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29 October 2010 1175 comments
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Gameweek Ten rolls on with our brief heads-up to Managers in the Metro Fantasy Football game that our “Picks” for the weekend are now live.

Once more we have chosen three “Bankers”, two “Punts” and one form player who has been “Bubbling Under” and threatens a major points haul. This week’s selections can be found here, but, as usual, we’d like to take this opportunity to mention a couple of players on the periphery who may also be worthy of consideration…

Unsurprisingly, there are some obvious selections who miss out, simply because team-mates offer stronger alternatives. Samir Nasri plays second fiddle to the maestro Cesc Fabregas, but remains a very promising proposition at home to the lowly Hammers; the same can be said for Dimitar Berbatov, looking to put his old club Spurs to the sword at Old Trafford in his usual languid, shoulder shrugging way.

It’s the “Punts” that spark the gamblers chance of course and, as always, there are plenty of contenders who just missed the cut. I see Richard Dunne burying the ghost of Gameweek last and notching strong defensive returns in Sunday’s local derby, while recent Watchlist favourite, Kevin Nolan, may turn some of his promising shooting stats into points in his own derby encounter against the Black Cats. I’ve also got an unhealthy hunch about Louis Saha’s prospects – 75% fit and in line to feature at home to Stoke.

Metro Managers can of course ignore these outlandish predictions and head on over to this link to discover which six men earned this week’s nominations.

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  1. Damo.
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    http://www.wba.co.uk/page/News/0,,10366~2201286,00.html

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    1. applebonkers
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      (dumb and dumber quote) "so you're saying there's a chance?"

      great news if he makes it. a bit of hope at last and at least some reassurance that if not this match he'll be back for the next game

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      1. greghammer95
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        AB, Major Lol at your post on the last page. I just refreshed like 10 minutes after. Made me literally lol. 😆

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2010/10/29/metro-tips-gameweek-ten/comment-page-1/#comment-1013803

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          HAHAHAHAHA! Grand Dragon Apple! 😆

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        2. applebonkers
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          it's the s on the end of players as much as the black instead of blank. hugely embarrassed but kinda proud how it turned out 😉
          my typing is getting worryingly wayward in recent weeks. i always seem to type tevez - teevz, from - form, drogba - dorgba.

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      2. Damo.
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        😀 stand by to stand by

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    2. Dr. Rog
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      great news

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    3. applebonkers
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      it could also tunr out to be a big stroke of fortune that the game is on the monday. not expecting fireworks if he makes it as there will be rust to shake off, but with blackpool's defence there's always a chance

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  2. Bouncebackability
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    Anyone think I'm crazy to play DJ over Flo Mo?

    Adam possibly being out would mean it could be irrelevant.. And DJ's supply chain would also be reduced if so.

    Maybe I've just talked myself out of it and its best to play safe this time.

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    1. applebonkers
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      a little bit crazy. their respective fixtures make it a valid quandry but it's still backing dj campbell over malouda which at least imo doesn't seem right

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      1. Bouncebackability
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        I know what you mean apple. I tried it out and looked at the screen and it simply didn't look right.

        As for Adam being potentially out, its only stitches - Hes harder than that isn't he?

        I seem to recall he smashed a free kick AFTER he was bleeding to death last week before Holloway chucked in the towel and took his star man off being 2-0 down.

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          By the way, I will hunt you down on Monday night if the DJ fills the dancefloor!

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          1. applebonkers
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            i'd try and play them both

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              Malouda was the only droppable one - Drogba, Carroll up top. Nani, Cesc, VDV, Adam in mid. I fancy VDV at OT so could the DJ please sit down.

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              1. applebonkers
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                ahh fair enough. in order of droppability i'd personally have dj 1st, vdv 2nd, malouda 3rd. go with you gut, it's helped you to 4 top 5k finishes including 3 in the top 1k. i still wet my pants at the 12k barrier

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        2. applebonkers
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          even if adam plays dj campbell hasn't exactly been clinical this season. only saw MOTD but as far as i saw it adam just had a nasty gash (ooh kinky) and played on to the end. cut's don't keep players out of matches

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  3. Dhubanmonkey
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    Should I leave my team alone - See link plus ive done Dempsey to Nasri

    OR
    Spend 8 points to drop tevez and a midfielder to get fabs in?

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  4. Binman_UK
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    Foster
    Bosingwa Elmohamady Coleman
    Malouda Nasri Bale Nani Adam
    Carroll Drogba (c)

    Bench: Hahnemann, Konchesky, Perch, Tevez
    Bank: 1.7

    I'm in the situation now that Bosingwa, Malouda, Bale, Adam, Perch and Tevez could all not play.
    Suggestions? I have no free transfers left :(.

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      Captain Nasri IMO.

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      1. Binman_UK
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        Anything transfer-wise. I don't want to end up with only 9 players on the pitch if I can avoid it.

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  5. FPL Daniel
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    Tevez and Barton out Fabregas and DJ. Campbell in or

    Tevez and Malouda out Fabregas and Berbatov in (I have a hunch about Berbatov)?

    What to do? First option means I will bench DJ. and play Malouda, the second one means I will play Berbatov and bench Barton.

    Help needed.

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    1. Bouncebackability
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      I just did the top one.

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        I quite fancy Berbatov more than Malouda in the next 2 games. Plus I will have the same balance on my team. The problem will be GW 12 and GW13. But then I could buy RVP or Tevez back. Hmmmm... really struggling.

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        1. Bouncebackability
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          Its been doing my head in making the decision too.

          If you fancy Berbatov then keep him, end of.

          If you did the option I took then we'd have the same front 8. I think it works well. Carroll and DJ rotate well presuming you play the 5 in mid every week. May bench Flo Mo at Brum and bring DJ in - But thats thinking a bit ahead, plenty of variables to be chucked in to the mix before then.

          Buying RVP won't be an option that soon I don't think. Tevez on the other hand..

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    2. GeneralDisarray
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      Fab + Barton + Malouda play in first option
      Fab + Berba + ??? in second option?

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        First option play Fab Barton and Malouda
        Second one play Fab, Berbatov and ...

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          Barton is on the bench both time.

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  6. It Is I, Leclerc
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    I am definitely taking the following 4 point hit to get Fabs in.

    OUT Ethers & Tevez
    IN Fabs & Dembele

    Question is, and I really cannot decide, shall I spend an extra 4 points to afford Hernandez instead of Dembele. The extra transfer would be Faye > Simpson.

    Thanks

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Dembele is at home no? Save it for next week

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      1. It Is I, Leclerc
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        Yes he has 2 home games. Hernandez may be over-hyped, so may stick to the 4 point hit.

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  7. lazybones18
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    does tevez has a wife ? or gf in Argentina ? If yes, he is gone for 2 weeks

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      Yes and new baby

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      1. lazybones18
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        GAME OVER... NOT COMING BAK 2 WEEKS ATLEAST

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      2. lazybones18
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        thats why i dont trust women

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  8. Moneyball
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    Will Nasri's time on the pitch be affected now that Walcott is back?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      When all fit it must be the worst MF to predict. exc Fabs

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  9. Andy1
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    Any comments on this team:

    Schwarzer
    Alex Konchesky Dann
    Malouda Nani Fabregas(c) Adam VDV
    Drogba Carroll
    Subs: Carson Dembele Shawcross Jones

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    1. Commander Makara
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      I'd prefer Malouda on the left wing

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      1. Andy1
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        OK

        Schwarzer
        Alex Konchesky Dann
        Nani Fabregas(c) Adam VDV Malouda
        Drogba Carroll
        Subs: Carson Dembele Shawcross Jones

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    2. elfranc80
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      play dembele, bench adam or vdv

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      1. Commander Makara
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        Bench Adam? You fool!!!!

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      2. Andy1
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        Will Dembele's start be guaranteed with Johnson returning?

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    3. Snooze ya lose
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      Looks gd, yeah play dembele

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      1. Andy1
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        Instead of who?

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  10. Commander Makara
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    Bosingwa. Chuckles as he comes on after 80 mins to sure up the 1-0 lead! 🙂

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    1. andy85wsm
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      B.O.U.A.T.N.V.F.N.B.O

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  11. lazybones18
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    this is why i think arshavin will have a lot of points in the next 2 GW's

    http://imgur.com/oWnwC.png

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    1. dogtanion
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      ahahaha..loving the dodgy red underlining!

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  12. unoaime
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    Robinson, Gomes
    Coleman, Shawcross, Samba, Cole, Toure
    Nani, Malouda, vDV, Petrov, De Jong
    Bent, Tevez, Carroll

    Petrov for
    a)Nolan
    b)Adam
    c)Brunt
    d)N'Zogbia

    or should i use my wildcard?

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    1. john29
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      I dont no what to do with petrov either! Im thinking ill just play him rather than taking a 4 point hit to get rid of him! M petrov this is!

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  13. Dhubanmonkey
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    8 point hit
    Tevez and Adam out for Fabregas(cpt) and Harewood?

    Madness or acceptable?

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    1. lazybones18
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      dont

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    2. missing links
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      varney over harewood?

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    3. Snooze ya lose
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      Madness

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  14. celtic10000
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    can someone tell me how fantasy tools works ?
    is it whatever % is beside the player name is the chance of a price rise ?
    does that mean elmo and drogs are guaranteed to rise? tks 🙂

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  15. Andy1
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    Which is the best option:

    A) Adam, Fabregas, Dembele
    B) Barton, Fabregas, Elmander
    C) Barton, Fabregas, Varney

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    1. Nomar
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      a)

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    2. Snooze ya lose
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      A

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  16. greghammer95
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    Heskey (C), worth a punt...???

    I've done crazier.....

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    1. missing links
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      id like to punt heskey... but youre more than welcome to 1(2) points

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      1. greghammer95
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        Punt Heskey, Literally or Hypothetically like me?? Or both?

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        1. missing links
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          very much literally i cant see villa goin anywherre

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        2. Nomar
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          Go for it, greg. Can't exactly be any worse than captaining Drogs last week.

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    2. applebonkers
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      getting heskey is enough of a punt, leave it at that or the greghammer v bill badger glamour final will be ruined

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      1. greghammer95
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        Advice taken...

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        1. applebonkers
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          the advide of the captain's poll not me

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  17. Commander Makara
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    Don't forget my captain pick Van der Vart this week everyone!

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    1. greghammer95
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      (C) a player away at Old Trafford, smart idea 😉 Less risky than Heskey though.

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  18. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    Which one to bench???
    Odemwingie(Doubt)
    Adam (Doubt)
    Carroll
    Nolan

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    1. Bouncebackability
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      Odem.

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    2. Snooze ya lose
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      Odem

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  19. njfsdkffslkf
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    So little help with team selections

    Im currently goin Hahhneman over Foster

    and Pick 1 from these please. Dann, Konchesky, Morrison, Davies.

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    1. dogtanion
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      Davies (if fit)..if not, Konchesky probably.

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  20. KOGUMA
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Alright guys,

      Have I got these in the right order? Want Fabregas but want to keep Nasri so going to work on a way to upgrade N’Zog to Fabs in a few weeks while downgrading a Jaask, Jones & Carroll.

      Jaask

      Elmo, Coleman, Dann

      Malouda, N’Zog, Nasri (c), Nani, VDV

      Drogba, Berba

      Subs: Foster, Carroll, Williamson, Jones

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      1. greghammer95
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        I would play Carroll over N'Zogbia, in fact I am playing Carroll over N'Zogbia.

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      2. Snooze ya lose
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        2nd that

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      3. Carling2K
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        Its a toss up between Nzog and Carroll i would say. The rest looks good!

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    • Spoiler
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      really considering wildcarding or taking an 8 point hit to get everyone in

      wildcard team i can get

      al habsi/mignolet
      alex/elmo/givet/simpson/carr
      malouda/fabs/nani/vdv/nzog
      drogba/chamakh/caroll

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    • Attila the Bum
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      Yakubu or Saha? Any word on which one starts?

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      1. dogtanion
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        Very unclear although I'd think Yak will keep his place.. Arteta's injury/non-injury is annoying too.. Bloody discreet Moyes

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          These tight lipped Scotsmen, not like the good honest Italians! Gonna have a punt on the Yak I think

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          1. GREENDREAMS11
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            I've been called a lot of things, 😛

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          2. applebonkers
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            if arteta doesn't make it the yak may even get penalties. more likely baines but the yak and saha would be in with a shout having taken them in the past

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            1. dogtanion
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              Arteta would have been such a fantastic differential this weekend..I'm gutted

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              1. applebonkers
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                have faith. he was apparently doubtful for the liverpool game but played so he has got a chance.

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                1. njfsdkffslkf
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                  I have a crazy plan involving another 12 point hit 🙂

                  A Young, Arteta & Alex in!

                  If Arteta was fit id like it...

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    • goon87
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      Should I transfer in:

      a)Zigic
      b)Dembele

      Have 6.5 for the transfer so any other suggestions are welcome.

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      1. Andy1
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        I have the same dilemma - I was thinking Dembele.

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        1. goon87
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          I was thinking the same too but Dembele played right wing last week so not too sure.

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    • Carling2K
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      Guys,

      Bale > Nasri

      or

      Albrighton > Adam or Brunt

      its a free and i have Fabs already

      Cheers!

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      1. Snooze ya lose
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        Defo B

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        1. Carling2K
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          Adam or Brunt then? ;oD

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          1. Snooze ya lose
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            Ive got Adam, but i think Brunt is the more popular choice at the mo

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    • SAINTS
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      Really not sure about what 11 to play. Any thoughts would be grand:

      Jaask
      Salcido Bosingwa Mummy
      Fabregas(c) Malouda VDV Adam Nani
      Drogba Carroll

      Subs: Elmander Boateng Jara (Foster)

      Have I got this right? Swap Elmander for VDV?

      HELP!

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      1. Ole Gunnar Kush
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        why boateng on the bench??

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      2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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        God your team is almost identical to mine. Freaky.

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    • Chamakh it RvP
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      brunt or barton? n bosingwa or williamson?

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      1. Chamakh it RvP
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        opinions anyone?

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        1. Michael Jordan - call me MJ
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          brunt and flip a coin for the other

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          1. Chamakh it RvP
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            twice heads for bos. done

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    • Andy1
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      Dann or Shawcross?

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      1. Chamakh it RvP
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        dann

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    • Snooze ya lose
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      Canny wait for the scout picks! Still got a free transfer. Any suggestions? 1.2m in the bank. Cheers

      Foster (Robinson)
      Johnson R, Givet, hangeland (Faye, Foley)
      Adam, Malouda, Nani, Fabs (Ferguson)
      Berbs, Drogs, Carrol

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    • smp
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      Who would you play, Jara or Varney?

      Current team:

      Krul (Foster)
      A Cole, Mummy, Coleman (Jara, Foley)
      Fabregas, Malouda, Adam, N'Zogbia, Nani
      Drogba, Varney (Piquoinne)

      I think Varney is the call, but was playing with the probably ridiculous idea of fishing for Jara's OOP nature, and a goal!

      Stupid? See another better way?

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      1. Nomar
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        Varney should be good for a goal or an assist, so i would go with him over Jara, who will probably need to score to get one than 1 pt.

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        1. smp
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          Yeah, that was what I was thinking too. Seemed like a no brainer, forward vs defender...thought I'd ask though!

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    • njfsdkffslkf
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      What we think on this team this week. Not very confident at all.

      Hahhneman
      Coleman, Mummy, Enrique,
      Fabs,Mal, Davies, Nani.
      Drogba,Chamachk, Carroll

      Subs, foster,dann, konchesky, morrsion

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      1. Michael Jordan - call me MJ
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        I'd be confident with that team, but probs because it will be similar to mine with the exception of you having chamakh and me having berbatov as the main difference.

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      2. Attila the Bum
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        In my arbitary scoring system where players prospects are accorded a score out of ten relating to how I (in all my wisdom) think they will do in the next fixture. Only potential now, not how many points I think they will get.
        Hahnemann 5
        Coleman 7
        Mummy 5
        Enrique 6.5
        Fabregas 10
        Malouda 6.5
        Davies 7
        Nani 7.5
        Drogba 6.5
        Chamakh 8
        Carroll 7.5
        First XI = 76.5 / 110
        'Tis alright. According to my completely subjective point of view of course. 🙂

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        1. njfsdkffslkf
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          Id take that 😉

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