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25 February 2011 470 comments
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Hot on the heels of the round two results, the draw for the third round of the Members Paddy Power Cup has been made and the fixtures can be viewed right here. Of the 32 fixtures there are several stand-out ties…

Having seen off pompeyfan in the second round, the fourth highest-ranked Fantasy Manager in the competition, denial, has been drawn in the glamour tie of the round against 5oth in the world, and highest-ranked manager in the competition, Zophar.

Another contender enjoying a fabulous season is current Paddy Power Cup III Champion, Gooner dave. He takes on Merlinho in the last 64.

The last remaining Scout Contributor in the Cup, Granville has a tough test against Dave Boozle.

Last week’s top-scorer xabi_14 is on an exceptionally hot streak, having clocked post-wildcard scores of 117, 75, 100 and 103. That mammoth four week glut has seen him catapult up the rankings from 217,542nd in GW23 to now 8,682nd in the world. In his way this week is NotoriousDRE, another in-form manager who has only notched three fewer points than his opponent in the same period.

Fixtures to be played over Gameweek 28, and I’ll bring you news of the results shortly after it’s conclusion. Good luck to all participating.

Once again, the prizes for the competition, provided by Paddy Power, are a free £150 bet for the winner, £75 for the runner-up and £50 for third place.

If you’re not with Paddy Power yet, then you can sign up via this site and get a free £20 when you register and bet £10. (All offers are only available to those aged 18 and over and are subject to Paddy Power’s terms and conditions.)

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  1. Boom!!!
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    c'mon ireland !!! 8)

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  2. mufc802
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    My midfield includes Nani, Adam, Merieles, VDV and Cahill.

    Should I sell Adam or VDV and is there anyone worth getting in?

    Also annoying that Kelly might not play.

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      I will keep Adam and DVD

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      1. mufc802
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        But i will only have 9 players starting.

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          15 years, 2 months ago

          Sell Kelly for Baines

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  3. Dave Bauer
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Genuine question - why does anyone want to be first to comment on an article?!

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    1. cucumber
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      so childish....
      *FIRST!*

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Obviously you haven't tried. Try and u'll understand.

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    3. andy85wsm
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      It's just an internet thing.

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    4. Epic Fail
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Because people are idiots.

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  4. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Im getting sick of reading tweets about Ashley Young reveling in his new role and how he's ready to explode only for him to get 2 points. This is his last chance in my team, good fixtures or not!

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    1. p_laski
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      I just (ie last night) chose Downing over him. Less upside, but also less risk was my thinking.

      Btw, the price protection system can go foxtrot oscar.

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      1. James
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        I also chose Downing over him. Dunno why you think there is less upside though, he is playing better than Young at the moment.

        I dont expect a lot from Downing, but an assist or some bonus (to justify my hit in getting him) would be awesome!

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        1. p_laski
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Less upside in terms of less probable to score > 10p, but at the same time more probable to outscore Young on average with less volatile returns. At least value adjusted.

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          1. Christina.
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            15 years, 2 months ago

            Huh?

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    2. Dave Bauer
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      2 points would actually be a step up...

      Useless twonk.

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  5. Christina.
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    I have a feeling Im going to be influenced by the scout picks tonite. The last time that happened was gw 1.

    And that was a epic fail. Boselli, figeroa...

    *wipes vomit from laptop.

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Boseli was a good call IMO

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        BTW scout picks are gonna be:

        Rooney, Tevez
        Nani, Cahill, Young, O'Hara
        Kolarov, Walker, Coleman/Baines ..Huth

        Here I am saving some time for u.

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        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          no man united defender ?

          I doubt that

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          1. FPL Daniel
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            VDS could be Utd defender

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        2. SuperDorrans
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          15 years, 2 months ago

          +1

          I think they are going to be just that.

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        3. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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          15 years, 2 months ago

          VDS
          Kolarov, Baines, Huth, Enrique
          Nani, O'Hara, Barton, Young
          Tevez, Rooney

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

          Nice. I'm also not playing with a keeper.

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        5. It's only Carlton Cole…
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          15 years, 2 months ago

          O'Hara will not appear in scout picks.

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    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      You can't be too inluenced by them, they are week by week picks,
      not looking at next week. I predict something like:

      VDS
      Kolarov Vidic Huth Simpson
      O'Hara Jarvis Nani Silva
      Tevez Rooney

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Actually, Young/Downing rather then Silva, Mark wouldn't have 3 players from the same team.

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        1. xentar
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Or even 4 😉

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            Haha, ooops, damn these scout picks are harder then i thought 😉

            Friedel in goal maybe.

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        2. James
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          15 years, 2 months ago

          Lol. See my comment below

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      2. James
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        4 man u players?

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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          15 years, 2 months ago

          Smalling will be in for sure!!

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            Damn i picked two wolves midfielders aswell! Really haven't thought this through. Let me start again:

            Freidel
            Huth Vidic Kolarov
            O'hara Merieles Nani Young
            Tevez Rooney Best

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            1. Christina.
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 2 months ago

              Make up yor mind. Best or Bent?

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              1. Drip Doctor
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 2 months ago

                😕 Im pretty sure it says BEST there...

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      3. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        O'hara AND Jarvis? Why not throw Hunt in there as well?

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  6. reenyvosk69
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Hi guys,

    quick question for you

    Odem out for bent

    or

    rafael out for smalling

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      If it's for a hit then i'd say neither.

      Otherwise probably the first one.

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  7. Demí
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    How do you change comments on here ?

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    1. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      we cannot change comments.

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        hmm okay.

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    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      How do you change comments on here?

      Like this

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  8. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney, berba or suerez for a four point hit?

    Current side

    Begovic
    Kelly kolarov Huth Coleman
    Cahill Nani Barton
    Odemwinge Tevez Rvp

    7.3mil in the bank
    Bench Adam vdv johnson foster

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Odem to Rooney IMO

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      1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Even with Rvp out this weekend

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          I think u have the cash right?

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          1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            Yes got the money to make the transfer

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  9. Dave Boozle
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    oooo granny!!!!!!

    you're going to be miffed for a long time after i wipe the floor with you!

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      LOL that is a challenge. I honestly think that Granny is gonna beat you and I cheer for him 🙂

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      1. Dave Boozle
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        yeah i might need to roll the dice. i wouldn't mind a podcast to hear what his plans are!

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  10. cucumber
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Hoping for a good score this week... although it's when I think I'll do well I have bad weeks.

    Robinson (Foster)
    Vidic Coleman Kelly Huth (Carr)
    Meireles Silva Nani(C) (A.Young VDV)
    Odem Suarez Tevez

    Benched A. Young, but if Kelly doesn't play he'll come on

    Opinions?

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    1. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      benched young at home against blackburn??????? are u on drugs???????

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    2. gtf
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      start young over a defender

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      1. cucumber
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Which defender should I bench?
        Kelly - west ham
        Huth - wba and could probably score
        Vidic - Wigan, Chelsea
        Coleman - Sunderland at home and is also likely to score or get an assist

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Undoubtedly Kelly. Depleted back line, West Ham will score, and also a doubt anyway

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        2. gtf
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          kelly

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          1. FPL Daniel
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            Don't listen to them, bench Young, stick with your thoughts.

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  11. Roody: I've Gone Mad
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    QUICK POLL - Please help me lads...My team is:
    Hart (foster)
    Walker, Coleman, Huth, Rafael (djourou)
    Nani(c), Brunt, Nolan (Adam, Fabs)
    DJ, Berbs (RVP)

    Do I...?

    1.) go RVP > Tevez - take 0pts hit - play 4-3-3

    2.) go Berbs > Tevez and Djourou > Smalling - take 4 point hit - Play 5-3-2

    Hmmm...now ive wrote it out, im thinking option 1...Posting anyway 🙂 thanks for any responses in advance!

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    1. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      1.) go RVP > Tevez – take 0pts hit – play 4-3-3

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    2. Demí
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      1

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      1. Roody: I've Gone Mad
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks a lot. 🙂

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Dont take a hit for a defender is the general consensus here
          Go for option 1
          But may need him back next week, for Berba, if it looks like he's going to start

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  12. PanTanti
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Please check out my team (LINKED) and recommend me a transfer or two please. I guess i need to get rid of fabs or djourou? i have one free transfer

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Bring in a utd player

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  13. Boom!!!
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    ireland need 206 runs to win...

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  14. Attila the Bum
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Up to 7th in the FFScout Cricket League 8)

    Jamsiep drops to 8th, bwahahahaha 🙂

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    1. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      looks like jamsiep has gone mad...7 transfers today 😯

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      1. Attila the Bum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Panic buying. 🙂
        First green arrow for you Boom

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        1. Boom!!!
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          2nd green arrow actually...i'm concentrating more on fox sports fantasy atm 😉

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  15. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    With only Nani and Berba playing away from home this GW and with odem on the bench im pretty confident

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  16. gtf
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    how old is everybody on this site?

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      a woman never reveas his age 😉

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    2. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      I'm 9 in World Cup years

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      1. frankiefernandez
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        I'm 7 in World Cup years. Though I don't remember '86 or '90.

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  17. njfsdkffslkf
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    So pretty certain im gona take an 8 pointer after all week considering the opposite.
    The first 2 are no brainers and should work
    Stockdale > Begovic
    Odem > Berbatov .
    Even if Berbatov doesnt work out getting 4 points il risk it as i had planned to get him in for Bolton at home and the double is worth the risk since its a longterm move

    But downgrading Fabs is the trouble, i going to get a cheaper Arsenal midfielder for West Brom away , prob Walcott or Nasri. So I need a midfielder for next 2 weeks.

    Choose 1 from
    Silva, Young, Arteta. Im currently leaning towards Arteta . I would have punted for Young but I dont really like his game week after next.
    Any suggestions?

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    1. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      I'm gambling on Arteta and either Barton or Silva.

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      1. njfsdkffslkf
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Ya its hard to judge. Im now leaning towards Young or Silva. I think the DGW is causing us to focus on Arteta too much and he has been very poor so far.

        Silva or Young could explode. I have a feeling Villa will score a few at the Weekend.

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          I already have Young so am willing to gamble on Arteta

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          1. njfsdkffslkf
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            No Cahill so no?Looks like he is fit and ready to go for the game from reports.

            Who would you go for if you in my position, Have Cahill,
            Young or Arteta.

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            1. Attila the Bum
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 2 months ago

              While you already have Cahill I'd probably go for Young of those three. Though Young has done balls all since I got him a few weeks ago.

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  18. Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit, Rab…
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    giggs or smalling as a gamble?

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Giggs imo

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    2. njfsdkffslkf
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Neither

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  19. Ravenkbs
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    I see alot of people bringing Smalling in.
    What's the chance he'll start 2 games?

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    1. TOP 20K
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      he wont i dont think... Rio back for chelsea

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      1. keith
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Rio not back but Evans is back I think

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  20. keith
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry if already posted but there is a great tweet on the TotalFPL site saying Charlie Adam is being investigated for abdonimal problem sounds like he ate a whole cow!

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    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 19 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Tweeted here this morning - linking to local source rather than goal.com

      http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/mystery_injury_for_pool_skipper_adam_1_3117425

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      1. keith
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Yes but you spelled it correctly Mark !

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      2. Shakey
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        ha

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        1. njfsdkffslkf
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Hey Mf

          Losing Fabregas?

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    2. frankiefernandez
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe that's where he's hiding all those bonus points he's stolen this season.

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  21. Mak_Gold
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Sorry for the repost but:

      I have a big dilemma in my Facebook team.I need to change Fabs and Adam to be able to field a full XI.However,I also want Berba/Rooney in my team,but you can only make 2 transfers each week in that game.
      So right now,I’m toiling with the crazy idea of buying Berba and Cahill/Meireles for Odemwingie and Fabs,and fielding a 10-man team this week.I’m counting on Berba to do all the damage against Wigan itself,so that even if he’s left out against Chelsea it won’t matter much.Is it ok or is it sheer madness to field a 10-man team when you can help it?

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      1. Boom!!!
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        go for the crazy idea.

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        1. Mak_Gold
            15 years, 2 months ago

            So no problem with a 10-man team,Boom?I'm only worried that if I don't buy one of United's two forwards,that guy could f*ck all against Wigan.Whether it's the right man that I choose this time or once again the madness of GWs 24 and 25,that is another question.

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        2. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Do whichver you think will get you the most points, obviously.

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      2. TOP 20K
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Arteta or Silva In?

        Nani or Tevez captain??

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      3. mufc802
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        I have 9m in the bank and don't know who to buy. I got Meireles but who else should I get?

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      4. riles
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        In a classic fantasy league display of short sightedness I've wound up with 2 west brom players (brunt and odemwingie) - and I've already taken a 4 point hit bringing in cahill and nolan!

        The question is are either of these worth a 4 point hit?

        a) Odemwingie to the Roon
        b) Brunt to Downing (rather him than a.young)

        Any help appreciated

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        1. Mak_Gold
            15 years, 2 months ago

            A is,don't know about B.

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          • Arselandic
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            i'd say a) is worth a 4 point hit as Rooney will play 2 games and could be in for a nice score and i can't see Odem do much at Stoke...

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

          trying to figure out my opponents transfer

          http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/entryhist.mc?id=135

          i'm guessing vdv->cahill?

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          1. FPL Daniel
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            Stockdale - Begovic

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        3. MADE IN CHARLTON
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Is A Young a decent replacement for Adam, even for a hit? Can just afford him...

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          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            Depends if you can field 11 or not.

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          2. HuttonDressedasLahm
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            Great fixtures, and on pens, so yes, but form is a worry!

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        4. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Any advice for my team? It's a disaster. Thanks.

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

          Djourou to Kolarov
          Adam/Fabs/VDV to Arteta/Cahill
          RvP to Rooney/Berba

          worth 4 points to field 11??

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        6. Only one Di Matteo
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Sorry for repost

          Planning on doing:
          VDV and Fabregas out
          Silva and Cahill (fitness dependent) in
          For an 8 point hit having already done Adam to young. If I did these transfers I would have a team of:
          Begovic
          Rafael Hangeland Coleman
          Nani Cahill Silva Young Barton
          Tevez (c) Campbell
          Subs: Foster RVP Djourou RJohnson
          Thoughts?

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

          Think I'm going crazy, considering doing Al-Habsi > Begovic for a points hit, will make it 12. 😀

          I'm writing off this week, just going to use it as a week to sort my team out really, anything else is a bonus... I'm 80% sure we won't score against Stoke anyway, we always lose to them.

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