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Scout Scribbles – Liverpool Suffer Toure Blow

Liverpool edge past Notts County in extra-time but suffer a bitter blow as Kolo Toure tweaks a groin. Arsenal make progress in the Champions League but have injury concerns of their own as Lukas Podolski is ruled out with a hamstring. Elsewhere in the Capital One Cup, Ravel Morrison and Adel Taarabt boost their stock, whilst Ben Foster’s injury may just offer a cut-price route into the Baggies defence.

Liverpool Set to Lose Toure

Brendan Rodgers paid the price for fielding a strong lineup for the Capital One Cup tie with Notts County as he watched three players pick up injuries. The most serious of those looks to be Kolo Toure who was stretchered from the field with a groin problem. Rodgers’ early prognosis of the injury wasn’t optimistic….

“Kolo Toure, we need to assess it. His groin opened up a wee bit. He overstretched his groin and it doesn’t look so good, to be honest.”

Liverpool also suffered knocks to both Joe Allen and new left-back, Aly Cissokho, in the 4-2 extra time victory. Both players look early doubts for the weekend clash with Man United at Anfield.

“Cissokho was devastated. He shouldn’t be too long. He’s got a knock in his ankle. He was distraught to come off in his first start here…Joe Allen may well be a hamstring so we’ll have a look at that.”

The Scout Says: Toure’s injury may well be set to keep him out for a number of weeks and will come as a bitter blow to both his manager and Fantasy owners. The former City defender offered strong value throughout the Fantasy games and had started the season in good form, earning back-to-back clean sheets against Stoke and Villa. Toure, owned by over 10% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, seems very unlikely to figure against United this Sunday and his absence will put stress on many a squad with Chelsea and Villa’s assets already missing from Gameweek 3. Sales and a price drop look almost certain in the weeks to come, particularly with the international break beckoning. Martin Skrtel is expected to be fit to take his place alongside Dan Agger at the back when Robin van Persie and United pay visit on Sunday.

Ramsey’s Form Continues as Gunners Suffer Podolski Injury

Aaron Ramsey’s superb start to the season continued with two strikes as Arsenal progressed to the group stages of the Champions League courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Fenerbache at the Emirates. Having notched three goals this season, a delighted Arsene Wenger singled the Welshman out for praise in his post-match analysis:

“He gets to the end of things now. I liked especially his second goal. It’s a good finish and a year ago he would not have taken that chance the way he took it here. He’s improving from week to week. That’s very positive for us because a year ago, many people were questioning Aaron Ramsey.”

The Gunners victory came at a price, however, with Lukas Podolski suffering a hamstring injury that is set to rule him out for three weeks. Ramsey and Wilshere also sustained knocks ahead of Sunday’s derby clash with Spurs.

Wenger had this to say on Tuesday’s injury setbacks:

“That’s the negative of tonight. We paid a heavy price on the injury front because we lost Podolski. I don’t know how bad Ramsey is. I don’t know how Wilshere responds to an ankle problem. We have to check that [on Wednesday] morning… Podolski is definitely out for 21 days and Ramsey we have to check how severe his groin is tomorrow…Jack should be alright for Sunday and I’m hopeful on Aaron as well. I don’t know how bad it is. I took Ramsey off with three or four minutes to go but I don’t know how bad it is. I haven’t seen him yet.”

The Scout Says: Impressive at Fulham last weekend, Ramsey has now scored three goals in Europe and, in the Sun Dream Team, is the top rated midfielder on show on 41 points having earned three Star Man awards to date. A lesser asset in the FPL, Ramsey is nonetheless priced at just 5.5 and is beginning to blink on the radar as an option to consider for Arsenal coverage. The knock will be a minor concern, although with Arsenal set to recruit in the transfer window, many Fantasy managers will have doubts over Ramsey’s long-term prospects, even with his current level of performance.

The injury to Podolski rules him out just days after his brace at Fulham. Podolski attracted investment this week off the back of that points haul with over 15,000 FPL managers making the investment ahead of the encounter with Spurs. His absence looks set to cement starts for Ramsey and maybe Wilshere, if fit, for Sunday’s game. Tomas Rosicky could also be in line to start once again, with Mikel Arteta still a likely absentee.

Ravel Morrison Stakes a Claim

Starting as part of a second string West Ham lineup in their Capital One Cup tie with Cheltenham, Ravel Morrison scored and assisted as the Hammers ran out 2-1 winners. Outstanding in pre-season, Morrison will hope to force his way into Sam Allardyce’s lineup, having emerged from the bench in the recent 0-0 at Newcastle. Assistant manager Neil McDonald was full of praise for Morrison is his post-match comments:

“I think he has shone tonight and has tried to knock on the manager’s door with a good performance and another goal. He’s continued what he did in pre-season, scoring goals from midfield, which is great. He’s shown what he can do and now has to wait for his chance when the manager picks him in the Barclays Premier League.”

The Scout Says: So impressive in the summer friendlies, Fantasy managers were hoping that Morrison would stake a first-team claim only to see the former United starlet reduced to a bench role. Last night’s display offered a reminder of his qualities, however, and with the Hammers without a cutting edge as Andy Carroll continues to recover from injury, it could be that Morrison gets his chance to offer potential as a 4.5 FPL midfield option.

Snodgrass and Bassong Make Injury Returns

Norwich City put out a strong lineup in their 6-3 Capital One Cup tie win over Bury. Both Robert Snodgrass and Seb Bassong earned their first starts of the season following injury, while Anthony Pilkington also made a return and duly got his name on the scoresheet. Johan Elmander, making his full debut for the Canaries, earned a brace as the Premier League side ran out winners.

The Scout Says: Both Snodgrass and Bassong look set to start when Southampton pay visit at the weekend. The Scot offered Chris Hughton a reminder of his talents by earning two assists in last night’s victory, while Bassong’s presence in the defence following the defeat at Hull last weekend, looks vital. That could well see Steven Whittaker make way as Hughton opts to keep both Russell Martin and Michael Turner in his back four.

With Pilkington and Elmander pushing for starts, Hughton appears to have a wealth of options in attacking areas and Fantasy managers will be keen to see how the Canaries lineup settles in the coming weeks. Both Pilkington and Elmander are available as 5.5 midfielders and forwards respectively.

Taarabt Notches As Bent Gets 90 Minutes

Adel Taarabt opened his Fulham account with a superbly struck opening goal as Fulham squeezed past Burton Albion in extra-time. Outstanding in his 45 minute appearance, the Moroccan appears to be strengthening his case for regular starts in Martin Jol’s lineup. The Fulham boss also handed Darren Bent a full 90 minutes as the former Villa man builds his fitness following his move to Craven Cottage.

The Scout Says: Taarabt certainly looks to have settled and is beginning to make an impact at the Cottage. There’s no doubting his talent, however, with the likes of Dimitar Berbatov, Bryan Ruiz and Pajtim Kasami to accommodate, in addition to a string of options on the flank, there are lingering doubts as to Taarabt’s prospects as a regular starter. He is displaying strong form, however, and Jol has not shown hesitation when it comes to introducing Taarabt to his lineup. With Bent also edging towards a first league start, this pair could offer intriguing mid-price options for Fantasy managers ahead of Fulham’s favourable run of fixtures to come. Jol’s side face West Brom, Cardiff and Stoke at home from Gameweeks 4-7.

Villas Boas Praises New Recruit Capoue

Andre Villas Boas was full of praise for Etienne Capoue, after the defensive midfielder’s impressive home debut against Swansea at the weekend. Capoue screened the Spurs back four as part of a three-man midfield in Sunday’s 1-0 victory. Villas-Boas singled out the French international, post-match:

“That was a very good performance from Capoue, great to see him out there protecting the back four. That shows signs of a player who is mature, has great technical qualities and it able to recover so many balls that give the team possession and the chance to attack.”

The Scout Says:Brazilian defensive midfielder Sandro, who had a bench role on Sunday in his bid to return to full fitness, will be a constant threat to Capoue’s place in the first XI. However, Villas Boas’ comments are hugely encouraging for the Frenchman. From a Fantasy football perspective, Capoue is unlikely to attract many suitors in the FPL but could eventually turn heads in the Sky Sports game given his potential for passing and tackling bonus at a price of just 4.9 million. The key significance of both Capoue and Sandro as options is that the pair allow the continuation of the 4-3-3 which should give Paulinho greater licence to forage forward in search of goals. The Brazilian was one of the most forward thinking midfielders on display at the weekend and was unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet. Paulinho emergence as a box-to-box midfielder is likely to see Gylfi Sigurdsson’s stock fall further. Meanwhile, on the flanks either side of Roberto Soldado, Aaron Lennon, Nacer Chadli and Andros Townsend could well be competing for just two positions. Crucially, the 4-3-3 could be fundamental as to how we assess Tottenham’s defensive potential over the season ahead – Villas-Boas’ side have yet to concede this season and the midfield three offered extra protection to the back-four against Michu and co last Sunday, with the Spaniard failing to register a single effort at the Lane.

Gibson Nearing Toffees Return

Darron Gibson is edging closer to full fitness, according to Everton boss Roberto Martinez. The midfielder is to be assessed ahead of tonight’s Capital One Cup clash against Stevenage, though the tie is likely to come too soon for his first appearance of the season, as Martinez explained:

Darron Gibson is progressing really well and he won’t be too far away. We need to be careful that we don’t push him too early.

Elsewhere, Tony Hibbert is now back in full training and likely to be involved in the Stevenage tie, while winger Magaye Gueye made his comeback from injury this week in Monday’s under-21 defeat at Manchester City. Antolin Alcaraz is also expected to return to full training in the next seven days.

In addition, Roberto Martínez is set to hand teenager Gerard Deulofeu, who Everton signed on loan from Barcelona, his competitive debut in the Capital One Cup but suggests that it may be some months before he wins regular Premier League starts. Martinez said:

”For someone so young to feel they want to help the team is something you want to see as a manager. We need to be patient with Gerard. We will see the best of him in January or February. He’s an exciting winger. He takes people on and can play on both wings.”

The Scout Says: Gibson’s return to full fitness places a question mark over Ross Barkley’s long term prospects as a midfield option. Barkley, who this week earned an England call up, has already risen in price in the FPL game to 4.8 on the back of his goal and maximum bonus point haul in Gameweek 1, however, his inexperience may eventually see Martinez favour Gibson over the coming weeks. Gibson could featured on the bench against Cardiff this weekend, with Barkley looking secure in the short-term, at least.

Gueye’s return is a reminder that Everton have options out wide. Kevin Mirallas’ owners will be wary of the threat from Deulofeu’s emergence in the short term as the Belgian struggles to emulate his pre-season form. Mirallas has missed several opportunities to get his goal account ticking in his two starts thus far.

Alcaraz’s return could be more significant and allow Martinez to revert to the 3-4-3 wingback system he deployed while at Wigan. This would see Alcaraz slot in next to Sylvain Distin and Phil Jagielka and give Seamus Coleman and left-back Leighton Baines even greater freedom to bomb forward. Such a bold change of system could again cast doubts over Barkley’s long-term security in a more disciplined midfield role.

Myhill Set for Baggies Run

West Bromich Albion keeper Ben Foster has been sidelined for the next 12 weeks after suffering a stress fracture in his right foot. The England international was substituted during the Everton match on Saturday and will undergo surgery later this week. This latest setback coincides with a return to training of Wales international goalkeeper Boaz Myhill. While Myhill is the favourite to replace Foster, Steve Clarke also praised third choice keeper Luke Daniels who came on for Foster during the Everton clash:

There’s no hiding the fact this is disappointing news as Ben is a key player for us. He was excellent on Saturday before his injury forced him off. In the meantime, I’ve got two other very good goalkeepers to choose from. Boaz did well when he deputised for Ben last season and Luke showed on Saturday he is a more than capable goalkeeper.

The Scout says: Priced at 4.5 in the FPL, Myhill offers a cheaper route into West Brom’s defensive points and an easy transfer for those who had partnered the 5.0 priced Foster in a defensive pairing with Southampton stopper Artur Boruc. While Daniels proved effective during his short stint in goal against Everton he is likely to remain behind the more experienced Myhill in Clarke’s thinking.

Stoke swoop for Liverpool winger

Following a frustrating first year at Liverpool, Moroccan international winger Oussama Assaidi has joined Stoke City on a season long loan in search of first team starts. Stoke have also announced that their US international winger Brek Shea is winning his battle to be fit, after damaging knee ligaments during a pre-season friendly against Philadelphia Union on July 30. Shea came through a 45 minute stint for Stoke’s Under-21 side unscathed this week.

The Scout Says: Assaidi and Shea will certainly increase the competition for places on the Potters flanks. With both being predominantly left-footed, Matt Etherington’s role on the wing looks in question – the former West Ham man has started each of the Potters’ first two Gameweeks, with Jon Walters fielded on the opposite flank. Coming in at 4.9 and 5.0 in FPL, Assaidi and Shea are certainly budget-friendly, though with trips to West Ham and Arsenal and a home clash against City in the next three, Fantasy managers will be happy to steer clear until the schedule is a little kinder. A Moving Target article on Assaidi will be published later this week.

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  1. FPL Daniel
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Newcastle have not scored in their last four PL games at St James' Park.

    Don't go there. HBA Cisse not looking tempting suddenly.

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    1. Heydudes13
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      I'm not touching them. They're totally hapless!

      Pardew usually plays 4-2-3-1 where he hasn't got the midfielders to link up with Cisse and the few chances they create he hasn't the striker to finish them!

      If he didn't learn from last year not to play that then he's more retarded than I thought.

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  2. applebonkers
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    autumn range catalogue updated after the kolo toure news http://i.imgur.com/dmJjjcW.png

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    1. Dogba
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      This is good stuff.

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    2. Ellipsis
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      Awesome! 😀 I have the duvet but really fancy those slippers. Wary of the water bottle...could get burnt! 😉

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    3. BeachBadger
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      Haha. Brilliant!

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  3. FPL Daniel
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    The first man to play with 10 wingers in one game Jose M. Chelsea 2014 😆

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    1. Van Dal
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      Daniel, your like a shit Forca 😛

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      1. Heydudes13
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        +1

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      2. In Tommy We Trust
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        Now now Marr

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    2. FPL Daniel
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      At the same time (no mater how many wingers we have) Chelsea and Crystal Palace are putting in fewer crosses per game (11) than any other PL side this season.

      Wingers but not crosses..? I don't get it

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        None of the Chelsea midfielders are 'wingers' though...

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      2. Dogba
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        Playing narrow and putting left-footed playmakers and inside forwards on the right will do that to your crossing stats. Having little to no presence in the box doesn't help either.

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        1. Dogba
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          *right-footed on the left

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  4. phy5tij
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    Considering saving my free transfer this week so I can upgrade Dzeko for GW4.

    Mig

    Coleman Shaw Zaba

    Silva Nolan Walcott Mirallas

    Dzeko RVP(c) Lambert

    Lewis Barkley Whitaker Chester

    0.5 m in the bank

    2 questions;

    1. I've considered downgrading Mirallas to Snodgrass this week to free up upgrade funds for next week. I'm worried Kone might start on the right of Evertons front 3 instead of Mirallas, plus Snodgrass looked sharp last night (granted vs weak opposition). Should I downgrade now or save till next week?

    2. Sturridge or Benteke for GW4 onwards?

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    1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
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      curious ... whats your ranking

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      1. phy5tij
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        Not great, 300k or so

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        1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
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          reason i ask is you have rvp ....i dont.

          i am on 35k - () better start than usual)

          so u have rvp and i assume will captain in gw4 and may close the gap on us non rvp owners

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    2. Dogba
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      1) Is very sideways.
      2) I'm looking at finding a way to get both... if I had to pick I think I'd go Sturr, he's got the better fixtures.

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      1. phy5tij
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        I know it is sideways,I can't see a better option to free up 1m, possibly Zaba to Dawson etc.

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      2. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
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        I agree. Both if you can.

        Points are not coming from mids yet so better forwards are the way to go.

        sturridge edges it on benteke too.

        Benteke is more fixture proof though imo

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    3. kingofthenorth
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      Not sure Kone fits into a 'winger' role for Everton. Looked very much like a strong target man at Wigan.

      Plus Mirallas looks like one of Everton's best players, not sure why he'd be dropped.

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    4. gentlemanlyconduct
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      i'm keeping mirallas for now. He's getting chances. One goal and the confidence and fantasy points will ooze.

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      1. phy5tij
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        Hope so! Probably wiser to keep him in

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  5. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
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    Is RVP a total must for GW4 sounds like an obvious question but it means totally butchering my team .

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    1. phy5tij
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      Not a must if it means taking a hit.

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      1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
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        would you expect double figues though

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        1. phy5tij
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          Check members projections section, says about 7 points. That's his mean expected return based on information at hand (opposition, expected minutes played, hoping s history etc.). He could easily score double points....yet he could easily blank/play 45 mins etc..

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      2. gentlemanlyconduct
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        yeah but if you captain him and he scores a brace against palace (quite conceivable) you're laughing.

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        1. phy5tij
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          All ifs and buts, you just have to base your decision on his mean expected return(about 7 points). Taking a hit would mean that whoever you are dropping is expected to score less than 3 to make it worthwhile

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          1. gentlemanlyconduct
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            Yes but I don't take projections as gospel, as clever a tool as it is.

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            1. phy5tij
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              Historically it has been a v effective tool. At least it is based on facts and not "gut feelings".

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          2. gentlemanlyconduct
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            if rvp is fit, i think he'll start. I don't know this for sure, but the only person i can blame is myself if i'm wrong.

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            1. phy5tij
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              I think he'll start too, by think I mean 90%. So to work out what you expect him to score points wise the 90% has to be considered. Taking a hit for him (unless its instead of a non-playing striker) is not worth it IMO

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    2. Dogba
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      Who knows. It's risky going without, that's for sure.

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    3. FACUPARSE
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      Rooney could easily score a hatty also.

      If he plays against pool this weekend I will bring him in GW4

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    4. gentlemanlyconduct
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      Not really. I have aguero up front already and for a 4 point hit I can draft in rvp by losing coutinho who's doing nowt, for a 5.0 mid and getting rid of giroud, who's game time will be limited should arsenal buy a striker. Even if they don't i'm not too fussed about losing him.

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    5. mathmo
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      Are you planning to wildcard?

      Its worth thinking about what your team will be like after you bring in RVP, and whether it's any good for the fixtures afterwards. A good thing about this season is that there appear to be a few options up front.

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  6. applebonkers
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    on paper willian strengthens the appeal of lampard if anything. lampard is vying with ramires, mikel and van ginkel for 2 spots. the attacking triad are now hazard, mata, oscar, de bruyne, schurrle, moses (yeah yeah i know) and willian for 3 spots (maybe 4 if mourinho expands on this false 9 idea)

    only caveat is oscar can play a bit deeper, maybe he becomes an extra competitor for lampard.

    overall though the first couple of weeks of the season have only strengthened the appeal of lampard imo. champions league cluttering will be the next test

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    1. Baines on Toast...
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      His next few fixtures aren't the most appealing, but I agree with the sentiment.

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    2. Bun Rab
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      Essien will also be challenging fo rthat spot.

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      1. applebonkers
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        ah forgot about him. in the van ginkel category then of carling cup players

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  7. finbarrthepimp
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    Need to boot Hazard owing to blank...who do people recommend...Silva? Michu? Cheaper option and upgrade elsewhere

    Team:
    Vorm (Alnwick)
    Whittaker Baines Gibbs (Toure, Duffy)
    Cout, Paul, Hazard, Mirrallas (Tiote)
    RVP, Lamb (Anelka)

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    1. WDT
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      Nolan.

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    2. Hubert
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      Silva

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  8. Ole Gunnar Kush
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    This Toure news is killing me!

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    1. finbarrthepimp
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      So annoying

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    2. gentlemanlyconduct
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      don't sweat it, you don't need him for 3 weeks in any case.

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  9. LordCisse
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    Is Anelka out for RVW a good move or are there better options? I've been impressed with Ricky so far and he had a good few chances against Hull.

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  10. Dago
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Not feeling confident this gameweek. Worth taking a hit to get another forward for Benteke? rather than playing Morrison who probably wont start.

    Mignolet

    Koscielney - Turner - Collins

    Coutinho - R.Morrison - Silva - Walcott -Mirralas

    Lambert - Soldado

    Chester - Benteke - Terry

    Thanks.

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    1. ASAP Rocky
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      This is sooooo confusing.

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      1. Dago
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        Why?

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
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      Keep Benteke.

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    3. dino412
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      You should just play a 4-4-2 formation this week.

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      1. El_Matador
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        Nah, I'd take a chance on Morrison playing. City could potentially give Chester a minus if they are in full flow whereas Morrison will at least get a 1 even if he comes off the bench.

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        1. Dago
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          That was my thinking too, cheers.

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    4. Ellipsis
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      I think you're good to go TBH...worst case scenario is that Ravel comes on for 15-20 mins and does nothing and you pick up a point or Chester comes on and maybe delivers about the same 1 or 2 points at best is my hunch. I say it'snot worth a hit mate. Just my thoughts. If you do take a hit for Tekkers you'll have to captain the player coming in and hope he makes the hit worth it. If you were to do that I'd go for Giroud.

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      1. Dago
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        Thanks tempted by Giroud (c) but Bentekes fixtures are holding me back. Thanks fir your response.

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        1. Ellipsis
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          You could just do it for the week and swop back. I'd be inclined to stick. Whatever you go with best of luck mate!

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  11. ASAP Rocky
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    Stick or hit?

    Boruc - Migs
    Zab - Dawson - Coleman - Ivanovic - Brayford
    Coutinho - Silva - Michu - Mirallas - Morrison
    Soldado - Altidore - Dzeko

    In no particular order, Morrison, Brayford, and likely Altidore need to go. Thoughts on this lot?

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    1. Dogba
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      Altidore needs to get one more game, stick with it IMO.

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    2. Bartowski
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      Stick, Altidore deserves one more game and it's only a striker that would be worth taking a hit for.

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    3. Ole Gunnar Kush
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      get rid of morrison before he gets rid of you.

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      1. ASAP Rocky
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        Quite true. Thanks

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    4. Woy of the Wovers
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      You haven't got Walcott.

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  12. WDT
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    play Chester (mci) to make 11 or take -4 to bring in Vidic?

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    1. Damo.
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      Why Vidic?

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      1. WDT
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        defenders seems to be where to spend the money at the moment. Goal threat, bonus point magnet, good fixtures.

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        1. Damo.
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          But to take a hit for him seems at bit much. Sturridge has scored 4 in 3 so far. Losing Toure doesn't effect that.

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    2. Dogba
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      Play Chester.

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
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      Next week.

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  13. Scottys Army
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    A player who i think is still a good option is berbs , i think this despite bent signing and heres why.

    1. Assist potential rises for berbs becuse now he has a proper strike partner.

    2. Still on pens

    3. The only nailed on fulham attacker

    4. Great differential

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

    Mark my words, Anichebe will grab four goals against Cardiff

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    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You, Sir, are on drugs!

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    2. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      lol

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  15. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I'm so curious if, assuming he stays at United & he stays healthy and fit, Rooney will re-emerge as an FPL heavyweight this season...I could get him with my FT next week without any hits or major disruption to my team.

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

      See against the Liver first

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    2. Chris_White
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      ___IF___

      😉

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Lots of IF's but...

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

    any ideas what to do with this team?

    mignolet, davis
    collins, coleman, m turner, chester, brayford
    hazard, mirallas, snodgrass, walcott, r morrison
    sturridge, rvp. dzeko

    £0.3 in the bank

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

      Live life on the edge, bring in Paulinho for Hazard!

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    2. Jackson123
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      The boring option is Hazard > Silva

      Or the slightly more exciting option could be Hazard > Michu.

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  17. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which are the strikers that will score in gw3?
    for me: RVP, Cisse, Osvaldo, Altidore

    I think the strikers that will not score this gw are:
    Sturridge, Giroud, RvW, Dzeko, Berbatov

    rvp(c) will outscore all the template strikers 😉

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    1. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      What a pointless post.

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      1. Hazard267
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed

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    2. Chrissy Waddle - 2024/25
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Benteke Torres Lukaku Ba won't score.

      You're welcome.

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

        and Podolski

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

      So far RVP hasn't even outscored Wellbeck, Bit too soon to be getting cocky.

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  18. Djerbil
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Chelsea can actually play this vs Everton if they want:

    ------------De Bruyne---------------
    --Ramires--Essien--Mikel--Schurrle--
    ----------Lampard-------Van Ginkel----
    ------Mata----------Oscar---------Willian--
    ------------------------Hazard-------------

    Bench: Moses

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

      lol

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    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      😆

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    3. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      😆

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

      😆

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    5. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      😀

      Midfield needs beefing up...

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  19. Hazard267
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Any advice guys and what i should do to this team

    Boruc

    Coleman, Colocini, Collins

    Mirralas, Whittingham, Coutinho, Navas

    Berbatov, Giroud, Soldado

    Subs - Cech, Dawson, Hazard, Baker

    Bit stuck with my only city cover being navas not sure what to do i might take a hit but id prefer not to

    Thanx in advance 🙂

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

      navas -> silva

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    2. Jackson123
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Berba > Dzeko

      Or Hazard > Silva and bench Whittingham.

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lot to do here. Midfield needs to be cleaned up and defence need strengthening. And Berbatov. I'd probably concentrate on getting Benteke in next week so you'll need to raise cash from somewhere. This would be from one of the 7.5m+ mids so might even be worth keeping FT to see how they do this week.

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  20. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    So a team that gets done for match fixing gets a shot at champions league

    And so does one that likes to sacrifice sheep

    But liverpool don't? And spurs and everton?

    Joke.

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Unless you're a vegetatrian, you can't really complain about 1 sheep getting killed...

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

      Liverpool should stop being so shit if they want a chance at playing in the CL

      How did English teams do in last year's competition again?

      Clown

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      1. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        They should have had the appeal before the game.

        And replace them with a club from a country with the highest uefa coefficient. And banned them for at least ten years.

        Yeah english clubs didn't do well last season, but what about 2005? 2007? 2008? 2009? 2011? 2012?

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  21. King Nemanja
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    With Hull's fixtures (CAR, new, WHU, AVL), would you be happy to play Brady every week?

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yeap

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  22. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Where's the captain's poll gone?

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  23. Scottys Army
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Whats the consenus on berb

    Most think bent affects him badly but it will mean hes not as isolated as last year as he has a proper striker to play with.

    he got 160 last year i think the same is not impossible.

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  24. applebonkers
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    it seems to have become almost accepted that negredo will start. from the little we know dzeko is still in pole position, negredo is little more than a possible

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

      Really? I think Dzeko will start, 80% sure.

      Pelle wouldn't talk Dzeko up like he has and then drop him after he scored the week prior. Surely has done enough to maintain starting position.

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  25. Jackson123
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    RVP, Soldado Dzeko with 2.3m in the bank.

    GW4 Dzeko > Benteke.

    Thoughts? Or should Sturridge come in over Tekkers.

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

      i love tekkers but studge makes more sense

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

      Tekkers over Sturridge is an absolute no brainer for me. He's yet to play a side that isn't at least a serious top 4 contender and has scored 3. Granted, 2 were pens but I think he will do serious damage against mediocre sides.

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

        he is definitely fixture proof (Tekkers i mean)

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    3. Jackson123
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers guys, I'm going with Tekkers, and if Sturridge continues his form and Soldado drops then probably Soldado to Sturridge, giving a front 3 of: RVP, Tekkers, Sturridge.

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  26. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which is the best long term option:
    A) RVP and Ramsey
    B)Soldado and Walcott

    Thanks!

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

      A

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

        Thanks

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  27. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    The Baggies have managed just three shots on target in two PL games. 0 attacking Po$$ential 🙂 🙁

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  28. Captain rex
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    95635-414173
    join my leagues

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

    thats it so ... no rvp for gw4

    i am making a mistake amn't i

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

      Yes you are

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

        but it will take major surgery to get him in

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