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22 October 2010 934 comments
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Another week, another chance for Fantasy Football Scout to spread our wings and dabble in our favourite FPL distraction, the Metro Fantasy Football game.

As mentioned this time last week, we’ve now taken on the mantle of “tipster” for the folks over at the Metro and our choice picks for the upcoming Gameweek have been published again here for those who dabble in the Opta powered game. Believe it or not, we’ve even found room for a Liverpool player.

Stevie G gets the Metro nod with team-mate Fernando Torres just shy of the mark. The same can be said for Chelsea’s Florent Malouda who, as in most weeks, finds himself overshadowed by Didier Drogba’s credentials. Midweek Champions League heroics demonstrated the devastation that Gareth Bale can produce, but he too lost out to a team-mate, despite the “out of position” sensibilities. For those in the dark, Bale is classified as a Defender in Metro; happy days.

As usual, the punt card presents far too many options. Jose Bosingwa is due to make his first start on return from injury and falls just shy of a selection, I’ve a hunch that Aleksander Hleb will open his Birmingham account against the gracious Blackpool defence, and Chris Brunt (see Sir Paulos’ earlier Watchlist article) at home to Fulham has a clear chance to continue boosting his impressive returns. These are just the tip of a Titanic-sinking iceberg.

Check out our six Metro darlings for Gameweek Nine in full via this link.

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  1. Ich bin Klopp
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    I cant believe Gerrard might drop tonight too, I know 'pool are crap at the moment but surely he must score some points at home to Blackburn... right?

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    1. Seanigula
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      it's because people are switching to Fab, Arteta, VDV

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      1. Ich bin Klopp
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Doesnt arteta still have a slight hamstring injury? But I know what you mean!

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    2. Voronin
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Must be the Gerrard to Fabs transfer im doing next week.....

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      1. Syd.
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        same here..

        i just hope the scouse chit doesnt drop tonite..

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        1. The Gambler.
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          Even if he doesnt, are u gonna do Gerrard>Fabs before Fabs plays on Sunday?

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          1. Voronin
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            15 years, 4 months ago

            Nah, im sitting tight till all games are over. I have the money to be patient. Fabs is such a injury prone player he has a chance of getting a knock, again....

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            1. Chamakh Crackle and Pop
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              15 years, 4 months ago

              I know what you're saying was gonna work fab in this week but was worried about the de jong factor

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              1. GREENDREAMS11
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                15 years, 4 months ago

                good point. i thought the same, de jong was looking menacing last night again. Wenger might want to protect fabs this week

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              2. Voronin
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                15 years, 4 months ago

                Exactamundo

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          2. Syd.
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            15 years, 4 months ago

            yeah i need that extra 0.1 from gerrards price increase so the button will be pressed tomorrow and i will sit back and hope that de jong doesnt do cesc on sunday

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  2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    Carrol for Dembele anyone?

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    1. NotoriousDRE
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      feel i just may join you!

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      1. zøphar
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Dembele is injured

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  3. Seanigula
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    I gotta play 1 of Jones, Enrique or Cleverly...Jones?

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    1. Thewileyweasel
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      def jones.

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      1. The Bandit
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Cleverley, with Samba out Jones will play CB.

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  4. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    Am I being a bit thick... Where has the latest news gone usually on the right hand side of the page near the captains poll? It seems to disappear from time to time ?!

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    1. Seanigula
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      you have to click on the Twitter link when that happens

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      1. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Ahhh.. Cheers ears... +1

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  5. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    I'm considering Zhrikov in for Alex.?

    Wildcarding soon so no hassle to get rid?

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    1. celtic10000
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      no zhirkov wont start most games

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Hence the no hassle to get rid, looking at tomorrow really..

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        1. celtic10000
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          i cant see him starting with bosingwa looking likely to play

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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            15 years, 4 months ago

            Really? Would've thought he'd play in midfield....

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            1. applebonkers
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              15 years, 4 months ago

              if it's for just one game i'd much rather have zhirkov than bosingwa personally. more likely to play >60mins and in a more attacking position.

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              1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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                15 years, 4 months ago

                Exactly, I'll see what the picks have to say, (not just about Chelsea defenders) before doing anything.

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          2. Jermaine Chigurh
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            15 years, 4 months ago

            How is Bosingwa going to have any impact of Zhirkov?

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    2. Seanigula
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      not a hassle if nobody else gets injured...does that ever happen? I'd take the punt on Bosw. if you want a gamble

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  6. Thewileyweasel
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    ok, thoughts on who to play:

    Bale or Adam (with chance Bale to be rested)

    and

    Coleman or G.Cahill

    Thanks

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    1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      play bale

      put adam as ur first choice sub

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      1. Joey
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        play adam

        put bale as 1st choice.

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        1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          lol why wud u do that

          adam is more likely to play...u dont gain nethin by that

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  7. celtic10000
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    Bale and coleman
    if bale is rested have adam 1st sub and hope he doesnt play 2 mins

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    1. Thewileyweasel
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      I already have Vdv in. does this change the thoughts of those thinking Bale??

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  8. Mak_Gold
      15 years, 4 months ago

      For next week,should I do i)Nasri->Fabs,VdV->N'Zog and Tevez->Chamakh for a 4 pt. hit or ii)Malouda->Fabs and Nasri->N'Zog for no hit?If it's the latter,should I do Nasri->N'Zog straight away since N'Zog is probably going to go up in price tonight and as it is Nasri is away to Citeh tomorrow and the Zog is at home to Bolton?

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    • Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Right - who will score more this weekend - Arteta, N'Zogbia or Adam??

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      1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        nozgbia

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      2. Thewileyweasel
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        yeah, id have to say nzog just shaves it. arteta may not play & adam is away from home.

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    • celtic10000
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      will i keep hart or swap to cech?

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    • everything I touch turns to…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      conventional thinking would say that City would have a harder time keeping Arsenal at bay than Brum would against Blackpool.....who do you peeps think will keep a cleanie??

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      1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        birmingham ne day

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    • gooner dave
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Defence for gw-
      Foster (Robinson)
      Dann,mummy,cole(salcido,jara)
      Right order?
      And who to play/bench out of Carroll,Barton,Adam.?, right now benching Barton, but seriously thinking Carroll.

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    • Dunlox11
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Please RMT:
      Foster, (Carson)
      Salcido, Elmohamedi, Konchesky, (Samba), (Shawcross),
      Arteta, Van Der Vart, Malouda, Nani, (Ferguson),
      Drogba(c), Tevez, Odemwengie.
      Right starting 11?
      Any transfers for a 4 point hit worth it?
      Thanks

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      1. Voronin
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Sweet 11. Mummy would be the only i wouldn't be sure about anymore but you are starting the best 3 defenders you have.

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      2. More Cowbell
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Nice team. Right XI and no transfers worth hits.

        Sit back and relax.

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        1. Dunlox11
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks lads

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      3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        I have nearly the same 11... A Cole/Chamakh/Carroll instead of Salcido/Tevez/Odemwing.

        Personally, I'm very worried about Arteta. Have a feeling he will either be a late withdrawal, or start & go off early, he's long overdue an injury given his previous fitness record.

        So I'm trying to decide whether to hold onto him or replace with N'Zog/Adam, which will also free up funds for Mal>Fab next week with a bit to spare.

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      4. applebonkers
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        play ferguson, bench odem imo. even if odem somehow makes it he will be very rusty

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        1. AP
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          Bonkers... i demand hernandez's presence in the orphanage.

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          1. applebonkers
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            15 years, 4 months ago

            good shout. completely forgot about him.

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      5. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Stone the crows you've gone transfer crazy! U mad.

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    • Voronin
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Come on Scout picks.......

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        1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          Apple, good work on your blog; I've enjoyed reading it since I found it a few weeks ago. A few leftfield picks this weekend!

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          1. applebonkers
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            • 16 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            thanks man. been a bit slack lately on it due to filling in applications galore for jobs. worried bosingwa will be in the scout picks so i'll have to change

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        2. Voronin
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          Took me a couple of seconds, but classic.

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        3. Jermaine Chigurh
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          Classic.

          I'd say something about that guy in the V hat, but after Chill Pill/RBJ-gate, I think I'll keep it to myself.

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          1. Will
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            15 years, 4 months ago

            Ok, I have failed to 'get' the picture.... 🙁

            and what was Chill Pill/RBJ-gate? Did I miss that?

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            1. Voronin
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              15 years, 4 months ago

              Scout picking his nose, boom boom.

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              1. Will
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                15 years, 4 months ago

                Ah, cheers. I am a dope. Must try to get more sleep.

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            2. Jermaine Chigurh
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              15 years, 4 months ago

              I think Chill Pill was calling RBJ a pa.edo, and it kicked off.

              Then they both got kicked off.

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              1. Voronin
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                15 years, 4 months ago

                Biggest pair of nob heads on here. Good lengthy ban i hope.

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    • More Cowbell
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Right 11 lads?

      Foster
      Konchesky, Elmo, Alcaraz
      Malouda, Nani, Adam, Bale
      Drog(c), Tevez. Carrol

      Subs: Jaask, Ferguson, P Jones, Shawcross

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      1. PFOR
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Yep. Looking at a decent score there.

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    • AP
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Where's wee jimmy jamsiep then? Malouda rested for Wolves eh? EH?!

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      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Did Ancelotti confirm his lineup? Where?

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        1. AP
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          In team news:

          Carlo Ancelotti has once again named his lineup ahead of the weekend fixture with Jose Bosingwa handed a start at right-back.

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          1. Syd.
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            15 years, 4 months ago

            oh.. dont think that he did name his starting 11??

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      2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        There's still no guarantee he'll play...

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        1. SuperMario
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          on sky it says he confirmed bosingwa & drogba will start

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      3. njfsdkffslkf
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Malouda will bring his sweet revenge.

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        1. Laser314
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          Hey dude I am playing you in the FFS III Cup. The best of luck!

          : )

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          1. njfsdkffslkf
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            15 years, 4 months ago

            Good luck 😉

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        2. Alex Hunter
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          course he will, i just sold him last week after he did nothing for me.

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      4. Syd.
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        he will..

        Jimmy is still removing the egg from his face..

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      5. Seanigula
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        he'll play 90, but against Wolves so it's still technically a "rest"

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

        he made it clear ashley cole is absolutely fine and that bos and drogs are starting. was hilarious when the rooney news broke that the journos went silent and had nothing left to ask

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    • thehodge
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Foster Hahnemann
      Shawx Jones Boateng Elmo Enrique
      Dempsey Adam Malouda Vdv Nani
      Tevez Carroll Drogba
      Who to bench and why?
      Thanks in advance

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      1. Dunlox11
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Hodge its me

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      2. anderson-son-son
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Bench Dempsey, Boateng and Jones, in that order in case Carroll doesn't play. Why? Jones and Boateng are likely to concede, Dempsey won't be upfront (probably) so Carroll offers more points potential given his game. If he plays that is.

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        1. thehodge
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          Why wouldnt Carroll play?

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            Might have left the ball in his car.

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

        Aha so thats your team. Was wondering who your sub was!

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        1. thehodge
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          Haha! Thoguht you might be lurking! Btw, that guy "Ger" earlier was me. :0 So now you know my team, whats yours?

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

            Not sure I can disclose that kind of information 🙂

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      4. Thewileyweasel
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        bench:
        hahnemann as away at chelsea
        shawx, united although having problems, bar the sunderland goals haven't been it
        enrique as i can see that game having a number of goals at each end and you've already got carroll in there

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        1. Thewileyweasel
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          oops, missed one. and jones. liverpool backlash on the cards with players rested midweek and new owners first home game etc

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    • NLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Transfer, team selection done, but now off till after the deadline
      Foster
      Konchesky Hughes Elmohamady
      Gerrard Malouda Nani Adam
      Drogba (c) Tevez Carroll
      Subs: Krul Barton Jara Shawcross

      Solid?

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      1. Declan
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Solid!

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        1. NLB
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers, just needed the reassurance haha
          Later guys

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    • Elts
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      So seems Alex wont play tomorrow. Am I right?

      .. is he likely to start from now on with Bosinga back?

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      1. Will
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Alex is a centre back.

        Bos is a right back.

        Alex is safe when he's fit.

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        1. AP
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          Ivan the terrible is a much beter defender that mono brow. I'm surprised so many people favour Bos to Ivan.

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          1. Elts
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            15 years, 4 months ago

            so ignoring cashley who is best to transfer Alex to, ie as a standing item?

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          2. GREENDREAMS11
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            more likely to get assists and bp's than ivanovic, but the question is who will get the regular starts. Bos quite a bit cheaper as well

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          3. Locarno
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            15 years, 4 months ago

            As an FPL player, Bosingwa is a world apart. Who cares if he's a worse defender? If Chelsea concede, they all lose points, but if Bos assists, he gets them all to himself.

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        2. applebonkers
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          -1
          very naive comment will

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          1. Will
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            15 years, 4 months ago

            why exactly?

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            1. applebonkers
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              • 16 Years
              15 years, 4 months ago

              pretty sure you know why, but i'll say it anyway. bosingwa's return adds ivanovic into the cb equation

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    • SuperMario
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      if i dont use my first WC before xmas do i loose it or whats the deal???

      absolutely raging.. 0.1 short t do evans --> bosingwa! 🙁

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      1. Will
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Your team gets deleted and you are banned for life from playing FPL.

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        1. SuperMario
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          ahh i knew there was some catch....

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    • SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Think I'm playing Enriqué ahead of Knight.

      Now, Dembele or Carroll?

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    • Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Right 11 lads?

      Foster
      Cole/Elmo/Konchesk
      Malouda/Nani/Arteta/VDV
      Drog(c)/Chamakh/Carroll
      (Soderburg/Foley/Gohouri/Cleverly)

      I have 1 free transfer... tempted to do Arteta>N'zog/Adam??

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    • Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Got two freebies this week. Doing A Johnson to C Adam as one. Was gonna save the other for next week, but should I use the other to get rid of Carrol b4 he drops in value 2night and if so who for, Odemwengie perhaps?

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      1. Cooper123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        I'd keep hold for now, after this week he has SUN BLA FUL at home in the next 4

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      2. Snooze ya lose
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers mate. To be fair i regretted my post 2 secs after posting! Gonna keep hold of him for now.

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      3. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Odem still a doubt

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    • Razmataz
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Hey guys,

      I was gonna bring in Gohouri this week but he is a doubt. I only have 4.2m to spend on a defender and already have Jara.

      Does anyone have any tips?

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      1. Cooper123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Seen a fair bit of love for Simpson on here, worth considering.

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    • Sarri-ball
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      happy we squad this gw. just nae sure defence salcido or jara and mid/att adam or piquionne.

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    • Michael
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      boswinga and albrighton for a four point hit in place of alex and etuhu ( inj ) and is my team okay for tomorrow

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      1. Sarri-ball
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        yeh team looks good alex-boswinga a g move nae sure bout albrighton wouldnt think he would start for you this gweek.

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    • cucumber
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      I have to play 3 out of konchesky,toure,dann,alex and jones. I know alex is out but will toure play

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      1. Cooper123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        From what I understand, no.

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      2. Jermaine Chigurh
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Transfer time.

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        1. Sarri-ball
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          still think a bck 3 of jones,konchesky,dann isnt 2 bad for this gameweek.

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    • Soul Glo - Just let your so…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Is it worth doing figueroa -> Jara or should I just save the transfer?

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      1. applebonkers
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        save it. figs could get a cleanie this week.
        btw how the f*** is wagner still in the x factor?

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        1. Soul Glo - Just let your so…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          Don't be hatin. I will be a star!

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          1. applebonkers
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            • 16 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            even chico puts you to shame 🙂

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    • studoc85
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Michael would do a 4 point hit, but maybe bosingwa for alex dont think albrighton will score your weakest player +4

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    • studoc85
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      wouldnt*

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