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5 March 2011 871 comments
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With the gameweek deadline drawing in and the heat getting turned up on the comment boards, it’s time to open up our Saturday Surgery chatroom.

Those Fantasy Managers looking for validation, inspiration and a good helping of high-speed banter to see them through to the Fantasy Premier League gong, can check-in right here.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom will open up at around 12.30 to cover the first of today’s kick-offs, as Nikola Zigic carries the hopes of thousands of Fantasy Managers on his lofty shoulders against the Baggies. Is it only me feeling rather uncomfortable about relying on the fortunes of the skyscraper Serb?

Finally, another reminder that we’ve launched a new Cup Competition for all visitors. It’s free to enter and there’s over £200 of prizes. Deadline for entry is next week but you might as well submit your interest now if you fancy it. The Entry form can be found right here.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Tommy J
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Let the games begin!

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  2. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    My FFS H2H rival didn't trade. 🙂
    He only has 9 players. 🙂
    He will probably still beat me. 🙁

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

      thats FPL for you...

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        I should be ok.

        He has Nani as captain & hardly any DGW players or Tevez/Nasri.

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  3. greghammer95
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    OOO I am going to live to regret that I bet, think I (C) Saha last minute (Literally), over Tevez, hmmmm. Makes it a little bit more fun I suppose.

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

    i capptained arteta! either going to let the rest catch me in my league or pull out a further lead, worth the risk i think!

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  5. J0E
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Tevez captain, 4 pt hit, got 4 doublers. But no nasri - I fear the little Frenchman more than a fear another Conservative victory in 2015. That's alot of fear btw.

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Nasri and Lampard are the danger men for me this week, although their comparatively low ownership does help

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    2. @FuzzyWarbles
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      no zigic or saha for me, worried about all the love but i couldnt buy in. did get arteta though.

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      1. J0E
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        I went for Zigic....double, about to make me a profit on him and provides a nice space for the next cheap bandwagon to come along. Reckon it'll be Carroll within a week or two.

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  6. comeondieyoung
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    good luck everyone

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

    Have Foster,Carr and R.Johnson so 2 brum cleanies would be nice!

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

      0-0 and 2-0 loss i predict.

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        im sure zigic owners love your predictions

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

        I would still take the one cleanie and foster save points as my rival has no brum players.

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  8. dogtanion
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Just noticed G Cahill in the scout picks - brave! Villa seem to have hit a small bit of form, would be very surprised if they didn't score.

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    1. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      there's an unhealthy obsession with G Cahill and Kolorov here. Its like a fantasy blindspot among the other wise sterling advice offered here.

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      1. Im Not Marshal Foch
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        you have to forgive Mark his projects.. last season was Matty Taylor..

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Is he very fond of Trotters, as I suspect? 😉

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        2. Tommy J
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Foch-does Mark not have time for his pre-match preamble any more-used to be one of the best posts and helpful with last minuted decisions.

          Cheers

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            I loved them too! 🙂

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          2. Im Not Marshal Foch
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            I'm not sure Tommy.. i'll mention it to him.

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            1. Tommy J
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              • 16 Years
              15 years, 2 months ago

              Thanks-appreciate that Sat mornings are not always ideal

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        3. J0E
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          I remember it well....shudder. When Cahill moves to Arsenal next season I'll be all over him again like foundation on Katie Price's face.

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  9. si
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Saha injured yet?

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

      Did you get him in Si? I've got Arteta/Coleman/Saha.... gona be a long week

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

        Yes I did. I hate my changes. Taking out players like RVP, Fab and Cahill during potentially big GW's for them really hurts. Especially when I have no faith in the replacements. Very nearly put Baines in too but went Lampard. Who I think looks ordinary and has tough games. Horrible week.

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

          I really wanted Lampard/Torres myself but games against City and Stoke in the next few weeks put me off.

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

      No. Not yet, wait, nowwwwwwwww he is.

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

      lol

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

      Yeah, pulled a hammy getting out of bed 😉

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

        Already dreading the smug "told you so" messages on here at 14.17 when King Louis' name is missing altogether from the everton squad with every owner frantically counting the everton players in hope of one missing.

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

          lol

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

    Hoping for an excellent scout picks day

    Foster
    Johnson,Coleman,Kolarov,Djourou
    Nani,Nasri,Lampard,Arteta
    Tevez(c),Zigic

    Begovic,Berbatov,Simpson,Adam

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

      Sweet team - how many points did that set you back?

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

      your screwed lol

      I got

      Foster
      Johnson, Coleman, Djou
      Nani, Arteta, VDV (Huth if injured), Nolan
      Tevez (c), Roopig, Saha

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

        Nice Db. But you shoulda (c) Lamps!

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

          was gonna say that too...both great options though.

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

    Walters just made it onto the showboat. Richard Keys was right, the game really has gone potty.

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  12. Jack Frost
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    I would like a cigarette and a blindfold now.

    my team has peaked. good luck to all and thanks for the advice in the past seven weeks.

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    1. Im Not Marshal Foch
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      My team will peak at gw 38.. keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible with FPL.. its a beautiful sensation

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  13. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    any surprises to possibly expect from the bir/wba team sheets?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      The Spanish Inquisition? 😉

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      1. J0E
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        there are two reasons why that is funny, no three reasons, no four....etc..etc.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          There you go ... 😀

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

      Zigic on bench wud be nice 😉

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  14. jimmythegent
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    VDV, Meireles, RVP, Walcott > A Young, Zigic, Arteta, Nasri

    here comes the red arrow lol,

    no doubt vdv and meireles will hurt me this week, but im a liverpool fan so i hope raul hurts me

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    1. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      VDV will not play, nor will the others. Well worth the hits. Hope it works out.

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

        thanks mate, good luck to you too sir

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  15. Tin of Directors
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Guys - good luck.
    During the wait until we have a laug....I mean look at what our rivals did I need a bit of comfort food in the shape of your worldly reassurance.
    I've had to take a 12 pointer because my team was quite frankly...sh*t!
    So today the following took place....
    Kelly > Djourou
    Walcott > Nasri
    Berbs > Torres (c)
    And the one that's made that possible for price and the one really weighing on my mind....
    VDV > Osman!!!!

    Thoughts?

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      still shit, bad luck

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

      better left unsaid!

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Apart from Torres, pretty good, imo ... 🙂

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    4. Blue Teets
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Might have to try an lighten the mood with a nazi voice...

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      1. Tin of Directors
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        LOL!!!!

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

    I've had to made do with this team for the week:
    Foster

    Coleman R.Johnson Luiz

    Nani Nasri A.Young Dempsey

    Tevez Zigic Sturridge

    Bench: Al Habsi Djourou Simpson Adam

    Brought Adam back in the team, just to think ahead whilst on a WC :).

    Was unsure about Young, but oh well it's done now

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  17. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Washout coming up. 🙁

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

      sangakarra MOTM if so. stick. i said stick

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

        😆 no motm if match is abondoned

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Nonetheless, he is my captain ... 🙂

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          1. Blue Teets
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            Ye me too

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  18. tosey
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    alot of money going on west brom this morning, this could mean a weakened brum team

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    1. Im Not Marshal Foch
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      in a midlands derby with relegation at stake? doubt it

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

        we'll see but its a big old gamble happening

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        1. Im Not Marshal Foch
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Might be because Bazza Ferguson and Gardner are out?

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

            maybe but that news ha been around the last few days

            im just saying the amount of money going on them usually indicates inside info about the team

            hopefully it wont be as i have 3 brum players myself

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            1. Tommy J
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 2 months ago

              How about it's because someone thinks West Brom are playing a bit better(eg 2nd half against Stoke-a tough place to go)

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

      not with nikola van basten playing...

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

        actually marco van zigic sounds better

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Hope springs eternal in the human breast ... 😉

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

      Maybe ya. Hoping Fos,Johnson Zigic make it.

      Plus teams who win the Cup statistically get more points in the immediate aftermath of the win than prior to the final.

      Come on Bir 😉

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

    Thank fvvk 11.30 has come and gone. I can honestly say this week was my most difficult ever for transfer decisions ( and sorta fun too).
    Took my first hit in 10 weeks (8 pts)
    Good luck to all! Gonna be a long week.

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  20. Eatspressure
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    went with this defending a moderate lead..
    Scez
    Kolarov Johnson Coleman
    Nani Nasri Young Barton Arteta
    Tevez (c) Torres

    Only really worry is my gut was to captain Arteta but went with tev

    Decent?

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      shite

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  21. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    right let me get this one in as quick as possible..

    noone gives a fuk what you did anyone, or what transfers you did, or how many hits you did, or how you ALMOST switched captains or how you HOPE it'll be good. Just saying , of course by all means, continue to post such rubbish, but just to re-iterate- noone gives a flying fuc.k

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

      who did u pick this week? take any hits? expecting a good week?

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

      why dont you link you team?

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

      You don't represent me.

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

        he represents himself

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        1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          word

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

      who do you think i should pcik for week 36 Torres or Rooney ?

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    5. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      i care

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  22. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    time does birmingham K.O AT?

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      paddypower.com, or fixtures in pl.com

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      1pm.

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        12.45pm 😳

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    3. Im Not Marshal Foch
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      12:45...

      i'll get my K.O AT

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      1. Blue Teets
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        A play on words of that quality deserved more attention.

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    4. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Nice 1 boys,,,fpl site down,1 handin my jox so easier to ask rather than go googlin!

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  23. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Can't understand why people are taking a punt on Blues.

    Even with the DGW, they are playing West Brom (who will score), Everton (who won't concede).

    I see 1-1 then 2-0 and Blues starting to panic as they head for the bottom 3...

    Let's hope you haven't gone Zigic (c)...

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  24. Attila the Bum
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Good luck all.
    Oh and I'm going to win Forward Thinking, just so you all know. It's inevitable.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvxbZTP6-ak

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

      just checked i'm still top of the table of forward thinking 😉

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Which 3 did you pick Attila?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          I went for the favourites adding to 4.5, not a good sign. Had Ba & Drogba but changed to Torres & Bendtner.

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    3. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Werr Werr Werr, funny man Attirra !!

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  25. rasher
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Went with zigic for capt

    not confiedent at all! 🙁

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    1. Im Not Marshal Foch
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't be either..

      I only brought him in because i'm worried about Odemwingie not playing and figured if i'm going to take a hit for someone to play he may as well play twice.. he's the only striker in the two teams who i felt confident would play both. I'd imagine he's now on the bench now i say that but hey..

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

        Typically zigic on the bench

        nice one,,, feck sake...

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  26. Jake Donahue
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    I hope this wc pays off

    Foster
    Djourou / Coleman / Luiz
    Nasri / Nani / Lamps / Downing
    Tevez / Zigic / Saha (c)

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

    CRICKET

    If a match is washed out and it is a tie, will a man of the match still be awarded .

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

      according to boom no.

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

      NO!

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        How do you know? 😉

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

      It usually goes to God in those cases.

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    4. Tommy J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      What do you think??

      I should say no as there hasn't been a 'match'

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Dunno ... anyone? 🙂

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  28. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Right I'm going dark (as Jack Bauer would say), no twitter, facebook, FFS or internet in general. Need to do some uni work so going to skip following the football and watch motd later to see how my team did.

    Good luck lads!

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  29. Nailer
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    chrislepkowski Chris Lepkowski
    one change for #wba morrison in for injured dorrans. Cox, who has been very impressive in training, on bench

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    1. Im Not Marshal Foch
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      sterling work.. glad i got rid of Odemwingie now

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    2. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      does that mean Odem benched? Hope so just ditched the fella for Zigic.

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