Scout Notes

The Stock Check – Sunday

Two quick-fire goals from Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon catch the Gunners defence flat-footed and, with the Spurs back four holding firm, North London superiority is very much with Andre Villas-Boas’ side tonight. Here’s the Stock Check on Sunday’s events…

On the Up

Gareth Bale
It’s seven league goals in his last five league matches as Bale continued his incredible form and saw him repay those who placed the armband with the Welshman. There’s little to be said on Bale that hasn’t been said already – his Fantasy Premier League (FPL) price tag has risen 0.6 in the space of two Gameweeks and there’s every reason to expect that to go on ascending as more Fantasy managers concede defeat and acquire his services.

Michael Dawson
Spurs have now gone 12 league outings unbeaten and, in that spell, they’ve kept five clean sheets and conceded more than one goal just once (at West Ham on Monday). The installation of Dawson in central defence has been a major factor – he’s started ten of the last eleven and was outstanding once again in a second half rearguard effort. At just 4.6 in the FPL, Dawson may not have appealing fixtures but, given Tottenham’s current form, he may still continue to deliver value.

Gylfi Sigurdsson
The Icelander scored his first league goal for Spurs at Upton Park on Monday and that was enough to see him start ahead of Lewis Holtby this afternoon. Sigurdsson again returned, slotting a smart pass through for Bale’s opener – his fifth assist of the season. It remains to be seen if he can hold his starting role, particularly once Clint Dempsey regains fitness. With Bale monopolising our attention, however, Sigurdsson seems unlikely to attract too much Fantasy interest.

Aaron Lennon
Lennon is another playing in the shadow of Gareth Bale. Today’s goal was his fourth of what has been a consistent season for the fleet-footed winger. At 7.2, ordinarily, Lennon may earn some Fantasy interest but with Bale’s form so relentless, he remains little more than a fanciful differential.

Going Down

The Arsenal Defence
While Tottenham’s rearguard has delivered five shut-outs in twelve and shown some determined consistency, Arsenal’s defence continues to look brittle and was exploited with ease by two through-balls today. It’s just two clean sheets in the last ten for Arsene Wenger’s back four – they came against Stoke and Sunderland – two teams amongst the most impotent in the league. Those holding Arsenal defensive assets will surely be looking to trade in for the Gameweek 29 blank and will consider the merits of acquiring them back, even with the confirmed double Gameweek 33 beckoning.

Olivier Giroud
It’s four league outings without a goal now for the Frenchman who, at one stage looked to have settled in Wenger’s lineup but now looks out of form and vulnerable once again. Giroud’s stint at centre-forward has led to Theo Walcott shifting to the flank and that has led to his returns dropping – Walcott has also failed to score in the last four Gameweeks, keeping his tally ticking with three assists. We could well see changes to Wenger’s tactics following the Gameweek 29 break.

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

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  1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Lamps 08/09: 46
    Adam 10/11: 45
    RVP 11/12: 45

    Bale is on 36bps as it stands. Reckon he'll beat these totals?

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

      Based on the current system, yes

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    2. the axolotl
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      charlie adam, where did it all go wrong?

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

        I had him all year though. So can't complain 😉

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    3. Demí
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      Would mean 11 bps in 10 games. He's got 12 in his last 4. I reckon so.

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      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah he should do it easily

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    4. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yep, injuries permitting,

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    5. Gobigorgohome
      • 13 Years
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      Yes He will easiily beat 10 more bps is more than possible 🙂

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    6. kaz 96
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      How much did Charlie Adams receive in 2010-11?

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      1. kaz 96
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Ignore me

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    7. Demí
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Do you have the stat for how many Fabregas got in his best FPL season?

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      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 14 Years
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        No, nor Ronaldo or Henry. Someone probably does though

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      2. kaz 96
        • 13 Years
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        56, i think

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    8. Granville
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      You can only really compare his baps to last years baps. The reward system has totally changed.

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

    Who to sell out of

    Walcott or Maloney

    to get a full team next GW

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

      Maloney

      Walcott has DGW33, not a good idea to lose money on him

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    2. Kevin Twine
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      • 12 Years
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      Maloney

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

    Hello.

    Kun better be bloody amazing tomorrow!

    Goodbye. Off to watch a movie.

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    1. drakesdrum
      • 12 Years
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      Better bloody not be!

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Amen to that. Enjoy the Notebook 😉

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  4. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    score check post baps

    80 with zaba to go.

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      83 and done

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

      78 with Zaba to go ... just a bit low 😉

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    3. Nopli
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      53 with Kun still to go 😡

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    4. La Roja
      • 12 Years
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      79

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    5. Viper
      • 14 Years
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      86 with Zabaleta to go.

      Last time I say it. I feel as though I deserve it after a couple of red arrows lately while others were rolling in the points..

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    6. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 12 Years
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      82 + 4 off the bench

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    7. Trigg ⭐️
      • 12 Years
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      Ditto.

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    8. ola32
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      29

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    9. TokyoRed 東京赤
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      96 all out

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    10. Evs
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      81 and out.

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    11. Locarno
      • 14 Years
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      67 all out.

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    12. Aaa fantasy
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      seems like everyone has smashed it this week... 73 and zabaleta to come

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    13. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      looks like the average is gonna be fairly high with many autosubs coming on.

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    14. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 12 Years
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      71 all in atm.

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  5. Alonso The Great Midfielder
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Spurs beat lpool also with 2 quick goals from bale n lennon and bale own goal. sweet.

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    1. mgrea
      • 12 Years
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      Haha lovely stat

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  6. heeljames
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    So much for Evra getting a BAP. Wont comment on Bale getting 3, think we all expected it to happen regardless of whether he actually played well or not

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Um he fully deserved the 3. I guess you didn't watch the game then?

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      1. heeljames
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah I watched it and I saw him score an own goal, miss a tap in and give the way a ton of times. Siggy, walker and even Lennon were both better today and I dont think anyone would deny that.

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        1. heeljames
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          *the ball away

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

      You kinda contradicted yourself there 😆

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

      My nephew thinks you're cool because of the Dolph Ziggler grav.

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      1. heeljames
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        your nephew has good taste!

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

    1 point behind in FPL cup so if Zaba scores 1 I'm through!

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  8. Kevin Twine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
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    85 points 😎

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

      Well done. Huge green arrow coming your way.

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      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        Thanks mate. It certainly makes up for last weeks shambles 😉

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    2. mgrea
      • 12 Years
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      Well done!

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      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        Cheers

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  9. Gobigorgohome
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    73 with Aguero to go

    Aguero 5 goals will get me triple digits over 100 points.
    Finger crossed! 😉

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      thats the spirit!!!!

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

        The reason I got 11 consecutive greens 😉

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        1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Congrats - Lovely Run!!!

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

            You are just 25 points away from 5000 marks. Keep it up!

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  10. Dial Square
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Cup game going down to the wire - CS or assist for Zaba sends me through

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

    Aguero to score in a 1-0 City win would work for me

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Oh yes. It's just one score from many possible though.

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  12. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Which are the best 2-3 players to get rid of for GW29 out of

    Evans Mata Azpilicueta Lampard Walcott Fellaini ?

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

      Mata and 1-2 others, very difficult to choose. Walcott and Fellaini have a DGW in GW33

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  13. Dante
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Think Cabaye might be worth a punt over Sissoko for the next few?

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

      Im have cabaye already, getting sissoko as well.

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  14. Jonah Takalua
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    So Suarez gets awarded a goal that was an own goal and Bale gets away with an own goal

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    1. Declan-
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Suarez was not an og

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      1. Jax
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        yeah mate

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  15. isacki: full casual
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Well, my run of shite decisions should come to a foolproof end next week when I pick my transfers by dartboard.

    All hail the infallible dartboard.

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Ha, thought you wrote inflatable dartboard.

      That isn't very infallible at all 😉

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  16. BONZ
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    MATA = Huge GW28 captain fail 🙁 but it made sense on Friday

    2FTs but GW29 fixtures look pants

    1=Mata out for Sissko is happening tonight....
    Other
    A=Walcott for?
    B=RVP for? (Misses 1 GW possibly)
    C=Fletcher for ? (He has done my head in for 4 weeks)

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I need to see you tomorrow, re: team trackies 😉

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      1. BONZ
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        i be there fella & cud opt for a maccie D 🙂

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        1. Evs
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Lovely it's a date 😯

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        2. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Btw, try Bentekkers or maybe Remy Martin gw29 etc...?

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    2. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Same here BONZ ..... Had Saurez VC too .... bit like last GW too Wally (c) and Bale (vc)

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      1. BONZ
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        LOL you copied me the last GWs......

        I took it off Suarez late Friday night when got bored watching Flight!! DAME YOU DENZIL!!

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        1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          27 points missed over 2 GW`s 🙁

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  17. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Don't forget that between GWs 30 & 31, Bale is likely to sustain a back injury. He will have to carry Wales on his back, and i hear they are rather heavy.

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

    74 all out, delighted considering I was on 24 with just 3 left. Love the Davis bap, sweet when they come from an unexpected source. 😉

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      especially if you benched dawson for him on sat morning

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

        Cool.

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  19. Yes Don
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    What's going down with the OG?

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    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Points confirmed. It stays as Mertesacker goal.

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      1. Declan-
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Yippeee!

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

      Confirmed as a Mert goal, as far as I understand.

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

      Log in to FPL, check the outcome. Its over.

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

        Madness, but as a Bale owner & Suarez captainer, I'm happy!

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

          I as well with Wallys assist also 😉

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

            as a Wally-bencher, that shouldn't stand!

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  20. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    It's time to let the hate free 🙂
    Place your MOST ANNOYING POSTER VOTES here.

    Mine goes to the guy who had the most annoying grav, formerly INTRICACY and now even more annoyingly DELILAH. He can ask the same question in 67 different ways in less than 6 minutes, Congratulations on securing my vote!

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    1. Jonah Takalua
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      far too many to choose from

      easier to list the normal ones

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Intricacy is very annoying. But i'm not going to award a poster with an award they are after.

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        this, he is very needy and would love the attention

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    3. mgrea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      This grav must be something!

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    4. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      The people that say goodnight EVERY night 🙄

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

        Who does that? 😯

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        1. Locarno
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          The Waltons.

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          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            😆 night john boy

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

        Night mate. sleep tight.

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      3. AAAAA
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

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      4. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Or the ones who ask "Who are WE transferring?!"

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          There is a doubles competition 😀

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          1. Back to Back Ballacks
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            😆
            That's it, I'm changing my Vote 😉

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    5. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Don't encourage, just ignore 😉

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    6. Demí
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      The people who refer to fellow posters as "lads" or "mate"

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I'd never heard it before I came on here but I always laugh when people say 'Hey mates' on here. It sounds so wrong to me, I don't know why. 😀

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        1. Jax
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          yeah mate. lads cut it out.

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

      The Wums that can't cope with being wound up, love dangling a carrot for them 😉

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        You talking about me Punk? 😉

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

          Ah there you are 😉

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  21. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    While we're all here waiting for the ranks to update, why not waste two minutes of your life watching my world exclusive interview with Forca Inter?

    http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/14230357/forca-inter-interview

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    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      hahaahaa harsh 😀

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    2. the axolotl
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      that's 2 minutes and 17 seconds of my life wasted. good job though 🙂

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    3. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I love these - make me chuckle every time.

      How difficult are they to make?

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    4. Declan-
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Love the last couple of sentences 🙂

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

      😆

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    6. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Oh I am going to love this! 😀

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    7. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      😆 @ The ending and the pointy shoes bit!

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    8. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 12 Years
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      The Daniel joke at the end 😆

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        😆

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  22. drakesdrum
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Is RVP worth 3m more than Rooney at this stage?

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    1. kaz 96
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      No. Not with Rooney fit and playing.

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      1. Declan-
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        +lots

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      No.

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

      Yes.

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  23. Tin of Directors
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Annie asked for a link after I said I scored 90 (-4).
    Don't like putting my name on the net so I've done a link - hope it works.

    http://imgur.com/UZYvFwB

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    1. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Nice week!

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      1. Tin of Directors
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks.
        I am well happy.

        3rd week I've taken a hit and it's paying off.
        2,484 in the world.

        http://imgur.com/IHu7VhG

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  24. athreya
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Fellaini-> Sissoko seems to be the logical move. But I am considering Fell-> NZogbia.

    Foolish?

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

      Either could work out this week.

      I have no advice who to go for, I guess it's your call! (sorry) 😉

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

      Or Fell > Coutinho or Sess 😯

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  25. manehi
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Benched Fellaini, Demel and Harte. Didn't captain Suarez. Still one of my better gameweeks. Not sure how I feel.

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  26. Kuyt Dirkula +42
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    OK SO I'm going into the next gw without a single defender playing.
    That means 3 x 0
    Only got 6 players on the field;
    Suarez, Lambert, Le Fondre, Michu, Gerrard, Bale.

    I'm not going to go -4 on a defender, that would be crazy.

    Should I go -4 on Mata > Sissoko though?

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  27. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Great when you get unexpected baps.Davies 1. O brien 2 and then bale capt.suarez and fell. 79 with zaba to go.good days work

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  28. Art Vandelay
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    @Larry David.

    You have been moonlighting.

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

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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 14 Years
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      😆

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      1. Art Vandelay
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Thought you might like it. 😀

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  29. Axle11
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    64 points. If Zaba can get 6 points, would be my fifth above-70-score in last 6 😎 #personalachievement

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    1. Axle11
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      miscalculated. i mean sixth above-70-score in last 7.

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  30. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Someone create a haxball room.

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