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Monday Dugout Discussion

27 December 2010 2892 comments
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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.

Andy Leicester won the Premier League. Leicester. Premier League. What is this life? Follow them on Twitter

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  1. jagz
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    i dont really know much about kolarov but would you do a.cole to kolarov?

    only problem is a.cole will cost quite a bit more to get back?

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    1. dierstraights
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      why drop cashley with 2 home games?

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      1. jagz
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        bcos hes done nothing for weeks and chelsea arent doing much themselves lol

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Yes I would, but don't get rid of Cole if you want to get him back.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        See below I am in huge dilemma.

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    3. Nutella
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      yeah

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  2. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Ya think SAF telling Berbs he will get 25 maens hes gonna play 2 strikers more

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    1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      he will when were not playing arsenal/chelsea/city

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  3. Shakey
    • 17 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    United fans: Anderson. Talk to me.

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    1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Why....is the question lol

      there are better alternatives

      plus id be worried about his rotation with scholes coming back

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      1. thehodge
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        He was great against Sunderland and he got an assist for Berbs second goal. H emade a pass while lookingaway from the player it was intended for. He looks a different player.

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        1. Shakey
          • 17 Years
          15 years, 7 months ago

          Okay, that stupid pass was not good at all.

          But Anderson looks good, is playing pretty far forward, and has started the last 3 or 4 games. Oh and he's 5.5 and playing for Man United.

          If there are better alternatives, I'm all ears.

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 7 months ago

            He's done excellently recently, but I wouldn't expect much off him.

            His shooting's pretty poor, when he hit the crossbar on sunday, that was one of his few good shots. He doesn't score many, he's got just 2 (?) for us since joining, plus he's not on set pieces.

            Also, I doubt he'll start every game over the next few weeks, most maybe but not all and over this period, a strong squad is essential.

            For a similair price you can get players like Charlie Adam and N'Zogbia, who are at the hub of what their team do.

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        2. Lewis - Sky Pod
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 7 months ago

          NO HE DIDN'T!! Anderson was looking where he kicked it and then looked away once he had, and managed to fool Zero sunderland players. That is a trick that Ronaldinho made famous, youtube to see it being done properly!

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    2. Akers
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      He's playing really well, but doesn't even appear on my fantasy radar.

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  4. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Is Cahill>VdV worth the risk?

    I am so frightened that VdV gets rested..!!

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Cahill is vs WHam!!

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  5. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    *maens = means

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      reply = reply

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      1. Syd.
        • 17 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        TM will VDV rise tonite?

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        1. 7923dos
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 7 months ago

          yes

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        2. Philman
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 7 months ago

          Definitely, already on 100%.

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          1. Syd.
            • 17 Years
            15 years, 7 months ago

            Just seen that.. must be doing a BOGOF..

            0.2 rise in 24 hours that is pretty amazing and it wouldnt surprise me if he want up again tomorrow

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        3. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 17 Years
          15 years, 7 months ago

          http://www.totalfpl.com

          Blind Freddy knows the answer.

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      2. tazri
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        😛

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  6. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Wow its so crowdy here. Hope I can get advice, I think finally have made my decision.

    Cashley and MGP out,
    Bosingwa sn DVD in

    I was impressed by Bosingwa this GW, I think he is gonna be regular and has huge attacking potential.

    Good or bad? It feels so tough that probably never gonna own Cashley again this season and huge fan on him.

    Cheers,
    P.S. I don't think that Torres is gonna play every game in that short period of time so I am keeping Drogba for now.

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    1. tazri
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      😆 @ DVD

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  7. yanky
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    about to pull trigger on drogba > tevez someone talk sense in me or tell me in right

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    1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      truthfully id keep him for 2 weeks...

      bolton and Villa at home.....

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      1. yanky
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        villa blkpool at home for city also, and itll let me upgrade nasri to gerrard for free in 21 for weekend...yay or nay

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      2. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        Looks just too tired.
        the whole team does

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    2. Rum
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Tevez is the highest scoring player in FFL and is the second highest scoring player in the EPL.

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  8. Wolverine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    vidic, bale and elmander to skrtel, vdv and torres (4 point hit)..worth it?

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  9. On The Up
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Hi all
    pretty happy with my team but have a free transfer i would hate not to use any ideas?

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    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      No idea as your link does not work 😉

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    2. 5678
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Need to correct your link dude

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  10. teddypicker
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    How safe is Kyrgiakos' position in the Liverpool team over the next 3 weeks?

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    1. Hiphopopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      With Agger coming back i'm not sure, I'm probably going Skrtel.

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      imo he has a good chance of playing against blackburn, a half chance of playing against bolton and unless ebanks blake wakes up 7tf tall on wednesday little chance of playing against wolves

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      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        *7 foot tall

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  11. Hiphopopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Hello all - just looking for some advice if i may: Gerrard & Varney or NZogs & Torres? Looking to keep either pair for next 5 or 6 weeks. Don't have any other players from any of the teams.

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    1. DickFranDyke
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      NZogs & Torres would probably outscore Gerrard & Varney for me.

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      1. Hiphopopotamus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers fella.

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  12. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Is the FPL Cup's next round the gameweek starting tomorrow? Gonna be a very quick turnaround if so, wondering if I'll be able to see my opponent's team in time...

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Do you really need to see your opponents team? Focus on scoring the most points possible & the rest will take care of itself.

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      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        Heh just wondering, as I'm happy with my team but have a transfer to play with so could employ it strategically to counter something of theirs.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          15 years, 7 months ago

          Hopefully you win the Fantasy Cup. 🙂

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          1. Baines on Toast...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 7 months ago

            Indeed =D

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    2. 5678
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Interesting point!

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  13. Super-Hans
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Onouha or Bardsley from Sunderland for tomorrow? Thinking of selling Coleman.....! Onouha is rising tonight, but Bardsley is 1mill cheaper...! If I buy Bardsley I will have 1mill in the bank, if I buy Onouha I will break even...! Help guys!

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    1. michaelington
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      id go bardsley

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    2. 5678
      15 years, 7 months ago

      I would get Bardsley and have the cash to spare - Onouha doesn't offer much more for the extra price imo (Sunderland fan)

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    3. SAFC
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      The max you'll get from either is 6 points + bonus. Don't think either of them will score or assist. So i'd go with Bardsley because of the price.

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      1. Super-Hans
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        ok, I'll think I'll go for Bardsley then. Cheers guys!

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  14. paganwinter
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Fabregas made my yesterday's point haul feel not that special.

    Anyways, GW 20,

    1) Nasri to VDV
    2) Cahill to VDV
    3) Nothing...more inclined towards this

    What do you guys think?

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    1. cucumber
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Nasri with Fabregas and RVP back.
      Transfer Cahill out after stoke

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      1. paganwinter
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah dont want to take out Cahill this week, and if i do nothing ,definitely VDV comes in for cahill.

        But also Nasri is still in form, he could have got 2 goals today....could have being key

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  15. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Meh, 3 pts today from Lampard and Nasri in a 4 goal game. Very disappointing. 🙁

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    1. TommyK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      What are your thoughts on nasri? Whip him out for fabs once he comes back from suspension?

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        That's the plan, cue Nasri and Lamps biggie this week to make it a tough call.

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    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Fabs over Lamps for the foreseeable future

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  16. bibble
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    4,120 80,764 1,315 31,902
    Last 4 year's position. Now 236,901th fer fecks sake. For the first time I come cap in hand looking for help - please. I know it is a hard year, but I'm drowning - plus I have a big bet on my mini-league. Did you just get your hair cut?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      You won your Fantasy Cup clash. Be happy. 🙂

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    2. Dirty_Harry
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      That's easy....... Stop taking hits

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    3. Sly Fly
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      I'm not that qualified, but I'd say Bale > VDV and because Cahill is buggering off swap him too.

      Balotelli is perhaps a risk?

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      1. bibble
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        to be honest, I am far to knee jeckish. Have already transfered bale to vdv and balotelli to tevez. Sometimes I think I need to just leave my team alone. Sometimes also rely on this site and take its advice too much but I've only got myself to blame. And I'm a prick for taking too many transfers
        Thanks lads for the advice

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        1. Rum
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 7 months ago

          Good Jerks mate 🙂

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          1. bibble
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 7 months ago

            Ta
            It's all in the feet

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    4. Rum
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Get rid of Bale and Balotelli for starters.
      Bale is massively inconsistant and never really going to be a safeish captain choice, which is what you really want with big point scores and Balotelli comes from a low scoring team where the only real potent attacking force is Tevez.

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      1. bibble
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        You know what, good advice - completely true - thank you. Sometimes I look at too many choices. Balotelli will be brilliant but is a madman - Bale doesn't suit this game at the moment, no matter how good he is

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  17. dierstraights
    • 17 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    is there a dbl gw in week 22?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Yes. The 2 pools.

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      yeah, blackpool and liverpool.

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      1. dierstraights
        • 17 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        cheers guys.

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      2. Nutella
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        il be swimming

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    3. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/blackpool-game-off

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  18. cucumber
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    all time low this week. out of the cup too. I have now joined the 200k club. happy days

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    1. Dai Chicken Pie
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      ah well, it can all change so quick, I was in the 300k club 2 games ago, now I'm in the 100k club. Who knows? Next week you may be in the 300k club yourself. So perhaps enjoy your lofty position whil it lasts?
      (I don't like doing smiley faces but I feel I should say this is a joke and not meant to aggravate in anyway)

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  19. Floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Just to save you all some bloody time. YES do put VdV in. Get him in no matter what, he's essential.

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    1. tazri
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks now youve started another conversation about him being 'essential' .great. 😉

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      1. Floydy_floyd
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        lol he is tho u punk.

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        1. tazri
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 7 months ago

          i know, just kidding, lighten up

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  20. On The Up
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Sorry repost link didnt work. any who
    Hi all
    pretty happy with my team but have a free transfer i would hate not to use any ideas?

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  21. sahota
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    elmander or eterington to start?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Etherington might be dead.

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  22. alfast1c
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Team linked...

    1 Sub alrdy done - Kuyt>VDV. Was thinking of doing -8hit for Elmander/NZogbia > Wellbeck/Walcott?

    Good idea??

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Not a great idea imo.

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    2. DickFranDyke
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Not Walcott - not a guaranteed starter.

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  23. kroky
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    nasri to gerrard for a 4 point hit worth it?

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  24. SaintMatt
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Any games in danger of being called off tomorrow?

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  25. thehodge
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    If you have Tevez,Vdv and Torres this week, i'd captain Tevez. Villa look really bad lately and Tevez is going into it on form. Vdv may not play the full 90 and its still a wait and see job on Torres. Tevez all the way.

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    1. Sly Fly
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Wait and see because he's injured or form? I'm probably going to get him in...

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    2. Phillips
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      I have it on Tevez. Think it's about equal but VdV being on setpieces is tempting me.

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    3. DickFranDyke
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Didn't we do this a page back, stop copying me 🙂

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  26. tazri
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    can we start a dugout discussion due to the large numbers?

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    1. tazri
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      this is like a friday night and a sunday night mashed together. 😆

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    2. Nutella
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      +1

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  27. trevjohnston
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    what keeper to have to rotate with Foster? currently have krul (who might soon lose his place) and already have kolarov, konch, coleman, foley, rafael...

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    1. bossa
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      Gordon

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    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      See how Gordon rotates

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  28. On The Up
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Sorry repost as my link didnt work. any who link now updated...
    Hi all
    pretty happy with my team but have a free transfer i would hate not to use any ideas?

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    1. tazri
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      can you stop it now. we know your just reposting because no ones replied. it isnt really that big an issue. solve it yourself

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  29. Dan
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Can anyone confirm that Liverpool also have a DGW in GW 22?

    Are they the only team along with Blackpool to have 2 upcoming DGW's for definite.

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    1. Nutella
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 7 months ago

      link a few above

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      1. Dan
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 7 months ago

        Nice one thanks.

        Torres is only one I can see worth the punt. It is a punt too considering his shocking form but worth the risk for 2 extra games.

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  30. Geezer
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 7 months ago

    Any matches in danger to be called off this GW? And will there come a scout pick for this GW?

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