Spot the Differential

Spot the Differential – Gameweek 38

One last throw of the dice. If desperate times call for desperate measures, then the “Differentials” offer a potential route to success. For the final time this season, we target two goalscorers in form, while our third contender looks set to lead the line in a must-win fixture that’s at the centre of Sunday’s one remaining issue.

Clint Dempsey

Tottenham’s American international will go into Sunday’s encounters with clear motivation and the incentive to seek out goals. Andre Villas-Boas’ outfit have to go for three points against Sunderland at the Lane to maintain their hope of edging Arsenal for the remaining Champions League spot.

Dempsey will surely retain a starting role having notched goal and assist returns in the vital win at the Britannia, with Villas-Boas singling him out for praise in his post-match comments.

While Gareth Bale is the obvious selection from the Spurs midfield and, along with Daniel Sturridge, the favourite for the Gameweek armband, Dempsey is a would-be replacement for those selling on the injured Eden Hazard, who are ready and willing to double up on a fully motivated Spurs outfit.

Gabby Agbonlahor

The Villa striker’s form has been nothing short of sensational in recent weeks, at times even overshadowing the contribution of the mighty Christian Benteke. The big Belgian is absent from Villa’s trip to the DW Stadium on Sunday through suspension, leaving Agbonlahor to carry the burden of grabbing the goals that will see Paul Lambert’s side end the season on a high.

Agbonlahor is more than capable: six goals in his last eight league starts have seen the fleet-heeled striker offer exceptional value for his 6.9 price tag. With the Latics defence struggling to plug the holes created by a raft of injuries, Agbonlahor will surely fancy his chances of adding to his tally, with Benteke owners perhaps considering a straight swap on the final day to capitalise on Wigan’s charitable back four.

Olivier Giroud

Back from a three-match ban following a rather harsh red card in the Gameweek 34 win over Fulham, Giroud is set to be thrown back into the mix at St James’ Park with Lukas Podolski likely to switch to the left-flank. Arsenal make the trip to the North-East needing three points to keep Spurs at bay as their North London rivals host Newcastle’s struggling neighbours, Sunderland.

Giroud has been a frustration this term, largely failing to fill the yawning void left by Robin Van Persie. He’s nonetheless sparked on occasions to feature as a cameo performer in our Fantasy seasons. He may yet be a factor on the final day.

At just 7.3 in the Fantasy Premier League game, Giroud is available in the mid-price and is set to lead from the front for a team that needs to fetch goals and with Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla providing a stream of ammunition. Once again, then, Giroud’s returns will come down to his ability to convert the opportunities that come his way with the Gunners surely set to go on the attack. As a side note, Newcastle have conceded nine goals in their last two matches in front of their own fans.

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

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  1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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    Ukraine: wow 😮

    hubba hubba

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    1. Viper
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      To be fair nearly every female performer so far has been smokin hot!

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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        It's the best thing about the Eurovision -- all of those Euro-babes!!! 😯

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        1. Konig Luther
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          +1

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        2. TeamSteam
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          Its the only good thing.

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
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      Norway taking that trophy atm

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      1. Lrf
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        She is living next door to me!

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  2. Declan-
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    Who is the player you have owned for the longest consecutive time? Lambert for me since Gw 6

    And Which player have you bought most times? Bale 5 times for me 🙂 (Gw1, 10, 20 27, 35)

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    1. Marco Del Wattsio
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      Rvp gw2

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    2. Viper
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      I owned Jussi from gwk5 until gwk 33

      Bought Bale a stupid amount of times aswell (missing out on a couple of his hauls!)

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      1. Declan-
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        I had him until Gw3. 5 points. I sold for haz who got 34 in the 1st 3. Bale then got 35 to Hazard's 8 in the next 3 🙂

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        1. tw
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          No wonder you have such a great rank 😉

          *checks to make sure he didn't do the same*

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    3. Count of Monte Hristo
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      RV3

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    4. Dynamic
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      Demel 😀

      Gw1-Gw29.

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    5. Konig Luther
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      suarez gw7 - gw27
      begovic gw9 - gw30
      michu gw5 - gw30

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    6. Berbalove
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      Had Michu from GW2 to GW36. Think he edges it. Had Bale in GW1, but he's been in and out due to injuries.

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    7. Jude Rooney
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      Kept Jussi all season!

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    8. rumplestilskin
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      Kept Zabaletta for 37 weeks; it was very helpful 🙂 .... switched him this week

      javier Hernandez for me..... 4 times i'm guessing 🙁

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  3. Fifa las vegas
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    I like the look of this 🙂
    Jussi
    Luiz, Dawson, Jones
    Bale, Walcott, Nasri, Coutinho
    Hernandez, Carroll, Sturidge(c)

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    1. Ellipsis
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      very nice! some nice differentials which could pay off!I'm going with Coutinho as Captain even though i have sturridge and bale. I'm praying lams an kun start too! good luck for the final GW!

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      1. Ellipsis
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        *lamps

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  4. Parm
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    Here she is, need to make up 6 points on those above to hit the top 500....

    http://i.imgur.com/RbAQi5H.png

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    1. TeamSteam
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      Best of luck to you.

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      1. Parm
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        You too Psycho.

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      Nice. Wish I had Kun

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      1. Parm
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        He may not start, risk/reward.

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    3. tw
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      Looks good. Best of luck mate

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      1. Parm
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        Cheers TW, you too mate.

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    4. The EJJ
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      Nice team, should score well.

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      1. Parm
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        Thanks Ejj, best of luck.

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  5. tw
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    http://www.facebook.com/EvsforFpl

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    1. Declan-
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      Did you make that? 🙂

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    2. The EJJ
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      '2 likes' come on everyone!

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      1. Declan-
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        3 now 😎

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  6. Viper
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    Which one of these to bench?

    Coutinho, Lampard, Mata, Kone..

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    1. tw
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      Kone

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    2. Viper
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      Should probably include Tevez in there..

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    3. Declan-
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      Kone

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    4. Berbalove
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      If you're thinking about benching Coutinho or Mata you should get an automatical 50 points deduction.

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  7. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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    So a Rooney's wife is apparently squeezing out a mini Rooney today, is it general concensus that this effects him playing/starting tomorrow? If so, Who will start out of Welbeck and Hernandez? Hernandez got the last game, will Welbeck get this one? Or will it be Welbeck and Hernandez?

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    1. /
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      Rooney is not in tomorrow's squad

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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        Cheers Towelie, I'd not seen the squad.. But you've only answered a tiny portion of the question!! 😛

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    2. Viper
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      Apparently he is out of tomorrow's game. Sorry I can't provide a link but thought I seen it on here earlier?

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    3. Count of Monte Hristo
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      His was finished for the season regardless following his transfer request imo. I think Danny might play on the left and Hernandez up front.

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    4. Ikey Warrior
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      It could even be Kagawa behind RVP. It's guess work.

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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        What are the possibilities of Ferguson going with Hernandez and Welbeck up front?

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  8. deppman007
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    2 frees - 60 point lead in ML what would you do?

    Robles
    Baines Zaba Dawson
    Bale (c) Wally Yaya Oscar Michu
    RVP Kone

    DDG Anichebe Shaw Turner

    Im thinking:

    a) Yaya -> Henderson and Anichebe -> Studge

    or

    b) DDG -> Lindegard and Kone -> Studge

    other opinions?

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    1. Berbalove
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      With a 60 points lead I'd get in either Lucas or Mikel, captain him, and rub it in.

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  9. Jude Rooney
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    Wow look at my rank question!

    Ranked 66 - 10 points off top 50 and 8 points inside top 100 - team linked can I reach top 50 or at least keep double figure rank?

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    1. tw
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      Of course you can! Will you is the question

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      1. Jude Rooney
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        Pedantic but fair!

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    2. Berbalove
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      Sure, you can keep your position, but looking at your two last GW's, you have perhaps been getting more points than expected. Will that continue?
      Get your captain right, and you will keep your double digit position.

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      1. Jude Rooney
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        Playing safe with Bale.....

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        1. Berbalove
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          Should be safe.

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  10. Count of Monte Hristo
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    Norway is a hottie.

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    1. The EJJ
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      Ukraine's was amazing.

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
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        Yeah she was nicer.

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    2. TeamSteam
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      She`s not really, trust me. Average.

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
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        Her figure caught my attention and the blonde hair from a distance. She was decent.

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        1. TeamSteam
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          Maybe, but she`s an average norwegian chick. We have such hotties here.

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          1. Viper
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            A couple of mates were in Oslo last year and couldn't get over the standard of women. Compared to Ireland though anything is a higher standard

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          2. Count of Monte Hristo
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            Yeah I know Scandinavia is bless with great women.

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    3. Viper
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      As I said at the top of the page, almost all the females have been hotties

      Except for Tyler..

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    4. Ginkapo FPL
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      Dat Ass

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  11. Ikey Warrior
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    Post got lost on the last page! 🙁

    I've narrowed it down to 5.
    Best pick out of this bunch?
    A) Silva vs Norwich home
    B) Dzeko vs Norwich home (considering he may not start – Aguero’s a doubt, but trained today)
    C) Berbatov vs Swansea away
    D) Lampard vs Everton home
    E) Dempsey vs Sunderland home

    Please guys I’m supposed to be studying! hehe

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    1. Viper
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      I'm supposed to be studying aswell, not going well!

      E) for me!

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    2. tw
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      E

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  12. Viper
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    Honestly cn't pick between Sturridge & Bale for captaincy..

    I'm edging towards Sturridge because that's what my gut is telling me. My head is saying Bale though..

    I seen a couple of people saying Bale is RMT's pick. Is that accurate?

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    1. Viper
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      *Accurate often

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    2. TeamSteam
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      Go with the gut. Sturridge has better stats than Bale last 4 gw`s, Liverpool creating more than Spurs in the same period and QPR conceding more chances than Sunderland as well.

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  13. JayBomb
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    Team
    Reina – Bunn
    Luiz, Kompany, Enrique – Clyne, Turner
    Bale C, Maloney, Lampard, Mata – Fellaini
    Rvp, Studge VC, Kone

    Fellaini to Michu -4 hit
    Bench Kone

    No one above me has Michu ? Also if I bring him in might captain him as differential.???
    50pts behind in cash league help appreciated thanks ! Good luck all

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    1. rumplestilskin
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      are u going to keep both chelsea midfielder???
      take Dempsey michu both if U can.....

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  14. Count of Monte Hristo
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    Best defender for £6m or less?

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    1. Scroobius Mac
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      Jones

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    2. Jude Rooney
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      Enrique

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    3. tw
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      Dawson or a pool defender

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    4. The EJJ
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      Enrique

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    5. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
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      demel 🙂

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  15. two hats
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    1 Two Hats Dexter Bracey 47 2,068
    2 HEHA Mokey Li 43 2,051

    who will win?????

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    1. Jude Rooney
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      Neither but Evs has a chance.....

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  16. tw
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    clyne marv davies

    does that look right for my bench order?

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    1. the cromulent one
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      I'd say yes. I asked a similar question a few pages ago.
      If Davies was likely to start then he would go to the top of my subs list.
      Has there been any news or credible speculation concerning him?

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    1. Jude Rooney
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      Nice touch

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  17. VICTORIOUS SECRET! !
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    RMT
    Hart
    Dawson / Zabaleta / Jones
    Wally / bale / coutinho / mata
    RVP / Carroll / Studge ( c )

    ( Sagna / Demel / Maloney / Robles)

    GOod to go?????

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    1. tw
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      yupp. i'm leaning more towards bale or theo (c) but that's just me. sturridge is a good choice too. good luck mate

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    2. tw
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      actually put maloney first on your bench

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      1. VICTORIOUS SECRET! !
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        Okay

        Is mata - > michu
        Worth a hit???

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        1. tw
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          I don't think so

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          1. VICTORIOUS SECRET! !
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            Cheers

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  18. Parm
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    Beckham going off, emotional wreck.

    http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x100c9t_david-beckham-out_sport

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    1. tw
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      legend

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  19. willieprunier
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    Chasing a 14 pt sturridge owner..

    My team

    Jaaskelinen,
    baines, johnson, sagna (Martin, marriappa)
    Mata, bale, walcott, coutinho (guthrie)
    Kone, tevez, berba

    He doesn't have coutinho but has the rest of mf the same
    Up front he has rvp and tevez along with sturridge..

    I m looking for a differential.. Carroll? Adebayor? Hernandez?

    Any ideas on how to catch him??!!!!!

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    1. Berbalove
      • 15 Years
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      I think you should cancel his Sturridge and captain a differential. Michu?

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      1. willieprunier
        • 14 Years
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        I don't fancy taking a hit to get in sturridge and michu

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  20. The EJJ
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    Kone -> Hernandez for a freebie?

    However, I'm aware of Kone's great stats over the last couple of weeks.

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  21. 4vets
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    Right. the Vets family Eurovision results are out!

    As a family we went:

    1) Romania
    2) Malta
    3) Greece

    We all this Denmark will win.

    My personal favourite of that dross was Hungary.

    I know you've been waiting on tenterhooks for this 😉

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    1. 4vets
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      *We all think Denmark will win.

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      1. The EJJ
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        Romania was hilarious 🙂 and that Maltese guy just seemed so happy.

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    2. Declan-
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      I can finally sleep 😉

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    3. two hats
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      romania . amazing

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  22. tw
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    anyone captaining walcott? 😕

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    1. Berbalove
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      Nope.

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  23. iain_90
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    Would you do anything with these boys? Free transfer done.

    Jussi
    Jones Vertonghen Zabaleta
    Walcott (C) Bale Maloney Coutinho
    Tevez RVP Sturridge

    Demel Davies Hazard.

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    1. tw
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      perhaps hazard > dempsey and play him over maloney

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      1. iain_90
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        For -4?

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  24. Zep
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    Would you play Demel ahead of Mertesacker?

    Currently going with Mertesacker, but RMT thinks Demel is the better option...

    Hart
    Vert Clichy ____?

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    1. Zep
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      Horrible timing...

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  25. Dynamic
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    Shame that Beckham didn't retire in England 🙁

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  26. Viper
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    "Malta had the best song but I think one of the big blonde rides deserves to win." 😆

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    1. Spencer
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      Bonnie Tyler?!

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  27. Thomass
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    Is it worth getting a city attacker??!

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  28. BaD
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    Bale, Sturidge or theo as captain?

    Michu, coutinho or Adeboyor to come in?

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