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Frisking The Fixtures – Gameweek Fourteen

15 November 2010 1125 comments
Andy Andy
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We’ve had a frenzied seven days. Three Gameweeks have passed so quickly that a team’s run of good fixtures may now have transformed into a nightmare schedule, and vice versa of course.

Take a breath then, crack out your “Season Ticker”, and let’s stroll through the hot and cold spells ahead as we build up to the hectic Christmas programme…

The Highs…

Bolton
Members can click on “sort by difficulty” on the next six ticker and get an immediate indication on why Bolton are looking like a good investment right now. Their next six Gameweeks look outstanding (NEW, BLP, mcy, BLA, sun, WBA) with Reebok encounters against all three promoted clubs for starters. This schedule also arrives on top of an incredible run of form, a run that has seen them climb to fifth place in the league table.

In defence, Gary Cahill, at 5.4 in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game, has picked up 11 bonus points in his last six fixtures and points could continue flowing as he looks to add clean sheets and maybe a first goal of the season. Chung-Yong Lee (5.2) has started notching assists and impressed at the weekend, while strikers Kevin Davies (6.4) and Johan Elmander (6.0) continue to offer good budget striking options. A Bolton representative looks a very wise move for the coming weeks.

Wolves
The Wanderers remain the only team this season without a clean sheet but their forthcoming fixtures promise the potential for improvement, with more goals to follow at the other end of the pitch. Mick McCarthy’s side face trips to Blackpool, Blackburn and West Brom and have home games against Sunderland, Birmingham and Wigan. A very decent run of opponents which could see investment in the likes of Matt Jarvis (5.3), Stephen Hunt (5.3) and Kevin Doyle (5.1), reap healthy dividends for Fantasy Managers looking for some low-to-mid price fodder.

Man United
Manchester United will face Arsenal and Chelsea in the next six but, in the short-term, they have three strong fixtures to come (WIG, BLA, blp). Despite an almighty scare at Villa Park this weekend, United remain the only unbeaten side in the league. With form at Old Trafford always strong and two plum home ties to come, continued or added investment looks to be a good call. Wayne Rooney returned from his week’s boot camp in USA and if he’s ready, following a price drop to £11.3m, he may prove a handy little investment for those in the hat for a gamble. Nani has returned from a short spell on the sidelines and his price (9.0) rising once more, while Nemanja Vidic (7.5), comes at a price but is solidifying a partnership with Rio Ferdinand (6.5) and is just one short of his best Premier League season goal tally with three to his name so far.

Fulham
A dark horse. Trips to Arsenal and Liverpool skew their Season Ticker rating somewhat, but four Craven Cottage encounters (MCY BIR ars SUN liv WHM) in the next six appears to offer some true potential for results and Fantasy returns. While Clint Dempsey’s stock may have declined as a result of his shift back to a midfield role, Mousa Dembele could well be worth another look, while the defensive talents of Brede Hangeland, complete with his knack for late goals, should enter our thoughts once again.

Also to consider: Liverpool – Roy Hodgson’s men have the fixtures on their side, starting with an Anfield meet with West Ham this weekend. West Brom – form is faltering but their run of decent opponents continues, with a Hawthorns clash against Stoke up next. Stoke – the Potters also have reasonable fixtures in their coming schedule and, unlike the Baggies, are on a run of form. Man City – despite having four away games in their next six, the list of opponents may give them opportunity to earn results. Everton – besides trips to Chelsea and Man City the Toffees have some good games on the horizon, with some kind looking Goodison encounters in the next six.

The Lows…

Chelsea
Chelsea’s Fantasy output has faltered badly and the fixture list is not about to grant them any favours to help improve matters. Didier Drogba is battling to regain full strength after malaria, Frank Lampard’s prolonged absence through injury continues, Florent Malouda has scored just one goal in his last eight games and Michael Essien is suspended for two more matches. In a nutshell, Carlo Ancelotti’s side are depleted and troubled. The real kicker is that their upcoming schedule gets very rough, very soon. Two away games at Birmingham and Newcastle “ease” them in somewhat, but they follow that with trips to Spurs and Arsenal, with a home clash with United sandwiched in between. An immediate improvement this Gameweek is surely required otherwise the Chelsea sales will start to ramp up rapidly.

Wigan
Wigan are only reliable at one thing it seems – being unreliable. Their upcoming slate of games (mun, whm, STK, eve, AVL, wol) appears to make it harder than normal to invest in their assets. Paraguayan international Antolin Alcaraz has proved to be one of the few solid £4.5m defenders out there, but choosing if/when the next clean sheet may arrive looks very tricky. Charles N’Zogbia could remain a shrewd pick as he snaffles up Bonus Points, but that often relies on the Latics earning a positive result. With four from six on the road, Roberto Martinez’ side will have to recapture their away form if they are to offer returns. They remain a gamblers choice.

Tottenham
Gareth Bale has just picked up his first big haul in months – a mammoth 18 FPL points. Rafael Van Der Vaart has oozed class and been highly consistent, while a Jermain Defoe return appears to be on the cards sooner rather than later. Positive stuff then, although the fixture list is about to turn against them. Of their upcoming six games (ars, LIV, bir, CHE, blp, avl) the away game at Blackpool looks the most promising, and even then a clean sheet would seem unlikely. It’s not to say their players should be avoided; if anything, options like Bale seem to be “big game” players. Investment definitely needs to be considered carefully however, particularly if you’re tempted by the Van der Vaart/Bale midfield double act.

Be wary of: West Ham – Apart from a home fixture with Wigan in Gameweek 15, the bottom of the table club don’t appear to have many promising opponents on the horizon. Arsenal – the Gunners will need to maintain form – they don’t have an easy schedule, with Fulham at home in Gameweek 16 the closest they come to a comfortable ride. Birmingham – a strong result at City, but the tests keep coming in the weeks ahead.

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

    Not much talk on petrov given fixtures. Am I missing something or are we just remembering getting him at the start of the season?

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      Rotation risk, usually subbed early when he plays. Lee would be a better pick

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      1. offmeheadson
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        15 years, 5 months ago

        Good point and lee cheaper, thanks

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    2. jpoler1
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      Interesting, I do feel we are forgetting about him. He isn't getting regular minutes though, is he?

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      1. Phillips
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        Well he started until he got a knock, I think, now seems him and Taylor seem to be taking each others minutes.

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  2. Phillips
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    Evening, trying to make room for Kolarov:

    Bosingwa to Konchesky
    or
    Malouda to Cahill?

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Bosingwa will frustrate you. He'll play one game and not the next.

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

        Agreed. Bosingwa to Kolarov is probably a decent enough substitution, the next time that you think Bosingwa won't play.

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    2. Basicilly
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go with Mal to Cahill as he's scoring pretty well at the moment and Mal isn't and is subject to rotation

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

        Think both are good moves just can't decide which is better. Malouda will always start if fit, Bosingwa won't. Leaning towards Bosingwa out.

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  3. Basicilly
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    Thining of replacing Elmo with Onuoha or Huth?

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    1. Lanley Staurel
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Considering Huth myself. Good fixtures and usually in the box on corners or throw ins. BUT he is on 4 yellows.

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      1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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        15 years, 5 months ago

        Sunderland are the way to go for me. Pick one from Onuoha, Bramble and Bardsley.

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

          Am leaning towards Sunderland but have also been looking at Boetang. I guess i'll hold off until after the friendlies to decide.

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  4. jpoler1
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    Carson – Mignolet

    Vidic – Elmohamady – Coleman – Foley – Simpson

    Bale – Dempsey – Fabregas – Nani – Lee

    Drogba – Odemwingie – Torres

    0.3 in the bank.

    I need to get rid of Mignolet and Elmohamady, any suggestions?

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

      Fulham defender maybe and Onuoha/ bramble straight swap for elmo

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

      torres to tevez
      elmo to kolarov

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

        Kolarov went 80 last game, is he a starter now?

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

          Started first game of the season and got injured. Back now so I'm going for him.

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

            Why did he get subbed in the 80th? Did a striker come on or something?

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

              Mancini wanted the CS points for his FPL team.

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

    Carroll->Elmander
    Acole->Vidic

    aye or nay? Have Zhirkov

    fixtures say yes, both have great fixtures next 5

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

      I like it

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

      I don't like those transfers. I told you that last night.

      If there are injuries to Cole and Carroll that will see them miss more than one game, then go ahead, but otherwise, a 4 point hit and loss of two of the highest scoring players in the game and their value is not worth it imo.

      Fixtures are overrated, look at Elmander's record!

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      1. Lanley Staurel
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Agreed - I like both t/fs but maybe over 2 weeks to avoid hit.

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  6. mikess
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    Hi opinions needed on defence, 1 free transfer with 2.3m to spend.I generally only play 3 at back.

    Vidic Coleman Bosingwa Elmohamady Richards

    Richards for Kolorov/Toure i'm thinking?? Although tempted to get Ivanovic, Evra, Baines in too

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  7. There's Always One!
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    anybody going to take a punt on rooney?

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    1. tosey
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      probably in and captain, not 100% decided yet tho, see what SAF says later in week

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        15 years, 5 months ago

        Too early for me.

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

          was thinking drog to torres gwk17 anyway so will just be a 3wk gamble, my thinking is in drogs form its unlikely he'll hurt me by that big margin even if rooney doesnt perform

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 16 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            True but it only takes 1 game to score big for Drogba. He's more than due.

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

              oh i know its a risk but u could easily take that last statement and replace drogba with rooney

              both can turn it on, brum newcastle away then everton at home isnt easy tho whereas utds fixtures are

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      2. There's Always One!
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        15 years, 5 months ago

        think ill do the same. swap him for torres

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

      very tempted. in for drog as differential in a week or two

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      1. There's Always One!
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        i have drogs as well but am afraid of taking him out. but i am also thinking of swapping torres for roo and drogs for tevez. what do yous think

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    3. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      yes, but it's not really a punt. It's pretty bad upfront at united, rooney couldn't do much worse

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  8. Basicilly
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    Is there a particular why people seem to be going for kolarov over Boateng? Both provide city defensive cover but Kolarov hasn't established himself yet and there is only 0.1 between them

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

      Kolarov was on freekicks and corners and has one hell of a rocket on him.

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

        Cheers Phillips. Is he guaranteed a start.

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

          Too early to tell really but I reckon so. Started first game of the season, paid alot for him, Boateng was his main competition and now has RB.

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        2. HST
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Paying £19,000,000 for a left back means you want to play him I would have thought, even in City's crazy world.

          Wayne bridge is crap also which helps.

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  9. Abstruse
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    What is the main objective of the department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food?

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      supplying goldfish to fairgrounds and chipshops i believe

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    2. Abstruse
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      In Ireland that is.

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      1. GREENDREAMS11
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/

        here you lazy little git ;P

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  10. Cahill
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    have 2 free transfers this week! nani is definitely coming...

    im getting rid of Drogba too...who's best replacement medium term?

    rooney
    gyan
    bent
    torres
    elmander?

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

      Gyan and Elmander are the standouts.

      But I wouldn't lose Drogba.

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

        cheers, hes doing nothing tho and hes sick!?

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

        would you lose tevez instead?

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

          No.

          I'm keeping both.

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

            Me to, Drogba, Tevez & Carroll if fit it will stay for me.

            City and Chelsea are having a lul but it's only temporary, Essien and Lampard will spark Drog back to life.

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  11. Jonah Takalua
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz6vP6yLobw

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  12. GREENDREAMS11
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    evening folks, check DEFRA hat-trick

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    1. Abstruse
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      No good, forgetting I'm in Ireland 😉

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      1. GREENDREAMS11
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        15 years, 5 months ago

        dont you have a similar department ? if so, surely they do much the same thing

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        1. Abstruse
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          15 years, 5 months ago

          *Reads through site*

          This'll work, cheers

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          1. GREENDREAMS11
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            15 years, 5 months ago

            sounds like some tedious homework you got there HT.

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

              Write down the minister of each department in Irish government and write each departments main objective, my business teacher is a bitch.

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              1. GREENDREAMS11
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                15 years, 5 months ago

                lol. thats sounds crap, you need to apologise to her for what you have done. 😛

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

                  Last night it was to write an A4 page on the budget, something that hasn't even happened yet, 😛

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  13. Mayhey Kid
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone have any opinions on Stephen Hunt? Looking to downgrade Malouda and upgrade Defence. That would give me lots of cash.

    Malouda > Hunt
    Oshea or Elmo > Vidic.

    I have the cash to do Downing instead of Hunt as Downing looked very good against Man U. Really think Hunt could be good value and might be good bench material.

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      not thought about Jarvis instead ?

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      1. Mayhey Kid
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        And for the same amount. Great suggestion Green. Decisions, Decisions.

        Thanks

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        1. GREENDREAMS11
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          nae probs dude

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

      i said earlier downing looked good at 7m arteta to downing looks like one of my transfers.

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      1. Mayhey Kid
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Really liked the way Downing looked on Saturday. Really tempted to get him in. Looks like he will rise tonight.

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  14. JCrosbie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    1 elmo out , kolerov in 4pt hit
    2 elmo out , toure in 4pt hit
    3 odemwingie out, elmander in 4pt hit
    4 brunt out, bale in 4pt hit
    5. combination 8pt hit

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

      choose 1?!

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    2. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      1 (or 2 if you want to play safe)

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    3. HST
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Don't 4 point a defender unless you can't field 11 or you need the cash to make a big signing.

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

    My team –

    hahnemann, foster
    elomohamady, jara, enrique, coleman, konchesky
    Nani, Malouda, Fabregas, Barton, Adam
    Drogba, Elmander, Tevez

    Elmohamady -> Kolarov
    Malouda -> Nani
    Arteta -> Jarvis

    Does that look good for a 4 point hit?

    WIth a view to getting VDV in for Adam after Spurs have played Arsenal and Liverpool….

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

      1 and 2 no 4pt hit

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

        Ok... might have a think about it, ill possibly bench Arteta this week.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          You want 2 Nanis?

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

            Good old TorresTragic

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              15 years, 5 months ago

              The 4.5 goals won't be happening.

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

                id change it but ive forgotten how to do it

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

    Got 2 freebies, about to do Malouda to Nani and Tevez to Elmander. Any reason why I shouldn't?

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      International games?

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

        Yeah I told mself I wouldnt do any changes till after! Just didnt want to miss out on price rises.

        Your right though, I must resist the urge! Sod the price rises!

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

          If you need the money and the extra 0.2 will make a difference, go for it. If not the wait.

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          1. Drip Doctor
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            then wait*

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

              Agree with Malouda -> Nani but getting rid of Tevez is insane. I reckon he can score v anyone

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

            Yeah the money doesnt matter in the slightest really. Cheers for gd advice. Doing transfers is like a drug though!

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    2. HST
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      The only time to gamble is if price rises will put the player outside your reach.

      It is still a big gamble though, I found out the hard way last season when RVP got nobbled in the Italy game.

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  17. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Hey folks, can I get some input on Chamakh and Berbatov?

    I'm tempted to stick on them until they start losing time to RVP and Rooney, right?

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      yeah, no need to change them just now. wait and see what happens on sat

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

        Hat-tricks all round I reckon.

        I feel like I'm in that crazy position where Berbatov is the most nailed on Man U forward and yet is increasingly becoming a differential for me.

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Haha you must have been pulling your hair out with Chamakh' miss at the weekend!

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

        Happy to already have the assist in the bag, but yes, that was a moment of despair.

        Again, hoping everyone's knee-jerked him out and he can have a Bendy-like resurgence in form.

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

      Berbs has to go. Chamakh seems to be doing ok at the mo.

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      1. GREENDREAMS11
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        you would have to fancy him to score on sat even though he has done nothing recently, yes/no ?

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

          I think so. Someone pointed out that his poor form has somewhat coincided with Rooney's absence. And Nani could be the provider.

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

    evening all! off topic but i'm bored off all the music on the old iPod - anyone care to share some recommendations? thanks in advance

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      what types of music do you like dude

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

        hip hop, alternative rock, power pop...

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

          Hip hop? Check out: MF Doom, Cannibal Ox, Company Flow, Clipse, Gangstarr, Big L... those are my favourites.

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        2. GREENDREAMS11
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          not really what i listen to myself mate so i'll take a back seat with this.

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

          Hip Hop - Kanye West
          Alternative Rock - Buffalo Tom

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

          cheers for the responses guys (and gals if applicable) - will definately give those a listen!

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

      Everyone should listen to Kings of Convenience. Easily my favourite band of the last few years. Check out Riot on an Empty Street.

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  19. soccercards.com
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Is Begovic now Stoke's regular keeper?

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  20. Sarri-ball
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Off the subject a bit i know. but is any1 on here from Newcastle?Planning there newyear. Staying Jury's inn and was wondering if near to good clubs and pubs etc.

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  21. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    A repost from 12 hours ago.

    Did some stats after GW7 on the amount of FFS players in the top 1000 overall.
    Decided to compared those stats to the stats for GW13.

    GW7 : 45 members were in the top 1000 overall

    GW13 : 34 members are in the top 1000 overall (a scary stat, thought that number would increase)

    Position in previous season, quite a few finished higher in other seasons also.

    Rank 09-10 - GW7 : GW13

    New or 500K+ meaning probably started late or gave up - 18 : 10
    100-500K - 6 : 6
    50-100K - 2 : 7
    10-50K - 6 : 10
    5-10K - 6 : 4
    1-5K - 6 : 6
    1-1000 - 1 : 2 (The guy leading FFS finished 602nd last year & 1362nd the year before.)

    Interesting fact is (New or 500K+) players went from 18 to 10. I expect this figure to get smaller as the season moves on.

    Reading some posts earlier about skill, luck & timing made me have another look. The cream is starting to rise already just by looking at these stats imo.

    Off to work now, hopefully something you guys find interesting.

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

      Well that was a constructive 3 hours 🙄

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      How did you check the number in the top 1000? I'm not in the league but am in the top 1000.

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

        Off to work Tragic?

        Well make sure you cook my big mac properly today, last time I was missing the pickles.

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  22. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Hey Boys, girls and Katie? Need some advice, which one would you go for?

    A) Tevez - Elamnder & Jara - A.Cole & Malouda - Nani
    B) Malouda - Nani & Jara or Faye - Konchesky

    Although City are frustrating Tevez can still score big but i like the idea of having A.Cole..?

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      lol, ;P , nice opening line

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    2. The relentless pursuit of p…
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Option A all the way.

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    3. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      The opener deserves some help!

      I like A. But I do want to get Tevez in.

      Don't like Koncheskey. If you sell Faye then you could afford Kolarov right? Would rather im.

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

        Already have Kolarov 😉 If i do A, i could do Faye - A.Cole and Dann - R.Ferdinand. That would leave me with:

        Hart
        Kolarov, A.Cole R.Ferdinand, Simpson, Jara
        Adam, Cesc, nani, Bale, N'Zog
        Drogba, Elmander Carroll.

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Not sure on Rio myself, you've 3 expensie defenders there which imo is a bit excessive. I'd downgrade Rio and upgrade elsewhere.

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

            Cheers man. There is no where else to upgrade though. Utd have some good fixtures. Ill have a think.

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        2. The relentless pursuit of p…
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          very nice

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

            Cheers dude. Ill probably bottle it and keep Tevez in the end!

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            1. The relentless pursuit of p…
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 5 months ago

              hehe

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  23. jimlad
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys, I have 2 free transfers this week and im looking for some advice. I feel that my defence needs a boost and perhaps i could downgrade Malouda and upgrade Elmo?

    Open to other suggestions too if you think i can benefit elsewhere!

    Foster Krul

    Coleman Elmo Simpson Konchesky Jara

    Fabs Malouda Nani Bale Fabregas

    Drogba Tevez Carroll

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    1. Countryside Ram
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      in concidering elmo and konchesky out kolarov and a sunderland def in

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    2. Mayhey Kid
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Teams are somewhat similar. Im thinking about doing the same thing. Need to upgrade my defence and getting rid of Malouda gives me all sorts of options. I also have O'shea so might hold onto Elmo as I dont want to take more than a 4 pt hit.

      Foster, Krul
      K.Toure, coleman, Elmo, O'shea, Jara
      Fabs, Nani, Brunt, VDV, Malouda
      Tevez, Carroll, Elmander

      Malouda > Downing, Jarvis, Hunt
      O'shea > Vidic

      4pt hit.

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  24. Lewis - Sky Pod
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    I just knee jerked and did...

    Malouda OUT, Nani IN
    Piquionne OUT, Elmander IN

    for a 4 point hit. Slight feeling of regret already, woops!

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

      Not been following the comments above then? Dont do transfers till after the internationals!

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    2. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      malouda is too expensive to be doing nothing. 2 away games wont help. glad i got rid a few weeks back and nani has a couple of nice home fixtures coming up. not a bead move.

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

    Right lads, Me and a couple of my mates are planning on going Twickenham on Saturday to see England Vs Samoa and well basically we need to buy an Adult's ticket to be able to get in, we are fine about this, but the thing is we don't know if we will have to go in with an Adult... Or will my mate be able to go in with an Adult's ticket even though he is a child, he looks quite old. Basically will me and my 2 mates be able to get into Twickenham if we get tickets, yes? No? Reasons?

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    1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      If your mate looks over 18 then you should get in, don't see why they wouldn't let you in even if he doesn't?

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

      Probably worth looking at twickenhams web site to see if it states the rules. How old are you all?

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

        All 15, my mate don't really look 18 but he doesn't look 10 either.

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    3. Elts
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Autumn Internationals: England v Samoa tickets guideSeptember 15th, 2010 by Adam Davies
      England vs Samoa is the third of the home side’s Autumn International games at Twickenham, and on paper the game on November 20th at Twickenham is the easiest match. However, as pundits and commentators tell us time and time again: “there are no easy matches in international [insert sport here].”

      The Samoans will be highly motivated to play the 2007 Rugby World Cup finalists, and an ounce of complacency from Martin Johnson’s side could see them capitalise. Expect to see the visitors’ perform their traditional war dance, the Manu Siva Tau, prior to the match, which can intimidate opponents in a similar fashion to that of the All Blacks’ of New Zealand’s Haka.

      England v Samoa tickets are on sale now for the sides’ clash, with those below the age of 16 able to attend for under £11. They must be accompanied by an adult, of course, and adult tickets are available from £67.

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

        it doesnt actually answer your question. My assumption would be that all under 18s must be accompanied by an over 18 .. though as I say this is an assumption ..

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

        £67 ?!? I heard 37, thought we could just go in with some randomers.

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

          Guess if you search around you might get them cheaper, but then you have the dodgy website risk. They arent cheap; I was looking to go myself though something else came up.

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        2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Just fish (ticket style) when you're there. They don't really have a lot of time at the turnstiles so if you even walk in after a randomer and when if asked where's your adult say they've just gone in ahead of you.

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

            Yeah. Go for it.

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

    which goalie to play .. can i have some votes please?

    Carson vs stoke
    Foster vs chelsea

    Now normally I would go with Carson, though as Chelsea had a wobble and more importantly Foster is getting lots of cleanies ..

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    1. Bazman returns
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Got same two goalies. Birmingham did get a great result last time out but will lightning strike twice. I am playing safe and going for Carson at the moment but may well change my mind by the weekend.

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

        I am doing the same. Every time I select carson mind he lets one in (incl that own goal) and Foster seems to get another cleanie :-)> think I will end up with Foster and risking it. Think he will have more chance of save points anyway if Chelsea are on song ...

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    2. Countryside Ram
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      i can see kenwyn jones puting one past carson.
      but have brum really got a much better chance?

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    3. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Carson...although my dilemma is Carson or Robinson, any thoughts? I like Robinson to make a bunch of saves

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

        Thanks all

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

        Probably Robinson ..

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    4. HST
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I have resigned myself to the fact both my keepers are likely to concede this weekend, I have gone for foster for save points or if I'm really luck some BP's and a peno saved

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

    What's the crack with Torres injury?

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  28. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    this elmander or davies dilemma is pissing me off.
    i just know that whoever i buy, is the one which will not score and plus get a yellow to rub it in.

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

      i went Davies

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        my first choice is davies too, but elmanders always got more chances at goal than davies.

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      2. King Nemanja
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        What was your reason for picking him over Elmander?

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  29. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    William Hill have Berbatov at 10/11 anytime scorer at the weekend. I'd be a fool to tranfer him out with those odds.

    Although I could do a straight swap for Rooney at 8/13...

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

      those odds dont change or take form into account

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    2. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      rooney is the direction im heading if i dont go for k.davies

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

    Get Fletcher on Pens fergie!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKasXBsrYE0#t=27s

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I yield to no-one in my love for Steve Bruce - but you're taking the piss!!! 😉 😀

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Heh, nice vid.

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      That goes for the Fletch thing as well!!! 😀

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

        Ha.

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