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Monday Dugout Discussion

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Put up your feet, pour yourself another glass of mulled wine and grab that tin of Quality Street. After all it is christmas, and after all we’ve got another match to take in as we round out gameweek nineteen just as soon as it starts.

The Dugout Discussion closes it’s door for no-one and a festive game between Arsenal and Chelsea are no exception. Just nineteen weeks down and Arsene Wenger finally gets to start his two key players – Cesc Fabregas & Robin Van Persie – together for the first time this season, while the likes of Walcott finally get a start after weeks waiting patiently on the bench. Managerial heavyweight Carlo Ancelotti meanwhile gets to start Frank Lampard for the first time since August also. Team sheets in full are…

Arsenal: Fabianski; Sagna, Koscielny, Djourou, Clichy; Song, Fabregas, Wilshere; Walcott, van Persie, Nasri

Chelsea: Cech; Ferreira, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole; Essien, Mikel, Lampard; Kalou, Drogba, Malouda

Come join the festive banter as we all gorge on treats ahoy together and close out the gameweek in the Dugout Discussion.

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  1. bhargi
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Up: Tevez, VDV, Onuoha, Huth, Berba
    Down: A.Cole

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  2. Waldaz
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Wtf, Drogba just fell (in price). 🙁

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    1. dogtanion
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Torres and Tevez all the way

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      1. jamsiep
        • 14 Years
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        and Perch

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        1. dogtanion
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Shhh...people musn't know. it would erode my already faltering reputation on here..
          PS - what is happening at the Bridge? That was our easiest home game of the season - you even made Koscielny look good 🙂

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          1. jamsiep
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            13 years, 5 months ago

            Koscielny has now dominated Rooney and Drogba in the past couple of weeks... What is going on?!

            We got rid of two of our best players in the summer and haven't even come close to replacing them.

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            1. dogtanion
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              13 years, 5 months ago

              True..Andy Gray mentioned them tonight - first time I've heard a pundit highlight this all season...he's good is our Andy. Your bench is pretty awful!

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              1. jamsiep
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                So is our starting XI! Especially when it has jokers like my gravatar in it.

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

              Yeah, you didn't ever really look like threatening which is strange, we always give away a few chances. Are you keeping Drogba? Im thinking Drogba - Welbeck/Varney & N'Zog to Gerrard. That will give me:

              VDV, Bale, Nani, Gerrard, Nasri(withenough for cesc)
              Carroll Tevez Varney/Welbeck.

              Worth it? 8 point hit

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            3. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Bullshite, Rooney played well against Arsenal

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              1. Shakey
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                13 years, 5 months ago

                ah grammar fail. You put a comma there rather than a colon.

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          2. Shakey
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            Wouldn't go that far, Stan Laurent still managed to play a fair few kamikaze passes.

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    2. jamsiep
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Grrrrr.

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    3. Granville
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      Drogba was 13.2 and is now 12.4. I wonder if there has ever been such a large drop in price.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        Boselli has got to be up there

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        1. jamsiep
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Harewood being 3.9 is hilarious.

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        2. Clintymints
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          13 years, 5 months ago

          boselli is probably up there for the biggest flop in fpl ever

          drogs is worse since he almost rose a million then dropped below his orig price in a few weeks,

          i had him for the rise and drop, think i bought for 12.5 and sold for the same.. got torres in 2 weeks ago who didnt even play yet instead

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      2. rasher
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        ah sweet.. He who dares wins..

        Fed up of drogs switched him for tevez so avoided losing anything on drog and get a gain with tev

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  3. Zizou
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    al habsi or foster

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  4. greghammer95
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Just wondering, but if you leave FPL open on your Iphone or something, where it doesn't log you out for weeks on end. And left it on your transfers page, would price changes take affect ? Obviously you will want to change your team so as long as you do it on the Iphone? Would this work?

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    1. jamsiep
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      Definitely not.

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Can't connect to EA now Greg 😆

      We'll try tomorrow

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      1. greghammer95
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        Okey doke.

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        1. Clintymints
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          13 years, 5 months ago

          no doesnt work, it tells u to go redo the transfers after the changes take place, happened to me a few times with last minute pondering, missed some price changes by seconds

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  5. Manky Yanc
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    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know what happened to Liverpool's double game week with Backpool in GW22 ? Is it still on ??

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    1. dogtanion
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      What?! Tell me that's true! (Even if it's not)

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      1. Manky Yanc
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        • 13 Years
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        According to TFPL - look at their ticker

        Not sure if it's ever been confirmed on here though?

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        1. Seanigula
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          it's also listed on Liverpool's official site (Jan 14)...it just hasn't been officially confirmed by the league yet I guess

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          1. dogtanion
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            Ah shit- that's the first week of the 2nd wildcard which basically means any bloody peasant can just easily get Torres in- yet again my incredible forseight doesn't get its just rewards aka - FPL points

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            1. Seanigula
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              13 years, 5 months ago

              it would be pretty dumb to use a WC for week 22 when there are bigger DGWs shortly after...everyone will just do Drogba to Torres

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              1. dogtanion
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                It would and I have no intention to - but many a joker will.

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              2. Blyth Spartans
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                My thoughts exactly. Im praying the masses 'do' use their wildcards then

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Eh?

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    2. jms
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Its on according to Liverpool site. I would trust them on this over fpl.

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      1. Manky Yanc
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Don't trust fpl for much, that's why I'm asking the experts 😉

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  6. goblinz
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    to play robinson or foster in goal?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      Foster

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      1. kroky
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        i think robinson. west brom are without brunt and possibly odemwingie.their man threat,gone

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        1. jamsiep
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          'possibly Odemwingie'

          what is this chatter?

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          1. jamsiep
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            "The doctor gave me some anti-inflammatory treatment but I will be okay for Tuesday."

            http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11698_6618581,00.html

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  7. Blyth Spartans
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Is the liverpool match definitely rearranged for gameweek 22? It still hasnt been updated on the fpl website

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    1. Manky Yanc
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      ccording to this ??!

      http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/12/26/2277398/blackpools-meeting-with-liverpool-everton-against-birmingham?

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      1. Manky Yanc
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        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Good word 'ccording' - I like it

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        1. Blyth Spartans
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          13 years, 5 months ago

          Im very worried about this ive made transfers with it in mind

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          1. Manky Yanc
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            • 13 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            Going to buy Torres in a min, need to fund him with a 2nd transfer though

            Not sure whether to do N'zog - Cleverly, or Hart - Gordon?

            Laening toward the first one

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            1. Blyth Spartans
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              I would definitely do nzog to cleverley I think people are over-estimating sunderland defensively

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            2. Blyth Spartans
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Just noticed youve got kolarov too id lose hart in that case not sure who for though

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  8. mullenlad
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Whats the opinions on the overnight snow? Set to cause havoc again or is its bark bigger than its bite this time??

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  9. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Need to drop one of this lot: Rafael, Bardsley, Nasri or N'Zogbia

    What do we reckon?

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    1. jamsiep
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn'Zogbia.

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Rafael

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    3. Shakey
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Chaz. He'll probably end up coming off the bench anyway though.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        I suppose it is inevitable there will be some rotation this week but i think most of my players should avoid it. I suppose Nani may not make it in time

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  10. Gaz Downright
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    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Last chance saloon for Drogba and ACole on Wed.

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  11. sale un chacho fc
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    any snow treat for this gameweek guys? thanks!

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  12. KDB > Henderson
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Hart
    Baines Vidic Kolarov
    Nani Nasri Cahill VDV
    Elmander Tevez Carroll

    just transferred in VDV
    and am considering transferrin in Berba for Elmander aswell for 4 point hit.

    what you think?
    and how do you rate my team for tomorrow?

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  13. greghammer95
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Time for bed, woke up at 12 yesterday, can't have the same today.

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  14. jamsiep
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Siddle > Johnson (c) was a rather poor transfer in fantasy cricket. 🙁

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    1. AP
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Incase it wasn't mentioned already, my god you were awful today. Really, really awful. Like the grav though.

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    2. Egg noodle
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      i got ian bell (C) lol

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  15. tbhogal
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Who to sign this week? Have 2 free tranfers:

    Foster (Carson)
    Konchesky, Raphael, Baines (Bardsley, Foley)
    Nasri, Nani, VDV, Cahill (Barton)
    Drogba, Elmander, Carroll

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    1. Yossi
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I'd do Elmander -> Wellbeck..

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  16. Public user
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Why no one mention abt captaining Rooney or berb ??? Isn't Manu on fire now ??
    Isit stupid to Rooney out Torres in this week
    Elm out berb in next week ??

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  17. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Bah Humbug!

    Someone cheer me up. First time on here in a while.

    7 red arrows in the last 8 GWs....just taken an 8 point hit.

    Dropped from 11k to 132k...bah.

    Please tell me this team will score well....

    Foster (mu) (Hahnn) (M.I.A.)
    Konch (WW)/ Kolorov (AV)/ Coleman (whu) (Enrique/Jones)
    Nani (bir)/ Nasri (wig)/ VdV (NEW)/ Nzog (ARS) (Ferguson)
    Torres (C) (WW)/ Drogba (BOL)/ Bent (BPOOL)

    GREEN ARROW please....happy christmas to all.

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    1. dogtanion
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      This team will score well. Although I'm captaining Torres too so beware....

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks Dog. One positive reply will do me. Off to bed

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        1. dogtanion
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Don't mention it.Another happy customer satisfied

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      it should score well

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers AB. 2 positives. I'm so happy (sigh)

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        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          PS bring back the evil/ smiley Granny Smith...is that Daniel Agger?

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          1. applebonkers
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            • 14 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            yeah it's agger. got this "hey what's the matter" pic bookmarked too for when (if?) agger takes kyrgiakos' place http://images.sportinglife.com/10/09/330/DanAgger_2505821.jpg

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    3. Blyth Spartans
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Your willingness to take 8 point! Hits may be the reason for those red arrows

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      1. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        point hits usually mean red arrows!

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      2. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        I know you're right...but that's the last one I swear. Barely took any hits all year until things started to go wrong

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        1. Clintymints
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          i did a -16, but it was disaster cake time earlier on, had a team malfunction of chaos... didn't work out to bad, but taking hits really is just not a good

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  18. dk123
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    which move is better lampard and welbeck in for dempesy and givet

    or

    gordon and konchesky in for jasskilinen and givet

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  19. Rod Liddle's Young One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Who would sell Drogba when he's about to play Aston Villa at home? Thats madness! Im drafting him in.

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    1. Rod Liddle's Young One
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Sorry, Bolton.

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  20. Manky Yanc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Have almost got through a full 485g jar of fizzy cola bottles since the cricket started !!! Ah well..

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    1. Blyth Spartans
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Bloody hell sorry to lower the tone but i wouldnt want to be your toilet tomorrow

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  21. The relentless pursuit of p…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Am I insane to be thinking of captaining Johnson over Torres this GW? 🙂

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    1. Blyth Spartans
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Id have to say yes im afraid

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      1. The relentless pursuit of p…
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        I just cant see Wolves scoring, so thats almost 6 points for sure +goal/assist threat...

        Just not sure I have the guts to do it 😀

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    2. Blyth Spartans
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Or perhaps not insane just unambitious your pretty much banking on a twelve point score for your captain (6 points doubled) with torres you could be onto a few goals and huge captain haul

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  22. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    gents, been out all day, any games in doubt tomorrow-weather wise like?

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

      I heard earlier snow is predicted but i've just looked on the BBC website and it says sleet and rain in most parts so they should be alright. Need some advice while im here!

      Im thinking Drogba – Welbeck/Varney & N’Zog to Gerrard. I know Drogba has two great fixtures but 5 home games in 7 for liverpool is hard to ignore. That will give me:

      VDV, Bale, Nani, Gerrard, Nasri(with enough for cesc)
      Carroll Tevez Varney/Welbeck.

      Worth it? 8 point hit

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      1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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        i dont think so man, but ur call obviously

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    2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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      anyone lads?

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    3. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
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      i've just had a look on the man city, sunderland, stoke, tottenham, west brom and west ham websites (all the teams at home tomorrow) and there is no mention or warning about the weather which must be a good sign. the only warning was the west brom site warning fans there will be fewer toliet facilities than normal due to some burst pipes 😆

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      1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        • 14 Years
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        thanks, benching vidic, for kyrg.nite all

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    4. Blyth Spartans
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Do you speak to your mother like that?

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  23. Luke
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Anybody know when we find out who we're playing in the next round of the cup?

    I guess it's after 11:30 tomorrow?

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    1. dogtanion
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      I'm really into it this year...bet a dormant team by 3 points but it gave me immense satisfaction! I reckon this could be my year for the cup mate, sorry.

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  24. KDB > Henderson
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    both are in form, but who will perform better this week do you think:

    Elmander away at Chelsea?
    or
    Berbatov away at Birmingham?

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  25. Wesley Sneijder at OT
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys,

    Who will you play

    1.Nzog vs Arsenal
    2. MGP vs WB

    Im thinking of giving Armand to Torres.... I am also considering VDV, TEVEZ . Can these guys put the same show again tom??

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    1. Blyth Spartans
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Traore?

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      1. Yossi
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        🙂

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      2. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        😆 +1

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  26. Cormac_LFC
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone have any players on there watchlist who look to be coming good ?

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  27. AMZ
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    If Super Dorran is around could he please let me know if Odem is fit to play against blackburn? I've been told your the one to ask about West Brom! Any other West Brom experts that could answer this as well? :/

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    1. Cormac_LFC
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Who's the person to ask about Bromwich ?

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  28. Bolivian Seaman
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    I'm going to get 100 points this gw! big scores i bet!

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    1. rasher
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      I bet u don't even get near it

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  29. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 14 Years
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    Does anyone know where I can find a list of transfers in and out for every prem club for the last while?

    Someone posted Rafa's transfer history a while back, just wondering if anyone knows where they got it?

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    1. Cormac_LFC
      • 13 Years
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      Just type it into google

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    2. soccercards.com
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      Rafa xfer history: liv>inter>idiot owner#3>idiot owner#4....etc.

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  30. Luke
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Coleman, Cashley, Kolarov, Konchesky and Sagna.

    What one should I drop?

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    1. Luke
      • 13 Years
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      ...for this GW

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    2. Cormac_LFC
      • 13 Years
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      Give me there fixtures and I'll give you my oppnion

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