Preamble

The Pre-Match Preamble – Gameweek 28

I’ve tried to fight it but it’s hard to deny that I’ve spent a lot of this season seeking out an explanation for my struggles. I’m heading for my worst ever Fantasy Premier League campaign and I’m not going to settle for that without finding a scapegoat. It can’t all be Edin Dzeko’s fault and it’s certainly not mine.

If you’ve read these ambling words before or, indeed, been unfortunate enough to listen to my nasal whines via the ScoutCast, you’ll know that my favourite target is the “midfield”. Not one midfielder, not a few – the whole damn lot of ’em.

The midfield has been broken this year. At the start of the campaign I decided to put emphasis on playing five across the middle, set my side up to accommodate the tactic and paid for it ever since.

Of course I’m overlooking one small detail: my reluctance to sign Yaya Toure and Aaron Ramsey and my stubborn refusal to admit my mistake. Having said that, my theory that the midfield has been a cruel master this term has some substance. Typically, I plundered the data to support my case.

Toure has almost been the exception to the rule. He currently sits on 13 goals having never previously suggested he could achieve such a strike rate. Having said that, four of those goals of come from direct free-kicks, and three more came via penalties with first-choice takers off the pitch. That’s another argument for another day, though.

My main point is that, aside from Eden Hazard sitting just one goal behind the Ivorian, no other midfielder has been able to keep pace. Quite simply, if you didn’t get on Toure early or swallowed pride and brought him in since, you’re left clinging to Hazard and cursing every goal that comes the City man’s way – via a dead-ball or otherwise.

Is this really different from last season? In a word, yes. On the eve of Gameweek 28 last term, we had Gareth Bale sitting on 15 goals along with Michu. More significantly, there were five other midfielders on double figures for goals at this stage. In a nutshell, then, there was a much larger spread of goals across the midfield area with several “heavy-hitters” to align with – not just a couple.

While Robin van Persie and Luis Suarez blazed a trail up front with 19 and 18 goals respectively, our midfields were a selection box of treats with the likes of Theo Walcott, Marounne Fellaini and Juan Mata all contributing goals and assists with regularity. This season the best we’ve currently got is Adam Lallana and the seemingly unappealing consistency of Steven Gerrard who appears to rumble on as a Fantasy asset – churning points but never really establishing himself back amongst the elite Fantasy midfielders.

Ironically, then, I’m thinking that, along with Yohan Cabaye’s departure and Michu’s failing legs, the injury to Aaron Ramsey was pretty much disastrous for my one-man campaign for midfield variety. The removal of these three players from our game, compounded further by injuries to Walcott and Mata’s inability to get a place in Jose Mourinho’s lineup, has killed the chance for diversity in this area of our squads.

Even now, it’s almost unthinkable to shed Toure and Hazard – unless of course you can afford to fetch the Ivorian back after City’s blanks. Elsewhere, you’re left to grab the skippers at St Mary’s and Anfield, whilst hoping that Adam Jonhnson can come back to form or that Kevin Nolan or Charlie Adam can continue to maintain matters. Charlie Adam. It’s got that bad.

The knock-on is that we’ve had the money for the heavyweights up front – that’s helped kill variety in that area of the pitch and, low and behold, we’re left waiting for Sergio Aguero to return so we can spend the cash we don’t need to invest elsewhere.

It’s all the midfield’s fault. All of them. They built the template. They made Dzeko miss those sitters. They’ve ruined my season. I’m blameless.

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

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    1. Optimus.
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      http://i.imgur.com/mrmVE.gif

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  1. aehii
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    people's intended double playing players for dgw 31?

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    1. Esalman
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      9 minimum (got wildcard)

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      1. aehii
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        i don't mean number, i mean which players...

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    2. Tommytour
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      Adrian
      Brown Chester
      Silva Yaya Sterling Mirallas(possibly)
      SAS

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      1. aehii
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        Possibly because everton might have a double? That changes everything for me !

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        1. Tommytour
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          2 doubles left

          Weeks 31, 34, 37 available

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          1. Hamstergod
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            31 very unlikely, as Liverpool have a home game and the police won't want to waste resources two days in a row.

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    3. Del Monte
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      kolarov silva aguero evans nolan gerrard sturridge suarez

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    4. aehii
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      at the moment, i'm trying for

      aguero
      yaya
      sterling
      suarez
      collins
      sturridge
      mata

      1m out to afford it.

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    5. Valar(Keith)
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      Gonna have

      Evra Bardsley
      Mata Sterling Mirallas(!)
      Aguero Suarez Sturridge

      That is if i dont play my WC though

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    6. MCH
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      Haven't decided yet due to the uncertainty over the fixtures still. Plan on WC'ing in GW30 will probably go with 9 or 10.

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    7. Beavis
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      Currently have:

      Adrian
      Evans
      Sterling Mata
      RVP Suarez

      but looking at the likes of Demichelis, Chester, Nolan, Silva, Aguero, Sturridge.

      Will probably have 10 if I keep RVP or 9 if I ship him.

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    8. isacki: full casual
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      Adrian
      Coleman (possibly)
      Mata Sterling Yaya Ox (possibly)
      Suarez Aguero Sturridge

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    9. Leeroy Jenkyns
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      I don't see the point of moving many DGWers in. The only attractive DGW31 are Liverpool, City as they'll have 2 more DGWs after, and Hull I suppose. I'm sitting through GW29 with 3 Liverpool players. Gonna get City players in next weekend.

      Most the DGW 31 teams have pretty poor fixtures after and even in that DGW. Don't wanna be stuck with players with bad fixtures after due to a DGW.

      City - Arsenal, Southampton, Liverpool
      Liverpool - Tottenham, West Ham, City
      Sunderland - West Ham, Tottenham, Everton, Chelsea
      West Ham - Sunderland, Liverpool, Arsenal
      Hull - Stoke, Swansea, United, Arsenal

      Only United have decent fixtures immediately after GW31: Villa, Newcastle, Hull

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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        City fixtures look delicious! Will definitely bet the Over 3 goals in each of those games

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        1. Leeroy Jenkyns
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          Yeah City's the only team I'm gonna load up on for GW31. Should be a DGW in there too for em. GW32 to end Chelsea has the nicest fixtures. Tottenham, United, Swansea... Arsenal have great fixtures 34 on.

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  2. Chucky
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    100+ GW on the cards? 🙂

    http://imgur.com/EZRsR58

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
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      Sorry. Not this week.

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      1. Chucky
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        THIS WEEK

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  3. Tommytour
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    Could see Chambers being dropped to annoy a few people next week

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      Who misses out when Lovren comes back, Yoshida?

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      1. Tommytour
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        Yeah

        They haven't been too solid lately, Clyne could be on his heels

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    2. Black Knights
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      Agreed. Would annoy me too!

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  4. Optimus.
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    No early K.O is a disgrace..I can't believe i'm so sad as to be looking forward to the 2pm lineups

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    1. Mull
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      NERD! 😉

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      1. Optimus.
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        Takes one to know one 😉

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    2. Magerost
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        Same! 🙁

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        1. Optimus.
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          🙂

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    3. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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      Whose team sucks for GW29? I have 7 players that aren't playing that GW, but 4 are on the bench which leaves me with 3 players to remove.. Also have Ward-Prowse, but in all reality he probably isn't going to get a game, or come on for a 1 pointer!

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      1. Black Knights
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        I currently have 8, with 2 FTs. Might only use one though.

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    4. RabMac
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      Sorry to all the Sturridge captainers but I captained him which means he will blank as I am having no luck with captains just now 🙁

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      1. Optimus.
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        Cheers mate someone had to do it

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      2. aehii
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        Fortunately for you, I captained him and I'm having all the luck with captains just now, you'll be fine.

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        1. RabMac
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          I hope your right as I am placing my faith in you. 😉

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    5. Spencer
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      Need a defender and midfielder for GW29. Intending to WC in GW31 so willing to go for short term options.

      Silva and Kos out.

      Stoke too much of a gamble?

      Boruc
      Azpilicueta - Ward - Olsson
      Hazard - Mata - Lallana - Noone
      Adebayor

      McGregor - Silva - Koscielny - Sturridge - Suarez - Coleman

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      1. Optimus.
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        Anything in the bank?

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        1. Spencer
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          Sorry, forgot to say. Kos and Silva out gives me 14.8 to play with

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          1. Optimus.
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            I'b be tempted by Silva/Sturridge > Snod/Rvp as you won't lose much value on Studge

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            1. Spencer
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              Thanks man

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      2. Whitman2013
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        terry and

        oscar ? ince? snoddy? k richardson? willian?

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        1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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          June

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      3. Tommytour
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        Bassong Janazaj

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        1. Spencer
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          Thanks guys. Showed me that I have lots of options!

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    6. iCon
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      Just interested to see how many different fantasy games people here are playing and how you're fairing in them...I'm currently playing:-

      FPL - 35,124
      UFPL - 49
      UCL - 435
      Sky - 6100
      Yahoo PGA Tour Golf - 2986
      European Tour Fantasy - 1309
      ESPN Fantasy 6 Nations - 8642

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      1. Beavis
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        Haven't touched my Sky one since October so I'm just in 2:

        FPL: 41k
        UCL: 223

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      2. Magerost
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          FPL - 49,055
          UEL - 1,506
          UCL - 75,079

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        • Hamstergod
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          FPL - 29 987
          UFPL - 3629
          UCL - 39k +
          UEL - 900 +
          UCL Predictor
          UEL Predictor
          Talksport Predictor - no idea, 2nd in mini league
          Fantasy Championship
          Yahoo Fantasy NHL

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      3. Dr Dream
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        As we stand at the moment who will be the top targets for transgers in for GW29

        I'll go

        Evra
        Lallana Hazard Mata
        Ade RVP/Rooney(whichever one scores this weekend)

        Sound about right ?

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        1. Bubz
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          Can't see RvP or Rooney scoring this weekend tbh Wakey!

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          1. Dr Dream
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            Then it will be RVP based on recent points...

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            1. Dr Dream
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              doh

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          2. Berbalove
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            I think they'll fare fairly equal.

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        2. Evs
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          I think so....

          Add some Chelsea defence in there too...

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          1. Dr Dream
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            oh yeah...of course. preference ?

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            1. Evs
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              Cheapo Azpi.

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              1. Dr Dream
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                tick...

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          2. In Like Flynn.
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            Happy Daff Day Taff. 🙂

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            1. Evs
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              Thanks Flynny.

              I was out celebrating last night down the big city, in.... Err....

              O'neils 😆 !!

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              1. In Like Flynn.
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                Traditional. 😀

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        3. Fitzy.
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          Is Smalling likely to be around for a few more weeks or is he gone once some injured troops return?

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          1. Dr Dream
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            Most FPL players only look at page one of the transfers page...Evra will be the pick.

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            1. Fitzy.
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              I *may have been asking that with a vested interest 😉

              You think he is safe for a bit yet?

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              1. Dr Dream
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                Who knows..We are in gameweek 28 and nobody really knows Moyes's pref back four..no wonder they're in a mess.

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                1. Fitzy.
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                  Thanks for clearing that up mate... 😉

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        4. Optimus.
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          Roo or Rvp won't score this weekend unless Roo uses his Gilf card

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        5. In Like Flynn.
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          I have that midfield plus Adam. Hoping the Chelsea defence can keep Ade quiet.

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          1. Dr Dream
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            He's not actually a great pick for next week is he ?

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            1. In Like Flynn.
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              I'm avoiding him, nervously I have to say.

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        6. SuperOsçarBaby
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          lol@evra

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          1. Dr Dream
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            That's how the transfers work for the masses..page one of the transfers page, everybody else a distant second.

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          2. Berbalove
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            I don't think he's to be lolled at, he's after all the 4th highest scoring defender. And that's with a Man United not exactly performing well.

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            1. SuperOsçarBaby
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              the funny thing is i transferred him out before he got his 15 pts haul

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        7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Lampard ... ?

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          1. Dr Dream
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            Do you think so ?..Ramires is obviouls his weapon of choice for one of those midfield places..what about Matic ?..does he not scupper Lampard as a pick now ?

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        8. KickIt
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          Snoddy after his hat trick this weekend!

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      4. Berbalove
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        RTM, please.

        Mannone (McGregor)
        Collins Coleman Ward Azpi Ivan
        Puncheon Mata Hazard Lallana (Mirallas)
        Jrod (Sturridge) (Suarez)

        Correct bench?

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        1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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          Rate team my?

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          1. Berbalove
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            Just checking if you're paying attention (cough)

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          2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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            Make me!

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        2. Whitman2013
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          not fancy a spot of trolling :P? and what choice do you have? hahah

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          1. Berbalove
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            Exactly 😛
            Still a bit embarrased of ruining the joke by writing RTM, though...

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      5. spiderm4tt
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        Fantastic read Mark.

        At least the 'failure' of the mids this season have allowed greater investment for the defence, which is where crucial extra points are being made on a weekly basis, unlike defenders last season under the old BPS and possibly less defensive minded Premier League managers.

        However, Dzeko is a terrible FPL pick! 🙂

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        1. Mílanista
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          You're having another top season. Nice going.

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          1. spiderm4tt
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            Thanks 🙂

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        2. Chucky
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          775 😯

          Back to back FPL titles 🙂 , good luck

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          1. spiderm4tt
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            Ha thanks. Imagine that. Would be amazing! 🙂

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        3. Spencer
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          Wow Matt. You're doing pretty well this season again.

          What's your secret?!

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          1. spiderm4tt
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            An article I written at the start of this season on my strategy, tactics and tips explains some of it.

            I just play the FPL game the way it is set up to play in relation the EPL game (and both have changed slightly since last season).

            My Blocking Tactics are serving me well again though 🙂

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        4. Optimus.
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          Your current rank and previous rank makes me sick.....with envy 🙂

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          1. spiderm4tt
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            😀

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      6. Leaf
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        Left field targets for next week :-

        Fellaini

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        1. Whitman2013
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          he is just one player i can confirm

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      7. It’s A Joke
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        Who playing next week also has a DGW later?

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        1. Whitman2013
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          man united players

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        2. Beavis
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          Just Man Utd

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            Tsk.

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        3. In Like Flynn.
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          Palace

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          1. Beavis
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            Ah yes this as well although unlikely to be in 31.

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        4. Dr Dream
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          United.

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        5. copps
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          palace

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        6. It’s A Joke
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          Nice one, thanks all.

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        7. Ivor
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          Don't forget West Brom..

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          1. Black Knights
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            They don't have a DGW in 31.

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      8. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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        Where do I find out who I'm trouncing in the Cup this week?

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      9. isacki: full casual
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        Adebayor away to Chelsea next week is one of those "I know the numbers don't support it but he's a big game player" kind of picks

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          Big game player when he plays Arsenal

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          1. isacki: full casual
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            It's all about trying to injure their best player and getting sent off

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            1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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              That only happened like 2 or 3 times 🙂

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        2. Mílanista
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          A big game player for causing controversy http://i.cr3ation.co.uk/dl/s1/gif/addycelebration.gif

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      10. Tommytour
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        Really want Ade to score well this week

        Not just because he has the armband but another 0.2 would help my Ade > Kun plans 🙂

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      11. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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        GW31 is looking epic.

        I wish I'd kept my WC 🙁

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      12. The Beta particle
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        how many adebayor captains?

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        1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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          Me 🙂

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        2. Spencer
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          o/

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        3. Gaz Downright
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          37

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        4. elkunaguero
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          First and Second in overall ranking, plus a few others

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      13. Evs
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        Has anyone had the Franks Hot Wings (or similar) from Dominos ?

        If so, any good?

        And how Hot is hot?

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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          Not that hot at all, depends on how much additional sauce you swallow

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          1. Evs
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            Are they nice?

            Or the normal BBQ ones better?

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            1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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              BBQ is better imo

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        2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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          Medium moist and delish.

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          1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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            Suck on them bones, you won't regret it.

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        3. Gaz Downright
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          Would you order wine from a brewery, or vegetables form the butcher?

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          1. Evs
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            What 😆 ?!

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            1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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              Dominos is the wrong place to be buying hot wings

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              1. Evs
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                To go with my pizza later.... 🙂

                Just curios which ones to get.

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                1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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                  Stand by the BBQ then, if it's a choice between the two. I'd rather go for the cheesy bread or Cinna-sticks myself, but not every man is built for the sugary goodness of a cup-sized pound of uhh...Sugar

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      14. Rupert The Horse
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        Woh, looks like Yaya could really plummet. 9.6 not looking unrealistic.

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        1. CABAYE4
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          Yep, can see Suarez down 0.3 next week too.

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        2. In Like Flynn.
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          He's 10.0 at the mo, so can't drop beyond 9.7 this week.

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Yes, but can see the casuals continue to sell him next week too.

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        3. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          If you don't ever sell him his price doesn't matter.

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            True, I'm not.

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      15. olidooley
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        G29 not using a transfer

        Boruc
        Azpilicueta Ward Olsson
        Hazard Lallana Snodgrass Mata Puncheon
        Rooney

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      16. The Finnisher
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        What are people who bought Sturridge and Suarez at relatively cheap prices doing with them?

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

          Benching.

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          1. RabMac
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            This.

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        2. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Keeping both.

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

          Keeping but i wouldn't rule out Stu/Sua out for one of Rvp/Roo for one gw

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        4. The Beta particle
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          part of my most expensive bench . . ..

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        5. Fitzy.
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Patting them on the back. 😉

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        6. KickIt
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Benching, DGW coming

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        7. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Panicking.

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        8. Tommytour
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Even if I bought high I'd keep

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        9. A.T
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Selling both 😎

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

          Keeping and bringing in and captaining one good striker next week

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          1. Tommytour
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Are there any good ones?

            Torres? 🙂

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            1. isacki: full casual
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Might be Rooney or RVP with an extra transfer at this rate

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          2. Mílanista
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Robin?

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        11. RabMac
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Benching and playing 5-4-1.

          Hopefully do alright and be in a good position for GW31.

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        12. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Dropped the Kannibal for Ade and benching Sturr

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      17. It’s A Joke
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Wow. Was just looking at the Man Utd defense. I mean, who is guarenteed in that line up?

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        1. Tommytour
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Evra

          Evans 90%

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          1. Mílanista
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Any idea if Evans will be fit for next week?

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            1. Tommytour
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              We have a few niggles 🙂

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              1. Tommytour
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 8 months ago

                Couldn't resist being Moyes sorry

                I'm not sure but got two weeks rest so I'd back him to make it

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                1. Mílanista
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 8 months ago

                  Hard to resist wanting to be this guy 😉 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BeW2IKKCIAA2MeU.jpg

                  Hopefully he's back or I'm down to 10 next week.

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      18. Gaz Downright
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Why not have a 2pm deadline for a gameweek that starts at 3pm? Unprofessional FPL.

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

          I like the games where you can make transfers until the first kick-off of the day.

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        2. A.T
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Plain laziness. There's no excuse for it. 😀

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      19. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        #1 and #2 overall have Adebayor C
        #3 #4 and #5 overall have Suarez C

        mmmh...

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        1. GREENDREAMS11
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          #3. #4. & #5. going to be #1 #2 & # 3 After this weekend then. 😉

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      20. Cak Juris
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Please choose the best transfer for GW29:
        A. Koscielny & Silva >< Smalling & Mata
        B. Koscielny & Silva >< Olsson & Mata
        C. Koscielny & Mirallas >< Olsson & Mata
        D. Koscielny & Silva >< Evra & Januzaj

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      21. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        It makes sense to (C) Torres over Suarez today in light of the opponents, yes?

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          😆 (C) Torres

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        2. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          DO IT

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

          Well now PinkFish, I'd be lying if I said I thought it did. However, it could be the right thing to do.

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          1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Gonna do it in UFPL missed the deadline in FPL but still bought him in for these two weeks.

            He's a spring chicken.

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

              Good luck with UFPL, it's good for taking a punt on the Saturday captain, if you have someone solid on the Sunday or Monday to cover.

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              1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 8 months ago

                Unfortunately if he blanks I will be reliant on Snoddy or Redmond.

                Cheers. :):

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        4. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          If you HAVE Torres on your team...take the punt to the fullest 😉

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      22. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        So gw29 looking like this for me:

        Marshall
        Olsson Shaw
        Hazard Mata Lallana Noone
        RVP(c) Lambert/Crouch

        Pretty happy, thoughts on Lambert vs Crouch?

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      23. Mr Smith
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Any stats floating around with captain picks for this week?

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        1. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Not yet

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