Bush but the Dutchman’s contribution was cut short by a hip injury sustained in a collision with cameramen on setting up the goal. Sir Alex Ferguson didn’t seem too concerned post-match, although there are big question marks over Van Persie’s start in the Old Trafford clash with Norwich next weekend, regardless of the injury.

Lukas Podolski
Benched for the third consecutive league outing, memories of the 17-point haul in double Gameweek 23 now seem distant as the German struggles to maintain his start in Wenger’s lineup.

The Everton Defence
David Moyes’ side remain unable to see out matches and, having looked in command at Carrow Road, conceded two second half goals to lose the points. They’ve now gone four without a shutout with just four for the season in total, as Leighton Baines’ owners were left clinging to the comfort of the assist for Leon Osman’s opener.

Alex Pearce
Having looked to be a viable budget option in the Royals back four, Pearce was relegated to the bench by Brian McDermott and Sean Morrison earned a recall to the defence. Given the performance by the Reading defence, however, you have to wonder if Pearce will earn a recall soon enough.

Pavel Pogrebnyak
A miserable day for the Royals was compounded by a straight red card for the Russian who earned an early bath for a reckless challenge on Maynor Figueroa. Pogrebnyak will miss three league outings against Everton, Villa and United.

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

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  1. Screaming Midget
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Mrs Brown's Boys is superb... and the blonde lass is gorgeous!... The dark haired is nice too

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    1. Optimus.
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      i hate brendan o carroll

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    2. 4vets
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      So, I gather you watch the program for the totty on show?

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    3. Screaming Midget
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      Oh come on, it's funny!

      But yeah the 2 lasses on there are nice.

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      1. Optimus.
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        90% of the time he relies on smut jokes..never like him

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    4. Crouch Potato!
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      I love my comedies, and this has big following. For some reason it fries my head, give me a dollop of Peep Show anytime.

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      1. Corrigan
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        I'm just off to order series 8 on DVD...

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        1. Crouch Potato!
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          11 years, 8 months ago

          Must get it, I think it comedy genius.

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          1. Corrigan
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            11 years, 8 months ago

            Heavenly for me despite series 6+ not quite reaching the heights previously.

            In terms of Desert Island discs, it's joint top with The Office.

            In fact, I'm going to power up the DVD player as we speak...

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            1. Crouch Potato!
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              Enjoy.

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    5. Trigg ⭐️
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      If I wanted to hear old Tommy Cooper jokes and lots of swearing, I'd get my grandparents drunk.

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    6. Corrigan
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      I'd rather bathe in a boiled vat of urine than watch even a second of that tripe.

      Miranda too.

      Our taxes go towards a woman who has kids left, right and centre.

      Our licence fee allows for several episodes of that shite to be produced.

      I give up.

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      1. JT's Dog
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Your licence fee doesn't pay for this it goes towards golden handshakes and goodbyes to failed execs .
          And miranda has kids, really who would

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      2. Still No Eye Dia
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        Welcome to the 1970s. Awful.

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    7. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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      Why does Baines do nothing seriously? So inconsistent

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      1. 4vets
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        🙄

        You think he isn't seriously trying every week?

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      2. Screaming Midget
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        I've said all season he's not with his price. Of course he'll score big every blue moon, but not overall worth it.

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      3. Crouch Potato!
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        Another assist today, Everton conceding is the problem, the fault lays with the team as a whole there.

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      4. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        What kind of a specialist are you?

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    8. Deicide
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      People, what are you doing with Van Persie? Keeping or ditching him for someone else?

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      1. lionhunter
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Want to ditch. Looking for a suitable replacement.

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        1. Deicide
          • 12 Years
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          Aguero?

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          1. lionhunter
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Top of my list for now.

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      2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        Keep forever.

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        1. Deicide
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          With his injury maybe he'll be rotated.

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          1. The Shadow
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            I think he'll be rotated regardless of injury. More because of a 15 point lead and CL than a run into a cameraman.

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      3. ccc
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        Looking to keep him, even though I'd only lose 0.3 in value. If he looks like he will drop, I don't know what I will do.

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      4. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Waiting to hear for definite about the GW29 blank.

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      5. onionbarje
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        keeping as he won't be out for long and even if there is a double blank, there is no one in his price range i fancy.

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      6. New Ghost
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        Will ponder a move after we get news of the potential blank.

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    10. Crouch Potato!
      • 13 Years
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      Sevilla score.

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      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Something's not right there at the moment.

        Sevilla look decent tbf

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    11. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      "Jonny Evans Now First Choice At Old Trafford"

      Yeah right.

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      1. Demí
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        Think you need to understand the difference between first choice and nailed on. Mata's first choice, does he play every game?

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        1. Jude Rooney
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          11 years, 8 months ago

          Spot on.....

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      2. New Ghost
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        Would you quit whining? Jesus!

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      3. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Certainly odd that it's not Norwich(h) that he sat out.

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      4. Rossendale Rover
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Evans is still the wise mans choice. Centre backs are seldom subbed mid game unlike wing backs, and nobody likes a 1 pt cameo appearance for the last ten mins of a game. It's black and white with Evans, if he doesn't start he very rarely comes on as a sub, which at least offers the luxury of a replacement 90 min defender.

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        1. Corrigan
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          ^

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          1. Rossendale Rover
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks for your tent symbol Corri. Don't be shy, where's the team link?

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    12. Fin
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Hey guys 😀 im new 😀

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      1. Optimus.
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        ban that guy

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        1. onionbarje
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          11 years, 8 months ago

          can't wait for the new comment system

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      2. New Ghost
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Hello chap.

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      3. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Hi Demel,
        Welcome to the site. Are you playing Monday? 😉

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          😉

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        2. Spike ⚽️
          • 13 Years
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          🙂

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      4. onionbarje
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        hi are you waiting for some inauguration, cause we don't do that round here.

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          2. Lanley Staurel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Nice start.

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          3. Mark
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 17 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Easy guys please. Welcome Demel...it pays not to insult the locals quite so quickly.

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      5. ccc
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        welcome

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      6. Crouch Potato!
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I'm not impressed, pleased to meet you.

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      7. Still No Eye Dia
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        So this is what you do with time on your hands. Take it you're not playing then...

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      8. Rossendale Rover
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Think it's best if you stay on my subs bench

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    13. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      FFS Members Cup, who will win?

      Me: Lambert, Bale(c)
      Him: Sissoko, Cisse, Bale + 10points

      Unless Bale has a monster week, I think I'm out...

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        him sorry

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

        sorry

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      3. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Say goodbye to your cup run, I'm afraid.

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    14. Trigg ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Well, Reading screwed me over today.

      I'm keeping some perspective, but wow, worst FPL day ever?

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      1. Pinatta
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Why did you (and a lot on here) rely on Reading :S can't get that

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        1. Trigg ⭐️
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          I was hardly relying on Reading. Just hopeful that I'd get more than -2 from my 2 Reading players, that's all.

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      2. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        You want to have your bad weeks in low scoring GWs - 20 points when the avg is 30 is a lot better than 40 points when the average is 60.

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        1. Trigg ⭐️
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Exactly, this is the kind of perspective I'm looking at. I look at my lineup for next week, and it can't come round soon enough. A nice little week of fixtures before another nightmare week 😉

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      3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Aguero captain to make it all better tomorrow hopefully.... but yes, today was awful!

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        1. Trigg ⭐️
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          I was close to getting in Evans for a hit, and went RVP (C) over Walcott. Small mercies!

          Your lot let my acca down today, I thought that if Boro could beat Leeds at home, anyone could 😉

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            We are awful as a rule

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        2. Lord Flashheart
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Brave man. Lovely choice.

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Hopefully it pays off.

            RVP and Walcott not going mental today helped, praying Sergio can bag a goal or 2 tomorrow and make it a great choice!

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            1. Lord Flashheart
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Brought him in for a hit for this game. But the c was too much for me 🙂 hope we do well!

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    15. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      How much say do the clubs have when it comes to rearranging games? Allardyce would presumably prefer the game to be later in the season (say GW36), when Utd will probably have sewn up the title.

      Or do the PL just say 'this is your new date.'

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        the thought of a double gw for demel excites me

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Demel plus double Cole action.

          Sexual.

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    16. Le Grand Fromage
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Top 5 in the world! Never thought I'd see the day, unbelievable.

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      1. The Shadow
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Yes, it is unbelievable until you link your team.

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          lol i guess he can just link the guy who is 5th in the world!

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          1. The Shadow
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            No matter what he links, I'm gonna assume it's santi with a fake account. 🙁

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            1. Konig Luther
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              he can go to 5th and copy the link

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          2. 1966 was a great year for E…
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            The we get him to change his team name as a test.

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      2. Triple J
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        That's great for an irishman with a really dutch name 😉

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        1. Triple J
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          And lots of players to go. Good luck!

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      3. Jude Rooney
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Well done - where did you come from....

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      4. 4vets
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Top 5 in the world what? Twats? Idiots? FPL players?

        Link it and prove it.

        Sorry to be so suspicious but there are so many w@nkers around here at the mo 🙂

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        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          5th has the same name 4 Vets.

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        2. Konig Luther
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          just look to his name... and for 5th name

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          1. 4vets
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Aaah... thanx KL & ILF.

            Congrats. Big Cheese. Why haven't we seen you contributing here?

            Nuff said... I'll get in trouble soon 😉

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            1. Le Grand Fromage
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Dont comment much, just steal the general opinions! 🙂 Felt like top 5 deserved some personal praise.

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      5. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Nicely done Paul. Townsend?

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        1. Triple J
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          At least his name's not Rene or Willy 😉

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          1. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Haha. 🙂

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          2. Le Grand Fromage
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Ha - the boys were actually cousins of my dad. Didn't think many on here would remember them.

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      6. Rabid Dog
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Either genuine or a changed user name

        http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/238411/event-history/27/

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      7. Le Grand Fromage
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers. Yeah Townsend did nothing for me today, fingers crossed bertrand get a run out though.

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    17. onionbarje
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      no link, no proof

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      1. onionbarje
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        reply fail

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    18. Corrigan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone seen Disparate Dan this season? I liked him, nice poster.

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Nope, real shame, he's a good guy.

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        1. Corrigan
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          I think he may have raised his head in pre season but then went missing. Pretty certain he doesn't post under any other name.

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          1. 1966 was a great year for E…
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            No, he's not one of THOSE people, thank God.

            Well, he went from Desperate to Disparate, but that's allowed 🙂

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            1. Corrigan
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Yeah, that was a subtle but subtle alteration. Very puzzling...

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              1. Corrigan
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                *subtle but strange, rather!

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      2. 4vets
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Too many cow pies, I fear 🙁

        Maybe horse in them too!

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        1. Corrigan
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          poor sod

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        2. Rabid Dog
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Lmfao 😆

          Horses must feel like Turkeys at xmas

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      3. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        i seen him maybe once by chance in the last 2 months

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        1. Corrigan
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Oh good to hear he's alive. Maybe he'll return one day.

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    19. PC ALLSTARS
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Hey guys, Everton v Oldham replay is on tues, and Boro v Chelsea is on wed, does this mean we should find out more about Gw29 on Thurs/Fri? Cheers!

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      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        We'll find out more on Tuesday (Ars/Ever game) and on Wed (Ful/Che and WHam/ManU) - won't have to wait till Thurs/Fri

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      2. Trigg ⭐️
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        We should know if Everton v Arsenal is on right after the Everton game, and I think it's the case with the Boro game too?

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    20. Acquafresca
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Any Arsenal fans.. here's my latest creation, using it as my desktop background. 😆

      http://i48.tinypic.com/2z5urdl.jpg

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      1. 4vets
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        It's always good to have an uncluttered desktop 😉

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          I know. I had a blank one without all the FPL mumbo jumbo but got bored... 😉

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          1. 4vets
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Actually... I'm getting a stinking new MF of PC next week... can't wait!

            Sorry, that had nothing to do with anything, except my sad life.

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      2. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Spotting your icons will be like Where's Wally 😉

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          I center all my icons above the arsenal logo+name 🙂 I try to minimize my icons -- only have about 12-13

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      3. New Ghost
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Nice one Acqua.

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    21. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Evening all!
      What a shite GW (so far).
      Nicely balanced by England's victory over France 🙂

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    22. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Giroud and Hughes to Suarez and Wilson ?
      It's for a hit and means I bench Walcott...weird feeling but away to tot

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      1. ccc
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        aren't there usually a lot of goals in Spurs Arsenal matches? (5-2 earlier this season)

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        1. Lord Flashheart
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Good point. Scrap that. Thanks for the wake up call!

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      2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Not for me. Wouldn't surprise anyone if Spurs - Arsenal had more goals that Wigan - Liverpool... well it might surprise you i guess 🙂

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        1. Lord Flashheart
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          No it's fine you are right, was not thinking straight!

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        2. Get up ya bum
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Think you may be right dunny

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    23. Rossendale Rover
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Evening all. What's the consensus of opinion with Fletcher? He's been simmering for many weeks, great fixtures too but just isn't delivering the points.

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      1. ccc
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        too many other and better options atm

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      2. waitinginthelonggrass
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Same predicament, I am shipping. Just not sure for who.

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      3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        What a shocking wildcard pick he was for me. Especially when you see what Lukaku is doing. But yeah, every time i look to get rid of him i see his up coming fixtures and there always seems to be more urgent matters to sort out but his time is certainly running out

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      4. Trigg ⭐️
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        You don't wanna keep him for FUL and qpr?

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        1. ccc
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          form over fixtures imo

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          1. Trigg ⭐️
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah, but that's Fletcher for you, he can easily pop up with a brace when you least expect it. He has a good home fixture and then a game full stop in GW29.

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        2. Rossendale Rover
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          It makes sense to keep him, I know. His FPL threat stats are impressive and he hit the post again today too....2pts though.

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      5. YingYang
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        The old cliche he's due applies not sure if I can keep my patience that long, Lambert looks better value

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      6. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        If only his team would provide him some chances - good striker, great fixtures, but many other better options due to the incompetent sunderland midfield.

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    24. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Who is the best replacement for Fletcher? Up to 7.8 to spend.

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      1. 4vets
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        🙂 Talk to Rossendale above!

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        1. waitinginthelonggrass
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          He has effectively the same question, therefore we both need answers which we can't provide ourselves! Help us!

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

        I like sturridge

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        1. ccc
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          but if you get him, wait for the price drop

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          1. waitinginthelonggrass
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            I have Suarez but Studge def seems like a better option than Fletcher at the moment.

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            1. ccc
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              I think his form should only improve with more starts. Especially with his price drop. GL.

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      3. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Lambert

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      4. Rossendale Rover
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I think with Fulham, QPR and Norwich to come, and with uncertainties in GW29 for others, Fletcher probably rightly deserves 3 more games. Thereafter his fixtures take a turn for the worse.

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    25. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      A or B until GW34 when Liverpool's fixtures take a turn for the worse

      A RVP Suarez Sturridge

      B Aguero Suarez Sturridge

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      1. waitinginthelonggrass
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        A for me

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

        a

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      3. 4vets
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I'm going with B (not done yet). There are too many question marks over RVP right now and I see Kun being nailed on for the rest of the season.

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      4. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        C

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    26. onionbarje
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Wait one minute, your telling me a camera man bunker injured RVP. THIS IS DISGRACEFUL THE F.A NEED TO DO SOMETHING.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        HE COULD OF BEEN KILLED!

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        1. 4vets
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          He was.... I saw his head roll down the tunnel.

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            😆

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      2. Trigg ⭐️
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        We should all demand an extra FT and the option to get RVP back in at the price we sold him for.

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    27. YingYang
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone here tell me what the nightlife is like in newcastle? Going next month for a weekend, I'll probably sample a few too many pints 😀

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      1. New Ghost
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Women with this accent: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lx_ZqrK1bM

        So sexy.

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          This is a joke, right?

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

          I think if they look like her I can listen to the accent for one night 😉

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          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            She's very much overrated.

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            1. YingYang
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Probably, bit better than what I'm used to knockin' about with though 😆

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              1. Epic Fail
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                😀

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      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Depends what you want out of a nightlife.

        if you want desperately easy munters, then Newcastle is the place to go.

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          When do we leave? 🙄

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          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Next weekend if you're up for it.

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      3. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Be sure to wear only a thin shirt in the middle of winter.

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      4. Fin
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Newcastle, where men are men and so are the women

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        1. YingYang
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Bad experience demel?

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          1. Back on the horse
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            🙂

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      5. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        The boat - if it still exists, it has to be sampled

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    28. Michael Jordan - call me MJ
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      FPL cup:

      Me: Zabaleta +9

      vs

      Him: Santon Cabaye

      Should be into the final 1024?

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      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        He will need a miracle

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      2. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Final 2048 actually. Might join you.

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    29. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Seagulls slide stealthily into the play off places. Now you just need to keep the results coming in Gus.

      SeeeeeeeeeeeeaGuuullllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllsss!

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I went to the Brighton - Rovers match a week or so ago and was very impressed. You played some lovely stuff and thoroughly deserved to win. Good luck!

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Cheers SuperDunny. I hope your lot get back at it soon. Some good results earlier.

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            I honestly think we could do with another season in the Champ and a bit of consolidation. We have been in such a mess for such a long time that if we did put a run together, make the playoffs and then went up it would be another disaster.

            Last time we went down we spent 2 years in the Champ (or Div1 as it was then) and came up a hell of a lot stronger. Although we did have Jansen, Duff and SuperDunny so it was a bit easier!

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            1. Gargamel
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              What happened to Jermain Jones SuperDunny? I saw him in the CL midweek and remembered him as pretty decent for your lot, wasn't he?

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              1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                He was great for us. We had Jones and Jones in midfield at one point (Phil being the other one) but unfortunately Jermain was only on loan. I think he had a row with the then Schalke manager (Magath maybe?) who said he had no future at the club and so we were able to secure him on loan.

                Unfortunately Schalke changed their manager and the new guy had more sense so brought him back into the fold once his loan with us was up. Would kill for a player like that in our midfield now, or even last season! Instead we have to watch Jason Lowe and Dickson Etuhu

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                1. Gargamel
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 8 months ago

                  Yeah thought that would be the case. Hope you don't stay down for too long, I'm already tired of a couple of the clubs that replaced you.

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        2. Corrigan
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Agree. Cracking players, cracking setup and another fantastic turnaround.

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Bit of a change from playing at Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium Corrigan.

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    30. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Up to 2,555!

      Didn't expect that at the start of the day with Pearce and Remy out & nobody on the bench.

      The phoenix is rising!

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      1. 4vets
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Lovely rank. I am jealous... but it's Monday night that counts!

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    31. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Evening folks.. been out of the fray for a while.. just wondering which games are off in GW 29?
      Cheers

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      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        We'll have to wait til Wednesday, but probably:

        Arsenal vs Everton
        Chelsea vs Fulham
        West Ham vs Man Utd

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    32. Crouch Potato!
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      You know the practice of benching your active players when you team is short? Actually only became aware of this practice today, not for me personally. What made me smile was that Forca opted to do it, he has Pog -3 to come in. Forcas posts I enjoy, but I will never let him off the hook.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I am playing him this week 😀 Didnt think I had a chance, but now...

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      2. 4vets
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Aye, one of my h2h opponents did this with Pog to come on.

        I've said it a 1000 times but it's Monday night that bloody well counts. Tonight means sfa!

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    33. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      So why was the camera man not behind the hoardings? What a cockhead!

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Guthrie is gonna play today, right?

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        1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          No one cares what you think. FYI he was injured.

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Of course they don't, that's why i was asking what you think

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          2. 4vets
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Guthrie is injured? Details and source please.

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Seriously, listening to this guy is just about the worst thing you can do on FFS

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              1. 4vets
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                Thanx for confirming suspicions SD.

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              2. The Shadow
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                I disagree. I find him every bit as knowledgeable as the other twelve year old who post here.

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      2. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        to get better pics?

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        1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Thats why they have 300mm zoom lenses. A few feet will not make any difference.

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            wow you really are an expert on everything. Amazing

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          2. Ginkapo FPL
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            But obstructed view will

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          3. Crouch Potato!
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Security purposes probably.

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          4. Crouch Potato!
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            You would use that lens when a player is so close, wide angle for me!

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            1. Crouch Potato!
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              wouldn't

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            2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Of course. but there is no need for him to be just outside the field.

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      3. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        He wouldn't be able to injure RVP from behind the boards, so of course he had to be there.

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        1. 4vets
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          +1... you can't take the risk out of the game. They've already banned tackling ffs!

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        2. Ginkapo FPL
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Classic RVP seller manouver. Cracking stuff

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    34. Acquafresca
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Just a quick poll?

      If you owned him -- How many of you would keep Podolski?

      I know Ars- Spurs is always a high scoring affair, but the man seems out of favor.

      Can swap to Suarez or Aguero for free, depending on blank GW.

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Cut your losses.

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          If City don't end up having a blank -- Suarez or Aguero?

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          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Suarez for me. He's the man in form and looks dangerous. Aguero not so much.

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      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Suarez or Sturridge Acqua. No worry about a blank then and decent fixtures for the next 6 at least.

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      3. Crouch Potato!
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I have him, he is out the door, no time to have too my rotation threatened strikers. Plus Arsenal may have a blank also.

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          many

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    35. don d
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      The potential blank gw 29 to me only makes it less tempting to sell RVP, as I can't Imagine going into the subsequent dgw without him and it would be tricky getting him back

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      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I kind of agree, but then try making a DGW team with Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea and Everton players. You'll soon run out of money with RVP in your team!

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      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        He may not even play both games in a DGW anyway. Man Utd may well have wrapped up the league by then.

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      3. In Like Flynn.
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Depends when the DGW is.

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      4. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        RVP won't play in the next 2 gameweeks - It's a lot of money sitting on the bench particularly for GW29 when we are likely to be struggling to field 11.

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