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2 October 2010 1340 comments
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Now the hustle and bustle of pre-deadline nerves is over we can all sit down to another enjoyable gameweek of footballing action as the points roll in, starting with…. oh.

Abort, Abort, Abort.

Saturday kicks off with Wigan playing host to Wolves, perhaps the most interesting fact from this game being… nope, I’ve got nothing.

However, we take what we’re given, and if you can draw yourself away from the Ryder Cup for long enough, then you will see that Jordi Gomez is granted a rare start for Wigan behind the recovered Franco Di Santo. Mick McCarthy meanwhile has given us no great surprises, the line-ups in full are…

Wigan XI: Al Habs; Boyce, Gohouri, Alcaraz, Figueroua; McCarthy, Thomas; N’Zogbia, Gomez, Rodallega; Di Santo.

Wolves XI: Hahnemann; Foley, Craddock, Berra, Ward; Edwards, Henry, Mancienne, Jarvis; Fletcher, Doyle.

After this however we have six 3 o’clock kick offs that may excite the palette just a little bit more as – amongst others – West Brom play host to Bolton, Manchester United travel up to Sunderland and Redknapp invites Houllier down to London for a big day out in the Capital.

The Dugout Discussion will be open through all the days action as usual. Godspeed.

Andy Leicester won the Premier League. Leicester. Premier League. What is this life? Follow them on Twitter

  1. Futbol Heritage
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Was that 2nd goal an Nzogbia assist?

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  2. greghammer95
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    15 years, 7 months ago

    I am on 21 at the moment 🙂

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/eventhist.mc?id=2109629&event=7

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    1. Futbol Heritage
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      15 years, 7 months ago

      You captained Nzogbia ahead of Torres!!!!

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      1. greghammer95
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        Yep, well to a certain extent.

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      2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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        well greghammer95 I used my wildcard and picked parker to start ahead ofn zogbia (who I left on the bench).
        I hadnt the ballacks to leave arshavin on the bench and play nzogbia and parker.
        I suppose nzogbia will get a bonus as well

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    2. Oliver_no_more_points_hits_…
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      not if RBJ has anything to do with it you wont be...

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    3. gaspar
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      WTF? Gabbidon?

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  3. Night Stalker
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    Gold! Comon Sunderland!!!! EAT PIE! Sure they wont be though!

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  4. Night Stalker
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    Shouldnt be an assist, come off the wolve player!

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    1. Futbol Heritage
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      15 years, 7 months ago

      Well thats what I thought!!
      Hope it gets corrected,my league leader has him

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      1. Jack Tatum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        I agree, Berra (i think) played it in off Rodallega

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  5. SkyByBo
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    Is bale playing LB or LM?

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    1. gaspar
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      LW 🙂

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      1. Zep
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        15 years, 7 months ago

        are you sure about that?

        Although BAE is playing... there is only 2 other defenders... I reckon he'll play LB 🙁

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        1. Jack Tatum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Huddlestone at CB with Bassong. BAE and Hutton the full backs

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  6. DeathAngel
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    I think Drogba scored a goal against Spurs last year at Stamford Bridge in the 3-0 game. Ashley Cole lumped it forward to Drogs, the defender tackled the ball and it ricocheted back off Drogs and past the keeper and Drogs tapped it in. Cole didn't get the assist then, which was fair enough, as the defenders intervening tackle was crucial for the goal to happen like it did.

    Similar with Berra's tackle today, it should wipe out N'Zgobia's assist. However, FPL aren't consistent and while I'd like them to take it away, I can't see them changing this one.

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    1. greghammer95
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      Sounds good then 🙂

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  7. the lord
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    Spurs DEF looks dodge - BAE CB? Knig must have failed his late fitness test.

    Looks like Bale is within the DEF. 🙁

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    1. DeathAngel
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      15 years, 7 months ago

      You're kidding me! For fcuks sake! Why does Bale only play in midfield in the Champions League, notching a goal and assist in midweek and getting 4 assists in one game against Young Boys!

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        Huddlestone is playing makeshift Centre back. Bale is on the wing

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        1. the lord
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 7 months ago

          thought it looked mad - that makes sense - thanks!

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
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            Still though, cant wait to see Ashley Young running at Huddlestone!

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        2. DeathAngel
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          Cool, was just thinking that. Huddlestone played CB a couple of times last season when they had injuries, as he's quite tall and can win headers.

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      yes think "the lord" I got rid of bale. I think he a bit hit and miss

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  8. Kingston
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    bonus points for wigan?

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    1. greghammer95
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      James McCarthy deserves some IMO, I think N'Zog will because he is N'Zog 🙂 Perhaps Gomez or Rodallega.

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    2. SkyByBo
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      McCarthy should get the 3 imo but he probably wont.

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  9. Oliver_no_more_points_hits_…
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    starting to regret ditching bale so soon..

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    1. njfsdkffslkf
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      I heard he got 3 goals and an assist in the warm up.

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    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Ive ditched him aswell but it was to get Nani in so i think its worth it in the long run.

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    3. Wiggs3
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      Ditto

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    4. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Jeeez Reed, your points hits are ridiculous! lol

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      1. Oliver_no_more_points_hits_…
        • 15 Years
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        tell me about it..lol

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  10. Mak_Gold
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Hi everyone,
      Going to wildcard in the international break.My current team is this:
      Foster,Kirkland,
      Carr,Evra,Konchesky,Foley,Jara,
      Nani,Malouda,Bale,Ferguson,Ireland,
      Drogba,Carroll,Tevez.(1.6 in the bank).

      And it will look like this after doing the WC:
      Foster,Mignolet,
      Samba,O’Shea,Konchesky,Foley,Jara,
      Nani,Malouda,Fabregas,Ferguson,Barton,
      Drogba,Odemwingie,Tevez.

      Will have to forget about Carson instead for a cheaper GK in Mignolet to fit Samba in.Other options in that 4.0 range for GKs were Al-Habsi,Krul and Gilks.Anyways,how does this team look?

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      1. Alan:''Where'…
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        I'd have Arteta over Malouda and upgrade the defence. Take out Evra also.

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        1. MTPockets
            15 years, 7 months ago

            I wouldn't

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      2. WeWuzRobbed
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        15 years, 7 months ago

        Right I'm following the faq instructions but the team link seems to be going to some random lasses team and the number is not the same. Can someone highlight exactly how I'm being stupid?

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        1. WeWuzRobbed
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 7 months ago

          and now it's working.Duh!

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      3. IAmTheWalrus
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        15 years, 7 months ago

        thats a really interesting line up from fergie

        a midfield of nani fletcher scholes and anderson

        fletcher or ando for the wing?

        if its fletcher that puts nani back on the left, eeek

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      4. Smarty Pants
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        15 years, 7 months ago

        Stam! Double-function mechanism! Killing not only his own but also Figeroa's FPL managers...
        No use at all. Out!
        And what a great hint by FFS it was:)

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      5. Declan
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        15 years, 7 months ago

        I had intended to play my WC over the international break, but am wondering if its worthwhile, there is obviously changes needed, but only 3-4 IMO, what to do? Ill have to start the ball rolling now if im WCing

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        1. MTPockets
            15 years, 7 months ago

            That's what I'm thinking. Also, as had a lot of players from the start, there's a serious risk I actually manage to lose cash and/or only end up swapping 3-4 around anyhow. So might be a bit pointless. Still thining about how to get around sale losses best.

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          • Mak_Gold
              15 years, 7 months ago

              I don't know mate,your team looks ok.You probably need to do Milner->Nani and a couple of other changes like Lee->Barton or maybe Hughes->Samba.You can wait for 2-3 Gws to do them but just do what your heart tells you.I have about 6 changes to make and except the GKing one nothing else is urgent(read my post above),but I also want to improve my team value and ring in some fresh changes,so I am doing it.

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          • IAmTheWalrus
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 7 months ago

            why did i sell bale? hes gona have a field day!

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            1. Alan:''Where'…
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 7 months ago

              I'm looking for 3 goals and 4 assists and 9 bonus from Nani, Arteta and Bale between them so hopefully.

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          • Bedknobs and Boomsticks
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 7 months ago

            "Injured"

            http://www.wba.co.uk/page/News/0,,10366~2172465,00.html

            Pussy. In my day we used to play oin with a broken leg and joke about it at full time!

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          • bobn
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            15 years, 7 months ago

            bale is getting well overrated these days tbh.

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            1. WeWuzRobbed
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              He's got today to do something or he's out and VDV becomed my choice from spurs midfield.

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              1. bobn
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                yep. cant wait to get rid of him. overrated, over-owned.

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            2. Brightside
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              +1

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              1. Wiggs3
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                Did that last week. Now I'm sweating.

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          • RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 7 months ago

            15 quid on everton draw and villa draw, 12/1. come on the stalemate!!!

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            1. Drip Doctor
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 7 months ago

              I think Villa will win. Huddlestone at centre back, that has disaster written all over it!

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              1. Andy
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 7 months ago

                ...but then it's Heskey against him.

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                1. chinmusic
                  • 16 Years
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                  Red hot Heskey? He's turning back the clock to 1996

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                2. Drip Doctor
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  Houllier' Heskey is a different proposition lol. Besides i was thinking more about Ashley Young running at him, Huddlestone cant run for toffee!

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                3. teddy.
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  Seismologists will be getting excited about that one.

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              2. Jönny
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 7 months ago

                He played at CB for a while last season and certainly didn't disgrace himself.

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          • J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 7 months ago

            I'm running the fantasy football gauntlet. Have Berbs in my team and Joey 'due a red card and is playing at Man City' Barton as first sub. I

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            1. teddy.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
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              Similar with Nolan. I also have Evans though so it looks like Kevin's almost certainly in, and if Berbs doesn't feature either Chamakh makes his entrance.

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            2. Jönny
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              Barton will either score or get sent off today I reckon. Probably both.

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          • Well you know, Triffic
            • 15 Years
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            Fancy Owen to score.

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            1. Alan:''Where'…
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 7 months ago

              With a Nani assist.

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          • bobn
            • 16 Years
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            got my eye on that hleb. could soon emerge as the prime pick £5m mid.

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          • For Fuchs Sake
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            15 years, 7 months ago

            SUNDERLAND-MAN UTD DELAYED KICK-OFF:
            A burst pipe above the Manchester United dressing room has caused the ceiling to collapse and we will now kick off at 1520 BST. Cue a mad rush by the fans back towards the bars.

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            1. Andy
              • Has Moderation Rights
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              Can just imagine wee Hernandez trapped under a pipe, crying.

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              1. Drip Doctor
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
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                Hahaha so true

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            2. bobn
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              wouldnt mind if they called the game was called off tbh.

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              1. bobn
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                caught in two minds. lolz.

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            3. Well you know, Triffic
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              Berbatov is mad.

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            4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              Must be part of Steve Bruce's cunning master plan ...

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              1. chinmusic
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                Hey MMW - you have Charlie Adam in an all-England team. He's Scottish!

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  15 years, 7 months ago

                  Christ - my mistake - the Guardian website did have him down as English. Stupid, abject apologies - I'll move him out forthwith - and I'm sorry that I didn't check.

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                  1. chinmusic
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                    Nae worries!

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                    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                      Cheeky - thank you for your forbearance! 😀

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          • Just Ruud
            • 15 Years
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            first berba benched and then this!! twilight zone at the stadium of light LOL!

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          • For Fuchs Sake
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            Sven going to Leicester! He really is a football whore!!

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          • Wiggs3
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            Why is Hernandez not starting?

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            1. Jönny
              • 16 Years
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              Trapped under a pipe.

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              1. Wiggs3
                • 16 Years
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                Damn stadium of light's crap plumbing

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          • _Freddo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            Berbatov benched and Bale in midfield, good start to the GW.

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            1. Jönny
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              Judging by your posts today CP, mine and your fantasy fortunes will live or die together today... hoping you don't have another "Charlie Adam moment"

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              1. _Freddo
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
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                Im in the need for some luck mate, got Torres as captain like you so everything rests on that tomorrow.

                Charlie is in but not a c.

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                1. _Freddo
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  15 years, 7 months ago

                  I've gone...

                  Hart
                  Faye Jones O Shea Alex
                  Nani Bale Adam Malouda
                  Captain Fernando Drogba.

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                  1. Jönny
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                    Looks good... Hoping for a 0-0 at the Britannia then? Not a bad shout. Nani is the one player I don't have who truely terrifies me, going to have to get him in this week, but it'll mean delaying Fabregas's return to my team.

                    Yeah it looks a decent team for this week- we're both going to be waiting for tomorrow to find out what sort of a week it's going to be though.

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                    1. _Freddo
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 16 Years
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                      Everything is crossed for a nil nil, so far, so good.

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            2. Mourinho factor
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 7 months ago

              i baled out of Bale and everyone in my minileague has him i hope he does not outscore Etherington in the next 4 weeks

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          • teddy.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 7 months ago

            I'm planning to keep cool on Coleman till gw10. See how much pitchtime he gets vs LIV & tot before bringing him in for STK bpl BOL.

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          • njfsdkffslkf
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 7 months ago

            Sven arrives in Leicester. How very odd he has become.

            Once a respected coach across europe with a vast amount experience and knowledge.

            Now he is no more than a pawn. Reminds me of well - Beckham.

            No wonder they were such good chums.

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            1. For Fuchs Sake
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              +1

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            2. chinmusic
              • 16 Years
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              -1

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            3. bobn
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              sven for england > becks for england

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              1. Mourinho factor
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 7 months ago

                the 2010 would cup made me question if the english premier league is the one with the best players as all the major strikers who were playing in england all underperformed e.g rooney-torres-drogba

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                1. Shakey
                  • 16 Years
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                  Although Messi, Kaka, Eto'o, Milito and Ronaldo hardly dug up trees either.

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              2. Shakey
                • 16 Years
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                Sven is England's most successful manager this century. Just saying.

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            4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
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              -1

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            5. Shakey
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              I can only applaud that man's chronic ability to make shitloads of money without actually doing anything particularly impressive since leaving Lazio.

              If I were a Leicester fan, I'd be happy with having him as manager, but I'd be worried about how much he was being paid.

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            6. chinmusic
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              How can he no longer have lots of experience and knowledge? I don't suppose he's forgotten what he knows.

              He just likes the East Midlands. Fair dos.

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              1. Mourinho factor
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                15 years, 7 months ago

                he also has the option of coaching the Swedish national team

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              2. Andy
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                Who couldn't like the East Midlands?

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              3. njfsdkffslkf
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                It wasnt that I said he had lost it. I was saying he was known for it before and now he is a joke. He has put money over self respect.

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            7. AP
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              Leicester are winning, must be the Sven effect.

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          • Bouncebackability
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            Scholes starts... 10days my arse Fergie! I kept him in my XI just in case...

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            1. Mourinho factor
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              u are lucky i after i got burned with man u players (rooney/valencia/Jevans i am staying clean ) well except with nani as he is not a rotation risk for now

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              1. Bouncebackability
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
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                Scholes will prob only get 2points but heres to hoping. Hopefully a better option than Carroll this week but only time will tell.

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                1. Mourinho factor
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                  yep he can prove to be better indeed as man city have a much better defence than the black cats

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          • icon6669
            • 15 Years
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            noooooo Berbatov on the bench!

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            1. Mourinho factor
              • 16 Years
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              dont worry he can come from the bench and score a goal dont rule him out yet (he might even score a hatrick

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              1. icon6669
                • 15 Years
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                i almost hope he doesn't so my armband will switch to Drogba, but either way him being on the bench is not a good start.

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