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O'Reilly	MCI	5.0m	108.6%	Very Likely
Szoboszlai	LIV	6.8m	88.4%	Maybe
Maguire	MUN	4.3m	98.2%	Maybe
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	96.1%	Maybe
Kroupi.Jr	BOU	4.7m	96.0%	Unlikely
E.Le Fée	SUN	4.9m	93.6%	Unlikely
Mainoo	MUN	4.6m	92.3%	Unlikely
A.Becker	LIV	5.4m	82.5%	Unlikely
Raúl	FUL	6.1m	77.2%	Unlikely
Casemiro	MUN	5.6m	74.1%	Unlikely
Semenyo	MCI	8.1m	45.9%	Unlikely
Amad	MUN	6.2m	64.7%	Unlikely
Thiago	BRE	7.1m	60.8%	Unlikely
Martinez	MUN	4.8m	65.1%	Unlikely
Adli	BOU	5.4m	61.7%	Unlikely
Gabriel	ARS	7.1m	59.9%	Unlikely
Wan-Bissaka	WHU	4.1m	60.5%	Unlikely
Anderson	NFO	5.4m	58.7%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	55.9%	Unlikely
Barry	EVE	5.7m	54.7%	Unlikely
Justin	LEE	3.9m	54.5%	Unlikely
Richards	CRY	4.4m	53.7%	Unlikely
Gordon	NEW	7.2m	52.9%	Unlikely
Aaronson	LEE	5.4m	51.0%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	50.3%	Unlikely
O.Dango	BRE	5.9m	46.8%	Unlikely
Lammens	MUN	5.0m	48.4%	Unlikely
Gravenberch	LIV	5.5m	45.5%	Unlikely
Rodon	LEE	3.9m	45.5%	Unlikely
Madueke	ARS	6.8m	46.2%	Unlikely
Nallo	LIV	3.7m	45.0%	Unlikely
Shaw	MUN	4.5m	43.6%	Unlikely
Hill	BOU	4.1m	38.9%	Unlikely
Kayode	BRE	4.5m	41.1%	Unlikely
Ødegaard	ARS	7.8m	39.7%	Unlikely
Diouf	WHU	4.0m	38.5%	Unlikely
Ballard	SUN	4.6m	37.5%	Unlikely
Mbeumo	MUN	8.7m	34.1%	Unlikely
Alderete	SUN	4.1m	37.3%	Unlikely
M.Fernandes	WHU	5.5m	37.8%	Unlikely

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Kilman	WHU	4.2m	100.9%	Very Likely
Bowen	WHU	7.6m	100.1%	Very Likely
Tarkowski	EVE	5.7m	100.4%	Very Likely
L.Miley	NEW	4.5m	99.2%	Likely
Roberts	BUR	4.4m	97.8%	Maybe
Calvert-Lewin	LEE	5.8m	93.4%	Unlikely
Sarr	CRY	6.4m	92.1%	Unlikely
Kluivert	BOU	7.0m	91.6%	Unlikely
Wood	NFO	7.2m	91.5%	Unlikely
Bajcetic	LIV	4.3m	91.4%	Unlikely
Perri	LEE	4.5m	90.6%	Unlikely
Trésor	BUR	4.4m	89.5%	Unlikely
Zubimendi	ARS	5.3m	87.3%	Unlikely
Poveda	SUN	4.8m	89.6%	Unlikely
Lacroix	CRY	5.1m	87.3%	Unlikely
D.Leon	MUN	4.2m	86.8%	Unlikely
Carvalho	BRE	4.7m	85.7%	Unlikely
Byram	LEE	3.8m	85.2%	Unlikely
Sels	NFO	4.6m	84.2%	Unlikely
Tchaouna	BUR	4.9m	82.7%	Unlikely
McGinn	AVL	5.4m	82.0%	Unlikely
Mukiele	SUN	4.6m	78.1%	Unlikely
Ekdal	BUR	3.9m	81.1%	Unlikely
Chalobah	CHE	5.7m	76.2%	Unlikely
Fredricson	MUN	3.8m	80.1%	Unlikely
Pablo	WHU	5.5m	77.0%	Unlikely
Gallagher	TOT	5.4m	78.5%	Unlikely
Gnonto	LEE	5.2m	80.0%	Unlikely
Arrizabalaga	ARS	4.1m	78.8%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	78.0%	Unlikely
Mayenda	SUN	5.2m	78.9%	Unlikely
Van de Ven	TOT	4.5m	75.4%	Unlikely
Soler	BOU	4.0m	74.3%	Unlikely
Weiss	BUR	4.3m	71.2%	Unlikely
Lewis-Skelly	ARS	5.1m	72.4%	Unlikely
Heaton	MUN	3.9m	70.5%	Unlikely
Angel	WOL	4.9m	65.6%	Unlikely
Cash	AVL	4.9m	64.4%	Unlikely
Isak	LIV	10.3m	69.6%	Unlikely
McAidoo	MCI	4.5m	63.4%	Unlikely

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No Change	Alisson	LIV	B, Vs, Rest
No Change	Kelleher	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	C
No Change	Martinez	AVL	B, Vs
No Change	Petrovic	BOU	A
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	C, £

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	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	van Dijk	LIV	A, Vs
No Change	Gabriel Magalhães	ARS	B
No Change	Hill	BOU	A, £
Up	O’Reilly	MCI	A, OoP
No Change	Andersen	FUL	C, Vs
No Change	Muñoz	CRY	B
No Change	Kayode	BRE	C, Vs, Inj
No Change	Cash	AVL	C, Vs
Up	Ballard	SUN	B

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No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	A
No Change	Salah	LIV	B, Vs
No Change	Rogers	AVL	B, Vs
No Change	Semenyo	MCI	A
No Change	Wilson	FUL	C, Vs
No Change	Dango Ouattara	BRE	A, Vs
No Change	Ismaila Sarr	CRY	B
No Change	Rice	ARS	B
No Change	Rayan	BOU	B
No Change	Anderson	NFO	B, £

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No Change	Haaland	MCI	A
No Change	Thiago	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Ekitiké	LIV	B, Vs
No Change	Bowen	WHU	B
No Change	Kroupi	BOU	C, Rest, £
No Change	Calvert-Lewin	LEE	C

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[sbu_large_image] Scout Reports

Scouting The Doubles – Birmingham City

14 April 2011 1030 comments

johnfinlay

Just six Gameweeks remain in the 2010/11 Premier League season and, as “squeaky bum time” approaches, teams begin to catch up on those fixtures rescheduled from early year congestion. With their euphoric Carling Cup run, Birmingham have been playing much of the second half of the season with a game in hand but Gameweek 33 will finally see them pull alongside the rest of the pack by playing two Premier League matches, in what could be a pivotal five day period for their top-flight survival chances.

Alex McLeish’s side currently hold 35 Premier League points and sit 16th in the league, with just 4 points separating themselves from bottom club Wigan Athletic. But the league is so tightly balanced that, theoretically, anyone from ninth-placed Newcastle downwards could still fall through the relegation trap door.

The Prospects

Other than Wigan, Birmingham have scored the fewest goals in the Premier League this season, averaging just one goal per game (31). Although significantly better than their fellow relegation strugglers, the club’s Goals Against column in the Premier League table doesn’t make up for their lacklustre finishing and they currently hold a poor goal difference (-12). The Blues are not in the best of form, with just 1 win in their last 6 Premier League outings, a run Big Eck will be urgently looking to improve.

The first of the two clashes, which sees them play host to Sunderland, is undoubtedly the more attractive of the pair. The Blues have performed better at St Andrews than on their travels this season, picking up 22 of their 35 points on home soil. Sunderland are just 3 points better off than Birmingham and are suffering an extreme loss of form, suffering defeat in 7 of their last 8 fixtures. This barren patch could work in Birmingham’s favour, although Steve Bruce and co will be looking to secure their Premier League status and prove their worth.

What makes this first game of the double so crucial is Birmingham then travel down the M40 in midweek to face Chelsea. Knocked out of Europe and all but out of the title race, Carlo Ancelotti’s side’s most realistic focus is to finish second in the Premier League – on paper their season is pretty much over. But Ancelotti will be wanting to keep his job and players such as Fernando Torres definitely have something to prove – a trip to Stamford Bridge is always going to be difficult.

The Likely Lads

Goalkeeper Ben Foster is always a solid choice between the posts and 25% of Fantasy Premier League Managers have noticed. The England international is in good form at the moment and, before the 1-1 draw with Blackburn, he had made 28 saves in 3 games. Priced at 5.3 on the FPL, there are certainly cheaper options out there but Foster’s return of 129 for the season proves his reliability and worth.

In the Birmingham defence we have Fantasy favourites Roger Johnson (5.3) and Liam Ridgewell (5.5) – both of whom hold around 11% ownership. These guys are solid choices who can occasionally chip in with the odd goal; Ridgewell has found the back of the net 4 times this season. Johnson has the heart of the bonus point judges though and may be the wiser choice – he has fetched 20 this term and 6 in his last 4 games. Johnson was struggling with a slight knock and managed just 45 minutes against Blackburn last week, but McLeish has since quelled any fears by stating the centre half should be ready for this weekend.

Craig Gardner is the Blues’ top goal scorer this season in the Premier League with 6 and priced at 4.9 he offers a bargain midfield option, particularly with his penalty duties. David Bentley could be worth a look at if he recovers from his groin injury in time but apart from that, it really is slim pickings in the Birmingham midfield for Fantasy Managers. There’s the cheap valuation of the likes of Lee Bowyer and Barry Ferguson – but they don’t offer much more.

The most in-form striker is currently Cameron Jerome, who has returned a respectable 2 assists and one Bonus Point in the last 2 games. Not someone to get overly excited about, he should, nevertheless, start both fixtures and is fairly budget at 5.5. Nikola Zigic is a slightly better shout, but a groin injury has meant that he hasn’t started any of the last 5 fixtures and he is unlikely to feature predominantly in both outings.

Cheeky Punt

Who doesn’t want Kevin Phillips to do well these days? The 37 year old Premier League veteran has recently found himself back amongst the first team, starting the last 2 matches and scoring against Bolton. Although 2 games in the space of 5 days might be too much, couldn’t you half imagine him bagging a goal against former club Sunderland? Priced at 4.1 on the FPL, he would free up funds for big money purchases.

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Joey Millions
14 years, 10 months ago
Kelly just dropped to 3.9
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1. farsickle
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Lampard I think. RVP is on a sweet run no doubt, but I think Lampard will score more against his opposition than RVP will his.
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KOGUMA
14 years, 10 months ago
Who to captain? Lampard or RVP?
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1. farsickle
  14 years, 10 months ago
  - Lampard I think. RVP is on a sweet run no doubt, but I think Lampard will score more against his opposition than RVP will his.
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2. Bolt-on
  14 years, 10 months ago
  this is the big one. i dont know about captaining him - the chances of him doing something in both games are remote imo. RVP for me at this tage....
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  1. Bolt-on
    14 years, 10 months ago
    *stage
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  2. KOGUMA
    14 years, 10 months ago
    2 replies 2 different answers...that's why we all come here eh?!!
    
    Reckon my mini league rival who is 5 points behind has got Drogba after shipping out Tevez. Surely he'll captain him so probably have to go with Lamps!
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    1. Joey Millions
      14 years, 10 months ago
      So tempted by VDV to Malouda. so sick of vdv
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nimbin_headers
14 years, 10 months ago
Lamps... but then again van persie is on fire not so good against strong opposition... Liverpool look dangerous tottenham fading but still strong.
Arsenal just keep missing great opportunities. should be in front. Awful but still a very small chance i guess. Manu playing crapp but just will not lose....
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nimbin_headers
14 years, 10 months ago
Please rate my team:
Foster
Luiz-Coleman-R-Johnson Subs: P Jones- Walker
Adam-nasri-lampard(c) young nani
Rooney Van Persie sub: Hoilett
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1. Christina.
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Standard.
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Mr Sarcastic
14 years, 10 months ago
Morning guys

IF carlo confirms today that drog starts and torres is benched, it sound reasonable to do torres => drogman (no hit).
IF torres is confirmed to start first game, then I stick with him and save my transfer.

Right?
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1. Bolt-on
  14 years, 10 months ago
  if you have torres - just keep him. You never now this could be the week he starts and scores 2 in the first half of game 1....save your free for next week when more doubles are available.
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2. Christina.
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I would not waste transfer anyway. Surely Torres will play some part over the 2 games(even if he does not start the first)
  
  If torres can't score vs his next 2 opponents you need to get him out anyway and your transfer will come in handy next week. Your team not linked, so difficult to give advice to you...
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  1. Mr Sarcastic
    14 years, 10 months ago
    thanks guys, maybe I'll just try to "bite the bullet" like they say.
    
    Plan was swap torres to tevez in gw35, but that's gone.
    If he doesn-t get anything this week, so next week it will be torres => rooney, bobby z, sturridge, carroll, suarez...
    
    Now I have to go to meeting, good luck for the weekend!
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Christina.
14 years, 10 months ago
Is the Wizard out there?
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Scoredelario
14 years, 10 months ago
Any transfer? Change sub? Who to captain? Thanks!

CECH
LUIZ RIDGEWELL CARR
NASRI LAMPARD Bale Young Adam
VANPERSIE Carroll

Szczcesny, Coleman, Sturridge, Huth
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1. Bolt-on
  14 years, 10 months ago
  save transfer - you \dont have much to chnage on thebench anyway - captain rvp
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  1. Scoredelario
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Thanks.
    
    Just very tempted with coleman home to blackburn! I think he'll start, and all rivals have him.
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Starscream
14 years, 10 months ago
Good team Scored, would leave that exactly as it is.
Who you using as captain?
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1. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  That's what i was thinking! Last week I went for Van persie, rightly. (I was never going to go for sturridge or carroll!)
  
  This week...
  
  My heart says Van Persie.
  My brain says Van Persie.
  Van Persie's legs say Lampard.
  
  Keep imagining him stretchered off after 10 minutes in the first game.
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  1. Starscream
    14 years, 10 months ago
    i stuffed up last week and captained Lampard!
    I'm gonna give him another chance, just waiting for him to have a big 15+ points haul of seasons past.
    Arsenal have the tougher fixtures, and yeap there is those glass legs of his!
    Lampard it is then....!
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    1. Scoredelario
      14 years, 10 months ago
      I'm not sure if I want to admit that Van Persie's legs talk more sense than my heart and brain combined, though!
      
      Kind of labelling myself slightly retarded if I do that.
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Bolt-on
14 years, 10 months ago
hey inalize,

very disciplined with your transfers - ever been tempted to do more than 2 in a gameweek?
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1. Christina.
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Let's just say i will do 3 trsfrs, if it only costs 4 points. 8 point hits very seldom work out.
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  1. Bolt-on
    14 years, 10 months ago
    wow good system - works well for you.
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    1. Christina.
      14 years, 10 months ago
      It's simple but effective. "Less is more" when it comes to FPL.
      
      On both occassions that I made 2 transfrs and lost 4 pts this season, I would have been off better if i either did nothing or only 1 trsfr. Especially last week!
      
      It does help of course if injuries/suspensions work in your favour!
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Kevin
14 years, 10 months ago
Do any of Dempsey, Walters, Jarvis or O'Hara take set pieces for their respective teams (figuring out who to bring in for Leon Osman GW24).
Thx
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1. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Not sure, but walters has snatched my attention away from the others. He'll probably be in my team next week.
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2. Christina.
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Gw24? Back to the Future....I wish I can get my gw24 score again...hmmm.
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  1. Manamongst
    14 years, 10 months ago
    And captain Berbs huh?
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    1. Christina.
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Even better.
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Joey Millions
14 years, 10 months ago
really tempted by VDV to Malouda. so sick of vdv!!!
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1. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  VDV is going to go back to his role up front, i think.
  
  So in my opinion, hold that thought. He has the quality to come through this bad spell. (And malouda is far from guaranteed starts)
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  1. Joey Millions
    14 years, 10 months ago
    I've had more patience with him than I did with Malouda in the beginning of the year. I hope your right with him playing more up front!
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    1. Scoredelario
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Think I may have read it on the team news section of this site. Definitely didn't just pop into my head randomly haha.
      
      I hope he does well because my mate transferred him in for week 31 and then back out for week 32.
      
      The kind of move i like to backfire dramatically!
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  2. Fray Bentos
    14 years, 10 months ago
    you're sadly mistaken on vdv - Real let him go cheap for a reason, or do you think they're mugs?
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    1. Scoredelario
      14 years, 10 months ago
      A lot of players would do well in the premier league and wouldn't be in real madrid's squad. The fact VDV went to madrid in the first place shows he has quality.
      
      Either way, I'm not sadly mistaken but I could well be happily mistaken!
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      1. Fray Bentos
        14 years, 10 months ago
        he got lucky with a few tap ins early season and takes pens. thats all he is about, I haven't seen anything of him to suggest he is a quality footballer, far from it
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        Bolt-on
        14 years, 10 months ago
        bit harsh there fray - what i will say is that he looked totally out of petrol - i still think on his dayn hes a top drawer player which could make most world teams.
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        Fray Bentos
        14 years, 10 months ago
        he didnt even start most games for holland in the world cup - he was (is) rubbish!
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        Christina.
        14 years, 10 months ago
        He would make the England side...
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        Bolt-on
        14 years, 10 months ago
        +1
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        Bob.
        14 years, 10 months ago
        nicely put inalize! One of the most bizzare statements ive ever seen on here! This Fray guy obviously has no idea! VdV is a quality player and there is no arguing against that! And yeah he did not start for real. But who was on Reals bench Vs Spurs? Kaka,Higuain, Di Maria, Benzema. I suppose they are rubbish too :s. Load of bull!
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        Bolt-on
        14 years, 10 months ago
        if he is rubbish what you call victor anichebe?
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        Christina.
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Better than Benni McCarthy?
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        Fray Bentos
        14 years, 10 months ago
        perhaps overrated is a better word
        
        very, very overrated
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        Stat virgin
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Always thought he was a massively selfish and overrated player too fray, there's a reason kuyt starts over him for holland
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        Bob.
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Yeah he is very selfish alright thats why hes set up so many goals this season! Kuyt starts because he runs up and down the pitch for 90 mins and never stops! And he scores the odd goal or makes the odd good pass but technically VdV is much better and Kuyt can be so frustrating!
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        Scoredelario
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Tap ins are still 5 points and the reason he scored them is because the system revolved around crouch knocking it down to him.
        
        This worked very well and could well be the direction they go in from now on.
        
        I don't care if 5 points are gained from a tap in or by 65 yard volleys.
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        Scoredelario
        14 years, 10 months ago
        (i dont even have the player in my team, just saying)
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        Joey Millions
        14 years, 10 months ago
        a 65 yard volley would be awesome tho 😀
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        Scoredelario
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Oh I do them every day in training.
        
        Well, every night. Just before my alarm goes off usually.
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        Joey Millions
        14 years, 10 months ago
        yea, i'm so good i can do them in my sleep too
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Starscream
14 years, 10 months ago
Zigic->DJ Campbell
Nasri->Wilshere
Hernandez->Drogba
My transfers this week...hopefully it works out!
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1. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Done?
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  1. Starscream
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Yeap i've made them already, tho there is a mild sense of regret creeping in....!
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    1. Scoredelario
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Good luck, they could do well
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      1. Starscream
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Thanks mate, i'm top and 60 points ahead in two leagues, and 2nd trailing by 30 points in the other.
        Gave up on Zigic and figured Blackpool at home would go all out against a poor Wigan defence.
        Nasri->Wilshere was purely for funds
        ..and had to get the Drogstar in just incase!
        Fingers crossed!
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        Scoredelario
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Yeah, Blackpool will score - DJ did great for me earlier in the season. Wilshere is looking a bit more attacking lately, like he might actually get some assists his performances deserve.
        
        And drogba - Well, if they hadn't signed torres, he'd be straight in my team now.
        
        You definitely think outside the box because i wouldnt have made those transfers, but on reflection theyre pretty good
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Starscream
14 years, 10 months ago
Cheers mate, all the best for the weekend's scoring 🙂
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Jinswick
14 years, 10 months ago
So I think I'm set on doing Nani & Coleman -> Terry & Adam (no hit). Anyone think I'm mad to be keeping VDV instead of Nani? My reasoning is fixtures, rotation and set pieces all in VDV's favour. Will leave me with a team of:

FOSTER
LUIZ, TERRY, Baines
FABREGAS, NASRI, Vdv, Adam, A Young
RVP(c), ZIGIC

Subs: Stockdale, Welbeck, Kolarov, Kelly
Bank 1.3m

Any need for hits? I don't like Zigic, but then are there any strikers worth a 4 point hit to swap for him?
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1. Christina.
  14 years, 10 months ago
  So no Lamps after everything you wnet thru this week...;-)
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  1. Jinswick
    14 years, 10 months ago
    I can't justify his price given his paltry returns of late. I think I'd probably still captain RVP even if I got Lamps in, so opting for Terry as my 2nd Chelski.
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    1. Christina.
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Ok, makes sense.
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      1. Christina.
        14 years, 10 months ago
        No ManU cover though. Any plans to get some cover?
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        Christina.
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Never mind.
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2. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  That team looks good except for zigic but as you say, probably not worth 4 points to get rid.
  
  Many will say don't get rid of nani. But this is a game where brave decisions have to be made!
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  1. Jinswick
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Yeah, plus it gives me an extra 1.3m to upgrade Zigic with next week. Thinking about Zigic & Fabs -> Rooney & Duff. Sound ok?
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    1. Christina.
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Sounds good. I would prefer Dempsey though. I'm thinking Ethers actually.
      
      Im trying to get in players that still need to face Blackpool, to try and maximise scoring potential. Eg Ethers/Sturridge.
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      1. Jinswick
        14 years, 10 months ago
        I'd prefer Dempsey too, but can't afford him and Rooney. Ethers could be a decent shout though. Also, what do you think of Wolves players? Next 5 fixtures look tasty - O'Hara?
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        Christina.
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Original plan was Jarvis next week, but they were shocking last gw. I might stay clear for now.
        
        Maybe I change my mind still.
        
        I know what you mean with Dempsey. I have the same problem. Can't do Dempsey + Roonpig.
        
        All I know is next week will prob be the most difficult transfer wise so far this season.
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iCon
14 years, 10 months ago
Play Zigic, play Hoilett, or use transfer to get someone else in?
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1. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  maybe play zigic.
  
  If he doesnt play at all, hoilett comes on.
  
  If he plays, you never know he might play a full game or more.
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Christina.
14 years, 10 months ago
All this who to (c)..Rvp or Lampard is boring.

Lets talk about gw34 capt choices. My guess is it will be a much closer poll. Chelsea/Spurs/Villa/Ars have nice fixtures. Wonder how many will have the nuts to capt a player from a team having a double?
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1. Jinswick
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I think one of the Fulham trio may be worth a shout with their decent double. Dempsey/Duff/Zamora.
  
  If I get Duff then I may take the gamble. Another strong option if he finds some form this week is VDV.
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2. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  HUTH
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  1. Christina.
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Shawx(c) for me this week. 8)
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    1. Bolt-on
      14 years, 10 months ago
      evil - dempsey for.
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      1. Bolt-on
        14 years, 10 months ago
        *me
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    2. Scoredelario
      14 years, 10 months ago
      i'm genuinely captaining huth for the gw34 double though.
      
      To me there's no bravery involved doing that. I'm very much looking forward to sitting on the edge of my seat watching 2 stoke games and a lot of long throwins, hopefully!
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3. Nomar
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I'm surprised that no one has talked about captaining Luiz this weekend.
  
  He could well end up with 30+ pts with the armband this gameweek.
  
  As for next week captain, I think Zamora or Etherington are the best options of all the dgw players as they have the nicer fixtures and those two are on pens.
  
  Jarvis may be a decent punt too, but I haven't looked to see what the sked is like for the single gw players as I am on my cell phone at the moment so can't open multiple windows.
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  1. Jinswick
    14 years, 10 months ago
    It's between him and RVP for me this week.
    
    And for next week incoming doubler, Ethers or O'Hara.
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  2. Scoredelario
    14 years, 10 months ago
    i talked about captaining luiz in gw33 a while ago, and got laughed off the stage. I won't be captaining him, though.
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  3. Jafalad
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Good point, Nomes. Problem with Luiz is the plethora of centre backs waiting in the wings at CHS. With Lampard, you're guaranteed 180 mins.
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  4. Christina.
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Chelsea vs Wham
    Bolton vs Ars
    Villa vs Stoke
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4. Jafalad
  14 years, 10 months ago
  It's not boring-it's very straightforward.
  
  Gwk 34? Dempsey must be a good bet with the no of shots he's firing in and the better fix.
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  1. Christina.
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Billy - Dempster on peno's now that Z is back?
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    1. Jafalad
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Pens: Dempsey, Murphy, Zamora, Johnson
      
      Direct free kicks: Zamora, Murphy, Baird, Dempsey, Davies
      
      Seems so going by this pecking order from above. Got my eyes on Clint to replace Waster Lennon.
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Are your transfers free, Mr…
14 years, 10 months ago
Hi guys
Like a few of us, Coleman absence would leave me with 2 defenders...any ideas for 5.1 defender (sacking Kelly), preferable, or 6.4 (sacking Coleman)? Leaves me Luiz, Walker and Huth (for next week).
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1. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I really think coleman should play (tempted to start him over bale!) but... you could always go for carr
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  1. Jafalad
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Scored - got back to your barbed comments from earlier. Just been at golf practice.
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    1. Scoredelario
      14 years, 10 months ago
      haha well, fact is i have sturridge and you have odemwingie.
      
      Neither of us are going to be transferring them out. We'll just fight our own corners and hope for the best!
      
      Wish I could play golf. Can't even play crazy golf
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      1. Jafalad
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Best game in de world 🙂
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        Scoredelario
        14 years, 10 months ago
        What, crazy golf? I'm really good at golf on the wii though. True talent lies there imo
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        Jafalad
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Well get down to local club, get a lesson with the pro and start swinging away!
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2. Jafalad
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I'm freeeeeee.
  
  Dawson 5.1. Or a very cheeky punt on my little diamond geezer Mr Foley of da Wanderers for 4 mill. My season went downhill after I sold him.
  
  Bardsley at SUN will also satisfy requirements. Now Mrs Slocombe...
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3. Are your transfers free, Mr…
  14 years, 10 months ago
  There's a pussy in my team, Caotain Peacock...and his name is Zigic.
  The big cat's still there from the last double gameweek -- and is probably a 2-pointer this time in as well.
  Thanks for the advice -- hoping Coleman on the teamsheet. Will leave Foley for now as has holiday this weekend.
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  1. Jafalad
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Ah Zigic Mr Humphries. A dgwk - chasing were we??????? Let that be a lesson learned. Buy for the future not just the present.
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Jonesy
14 years, 10 months ago
Anyone know how double gameweeks work in Player Manager?
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maglia rosa
14 years, 10 months ago
morning gents been struggling with transfers last two weeks so ended up doin nowt last wk to give two free this week my team at present is

foster
baines coleman luiz
adam fat frank nasri nani
anelka rvp(c) carroll

vds barton walker kelly

the main concerns are rotation for anelka and nani

vds>Schwarzer
barton>walcott
anelka>sturridge/zamora for a 4 pt hit

walcott wud cover any no show for nani schwarzer and sturridge/zamora for wk 34

or

vds>schwarzer
nani>walcott
anelka>rooney

which would clearly give me the premier front line but only give me two other dgw players poss huth and dempsey for next weeks transfers

any thorts or other ideas are gratefully received
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1. Jafalad
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Roonpig is a must at the moment and makes sense to get rid of Anelka.
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  1. maglia rosa
    14 years, 10 months ago
    know its a gamble goin without rooney would a good double from zamora of sturridge outscore potato head in wk34 though?
    
    great rank BC by the way, well done
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    1. Jafalad
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Have a look at the fix after the dgw. If you think they are good enough to reap future rewards after the dgw, then by all means go for it. I buy for a minimum of 4 gwks otherwise I'll end up making hits and putting up with the likes of Zigic for weeks on end.
      
      Imo, Rooney is really on fire at present that he could easily notch up a big score.
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      1. Scoredelario
        14 years, 10 months ago
        i'm usually the same bill, but with another double coming up, and man city's good fixtures -
        
        I think I can justify a hit to transfer a gw34 player for a gw36 player
        
        So maybe it's the time for short-term flicks of the wrist? (No rude jokes there please)
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        maglia rosa
        14 years, 10 months ago
        food for thought gents thanx
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Ninjaa
14 years, 10 months ago
how much gametime do you reckon Malouda will get during this double?
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1. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  29 + 63 = 92.
  
  That's my guess.
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  1. Ninjaa
    14 years, 10 months ago
    i think he'll play the majority of the remaining games
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Scoredelario
14 years, 10 months ago
I'm really going to try and get the huth bandwagon going for gw34 captaincy! Don't think i'll get far though.

Can he keep clean sheets? Yes he can!
Can he score goals? You bet!
Can he get BPs? Why NOT?!
Does he have 2 games? Hell yes!

Does it sound really good to cheer his name enthusiastically?

HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTH
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1. Get up ya bum
  14 years, 10 months ago
  HUUUUUUUUUUUUUURL
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2. Jafalad
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Bit like the Luke Luke Luke chanting at last year's Ryder Cup.
  
  Well Huth is certainly having the goal attempts. Not sure about his fix though.
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3. Bolt-on
  14 years, 10 months ago
  cue for huth to pull a hammy during fa cup tie.
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Get up ya bum
14 years, 10 months ago
What do you think lads, for this gw only...

walker(whm) & malouda(wba/BIR)

or

cole/terry(wba/BIR) & walcott(LIV/tot) -4 pts
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1. Bob.
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Thats a tough one Champ! Really is! Cole and Walcott -4 would just be better I reckon because i dont think you can trust Villa! And Malouda has been in good form but Chels have so many options up front!
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dnanst
14 years, 10 months ago
Anybody with some time to kill, please do me a quick RMT for GW33. I've got one change but I'm thinking of saving it. Cheers.

Foster
Coleman Simpson Walker Luiz (Kelly)
Lampard(C) Bale Young (Silva Dempsey)
Welbeck Bent Van Persie
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1. Jafalad
  14 years, 10 months ago
  6/10
  
  A little too much Villa overkill imo.
  Bale's a bit of a risk too.
  Welbeck has the fix but not a team in form.
  Silva doesn't deliver enough.
  
  Soz 🙁
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Bob.
14 years, 10 months ago
ok so this is what im thinking of doing for next 2 gws! using my free to do coleman to RJ. .1 short of getting A.Cole! Not sure if Terrry and Luiz will start both games

FOSTER
LUIZ DJOUROU R.JOHNSON
LAMPARD(c) NASRI Nani VdV Adam
RVP Odem
Subs: Harper ZIGIC Huth Kolarov

Next week Im thinking of going transfer crazy!
Nasri -> Dempsey , Nani-> Ethers, VdV-> O'Hara, Zigic-> Sturridge
Then the week after id have plenty of money to upgrade and get Rooney or Tevez if fit in!
Think its worth doing the 8 pt hit? Or should I drop the VdV to O'Hara transfer ?!
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Jafalad
14 years, 10 months ago
Films and footy teams:

BraveHearts
Black Swansea
How the West Ham Was Won
The Manchester Candidate
City of Gold
Dirty Leeds
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1. Christina.
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Films, footy teams & players...and more
  
  ALEX in Sunderland
  CHARLIE & the ChocLAET FactRORY
  SnowKNIGHT and the 7 DIOUF's
  PughN(g)oghio
  sCarrLaet O'Hara
  MameDiouf & PapaDiop
  
  BTW allready have a decent teamname lined up for next season...
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  1. Jafalad
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Haha. Struggling with the Ngog one a bit!
    
    Can you do teams though-much harder?
    
    Your new team name: Jafa Supreme by any chance?
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    1. Christina.
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Pinocchio...
      
      Teams are tough. I prefer players.
      
      Next year: Keane Park Strangers
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      1. Jafalad
        14 years, 10 months ago
        KPS...hmmm...doesn't quite have the comedy value but nice wordplay fair dos.
        
        I was expecting some sort of homage to be frank 😕
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        Christina.
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Your the clever one. Come up with some material for me.
        
        That way I can pay tribute to you in my interview when i win FPL next season.
        
        BTW, new post. Were the only 2 silly buggers still stuck on this page.
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