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Sunday’s Dugout Discussion

3 October 2010 1954 comments
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After a reasonably low-scoring Saturday (for me at least), we have three remaining Sunday afternoon fixtures to increase our tallies. And with the four most selected captains in action today, according to our poll, we have every chance.

The first of two televised games sees Roberto’s Mancini’s Manchester City play host to Newcastle United. The headline team news for the 1:30pm game is that Newcastle leave striker, and fantasy favourite, Andy Carroll on the bench for the first time this season. For Man City, Jerome Boateng starts his first league game and Adam Johnson is once again on the bench, despite scoring mid-week…

Man City: Hart, Boateng, Toure, Kompany, Lescott, De Jong, Barry, Silva, Toure Yaya, Milner, Tevez

Newcastle: Krul, Perch, Williamson, Coloccini, Jose Enrique, Ben Arfa, Nolan, Tiote, Barton, Gutierrez, Ameobi

Then, on the other channel, Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge to play Chelsea at 4pm, where both clubs are looking to bounce back from defeats last week. Elsewhere, and not on the box, 18th-placed Liverpool take on 16th-placed Blackpool at 3pm.

As always, the Dugout Discussion will be with you throughout the day. Enjoy.

Akers Richard or Akers, as he is known, has been regularly haunting this site since July 2008. He is young and foolish, take what he says with a pinch of salt. Follow them on Twitter

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  1. rasher
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    no bonus for drogba so they give 2 to alex because he scores a cracker,

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    1. TommyK
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      to be fair it was a gem of a strike...

      Surprised that drogba didn't get the perfunctory baps for scoring his goal though...

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    2. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Which wouldn't have come had they not flagged Cole incorrectly offside. Huge differential, Cole would have got 18 points and Alex 6 points. A swing of 16 points.

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      1. njfsdkffslkf
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        15 years, 5 months ago

        Active part of his body was beyond the last line.
        Offside Gran.

        Just.

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        1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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          15 years, 5 months ago

          he wasnt offside, you're crackers.

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          1. njfsdkffslkf
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            Insulting as ever RBJ.

            A credit to yourself.

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        2. Granville
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Even if it was offside, which it wasn't, the benefit of doubt was there so it could've just as easily been given hence the huge swing I was talking about. On such fine lines FF scores rest.

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          1. Akers
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            I thought it was definitely offside.

            Unfortunately benefit of the doubt is always given to the defenders (not that it should).

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      2. Admiral Stark
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        15 years, 5 months ago

        Sometimes the whole point of being offside is missed, how dyou flag someone off by a hairline?

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  2. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Everyones points and places seemed to have updated. Mine havent 🙁

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    1. BoobyZ
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      Check your history - thats what is updated for everybody

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      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
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        Thanks dude!

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      2. Well you know, Triffic
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        thx

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    2. greghammer95
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      Check your History page.

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      1. Admiral Stark
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        15 years, 5 months ago

        oh okay, thanks

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    3. Admiral Stark
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      mine too ):

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    4. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Stupid question. Is overall your jump in places or your overall place in the whole thing?

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      1. BoobyZ
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Overall place

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  3. greghammer95
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    I know its probably a bit early for an RMT sort of question but.....

    Torres -> Tevez
    Bale -> Van Der Vaart.

    Shall I do it now, I only have 0.2 left over after those transfers so I don't know If I will be able to afford it after the internationals. I don't think I am chasing last week's points either (I try really hard not to do that). Tevez is Tevez and is playing Blackpool with some more nice fixtures in the not to distant future. Then you got Van Der Vaart who seems to be Tottenhams main man. Should I just get it over and done with?

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    1. DickFranDyke
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, then enjoy 2 weeks of peace.

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    2. Camzy
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Do it. In fact, you should have done it yesterday to catch VdV's price rise.

      Never mind, do it now in any case.

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  4. J0E
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    49 thanks to Alex...that'll do just fine considering was on 15 last night.

    Good luck all those who got through to the ffs cup....pity we've got to wait so long until it starts.

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  5. Zidane
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    carroll to jones is a good move?

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    1. DickFranDyke
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Carroll has nice fixtures and he should return to the starting line up. I'm keeping.

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    2. IAmTheWalrus
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      i think jones will have a good season

      so yes.

      It isnt the most urgetn of transfers, but if you have no more issues, then ohhhhh yes

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      1. DickFranDyke
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        3 away games in 4 and home to Man Utd. Are you serious Swiss?

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    3. BoobyZ
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Carroll was benched as a wake up call (as per the commentators). So if he does wake up then maybe not that good a move

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  6. Admiral Stark
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Yesterday night was at position 3k overall, hope to get the green arrow when scores update later tonight

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    1. DickFranDyke
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Check your history page.Current league position is in there.

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    2. NotoriousDRE
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      already updated...go check your History

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      1. dtbarnes
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        here I was waiting for it too show on my main page didnt think to check the history page, cheers..... Adam and Alex rescued my week!!

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  7. Snooze ya lose
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Dropped 18k places. Not a gd week 🙁

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    1. Snooze ya lose
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Oh yeah and I benched A Johnson. Things couldnt be any worse!

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    2. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      You snooze you lose.

      (That wasn't funny but still)

      Unlucky really, Just didn't have the correct players (Well duh?), Some people on here, and generally got a bit lucky with there differentials as such (Me N'Zog for Example). You didn't.

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  8. FPL Blues
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    Essien was brilliant today, if only he had scored that goal in the second half.

    I was going to transfer him out for a cheaper midfielder as part of a plan to get Fabregas in a couple of GWs but I'm pleased I changed my mind.

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    1. diz
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      +1. I've been pleased with Essien so far; he's getting me points while showing promise for more while still keeping under the radar.

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      1. FPL Blues
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        15 years, 5 months ago

        It's been a good differentiator so far

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  9. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Up to 157.

    Big cheesy grin for me.

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    1. Kingston
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      only 2 pts ahead of me but 39 places

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      1. dtbarnes
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        I was feeling good about being 858, great score and ranking though!

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  10. Well you know, Triffic
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Konchesky out Elmo in...allowing me to afford tevez....worth it?

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    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I did that this week but Alex out for Elmo. God damn Alex!!

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      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        I had all 3: Tevez/Alex/Elmo. Smiles allround

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    2. Lev
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      absolutely. elmo is a keeper and tevez... well.

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  11. Joey Jo Jo Jnr Shabadoo
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Jurassic fricking park. Great week, 'tis a pity the first six were pants.

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    1. Andy
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Third for the week!? Third!?

      I think that's a record on here.

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      1. Stat virgin
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Must be, 13 on the bench too

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        1. Mr.KK
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Had he played Jaas instead of Foster, he'd have been first.

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    2. diz
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      Wow, 3 overall for the GW, nice!

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      1. Joey Jo Jo Jnr Shabadoo
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Ta muchly. Makes Elmo's bench points a bit sore mind. Meh.

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    3. njfsdkffslkf
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Wow.

      Well played .
      And with Elmo Benched! 😀

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    4. diz
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Bad luck with Elmo, but I bet you were thinking of playing Jussi over Foster, that would have put you first (as I'm sure you are aware of)!

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    5. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Ridiculous score, 3rd in the world. If you hadn't made the same mistake as me with Elmo, you would have come 1st. Well Done.

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    6. DickFranDyke
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00151/vandervar_20_280x42_151290a.jpg
      Good work!

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      1. njfsdkffslkf
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Stop tempting me. 😀

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    7. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      from 300K to top 20k in one gw!
      tik a boo son

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      1. njfsdkffslkf
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Planning to keep Malouda AB?

        Or are you more concerned with Torres & Ben Arfa replacements?

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        1. applebonkers
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          as ben arfa looks well and truly f***ed iw ill need to sort him and torres out first. malouda can wait. thinking about fabregas and obinna in for those 2

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        2. applebonkers
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          why u thinking of getting rid? i'm aware of jamsiep's post but still think malouda is worth keeping for the wolves game as if he does play that could easily be a 15 pointer. the time i was looking at getting rid of malouda was gw10 for arteta

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          1. njfsdkffslkf
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            Interesting thoughts ya Arteta week 10 looks a nice move.

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  12. greghammer95
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Might not be in the best position on here but still 27k, the best I have ever been at the end of a gameweek. If I hadn't fooked up GW2 Things would be looking even higher.

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    1. HowManyGoals
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Well done. Having a bad week or two at the start is a killer. Been a good week for me too. Highest ever position in fpl, high score in aussie and sky ff and 13th overall in Champ League. Er...we won't discuss Europa League

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  13. IAmTheWalrus
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    callum best is on all star family fortunes and his chosen charity is kids who's dads are alcoholics!

    your dad was geroge best! quit foccusing on the negative u wank

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    1. Andy
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, you tosser! Quit giving money to a charity based around something which has clearly affected your whole life!

      You absolute ballbag!

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    2. Stat virgin
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah he so should have chosen one of the many charities for rich super talented celebrity athletes

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    3. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      yeah should have given it to liverpool's replace skrtel fund

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  14. Admiral Stark
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Seen it finally, up to 417 and green arrow (up 6k places). Can't complain much (:

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      will u ever piss off, seriously. We CAN all complain- youre DESPERATE for someone to say great score after earlier you said you were disappointed, and youre desperate for someone to say OH, You COULD HAVE DONE EVEN BETTER HAD YOU NOT benched Nasri.

      Go suck a lemon.

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      1. njfsdkffslkf
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        You posted the exact same type of comment last night with your score ranking and saying you should have took a punt on Kuyt.

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        1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          no, last night i said i kind of regret not taking a punt on kuyt cos jara got me 1 point. i said it once too. COmpletely different, your point is irrelevant, as per f**kng usual.

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      2. Admiral Stark
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Two weeks I might be on top, you can come kiss my feet then

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  15. McGuinness
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    de Jong maimed my differential 🙁

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  16. Be
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    427th broke the 400 cant complain eh...

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  17. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    What's wrong with my team?

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    1. Stat virgin
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      It's shit, like mine

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    2. Andy
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Your right-back is a bit fishy.

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  18. BMox81
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    I'm up a whopping 134k places tonight! Well chuffed.

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    1. Admiral Stark
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      wow, congrats mate

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  19. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    What did Alex go off with?

    PS- Its... Wildcard time for Evs 😀 !!!

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    1. TommyK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Looked like a groin strain, but no confirmation as of yet...

      Good luck with the Wildcared, I'm starting to think I should've held out another couple of gameweeks with mine!

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      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        I am getting shot of Torres, J Cole & Konchesky for a start.

        May switch the keeper to save 0.4m

        Plus look at Albrighton as another nice option.

        Stick with Carroll he will be back in the XI, and New have decent 3 games ahead

        May try and get a City def in.

        Any thoughts on Boateng guys?

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        1. Duckbill
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          probably not the best defender but like alex he is likely to venture forward and get you assists and goals. Put in some decent crosses today.

          Either him or kolarov for me.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      One of Rooney's hookers?

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  20. Camzy
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Bale > Nasri

    Worth a 4 point hit?

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    1. Admiral Stark
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      For this week no. For next week yes

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      1. Camzy
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Huh what do you mean?

        Of course I mean for next week.

        Fixtures:

        Bale ful
        Nasri BIR

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        1. Admiral Stark
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          then I'd say it's a good bet, Bale seems to be scoring only in Europe

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    2. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      No, No, No. Why? Why? Why?

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      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Because Nasri is a better player than he was last season. His contribution to Arsenal is significant, and even when Fabregas returns, he'll still start and contribute, at least that's the idea.

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  21. Admiral Stark
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Poor position in FantasyFootballScout league though lol. 222 not something to smile about

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    1. diz
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Yes it is. If you were to scale it down to 40 managers, you'd be 2nd.

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      1. Admiral Stark
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Which position are you

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  22. Waldaz
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MFz0z7jVEKU/THBe9dZ9RFI/AAAAAAAABfc/EIQT_dizbAs/s1600/Review10+GreenArrowY1+hand.jpg

    Woohoo, thanks FFS! 😀

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  23. Admiral Stark
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone here in the EPLTalk.com league?

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  24. ArcticJunkie
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Bale > N'Zogbia
    Gerrard > Fabregas

    How do these transfers look for a 4 point hit if Fabs is back for the Birmingham fixture?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      G>F Would that be back --Fit AND Interested all in the same game?

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  25. Michael Jordan - call me MJ
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    faye --> gohouri
    bale --> nasri

    no hit?

    should have 2 weeks to ponder over it

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    1. Sam (Team Sam)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      nasri no...

      faye to salcido would be good

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Given that Faye CS Salcido not. Brilliant,always transfer away from form.

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  26. jpoler1
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    5,093 this game week.

    Highest I've ever been.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I got two thirds of the up a mountain, think it was 9,245,but really knackered and came down again.

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  27. Clintymints
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    selling alex and AJ while benching elmo

    boooo urnsss

    but i got zogbia, tevez and faye in which done well

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    1. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      elmo 1st sub myself dam you carroll 🙁

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Did

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  28. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    AJ out Kuyt in = FAIL
    Mummy 1st sub = FAIL

    52points tho so not to bad

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    1. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      55 here but got -16 also woops

      kuyt in is always fail

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  29. Zidane
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    opinions would be greatly appreciated guys

    arteta and jones

    or

    albrighten and tevez?

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    1. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      the latter of the two

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    2. Admiral Stark
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      For some strange reason I'd say Albrighton and Tevez

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  30. pad
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    how do i go about using my wildcard to gain money over the next 2 weeks..

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    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      You should have started last night. Need to focus on players that will rise 0.2 over the next 2 weeks. Limited number probably.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Lend it to me at 2%

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