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The FFS Cup III, sponsored by Paddy Power: The Qualifiers

4 October 2010 1332 comments
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The short wait to find out the magic number needed to qualify for the third Fantasy Football Scout Cup, sponsored by Paddy Power, is over. All thanks to my colleague SUPERIOR BEING for producing the results so quickly.

A fantastic turnout for the qualifying round saw 1,283 fantasy managers fighting it out for just 510 places. After hits, a score of 49 or above is good enough for the first round. For the 43 fantasy managers sitting on 48 points for the week, you will have to click here to see if you made the grade, as your qualification is dependant on overall rank…

With odds so slim, it’s no surprise to see so many big names drop out at this early stage. Amongst others, contributors SIR PAULOS (46), Big Dunc (42), Andy (43), SUPERIOR BEING (37), Da Beeeez (38) and Money Mike (38) all missed the cut, leaving just six contributors left in the Cup.

So onto the first round proper now, where Jonty and donnellyc join us. The fixtures for which will be published a few days before the next deadline (although I may not make you wait that long).

Thanks again to everyone who entered, congratulations to the qualifiers, and commiserations to those missing the cut.

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  1. Zidane
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    i think im holding on to bale he is still great at providing and i read an article where harry said its difficult to pick the team with two strikers because he wants bale lm and vdv not at rm but behind the striker,bottom line is he is cheaper and seems to be still worth it

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  2. Heisenberg
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    anyone care to suggest the essential players for the next gameweek?

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    1. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Jaask
      Alex Salcido Enrique Samba
      Fabregas Bale Nani
      Drogba Tevez Carroll

      Pretty much that.

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      1. Zidane
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        ashley cole over alex for me,defo samba and carroll not sure about fabs,gotta wait on news and i think its time for arteta

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        1. Hotlips
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          i was initially thinking about dropping gerrard for fabregas..but now considering bringing in nani instead and making him captain at home to west brom..not too sure if fab will play at home to birmingham and if he does has a tendancy to come off at half time if arsenal are winning well and hes carrying a slight injury...so will prob go with nani..although i do have drogba to consider for captain...any comments?

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          1. soccercards.com
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            Recently the logic of captaining a key player on a "strong" team because they are playing a "weak team" has backfired (e.g., WBA against Arsenal, BPL against Liverpool, etc.). At the start of the season, there was general agreement that these teams were weak. But their actual play showed that they are much better then predicted.

            Who would have thunk that after GW 7 that the league's most pathetic team would be...................Liverpool.

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            1. Attila the Bum
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 6 months ago

              Erm West Ham are bottom. But yes, Liverpool have been poor so far.

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            2. Gaz Downright
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              • 15 Years
              15 years, 6 months ago

              You are right urlpromo.com

              Maybe suffering from Rafa withdrawal? It will get worse before it gets better?

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  3. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    its definitely strazoboy, well spotted Wildrover.

    Jesus, im almost teary eyed, someone named themselves after a name i decided on in 4 seconds 4 years ago. The cult has started finally 🙂

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    1. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      😆

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    2. AP
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      I still can't figure out what the name actually means. Unless your brother is called Roy.

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Wild guess, but is it from Ikeano?

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        1. jamsiep
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          Yah, Gift Grub innit.

          Jeez AP. Even I know that...

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          1. AP
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            This must be some yoof related pokemon nonsense.

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          2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            yes and yes. Roy Keane has a Brother called Johnson. I always viewed him as a bit of a ruprecht from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (wonderful film), and i had watched one flew over the cuckeoos nest the night before for the umpteenth time in my life. Everything just dovetailed really (sniffle...). ANd now some halfwith in Africa is worshipping me. Onwards and upwards!!! 🙂

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            1. Attila the Bum
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              • 15 Years
              15 years, 6 months ago

              Love Ruprecht
              "can I go to the bathroom?...........Thank You"

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              1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 6 months ago

                one of my favourite filom moments of all time , pure gold 🙂

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  4. On The Up
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    atilla, to save me looking back, who have you got in your midfield now?

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    1. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Bit of exercise wouldn't hurt ya know?! My side is

      Foster / Hahnemann
      Elmo / Dann / Samba / Knight / Van Damme
      VdV / Fabregas / Malouda / Nani / Routledge
      Drogba / Berbatov / Carroll

      Both Van Damme and Routledge are on the To Be Binned list. Having a midfield like that necessarily means that you have to risk a shonky defence, if you can live with that gamble it may pay off.

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      1. jamsiep
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Perversely, Ben Arfa getting f*cked by De Mong is good news for Routledge, isn't it?

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah but he's still Routledge. Besides Guthrie may reappear to challenge for the position.

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          1. jamsiep
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            True story. I'd still get rid whenever you can...

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            1. Bazman returns
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 6 months ago

              Yep I have him to and really when there are players like Allbrighton and for an extra £600k for Adam there are some options to swap.

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      2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        i dont like knight, van dam, or routledge. and you know my thinking on maluda,...but there u go sir!

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          I quite like Knight. Van Damme and Routledge are in the bin list - probably (though much to early to say) I will get in Simpson at 3.9 giving me around 5.2 for a new mid. Should find something at that price.

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          1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            adam

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            1. Attila the Bum
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 6 months ago

              Possibly Adam, its gonna be a while before the next GW so plenty of time to shop

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      3. AP
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        That defence is a car crash waiting to happen - cut n shut!!!!

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          If it becomes apparent that strong defences are the way to go then I always have the wildcard to play with. Tinker tinker

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          1. AP
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            i know i know, it's just fun giving you some stick after your unbelievable jammyness in the previous weeks 😀

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            1. Attila the Bum
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 6 months ago

              Ha! Fair enough, I'm always first in the cue to kick em when their down. 🙂

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          2. On The Up
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            totally agree, vidic and cashley etc arent worth it they only get a few points than some of the bargain defenders, but top mid and str get a lot more. was thinking to get rid of alex and have

            mignolet/jaask
            gohouri/dann/mummy/foley/williamson
            fab/arteta/vdv/nani/malouda
            drogs/berbs/varney

            but alexs goal has worried me as he is good value and could get 20+ cleanos

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            1. Attila the Bum
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 6 months ago

              Yep he might. Thats the risk.

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              1. Attila the Bum
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 6 months ago

                Actually could you even do that side? It seems massively expensive having 5 mids over 8m

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  5. Zidane
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    i think pavy is sooooo lazy he squanders so many of bales assists geez if spurs had a great finisher he would rack up so many points

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  6. BONZ
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Fkin missed out with my huge score of 34 ðŸ™
    wot a tw@t of a week

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    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      😉

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      1. BONZ
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        u up l8 m8......study for Wild card??

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        1. Evs
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          Rugby meeting, got in at 9:40, quick check off to beddies now :-)!

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  7. Armchair Manager
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Robinson
    Alex Mummy Toure
    Malouda VDV Nani Arteta
    Drogba Chamakh Carroll

    Mignolet Davies konchesky Foley

    Anyone see any problems? 0.8 in the bank. Trying to work Fab in within next couple of gameweeks.

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  8. _Freddo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone going to be brave and go for a complete 'differential' in Rooney V West Brom?

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    1. dogtanion
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Na..did you not see his emotional interview with Geoff Shreeves? Looks like he's half considering packing it all in

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      1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        are u serious? was he emotional yeha? where was that interview shown on tv

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      2. _Freddo
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        What interview?

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        1. dogtanion
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, he actually looked really down..I felt sorry on him. Think it was Soccer Saturday?

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          1. Voronin
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            Poor sod.

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            1. Attila the Bum
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 6 months ago

              Poor 130k a week sod.

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              1. Voronin
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 6 months ago

                Trust me, there was more than a hint of sarcasm. Way more.

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                1. Attila the Bum
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  15 years, 6 months ago

                  🙂

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              2. Armchair Manager
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 6 months ago

                Bet dat monthly wage always makes him smile.

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    2. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      I'll only get Rooney in if Portsmouth or Hull are reinstated in the league.

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    3. Attila the Bum
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Nice shout that. Can't afford him myself

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    4. AP
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Would have to be for Drogba, so not going to happen unless Drog loses his legs somewhere.

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      1. _Freddo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        I just got a feeling that hes had a couple of weeks sucking up to the Mrs and all could be back on track, I doubt anyone has him now.

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        1. Armchair Manager
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          If she let him go to a brothel he be back to himself quicker. Shocking how poor him and torres have been.

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  9. alang
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Got a monster score of 66 this week. if ya playn me in the scout game ya better bring ya A game bitches!

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      ruprecht is back.

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      1. dogtanion
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        CLANG..CLANG ALANG ALANG ALANG ALANG....Nobody does it better...

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      2. Attila the Bum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Ruprecht had infinitely more class.

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        1. alang
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          ðŸ™

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          1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            ah cheer up.

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  10. Zidane
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    what position coleman is playing,anyone?

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    1. Michael_I_Young
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Right midfield

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    2. Zod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Right-mid.

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    3. Bend it like Brunt
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      right mid?

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    4. Zidane
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      then he should at least keep starting untill Pienaar gets back right?

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      1. Attila the Bum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Big Dunc is the man to ask if he is around, I'm not sure on Bily and his status as he would challenge for the RW berth

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        1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          pienaar is left isnt he? ( might be wrong there)

          really dont rate pienaar myself to be honest, i think hes chjampionship material, i can see everton playing better without him. Although, he didnt play last weekend did he? Case closed! 🙂

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          1. AlbertRSoup
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            Pienaar usually plays left-mid.

            Osman played there on Saturday and impressed getting MOM in the local paper.

            Osman switching back to right-mid when Pienaar is back at left-mid with Coleman dropping to the bench would be the main worry for Coleman owners.

            No chance of Coleman playinf right-back because a) club captain Neville is back and b) he can't defend.

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    5. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Right mid at the moment but he is normally a right back.

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  11. Michael_I_Young
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    If I have elmo, samba, alex, can I just have 2 other shitty defenders or should i invest slightly more and get dann and coleman?

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    1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      i think a birmingham defender is vital considerin they have a better defensive record then sme of the big 4

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    2. James
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      get foster and two shitty defenders. simpson should return soon, jara is decent, gohouri too

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      1. Michael_I_Young
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        I had jara and foley, best to just stick with them?

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  12. Mole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    will Coleman continue to get his game?

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    1. Michael_I_Young
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah but is a rotation risk. I'm looking but may avoid, not sure at the moment.

      Who are the out of position defenders?
      Elmo
      Coleman
      .....?

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Jones, O'Shea occasionally, Cole is practically a left winger as well.

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        1. Michael_I_Young
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          A.Cole is 7.9m though! But maybe worth a punt.

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      2. Mole
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        van damme, but unfortunately his position is on the bench

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  13. Laser314
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Yes!!! FFS III Cup run here we come - what's next?

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    1. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      FFS IV Cup run?

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      1. Laser314
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Maybe I won't need to qualify for the FFS IV Cup! : )

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  14. Rossaldinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Does anyone know why Bruce won't start Bent and Gyan in games. Gyan has invariably come on as a sub in the last 10 minutes yet his form is superb and he always makes a difference? I'd love to bring him into my team but he won't get a game! What a waste!

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    1. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Its a good question. I believe it must be a fitness issue as I can't see Sunderland spending 13m on a player of that quality to leave em polishing the pine. However it seems like the old 4-4-2 is at the brink of extinction this season, so it would be interesting to see how he accommodates both Gyan and Bent. From what I've noticed when both are on the pitch it appears that Bent is pushed to more of a wing forward role.

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      1. Rossaldinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Good point on position Attila but in the early part of the season the balance worked well..(and no Zod...Gyan is not a "bit crap" - if you watched the World Cup you could see that). 4-4-2 can easily flow into 4-3-2-1 with the right movement so I don't believ that's the answer.

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        1. I Hart Van Der Vaart
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          In my opinion, Gyan is far superior to Bent technically. But Bent is the "in form man" at the moment, he is getting goals and keeping Gyan out of the side. But if an injury or dry spell comes up, I can see Gyan having a great run of games. Which is why he's on my bench, as I anticipate a huge rise in price and a high points return from the man.

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    2. Zod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Isn't Gyan a bit crap?

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      1. Attila the Bum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Not from what I've seen. I think he's pretty handy

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        1. Zod
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          I stand corrected. But Bruce would be foolish to compromise Bent's proven output to accommodate Gyan, £13m outlay or not.

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  15. alang
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone thinking of keepin gerrard for the everton game?

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      YOU, and emmmmmm...Gerard

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Pique? *snicker*

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      2. alang
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        it will be gerrard vs arteta in that match and me thinks gerrard will come out on top. Pool have a good record against everton.

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        1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          not being arguementative, but arteta is at home, and hes bang on form.

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          1. alang
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            arteta is playing deeper nit getting many assists or goals. getting bonus but can't rely on that. gerrard more likely to score or assist.

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            1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 6 months ago

              wasnt that deep on saturday, and gerard is deep too.

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              1. alang
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 6 months ago

                Agreed both are playing deep but gerrard is the better player and is getting more goals and assists. Arteta is better value for money but keeping gerrard for one more week before I get rid of him for fabs.

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            2. Gaz Downright
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              • 15 Years
              15 years, 6 months ago

              cue 0-0? should we all play konchippie?

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    2. CravenA
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Thinking, yes. I'll have to think about Fabs news as well though as he is Gerrard's successor in waiting. I'm guessing you see some potential there.

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  16. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    is nani going to play in the international break? and VDV?

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    1. Andy
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      They're both going to Phuket for the Jai Alai world championships instead.

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      portugal play denmark 8th and iceland 12th. they are under pressure and want to play full strength squad. this includes nani.

      holland play moldova away and sweden at home. van der vaart hit out at his coach the last time and said he was not happy being deployed a dedicated winger. he has been taken out for the squad however, and have arguably shown the best form of late among the dutch midfielders.

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        thanks a lot gazza (and ofcourse, Andy too)

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          sure

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        2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          andy was taking the piss out of you..

          YEs sir!! may i have another sir!

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            commendable though

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          2. Egg noodle
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            i was being sarcastic ðŸ˜

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  17. Bobadoba
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Im torn who to get in looking at form and fixtures for next month points.

    1. Like Etherington and Van de Vart: good form but tough fixtures

    2. NZogbia: good fixtures

    Any views?

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    1. Andy
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Not Etherington. Never Etherington. Me no like Etherington so I'm probably (understatement) a bit bias.

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      1. Bobadoba
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        why u no like etherington mister?

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        1. Andy
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          I just see him as a competent winger, doesn't get my juices flowing. Stir in the fact he plays for Stoke and it makes him a very hard sell for me.

          But I have tonnes of convoluted rules as to how I play this game, each with their own crazy exception as well.

          He is a perfectly fine fantasy investment.

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          1. Zod
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            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            Great third episode of Philly, Andy. Series back on track.

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            1. Andy
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              • 16 Years
              15 years, 6 months ago

              Muy bueno, a new classic. Well... it might not have been a classic, but it was very good. I was chuckling just reading quotes in a review before I even saw it, and it did not disappoint.

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          2. Rossaldinho
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            I echo your sentiment Andy. I saw Arsenal v Stoke and Stoke bore the pants off me - Etherington is good but one decent player doesn't make a team attractive to watch.

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            1. Zod
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 6 months ago

              Aesthetics have no place in FF, Ross.

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              1. Rossaldinho
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 6 months ago

                Don't care! They do for me. I won't sacrifice quality just to get the points. No that's not really true!

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    2. Bobadoba
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      maybe least risky is to get best player

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      depends on your squad. for better feedback i suggest adding a link

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    4. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      but for some cracking saves lagt weekend, he could have had a hattrick, he playing right off jones, hes very cheap, and a pretty good option as hes on all set pieces. cant arguie with all the assists hes had, and hes a massive goal threat too., I think anyone unbiased would find it hard to argue against getting him in.

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  18. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    A) Malouda VCV Fabs Nani Adam / Drogba Elmander (2.8m in bank)

    B) Malouda VDV Arteta Nani / Drogba Tevez Caroll (2.2m in bank)

    C) Malouda Fabs Etherinton Nani / Drogba Tevez Caroll

    Thinking for the long term, what do you guys reckon?

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    1. Rossaldinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      I like A but prefer VDV to VCV!

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      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        I like A too. But a bit worried about consistency of Elmander. I also like the thought of Adam Johnson instead of Charlie Adam but again worried about his starts (he should be playing all the bloody time!)

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        1. Rossaldinho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          Yes but Mancini's got to spread his money around the pitch...if you see what I mean?

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          1. andy85wsm
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah of course.Im really swaying towards A. But wont be dropping Tevez just yet with the fixtures he has coming up.

            This week Ill probably get Fab and either Adam or Etherington in for Dempsey and Gerrard to give me

            Nani Malouda Fabs and Adam / Etherington

            Drogba Tevez Caroll

            then work on the rest of the changes later on

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  19. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    How much do we think bale will drop by the next GW?

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  20. john29
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Robinson
    Faye Foley Perch
    Gerrard(to fab this wk) Nani Malouda Petrov
    Drogba Carroll Berbatov

    Bench: Carson O’Brien Dann Bale

    do ppl think im in need of a WC?

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    1. Mole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      no

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    2. Rossaldinho
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      No but get rid of Foley as Wolves have really tough fixtures

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        i dont think you need a WC.

        As Foley is probably is your priority 14 or 15 player, only transfer him if you have nothing better to do.

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  21. Wolverine
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    which front 8 would you rather work towards?

    a) Nani, Fabregas, Malouda, Etherington, Barton
    ---------Drogba, Odemwingie, Tevez-------------

    or b) Nani, Fabregas, Etherington, Van Der Vaart, Adam
    -------------Drogba, K.Jones, Tevez-------------------

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    1. Rossaldinho
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      A - but probably Nzogbia rather than Barton given the fixtures - in fact I'd prefer Nani/Fab/Malouda/VDV/Nzog plus your 3 strikers

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      1. Wolverine
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        wouldn't be able to afford that...i deffo want nani, fabregas, drogba and tevez and as much as i'm trying to accomodate van der vaart and malouda...i need to sacrifice one of them...i'm currently thinking no malouda as i already have drogba and i'll have a greater spread but if chelsea carry on dominating teams as they do...i wouldn;t mind having both Malouda and drogba..

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        1. Rossaldinho
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          I can understand sacrifice...perhaps Arshavin for Fabregas or Malouda might do the trick?

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  22. Holy See
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Any Egyptian football enthusiasts aboot? They play a friendly v Botswana on 22nd Oct, wondering if Elmo will get dragged along. Must find new hobby.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Consult taz.

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      1. Alex Hunter
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        yes, he might miss trip to ewood park.

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  23. Alex Hunter
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    is the cup competition head-to-head randomly after this first point stage, or do they continue w/weekly point total cut-offs to qualify for the following rounds? anyone know the format?

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    1. The Holy One
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      H2H

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      1. Alex Hunter
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        is there a draw table that's developed then, if so, when? is it random, or based on point totals?

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  24. Freshy
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Got 5.1 ready for fab in Bale out but I'm thinking its time to unload one of my 3 Chelsea players.
    Got ACole, Malouda, and Drogs.
    With Chelsea getting healthy at all positions rotation possibilities mount
    Thinking Malouda at 9.9 might be a little overvalued.
    Could replace with VDV and upgrade defense.
    Spread the risk

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    1. Churchill
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Transfer out Malouda??? Nope. He'll be one of the highest points scoring mids come the end of the season.

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    2. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Malouda out if a consideration for me as well. But thats a few weeks down the line yet. I have Drogba and am considering getting rid of Malouda maybe for Arteta, as Everton always start playing better after the season has been going a few weeks

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    3. Wolverine
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      getting rid of malouda is 1 of my 2 plans. Reckon malouda to fabregas this week if confirmed fit. If not, bale to VDV this week, another transfer next week if needed, malouda to fabregas week 10!

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      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Im going Fabs and Adam in Dempsey and Gerrard out and having both Fabs and Malouda.

        Then possibly the week after going Tevez to Elmander and Etuhu to VDV.

        Giving me malouda VDV nani adam and fabs

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    4. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      I must say, this 'transfer out Malouda terend,' is one of the most intriguing so far. Not happening for me for a long while. If I really want VDV all that bad, Nani is the only one of the 'big 5' worth switching out, if for no other reason, the price.

      I'm not even saying pitching Malouda is necessarily foolish, I am just surprised everyone is going for it right now.

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      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Not going for it now. Considering it in the future. The time Ill give it serious thought is when Lampard is back fit and playing week in week out.

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        1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          Agreed. This is of course assuming he will be playing forward, and not so defensively as he did the first few weeks of the year.

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    5. Alex Hunter
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Ya, I got rid of Malouda too, kept Drogs and Cole. If Cesc is fit, no real need for Malouda then too. Got VDV for Bale.

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  25. ewenuts
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Need some advise - should I wildcard or sit tight with my current team? what are the glaring changes I should make if not wildcarding?

    Cheers in advance!

    Sorensen (Mignolet)

    Ferreira Jagielka Jara (Evans J, Dawson)

    Arteta Malouda Bale Nani (Routledge)

    Berbatov Carroll Drogba

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      a bit shaky defense there, but a couple of ferreira/evans/dawson outs, and it will good i reckon.

      mignolet will probably be replaced by gordon, and sorenson is a tad overpriced imho

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  26. damokc
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    wud it be crazy to bring in VDV now before da international break or will he go up in price or has it happened already?

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    1. Churchill
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      When? Only you can decide that. In theory its best when he's returned from international duty. Problem is his price may well continue to rise. He's price is due to go up tonight.

      http://www.fantasytools.co.uk/

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    2. Alex Hunter
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      already went up from 7.5 to 7.7, will probably go up again some point before next gw. i don't see him playing a full 90 for holland though- not against such a weak side.

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      1. The Holy One
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        It could be VDV end up playing 90 min. if they rest Sneijder for the easy game. They could also play VDV deeper next to Van Bommel since De Jong is not in the squad.

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  27. Alex Hunter
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    adam and elmo on bench this week hurt.

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  28. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Btw: Gonzalo Jara will not be going to the middle east with the Chilean national side, as he has been omitted from the squad.

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  29. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    newman, andy, i wrote this earleir on malouda;

    here’s the issue i think alot of people need to think about-

    Malouda is away at villa next week. Fabs has Brum at home. Malouda may well be rested for the wolves game according to alot of people.

    THerefor, the smart move is DEFINTELY get fabs in and Malouda out.

    Assuming Fabs is fit ladies and gents, you gotta ask yourself one thing- will Malouda get that rest v wolves becasue of europe and ancellotti’s previous?

    WIth everyone having malouda, i think this is the key to making a very big gain the next two weeks. Not only would getting fabs in for malouda mean you dont have 10million wasted gameweek 9, youalso wont have to waste a transfer getting fabs in gameweek 11 for their FABulous fixtures.

    Who’s with me in that i havent a fuking clue what to think??

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      it sounds both a recipe for disaster and recipe for success.

      its a risk vs reward assessment, but you have a point. because of all the good midfielders i also think that malouda is the one to drop from the unholy chelsea trinity of acole/alex-malouda-drog.

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      1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        hmm the question is who to keep drogs or malouda....

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    2. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Its all excellent stuff. Unfortunately, I can;'t do without asking a 4 point hit, which I cannot justify with me actually qualifying for cup. And there's no point in bringing him in for city. Which means I may as well wait for week 10.

      And If I'm waiting that long, I may as well wait to see whether Malouda is worth keeping over VDV, which is the essential question that is being asked here.

      Either way, I think I need to get VDV this week.

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      1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        then again fulham are pretty solid at home

        tottenham may struggle

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        1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          Its a good point. If anything about VDV is in question, its away form. (Even that is probably fine)

          It's either him or stick with Milner for the this week and save a transfer to get Fabs in for free for GW 10. I kinda agree with RBJ: If I could get Fabs now, it may be a good idea. But I can't, and don't see the poiint in having him GW 9 (yes, to the point where its worth Malouda getting benched)

          Looks like no transfer this week barring international injury.

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    3. Churchill
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      If we know for sure (that Malouda wont be playing), then perhaps that'd be a reasonable transfer to make.

      I suspect many in here have kept the £ aside for just such transfer.

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  30. kings of kafiristan
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Figkmz3Rs&feature=player_embedded#!

    windmill...
    thankfully not in a spurs shirt

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    1. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      The commentator declaring "that was Muhammed Ali stuff" yeah right, when Muhammed Ali was a 6 year old! Jeez that was some camp punching 🙂

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        kind of dwarfs the term Flapianski, dont it

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      2. kings of kafiristan
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        the first jab on fabiano was not bad and then it was just gay...am i allowed to say the word gay in these pc days?
        (no offense meant but if any was taken, get over it)

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        1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          u say what you want.

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          1. kings of kafiristan
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            oh the temptation, but not sure its wise or indeed the right place for saying what i want.

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          2. Attila the Bum
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            Well you certainly do anyway RBJ! 🙂

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