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The Numbers Game- Bale Deconstructed

1 October 2010 1425 comments
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Since Harry Redknapp acquired Rafael Van der Vaart from Real Madrid on the last day of the August transfer window, there has been a nagging doubt in the back of many a Fantasy Manager’s mind regarding a certain Tottenham-owned Welsh wing wonder. Opinion is pretty much split as to whether Spurs’ multitude of creative midfield options means Gareth Bale will predominantly take his place in the starting XI as a full-back or a flying winger.

Owned by an incredible 50% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) bosses, Bale is the most popular player in the game, thanks, in part, to his performances in the latter stages of last season and a relatively cheap starting price this time round.

Redknapp has always stated he sees Bale’s long term future as a full-back and the young Welshman definitely offers Spurs more dynamism and creativity from deep than Benoit Assou-Ekotto. So far this league season, Bale has played three full games in midfield, two in defence, and one -against Wigan- where he started in midfield before moving back in the second-half.

So the key question is, how does the shift in position affect Bale’s performance and Fantasy potential? Let’s delve into the the Members’ Opta stats for further analysis.

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  1. Zod
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Please pick two to play from Alex, Gohouri or Dann.

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Alex, Gohouri.

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      1. Zod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        16 years, 25 days ago

        They're the two I've gone for too. Cheers.

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      2. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
        16 years, 25 days ago

        id go for gohouri dann

        i wdnt be surprised if the gunners grabbed a conselation goal even if they prbly will lose

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  2. GREENDREAMS11
    16 years, 25 days ago

    i thought VDV looked alright masell Rover

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  3. Holy See
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Chamakh on 95% then, looks like 25,000 people have today forced my hand.. "C'mon then Darren, get in, yeah, go on.." (sigh)

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  4. FootballFarrago
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Bale should be picked at the start of the season and left in, full stop. He's a left winger at a top 6 club who scores and gets assists, in some game, like the Telegraph one, he's listed as a defender. Spurs have sortedout their defence it seems so he'll get bonus points for clean sheets, making him an obvious choice, whatever the price.

    http://www.footballfarrago.com

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    1. Babytigrrr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Convinced me 🙂

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    2. Will
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      16 years, 25 days ago

      But he isn't always deployed as a winger, and for 0.4 more you can get VDV, who has looked pretty good so far.

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      1. THE Wild Rover
        16 years, 25 days ago

        +1

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      2. DickFranDyke
        16 years, 25 days ago

        Im with Will - but I have both at the moment until Bale to Arteta hits the spot.

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      3. Gaz Downright
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        16 years, 25 days ago

        0,4? ... you mean 0,8? and only if you had him from GW1

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    3. THE Wild Rover
      16 years, 25 days ago

      He will get Jack sh*t for a cs in FPL and that's all I care about. No thanks.

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  5. qwerty
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Got lost up there. Need 8.3-midfielder. Arteta is going. No point return from him. Have Nani, Malouda, Bale and Nolan.

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    1. archie70
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Bale or Brunt?

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      1. qwerty
        16 years, 25 days ago

        I have Bale.

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      2. Mourinho factor
        16 years, 25 days ago

        keep him imo dont sell him i also wanna buy him as soon as i sort out my defence

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    2. archie70
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Sorry you got Bale - VdV

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    3. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      16 years, 25 days ago

      no point return??? get a grip

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      1. THE Wild Rover
        16 years, 25 days ago

        are there two Arteta's in prem??

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    4. Drip Doctor
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      16 years, 25 days ago

      N'Zogbia.

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  6. Mourinho factor
    16 years, 25 days ago

    which two would u start between Foley_ J Evans " Mummy

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    1. Will
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Is Evans likely to play?

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      1. Mourinho factor
        16 years, 25 days ago

        seems unlikely but com still be possible though the question dominating my mind is can man u keep a clean sheet away

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  7. yanky
    16 years, 25 days ago

    i need to BENCH one of the following, who you guys think?

    Elmoham, Paulo Ferreira, Foley

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    1. DickFranDyke
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Ferreira

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    2. Just One More Thing
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Ferreira unlikely to start (would get rid) - decision made.

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      1. yanky
        16 years, 25 days ago

        any 5.4 defender worth a 4pt hit?

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  8. GREENDREAMS11
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Hunt- VDV fat ? are you a mate of Gillian Mckeith or is there something i'm missing

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    1. ...---...
      16 years, 25 days ago

      VdV is overweight for a highly paid footballer - fact!

      He's got more Chins than a Chinese telephone directory.

      He only get sent off during the week to spare his blushes.

      Avoid at all costs.

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      1. GREENDREAMS11
        16 years, 25 days ago

        are you scottish Hunt, if so do you remember Joe Harper. didn't do too bad for a fat bloke cum professional footballer. VDV came close to scoring 3 midweek playing half a game.

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        1. ...---...
          16 years, 25 days ago

          GREENDREAMS 11...Yeah, I remember Joe Harper; what a little Bastard! (betraying my age now, aren't I!).

          That was then and this is now though.

          VdV is no Paul Gascoigne however. If it wasn't for the fact that he was so obese, he'd disappear of the radar soon!

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  9. qwerty
    16 years, 25 days ago

    8.3-midfielder for points-run tomorrow?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      16 years, 25 days ago

      Watchlist

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    2. THE Wild Rover
      16 years, 25 days ago

      VdV!

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    3. applebonkers
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      16 years, 25 days ago

      arteta. assist, pen and 3bps in a 1-2 everton win

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  10. No Pirlo No Party
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Doyle, N'Zog, Mummy or Jara.

    2 to play? (Currently Doyle and Jara)

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    1. That's Groß
      16 years, 25 days ago

      mummy and doyle

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      16 years, 25 days ago

      N'zog, Doyle

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      1. liamhennessy
        16 years, 25 days ago

        +1

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      16 years, 25 days ago

      N'Zog and Jara both home average opposition,Doyle away?Mummy tough game.Nothing guaranteed but I'd go for easier looking home games when not much to choose between players.

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      1. No Pirlo No Party
        16 years, 25 days ago

        Yeah good point. Like to play a Striker because you just never know. N'Zogbia is tempting though, but just not done much this season.

        Not playing mummy as it will conflict with me (c) Nani (If i do)

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          16 years, 25 days ago

          N'zog slight contretemps over transfer situation but he seems to have settled and goes forward a lot

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            16 years, 25 days ago

            Good luck whatever your choice for gw7

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            1. In Like Flynn.
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              16 years, 25 days ago

              Damn just seen my H2H opponent has N'zog and I wished you good luck that's bokked it

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  11. That's Groß
    16 years, 25 days ago

    foster
    a.cole samba elmo
    etherington malouda nani bale
    carroll berba drogs(c)
    subs:jussi, konchesky, a.johnson, faye.

    opinion? i haven't taken a points hit because i think it's fine already.

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    1. Just One More Thing
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Looks fine - doubts about all of your bench having any meaningful gametime, so hope your 11 all start.

      You don't think Adam Johnson will start then? I got rid of him last week for Nani - shame that Mancini holds Silva in higher regard.

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      1. That's Groß
        16 years, 25 days ago

        yes i know my bench looks a bit thin, but i really hate taking points hits just to have a stronger bench, lets face it, my first eleven should all play no problem.

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  12. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
    16 years, 25 days ago

    gents, anyone seriously think that AJ article makes a blind bit of diference to mancini? Does he say to himself- ok, ill give the kid a chance, hes showing some ballsm or does he think...meh, silva starts

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    1. That's Groß
      16 years, 25 days ago

      it's a pi** take if you ask me. MANCINI: PLAY SILVA, MILNER AND JOHNSON BEHIND TEVEZ WITH BARRY AND YAYA TOURE HOLDING IN CENTRE MID. CITY WILL WIN A LOT MORE GAMES LIKE THAT.

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        16 years, 25 days ago

        No thanks! Leave Yaya where he is.

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      2. DickFranDyke
        16 years, 25 days ago

        I can't see Mancini shouting like that.

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        1. THE Wild Rover
          16 years, 25 days ago

          So true, a Scholar, a gentleman and a rotating t*sser!

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    2. Katie
      16 years, 25 days ago

      So glad to see Mancini and I are on the same wavelengths 🙂

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    3. Just One More Thing
      16 years, 25 days ago

      He clearly "fancies" Silva over Adam Johnson and started the latter in the Europa game. I'd be shocked if Johnson was in the first 11 come Sunday...

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      1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        16 years, 25 days ago

        well me too jomt, but still, would the press people have let that article out at city? surely he must have asked for permission...or maybe not i spose. he DID score though, and he did play well...and it's only newcastle. Maybe he wont want silva getting too cmfortable either.

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        1. DickFranDyke
          16 years, 25 days ago

          He should be but probably won't be. Stay away from rotation risks RBJ and you will get more sleep.

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          1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
            16 years, 25 days ago

            i have him already man, but wanna get kuyt in for a hit, way before scout picks i was on about it today. BUT, johnson mught start, but ill prob put johnson on bench and play jara.

            in short, heads wrecked

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        2. DeathAngel
          16 years, 25 days ago

          Sorry, what is this article about Johnson, fill me in chaps.

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      2. That's Groß
        16 years, 25 days ago

        if i was mancini, the strongest line up if everyone was fit would be:
        hart
        richards toure kompany kolorov
        y.toure barry
        silva milner johnson
        tevez.

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        1. THE Wild Rover
          16 years, 25 days ago

          Luckily you're not and so Boateng will replace Richards. Other than that I reckon you are spot on.

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  13. Zizou
    16 years, 25 days ago

    foster or hahneman

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    1. Katie
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Hahnemann

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    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Foster. GW4 was proof.

      Foster at home against Liverpool

      vs

      Hahnemann away at Fulham

      Foster gets 7, Hahn got 1.

      Trust in the home team.

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      1. DeathAngel
        16 years, 25 days ago

        Yep, I messed up that week and played Hahnemann. What annoyed me also, was that the odds said Foster was better for a cleanie too, but I still went with my gut and lost points.

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  14. DickFranDyke
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Foster

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    1. Seanigula
      16 years, 25 days ago

      +1 , extra crispy with a side of slaw

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  15. Hapless Hat-Tricks
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Who to play? Ronnie Stam (H Wolves) or Phil Jones (A Stoke)?

    I would've played Stam no problem, however I am concerned he wont start and hasn't played 60min for 3 consecutive games now. I have Etherington and Shawcross, so I'd love a Stoke win to nil.

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  16. united1192
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Kolo Tore or Berbatov.

    Who will score more this week?
    Cheers

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    1. Hapless Hat-Tricks
      16 years, 25 days ago

      I'd always back the forward... can't you play both??

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      1. united1192
        16 years, 25 days ago

        no its a decision for who to bring in this week for one week only...wildcarding

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          16 years, 25 days ago

          Time for you to fix that link, use the FAQ.

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          1. united1192
            16 years, 25 days ago

            been meaning to update. cheers

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    2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      16 years, 25 days ago

      gimme a break

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      1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        16 years, 25 days ago

        ye cant bench EITHER. Fact.

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        1. DickFranDyke
          16 years, 25 days ago

          Disabled. Go easy.

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          1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
            16 years, 25 days ago

            DFD, u serious?!

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            1. THE Wild Rover
              16 years, 25 days ago

              Lol, you get mauled on here for your views, not your physical condition. Prob not serious but irrelevant.

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        2. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          16 years, 25 days ago

          RBJ, starting Ferguson and benching Carroll? Right call?

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          1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
            16 years, 25 days ago

            i reckon yeah, percentage wise

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  17. Razmataz
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Hey guys how likely is it that A Johnson will start vs Newcastle?

    He has voiced that he wants to start and that he likes to play against North East clubs and used to play for them as a 10-12 year old. Will this help his chances of starting?

    Any City fans care to take a guess?

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    1. Seanigula
      16 years, 25 days ago

      it seems unlikely given that he played midweek and Silva didn't...not sure anyone can really answer the question except Mancini

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    2. DickFranDyke
      16 years, 25 days ago

      He is not the manager so probably not. He played midweek and managers have rotation plans.

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      1. Razmataz
        16 years, 25 days ago

        yeah but when silva played midweek he then played at the weekend...

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        1. DickFranDyke
          16 years, 25 days ago

          Silva cost a bit more money.

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          1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
            16 years, 25 days ago

            and hes better then johnson

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            1. DickFranDyke
              16 years, 25 days ago

              Not for me he isn't, much of a likeness. AJ edging it.

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              1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
                16 years, 25 days ago

                u dnt think david silvas better then adam johnson???? do u think adam johnson wd even make it into the reserve team in spain i dont think so

                silva needs time to adapt to the premiership but hes got more skill and a far better touch then johnson

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                1. DeathAngel
                  16 years, 25 days ago

                  Yeah, Silva is closer to being the finished article right now than Johnson.

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          2. DeathAngel
            16 years, 25 days ago

            Yep, that's what it comes down to really. Plus Silva scored and played well in Europe at a time where City weren't doing it in the league, (0-1 Sunderland, 1-1 Blackburn), so Mancini wanted to change it.

            Johnson played well in Europe and scored, at a time where City are winning, (2-0 Wigan, 1-0 Chelsea), so no need to change things, even if AJ is playing out of his skin.

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          3. Katie
            16 years, 25 days ago

            The overriding priority for Man City is minimum 4th place in the premiership.
            NOTHING will be allowed to deviate from that objective.
            The way I see it:

            Tevez,Silva + Milner will start all PL games, all other fixtures: pick any 11 from whatever their squad size is.

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            1. DeathAngel
              16 years, 25 days ago

              Yeah, plus what is more embarrassing for Mancini? A young, upcoming guy being bled-in slowly, (AJ benched), or his £24m pound signing being left out every week, (Silva benched).

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              1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
                16 years, 25 days ago

                its nt really embarrassing people can c wen silva comes on the pitch hes not like robinho acting like he wants to be a million miles away and he still shows his skill on his touches such as in the

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  18. No Pirlo No Party
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Captain is hard this week without a LIV or MCY player.

    Arteta - Nani - Bale - Malouda - Chamakh - Drogba......

    Thinking Nani at the moment. though call as I dont want to (c) Drogba and sit and watch the match as I am a gunner.

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    1. DickFranDyke
      16 years, 25 days ago

      With your choices, I like the Nani gamble but then I said that last week- it's away from the heard and could pay dividends.

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      1. No Pirlo No Party
        16 years, 25 days ago

        Think it is my only option. Nobody else in my league has him. so could work. Drogba is very tempting with his record against arsenal. but dont think i can bring myself to do it.

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        1. DickFranDyke
          16 years, 25 days ago

          Cash league differential - go for it.

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        2. liamhennessy
          16 years, 25 days ago

          Well then pick 3 Arsenal players, put them in your 1st eleven each week so that you can feel better, and watch as your team goes down the ranking table.

          Alternatively, you could do what's best for your team and captain Drogba.

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  19. Zizou
    16 years, 25 days ago

    foster hahneman
    jagielka evans gohouri perch faye

    best back 4 for this week

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    1. DeathAngel
      16 years, 25 days ago

      What if Jonny Evans doesn't play? Let's face it, he's been crap.

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  20. Razmataz
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Yaya Toure or A Johnson

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    1. DeathAngel
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Virtually assured starter or rotational bench warmer? Hmmm...

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        16 years, 25 days ago

        Hi DeathAngel, I see you had a great start & have fallen back most weeks?

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        1. DeathAngel
          16 years, 25 days ago

          Hi TM. Yeah, it's last season in reverse. How many points have you accumulated? I'm on 338 which isn't too great but I'm in the top 100k despite having 6 poor gameweeks in a row, my luck, (or poor picks), will turn eventually. 😉

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            16 years, 25 days ago

            378 for me.

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            1. DeathAngel
              16 years, 25 days ago

              I've got some catching up to do then!

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              1. Razmataz
                16 years, 25 days ago

                ok yeah but i have to take a 4pt hit to bring Yaya in.

                A.Johnson -> Yaya Toure (4pt hit) is it worth it over the next 3 weeks or so?

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                1. TorresMagic™
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                  16 years, 25 days ago

                  AJ = 1 point most weeks.

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              2. TorresMagic™
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                16 years, 25 days ago

                You had your lead after GW1, maybe next season. 😉
                Don't think the hits are helping either.

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                1. DeathAngel
                  16 years, 25 days ago

                  Yeah, but I'm planning on no hits for the next few weeks to balance it out a bit. It's still early days, 40 points is nothing.

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                  1. TorresMagic™
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                    16 years, 25 days ago

                    40 is alot when the sides look like twins. 😛

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  21. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Quick question boys, who to start out of Albrighton and Carroll? Got Albrighton in at the moment as i fancy there to be a few goals at White Hart Lane (2-2 maybe) and Citeh have been fairly water tight thus far. What ya reckon? Sound about right?

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    1. dribbler
      16 years, 25 days ago

      yeah...that's what I'd do

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    2. DeathAngel
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Yeah, Albrighton is better to play this week, slightly easier fixture.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        16 years, 25 days ago

        ta boys, i think i'll leave it as it is

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    3. Viper
      16 years, 25 days ago

      i think that sounds about right, should be a pretty open game at the lane but i see city winning to nil against the geordies therefore no carroll points, im currently starting jara ahead of carroll, wrong move?

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        16 years, 25 days ago

        see below for my opinion on the matter!

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        1. Viper
          16 years, 25 days ago

          cheers!

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    4. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      16 years, 25 days ago

      i reckon albrighton SD. got a feeling villa win this weekend

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        16 years, 25 days ago

        Cheers man, think that's the way i'm going. Fancy Spurs to start slow and then come roaring back. Hopefully Bale is LM!

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  22. Viper
    16 years, 25 days ago

    which 2 from elmo, jara, carroll??

    currently have elmo and jara because i think theres more chance of wba cleanie than newcastle scoring, anyone agree/disagree?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      16 years, 25 days ago

      I agree, plus United have been conceding plenty on their travels so elmo may pick up some attacking points. Defo Jara over Carroll imo

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  23. dribbler
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Hey guys should I captain Drogba or Gerrard...I'm in agonies here...any advice welcome

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      16 years, 25 days ago

      More will captain Drogba over Gerrard if that helps.

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      1. DickFranDyke
        16 years, 25 days ago

        If yo have Gerrard you have him for this game and this game only. No brainer.....then please sell.

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          16 years, 25 days ago

          Do you think Gerrard is a no brainer over Tevez as well this week?

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          1. Drip Doctor
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            16 years, 25 days ago

            Im going Gerrard over Tevez because Tevez only played 48 hours ago, and Newcastle are too unpredictable for my liking.

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          2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
            16 years, 25 days ago

            i dont think captaining grard over drogs is a no brainer, drogba does it always v arsenal

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            1. DickFranDyke
              16 years, 25 days ago

              F.S.A. warning: Past History is No Indication of Future Performance

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              1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
                16 years, 25 days ago

                yeah no shit

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          3. DickFranDyke
            16 years, 25 days ago

            Over Tevez is hard but why own Gerrard if you are not going to (C) him against Blackpool. He's been shit granted but can still score and is on set pieces against Blackpool who Chelsea and Arsenal have already Pardewed.

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            1. THE Wild Rover
              16 years, 25 days ago

              I have him as a Fab filler, doesn't mean he has to be Capt.
              Capt for me is between Drog and VDV.

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            2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
              16 years, 25 days ago

              yeah but, taking a risk on gerard in a malfunctioning team is one thing DFD, but putting your captaincy on him too? thats like betting your whole wedge on one game. youre taking a risk spending so much if you have him, but that doesnt necessarily translate into an obligation to captain him if you just want a differential.

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              1. dribbler
                16 years, 25 days ago

                I actually captained Gerrard last week RBJ...but Chelsea had a tougher fixture I thought

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                1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
                  16 years, 25 days ago

                  well done dribbler! mybe im not being clear ( not sure how though...). my poit was, just cos someone has gerard, doesnt mean they have to captain them.

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        2. dribbler
          16 years, 25 days ago

          yeah he's my Fab shadow...I might WC tomorrow

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      2. dribbler
        16 years, 25 days ago

        Hi TM but who would you prefer and why?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          16 years, 25 days ago

          I have both & there are too many spies for the answer. Gerrard is alot deeper this season so isn't as effective imo.

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          1. dribbler
            16 years, 25 days ago

            can you tell me on "the other side"?

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              16 years, 25 days ago

              Ok, I am a 5% chance of captaining Gerrard. Drogba or my new recruits are likely to be captain for me.

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              1. dribbler
                16 years, 25 days ago

                cheers m8...big differences of opinion

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      3. Viper
        16 years, 25 days ago

        drogba has an awesome record against the gunners and with vermaelen out i can see him keeping up that record. 12 goals in 12 against arsenal ain't bad! and liverpool are just downright unpredictable!

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      16 years, 25 days ago

      Im gonna help you out here dribbler. Bench Drogba, Malouda and any other Chelseaplayer you have at your disposal. 2-0 Arsenal. Goodnight 🙂

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      1. dribbler
        16 years, 25 days ago

        lol I just sold Chamakh anyway...no need to ask about that one

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  24. archie70
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Need a solid Mid - any shouts? I have Malouda, Nani & Bale - thx

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    1. dribbler
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Ashley Young

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      1. DickFranDyke
        16 years, 25 days ago

        VDV

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    2. applebonkers
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      16 years, 25 days ago

      how much you got?

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      1. archie70
        16 years, 25 days ago

        7.2

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        1. applebonkers
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          16 years, 25 days ago

          the watchlist recommends dempsey, nasri, petrov, n'zogbia, davies, parker, larsson, etherington.
          out of that mob i'd pick dempsey, petrov, n'zogbia or etherington

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    3. liamhennessy
      16 years, 25 days ago

      VdV

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  25. Cooking For Eric
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    16 years, 25 days ago

    evening chaps/chappesses, I’vespent all week mulling this over. will Liverpool turn up & will city run riot? After both playing Fairly lethargic ties on thursday?

    I never thought I’d bring myself to say it, but…..

    Is it worth shelving Arshavin & Drogba

    and getting in Gerrard & Tevez?

    Your help is very much appreciated. I don’t have much hair left.

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    1. Marknlard
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Don't go selling Drogba now you crazy cat.

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      1. Cooking For Eric
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        16 years, 25 days ago

        I know, I know.

        Just worried as I'm 3rd in my league and 1st, 2nd, and 4th. have tevez.

        I could do Arsh & Berb out and get Arteta and tevez?? Therefore keeping Drogs. What d'you you think?

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        1. dribbler
          16 years, 25 days ago

          too early in the season to go gambling Eric...if Drogs goes on fire you'll be toast...take risks in the last 2-3 months if you're still behind

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  26. SuperDorrans
    16 years, 25 days ago

    I hate it when people ask things like who should I play out of blah, blah blah.

    Obviously an exception if it's like a really tight one but if it's like, who should I play out of Alcarez or Carroll this week it's silly IMO.

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    1. DickFranDyke
      16 years, 25 days ago

      I made my own mind up 2 weeks ago but others need assistance, I don't mind offering an opinion. Let it roll.

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    2. dierstraights
      16 years, 25 days ago

      alcarez

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    3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      16 years, 25 days ago

      lol you used to be the king of the questions on here SD. A new RMT every 20 minutes 😀

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      1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        16 years, 25 days ago

        indeed

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    4. DeathAngel
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Please give some examples of the player choices that people have asked about that seem obvious. Like did someone ask 'Drogba or Sagna, which do I play this week?'

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    5. dribbler
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Ahh but who are you captaining THIS week SD?

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      1. DickFranDyke
        16 years, 25 days ago

        Tevz or Gerrard - he needs assistance. 😉

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          16 years, 25 days ago

          No i don't have Gerrard actually, just wondered what your opinions were on Tevez. Anyway i think he's talking to Dorrans

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          1. DickFranDyke
            16 years, 25 days ago

            Sorry SD - you are lucky you don't own Gerrard. Tevez is a good shout, Im 50:50 between him and VDV at the mo.

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
              16 years, 25 days ago

              How come you've ruled out Drogba?

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              1. DickFranDyke
                16 years, 25 days ago

                Can't do it. I'm a gooner.

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                1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
                  16 years, 25 days ago

                  lol you gotta block that shite out man!! Captaining Tevez last season against Rovers was tough but necessary!

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      2. SuperDorrans
        16 years, 25 days ago

        Torres!

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        1. dribbler
          16 years, 25 days ago

          boo...this was supposed to be your big week!!!

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          1. SuperDorrans
            16 years, 25 days ago

            Haha, I'd rather not stick to my word than him come on to give me a point.

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            1. dribbler
              16 years, 25 days ago

              You thinking of a name change to SuperOdemwingie ?

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    6. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
      16 years, 25 days ago

      lol its just better to have a second opinion if ur in a really tight league

      not to forget that as a certain fan you woudlnt wana believe that ur teams nt gna do particularly well so its good to have a less bias opinion

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    7. Marknlard
      16 years, 25 days ago

      I don't know who I'd play out of Alcarez and Carroll.

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      1. DickFranDyke
        16 years, 25 days ago

        Alcarez - home against shit and could score.
        Carroll - away against strong a defence.
        Alcarez for me.

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  27. GREENDREAMS11
    16 years, 25 days ago

    lol. whats with hating wee fat joe. class act he was. anyway, i've got a VDV stool sent to gillian for checking. if its no good i'll dump him (pun definately intended). i've stuck him in my team. bit of a risk i know but i'll see how it goes. played well midweek, looked eager.

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    1. ...---...
      16 years, 25 days ago

      Joe Harper...I can still see that smily Wee Bastard in my minds' eye!

      Good luck GD11!! Let's agree to disagree on VdVs fitness; I'm convinced he's become a mercenary with little more to offer,

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  28. Razmataz
    16 years, 25 days ago

    A.Johnson -> Yaya Toure (4pt hit) is it worth it over the next 3 weeks or so?

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  29. Dave1966
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Please pick two from the following for this game week:

    Carroll, Nolan, Phil Jones, Elmohamady

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    1. Viper
      16 years, 25 days ago

      jones and elmo imo

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  30. Taff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    16 years, 25 days ago

    Am reluctant to post this but was Mark on the sauce when making those picks? Not a single attacking Chelsea player. At the Bridge. No Fabregas. No Vermaelen! Surely shum mishtake.

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    1. Will
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      16 years, 25 days ago

      He tries to make it fairly realistic-ie not ram the picks with £10 mil+ players.

      Given he had Torres and Tevez up front, sticking Malouda in was probably a big hitter too far.

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    2. applebonkers
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      16 years, 25 days ago

      other than parker i think the front 6 is pretty tasty.

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      1. Taff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        16 years, 25 days ago

        Sorry, they're dreadful. Would you be happy to have that lot as your front 6? bale will probably play LB. Torres isn't exactly firing on all cylinders. I could go on.

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          16 years, 25 days ago

          Please do, i'd love to see your attempt...

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          1. Taff
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            16 years, 25 days ago

            Stoke haven't kept a clean sheet in the premier league....

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          2. dierstraights
            16 years, 25 days ago

            fran vs mark vs taff vs buggu

            my money would be on buggu due to his psychic abilities

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            1. Taff
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              16 years, 25 days ago

              i'll concede gracefully to buggu given psychic gifts but will back my boys to the hilt against mark and fran

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        2. applebonkers
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          16 years, 25 days ago

          actually yes. give me n'zogbia for scotty p and i'd be happy

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          1. Taff
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            16 years, 25 days ago

            there's a good reason your team has an average ownership of 1%

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    3. DeathAngel
      16 years, 25 days ago

      No, the idea now is to try and NOT have players in the picks. Then you won't get a cursed gameweek like Akers!

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