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Sarr	CRY	6.3m	69.0%	Likely
Tavernier	BOU	5.3m	85.3%	Likely
J.Timber	ARS	6.3m	98.8%	Likely
Henderson	CRY	5.0m	84.7%	Likely
Schade	BRE	6.9m	87.6%	Likely
Casemiro	MUN	5.6m	95.2%	Likely
Van den Berg	BRE	4.5m	78.2%	Maybe
Šeško	MUN	7.3m	81.9%	Unlikely
Petrović	BOU	4.5m	71.9%	Unlikely
Mainoo	MUN	4.6m	86.6%	Unlikely
Stach	LEE	4.7m	74.9%	Unlikely
Diouf	WHU	4.0m	75.7%	Unlikely
Alderete	SUN	4.1m	68.2%	Unlikely
Gakpo	LIV	7.3m	76.4%	Unlikely
B.Fernandes	MUN	10.1m	5.4%	Unlikely
Gordon	NEW	7.2m	66.4%	Unlikely
Aït-Nouri	MCI	5.7m	69.2%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	65.4%	Unlikely
Lammens	MUN	5.0m	62.3%	Unlikely
Kelleher	BRE	4.8m	2.1%	Unlikely
Virgil	LIV	6.2m	3.9%	Unlikely
Richards	CRY	4.4m	58.8%	Unlikely
A.Becker	LIV	5.4m	76.5%	Unlikely
Truffert	BOU	4.6m	40.4%	Unlikely
Wan-Bissaka	WHU	4.1m	60.7%	Unlikely
Saka	ARS	9.8m	50.9%	Unlikely
Anderson	NFO	5.5m	10.5%	Unlikely
João Pedro	CHE	7.7m	23.9%	Unlikely
Kayode	BRE	4.5m	52.1%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	50.5%	Unlikely
Van Hecke	BHA	4.4m	44.3%	Unlikely
Gravenberch	LIV	5.5m	61.3%	Unlikely
Senesi	BOU	5.0m	8.3%	Unlikely
Damsgaard	BRE	5.6m	45.1%	Unlikely
Ekitiké	LIV	9.2m	3.7%	Unlikely
Semenyo	MCI	8.3m	6.0%	Unlikely
Justin	LEE	3.9m	52.2%	Unlikely

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Chalobah	CHE	5.6m	89.3%	Likely
Zubimendi	ARS	5.2m	82.3%	Likely
Perri	LEE	4.5m	103.6%	Very Likely
Foden	MCI	8.1m	96.5%	Likely
Mbeumo	MUN	8.7m	70.5%	Likely
Cash	AVL	4.8m	80.0%	Likely
Martinez	AVL	5.1m	81.6%	Likely
Poveda	SUN	4.8m	92.0%	Likely
Lucca	NFO	5.5m	98.7%	Maybe
Angel	WOL	4.8m	75.4%	Maybe
Carvalho	BRE	4.7m	93.7%	Unlikely
Pope	NEW	5.1m	85.7%	Unlikely
D.Leon	MUN	4.2m	89.7%	Unlikely
Calvert-Lewin	LEE	5.7m	56.1%	Unlikely
Gnonto	LEE	5.2m	90.7%	Unlikely
Tchaouna	BUR	4.9m	90.5%	Unlikely
Arrizabalaga	ARS	4.1m	89.9%	Unlikely
Cherki	MCI	6.4m	72.7%	Unlikely
Soler	BOU	4.0m	86.3%	Unlikely
Spence	TOT	4.2m	75.5%	Unlikely
Emenalo	CHE	4.5m	57.4%	Unlikely
Heaton	MUN	3.9m	85.7%	Unlikely
Keane	EVE	4.6m	50.5%	Unlikely
Digne	AVL	4.5m	75.8%	Unlikely
Dorgu	MUN	4.2m	72.0%	Unlikely
Lewis-Skelly	ARS	5.1m	81.7%	Unlikely
Clarke	ARS	3.8m	80.2%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	80.2%	Unlikely
Bruno G.	NEW	6.8m	62.6%	Unlikely
Brobbey	SUN	5.4m	30.7%	Unlikely
Milenković	NFO	5.1m	74.1%	Unlikely
Isak	LIV	10.3m	75.5%	Unlikely
Gallagher	TOT	5.2m	5.7%	Unlikely
Gvardiol	MCI	5.9m	73.6%	Unlikely
Weiss	BUR	4.3m	73.8%	Unlikely
Alleyne	MCI	4.0m	83.4%	Unlikely
Ramsay	LIV	3.8m	68.8%	Unlikely
Diakité	BOU	4.2m	67.5%	Unlikely
Bruun Larsen	BUR	5.3m	71.1%	Unlikely

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No Change	Haaland	MCI	B
No Change	Thiago	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Ekitiké	LIV	B
Up	João Pedro	CHE	A
No Change	Bowen	WHU	B
No Change	Calvert-Lewin	LEE	C, Vs

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The ScoutCast – Episode 52 – Self-Deprivation

19 May 2011 910 comments

Granville

We were all set to call this episode ‘Lolorov part 2 – to be continued next season’, but during the recording, something rather more fitting cropped up.

The final podcast of the season is with us to reveal that “deprivation” is the key word when it comes to Mark’s season finale. When Sunday rolls around and the hardcore (I include myself in this) are watching the season finale in glorious HD, Mark is set to be consigned to follow the action via a mobile phone. An old boy is 99 not out and our host is booked in to party along with the Werthers originals and rich tea biscuit dunking. Not the season climax our Mark had in mind.

Even so, Mark could still be smiling. It’s the last gameweek of the season and our rivalry comes down to a precarious 7-point gap in my favour. I’ve been ahead since gameweek 21, surely it would be ridiculous to lose it in this final week? I trust you’ll all be routing for #teamgranville come Sunday.

Listen in and sense my discomfort as we start the build up Sunday’s games, complete with the usual sprinkling of regulars and meaningless banter.

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JapBen
14 years, 10 months ago
I have to do my transfers before 7.30am, after that I will be going to work until 12 and then off to the middle of nowhere with no internet access until Sunday evening..... 🙁
I am thinking of:
1. Zamora to Ba or Fletcher (no hit)
2. Coleman/Luiz to Lescott/Ward (no hit)
3. Silva to Modric/N'Zogbia (no hit)
4. Zamora to Tevez and Lampard to Modric (4 point hit)
5. Zamora to Tevez and Lampard to N’Zog (4 point hit)
6. Zamora to Berbatov and Lampard to Modric/N’Zog (4 point hit)
????
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1. JapBen
  14 years, 10 months ago
  This may help you advise me:
  My team:
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  Luiz, Djourou, Walker
  Lampard, Kuyt, Silva, Adam, VDV
  RVP(C), DJ
  Subs: Mignolet, Zamora, R.Johnson, Coleman
  0.4M in the bank
  
  Rival's team (last week's formation):
  Foster
  Evatt, Hangeland, Luiz
  Lampard(C), N'Zogbia, Nani, Adam
  Sturridge, RVP, Suarez
  Subs: Begovic, Meireles, Kolarov, Smalling
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2. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  My first suggestion is don't take a hit in gw38, especially to get rid of a fit starter like lampard. If you want me to explain why I think this... ask!
  
  So that rules out 4,5,6.
  
  Of those, I think I like number 1 best since zamora is a bit of a doubt. I'd favour fletcher, since wolves are really going for the win and he's on form (There is the risk of whatsizname cmonig back for wolves up front though). But Ba is the better player - depends if you think west ham will perform or lie down.
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  1. Scoredelario
    14 years, 10 months ago
    oh and given your rival's team - if you are protecting a lead - what about sturridge? Seemingly fixture proof, and at home.
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    1. col7475
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Funny that, see below I am taking Sturridge out for Berbs.
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    2. JapBen
      14 years, 10 months ago
      You think Ba will do better than Fletcher?
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col7475
14 years, 10 months ago
Who wins - I have 9pt lead...700 quid or so at stake...
Team a
Foster(Begovic)
Luiz/R Johnson/Cahill
Lamps/Adam/Nzog/VDV (Yaya)
Suarez/Berbatov(c)/RVP

Him:
Gomes(Foster)
Luiz/Hangeland/Elmo(Huth) (Clichy)
Yaya/Silva/Nani/Adam/Kuyt
Rodellaga/RVP (Hernandez)

Think he will do Hernandez to Berbs, he cant afford Tevez without hit..
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1. col7475
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Huth and Kelly on bench re above!!
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2. Louis Van Balls
  14 years, 10 months ago
  You have a huge advantage unless the otehr bloke makes changes to his team.
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3. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I'd captain RVP - safe bet and youre not even 100% sure he'll sign berbatov so you might be captaining a differential if you captain him.
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  1. Christina.
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Scored - I've been reading posts on the previous page...what's this about you telling people you prefer the advice you get late at night rather than early in the morning on FFS?
    
    You saying us Saffas, Kiwi's and Aussies are bad advisors?
    
    😡
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    1. NeedleVor
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Nah, the advice in general I would say is pretty good at any time other than friday evening or saturday morning. This seems to be when the kids/sheep flock on to tell each other the best way to use their 16 point hits.
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    2. Scoredelario
      14 years, 10 months ago
      For the record I didn't say that! I'll find you somewhere down the bottom of the page and tell you (You probably won't read this)
      
      What a pointless post
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  2. col7475
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Quite nervous, he has had dempsey(c) and hangland recently so as Inalize says below, anything can happen. Gonna leave the mess of a defence as I dont want to take a hit. Trouble is I suppose if VDV is out, I have no bench whatsoever!!
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4. Christina.
  14 years, 10 months ago
  You never know. A saved penalty here, a red/yellow card there. this gw it's even more about your (c) choice and of course Lady Luck.
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Christina.
14 years, 10 months ago
Anyone mad enough to (c) Adam?
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1. Goalarov
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Could be brilliant.
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2. iCon
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I've been saying it on here for the last few days, but not getting much response.....It's a toss up between him and RVP for me, but still leaning towards Adam.
  
  Really have a feeling there may have been a deal done for Fat Charlie to MU by SAF on the last night of the transfer window, so think he'll be out to impress massively.
  
  I'm chasing a 15 point lead but there are 5 within 30 points, so could be the differential needed....
  
  .....here's hoping
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  1. Christina.
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Same here...chasing a 10 point lead. The guy I'm chasing has Adam but will never ever (c) him.
    
    He is a massive ManU fan and has Nani + Roonpig. He has 2 free trades and will surely bring Berba as well. Here is hoping Fergie throws a spanner in the works and rests players...
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    1. iCon
      14 years, 10 months ago
      My brother (leader) has the pig too but pretty sure he's gonna drop him for Grrrbatov and he talked about getting Tevez in last w/e even before his game at Stoke so pretty sure he'll make those 2 changes (he's 2 frees this week).
      
      I'm not totally sold on Berbatov/Tevez bandwagon this week but think i should get one of the 2 but no way selling RVP and only 1 freebie.
      
      I'm just shy of doing Hoilett to Berb straight and would rather keep Sturridge. Don't really want to take a hit, but as you can see from my history I'm not shy of doing it. TBH if there was a game next week I'd save the transfer.
      
      Any suggestions, maybe a defender?
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  2. Billy Ketsu
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Wouldn't surprise me at all if the game was a 2-2 draw and Blackpool got the point they needed to stay up, relegating Blackburn in the process. Followed by Charlie Adam to United in the summer for a unexpectedly low transfer fee...
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    1. The Bandit
      14 years, 10 months ago
      So how would Blackpool getting a draw relegate Blackburn? 😕
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      1. Gnu
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Hey WR,what do you think of Attila's cheeky punt of Ryan Taylor, the tweets say Guterriez is out, so maybe not a bad pick?
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        The Bandit
        14 years, 10 months ago
        His judgement is clouded! Not for me. 🙂
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      2. Billy Ketsu
        14 years, 10 months ago
        I don't know, to be honest. We can but dream....
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3. Nomar
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Actually, Adam has my armband at the moment
  
  Got ti think that Blackpool have to score st least 2 to beat or even get a point at the Theatre of Dreams so Adam is going to be involved in that.
  
  Won't even be Utd's best defence he'll be up against either.
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JapBen
14 years, 10 months ago
Cheers Scored! I have done the transfer now - no hit...

Correct starting 11?

Foster
Luiz, Djourou, Walker
Lampard, Kuyt, Adam, VDV
RVP(C), DJ, Fletcher
Subs: Mignolet, Silva, R.Johnson, Coleman
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1. Christina.
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I won't start Luiz. Even if he plays.
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  1. JapBen
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Do you prefer R.Johnson or Coleman to Luiz?
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    1. Christina.
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Im going Coleman. I also have Luiz.
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      1. NeedleVor
        14 years, 10 months ago
        I think we have now all established the fact that you own Luiz, thanks.
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        Christina.
        14 years, 10 months ago
        If you had a sense of humour I would rate you up there with RBJ as one of the most irritating posters on FFS.
        
        🙁
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        TorresMagic™
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Bad luck about the Reserves inalize. 🙁
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        Christina.
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Yeah, it was fun though.
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        TorresMagic™
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Always next season.
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Goalarov
14 years, 10 months ago
If anyone out there is awake:

Foster (Bego)
Luiz, Lola, Huth (Carr, Djourou)
Lamps, Yaya, Nzog, VDV, Kuyt
RVP, Sturridge (Odem)

What to do with two free transfers? Thinking Adam for Kuyt and Odem for Berbs. Thoughts?
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1. iCon
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Sounds good, but then who to bench?
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  1. iCon
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Assuming VDV is fit, that is
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    1. jimski
      14 years, 10 months ago
      I'd do those transfers (or maybe Tevez over Berbs if enough money), and then bench Yaya.
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2. I-M-PATIENT
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Your defence is a problem.
  Injury doubt: Huth, Djourou
  Rotation risks: Luiz, Kolarov
  
  I would do:
  Odem (injured?)> Fletcher
  Huth or Djourou> Dawson
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3. NeedleVor
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I agree with Patient. Making sure you can field three defenders should be your priority.
  
  I would look at removing Djourou or Huth for either Bridge or Craddock. Your attack is ok.
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Gnu
14 years, 10 months ago
I need 57 pts this week to finish on the same points total as last year, that's going to take some serious planning!!!
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1. NeedleVor
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I'm on the edge of my seat.
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  1. Gnu
    14 years, 10 months ago
    It's really no surprise that your one of the most disliked posters on here,you are truly gifted!
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    1. Retro
      14 years, 10 months ago
      It should be a high scoring week, Gnu, with lots of last day high jinx.
      
      Is your G silent?
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      1. iCon
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Not much for defenders though, so 57 will be a good score I reckon
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        Gnu
        14 years, 10 months ago
        There will be some high scoring players this gw being end of season and maybe some surprises. I've saved my transfer for this week but still none the wiser what way I'm going with what changes to make.
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        TorresMagic™
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Save the transfer for next week. 😉
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        Gnu
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Cheers TM, might just do that. 🙂
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      2. Gnu
        14 years, 10 months ago
        The emphasis is on the G 😉
        Great score Retro, made your mind up about your final transfer(s) of season?
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        Retro
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Thanks, G. No, I'm waiting on team gnus. May do an 8 pointer. Lamps, Carroll and Odem to Berb, Tev and someone. Worst that could happen is dropping 100 places.
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        Gnu
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Someone! I'm leaning towards O'hara. Considering Hernandez,Bent& VdV for Berb,Tevez & O'hara but I'm not convinced on Tevez.There are a few other lesser lights out there I'm considering, i.e Gibson, Taylor, Elokobi and I don't have N'Zog.
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        Retro
        14 years, 10 months ago
        I have N'Zog 🙂 I was thinking of checking out O'Hara. To be honest, I'm not too well up on the Wolves teamsheet. I tend to stick to the well known players from the big teams...If there's a chance of VDV playing you have to keep him, Shirley?
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        Gnu
        14 years, 10 months ago
        VdV decision will wait till there's more news, partly looking at last gw differential and reckon there could be a few goals in the Wolves/Blackburn game.I'm also not sure if I'll get any returns with my current defence of Huth, Lolarov, Luiz, R Johnson & Coleman!
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      3. NeedleVor
        14 years, 10 months ago
        "Last day high jinx" LOL, What?
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        iCon
        14 years, 10 months ago
        What, what?
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Jafalad
14 years, 10 months ago
Good evening/morning to the No Hit gang! 🙂

Got to laugh at the latest podcast and Mark's vain attempts to get information out of Granville! 🙂

I'm getting a vibe that Nani might start v BLP. Don't really want Berbatov either tbh.

What all ye Roonpig owners doing?
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Evasivo
14 years, 10 months ago
With £3.8M in the bank & 2 free transfers the FPL world is my oyster!

Huth will be going out for most likely Ward. I'm gonna keep my front line the same. So just need advice on my Midfield...

Perhaps Yaya out?

Begovic Foster
Huth Simpson Hangeland Carr Dawson
Adam VdV YayaToure Nani Barton
Odemwingie RVP Drogba
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1. The Bandit
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I think your mf could score big. I'd leave the mf and look at Drog to Berb.
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2. Jafalad
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Yes Yaya was my first thought. However, Citeh/Bolton is likely to be a very open game so there may be some value in keeping him.
  
  Then again, what are the other midpark options? UTD are a guessing game, Nzog is away, CHS away at EVR.
  
  Possibly O Hara or Hitz.
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  1. Evasivo
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Yeah i just thought that Yaya may sit further back now with Tevez back! Have i missed something, is Rooney out? Why everyone on the Berbawagon? Will play 3-4-3 and bench Barton
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    1. The Bandit
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Rooney will not play, Berbatov will and will be on pens at home to Blackpool.
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      1. The Bandit
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Oh, and he's also on for the Golden boot.
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    2. Jafalad
      14 years, 10 months ago
      We have to presume Rooney is being rested although SAF has said that the team he puts out will be a mix of 1st teamers and reserves. Bit of a guessing game tbh.
      
      You were one of the early pacesetters-what's your rank now Evasivo?
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      1. Evasivo
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Positioned at £6.5K currently Jafalad. I had a head wrecking misses for 3 months during mid-season which set me back. Been trying to recover since!
        So everyone is just presuming Rooney will be rested?
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        Jafalad
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Mostly yes but it's a gamble. Best to go with certainties I feel.
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        Evasivo
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Ah now i see why you ask of my ranking grrrr! Nah Congrats on the 2K Jafa 😉
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jimski
14 years, 10 months ago
What would your order of preference be this week for Kolarov, RJ, Simpson?

I'm thinking:
1. Kolarov
2. Simpson
3. RJ

Thoughts?
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1. Gnu
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Yep.
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2. Jafalad
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Simpson, Kolarov, RJ for me. Simpson is at home and has better cs chances.
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  1. Gnu
    14 years, 10 months ago
    But this weekend is when Lolarov finally scores big, isn't it?
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    1. Jafalad
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Ha. Been saying that since January! 🙄
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      1. Evs
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Is LOLarov likely to play?
        
        Probably not just to p*ss me off. They will play that youngster before him!!!?/?!
        
        Whats the latest on Silva? Fit to play???
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        Jafalad
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Bore da Evs,
        
        Got no idea tbh. That's why I don't pick Citeh. Falls foul of the No 1 Sacred Rule of Fantasy Footy. 😕
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        Evs
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Hey Jaf.
        
        To get berba in i either do this...
        
        Kolarov (or Luiz) out - Dawson in
        
        OR
        
        VDV (or Silva) our - mid less than 8.4m IN
        
        If vdv is fit, I may do option 1.
        
        What do you think???
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        Jafalad
        14 years, 10 months ago
        My first thought was: is Berba worth the expense of a hit? He is such an unreliable so and so.
        
        Probably best to keep VDV just in case he scores large.
        
        Option 1 would be my preference.
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        Evs
        14 years, 10 months ago
        from those 2... Luiz or Kolarov out Jaf?
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        Jafalad
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Lolarov. No idea whether he starts or not!!!! BOL are pretty handy at home too.
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    14 years, 10 months ago
    Thanks guys. It boils down to me whether Kolarov plays the full game or not. Zabaleta being doubtful means it's more likely, I'd've thought.
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Should have stuck with Golf…
14 years, 10 months ago
I hate this day every year, I have to figure out what I am going to do at work given the season is over. Well i sure as hell aint going to do any work.
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1. Jafalad
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Pity your patients, then 🙁
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  1. Christina.
    14 years, 10 months ago
    So MufaKate, you going to let us know why you nearly flatlined in ICU?
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    1. Jafalad
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Haha. Not sure you'd really want to hear about that!!! 😳
      
      Did you decide your trade for this week? Granville mentioned Owen might be a good punt this week.
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      1. Christina.
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Not sure yet. My brother has been giving me advice the last 3 gameweeks or so. I've ignored him and missed out while he cashed in on Ba, Craddock etc.
        
        He is bringing Owen this week...
        
        😯
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  2. Evasivo
    14 years, 10 months ago
    I'm actually jealous. All i wanna do all day is post on here but i'm off to work shortly & my work firewall doesnt give me the pleasure of gaming sites 🙁
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    1. Evs
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Ditto Evas, Ditto 😥
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      1. Evasivo
        14 years, 10 months ago
        First place I've worked where the firewall blocks FFS in 5 years, absolutely wounded. How is FFS on the iphone btw? I use a BB and it's slow even with Wifi connection.
        Catch you in 9 hours Evs!
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        Scoredelario
        14 years, 10 months ago
        It's fast on my phone - HTC desire.
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        Evasivo
        14 years, 10 months ago
        thx scored, may give it a test run
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        Gold Monster
        14 years, 10 months ago
        It's really good on iPhone on 3G, go for 38 sh!ts and p!sses 
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    2. Scoredelario
      14 years, 10 months ago
      I'm AT work mwahahaa.
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2. Christina.
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Worst Saturday of the season is tomorrow. Lockout only Sunday.
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  1. Should have stuck with Golf…
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Dang i had not noticed that. Thanks for the point out.
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  2. Evasivo
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Yes indeed...will my rivals be stupid enough to make changes tonight or tomo morn? i hope so but think not.
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  3. Scoredelario
    14 years, 10 months ago
    hey inalize.
    
    i didnt say i prefer the evening advice - i said it's different, and the fact both sets of advice are SO different suggests the herd mentality is a bit too easy to slip into..
    
    For what it's worth I prefer the morning chat because it's a bit slower so we can talk in more depth/ with less bullsh1t!
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    1. Christina.
      14 years, 10 months ago
      You calling me slow?
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      1. Scoredelario
        14 years, 10 months ago
        lower volume of posters = slower movement from top of the page to disappeared!
        
        Haha you're on the defensive today 😀
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  4. EL TANO
    14 years, 10 months ago
    nice heads up
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3. The Bandit
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Wow, you are king of the hits! I thought I was bad. Why is the last day of the season so meaningful to you? 😕
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  1. Should have stuck with Golf…
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Cus its the last chance for me to screw my team up. No its mainly down to the fact that in work I have this site and the FPL site open all day and i think about what moves to make. I have nothing else to do in work all day so this keeps me busy.
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  2. Retro
    14 years, 10 months ago
    I thought that was Elvis?
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    1. Should have stuck with Golf…
      14 years, 10 months ago
      ?
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      1. Christina.
        14 years, 10 months ago
        King...hits...
        
        😀
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        Should have stuck with Golf…
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Lol, What can i say i am a bit slow today.... Sod that who am i kidding i'm a bit slow everyday.
        
        Yeh I tok massive point hits this year. Did the same last year and I did well from it. Most times I made the correct call, this year well its just been a friggen nightmare. I gave up about a month ago. Need a new plan for next season.
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        The Bandit
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Lol! Shouldn't laugh but I just seen that in gw11 you lost 28pts in hits and only scored 26! -2 for the week! 😯
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        Should have stuck with Golf…
        14 years, 10 months ago
        I wanted to cry that week. Worst week I have ever had in the game. My wife kept on looking at me like I was a mad man that day.
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        Should have stuck with Golf…
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Not sure what to do.
        Maxi - Vdv
        Malouda - vdv
        
        Which ever i keep will most likely ride the pine pony.
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Mr. Tambourine Man
14 years, 10 months ago
Ah, the Podcast. What a blissful way to start a Friday.
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1. The Bandit
  14 years, 10 months ago
  You need help! 😛
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Should have stuck with Golf…
14 years, 10 months ago
Worlds best player to leave.... Ha Ha Ha lol.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_6941234,00.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
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1. Gargamel
  14 years, 10 months ago
  "I am a winner and I came here to win trophies but I've been here for five years and won nothing.
  
  It's ridiculous how he uses that as the excuse to leave and have a dig at Arsenal rather than just admit that it has not worked out for him in England and that he might be better suited to Italy. In fact he is as much reason as any other player for why they have not won anything.
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  1. Granville
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Contradictory statement of the year.
    
    I'm a winner but I haven't won anything.
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Nomar
14 years, 10 months ago
Not ecstatic about my defence this week but I can put out a keeper and 3 starting defs so no point changing it now.

Def is Foster, Baines, Cahill, Walker. Huth and Djourou on bench as neither likely to play.
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1. Kings of Lyon ★
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I dont think there will b many cleanies, and you have 3 attacking defs, not the worst mate.
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  1. Christina.
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Any chance Kelly will rise from the dead this weekend?
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    1. Gnu
      14 years, 10 months ago
      That has to be wishful thinking on a grand scale! 😉
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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      14 years, 10 months ago
      He's back in training so he might get some game time maybe not the 60 mins, and away to Villa with bent on form, i would prob bench him.
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2. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Is that a question? Either way I agree with you on that.
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3. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  PS I'm starting huth because i think he'll play 0 or 90, and if he plays i prefer him to my others.
  
  Fully expecting a sub defender to come on
  (Hopefully with just enough points to retake a lead over my rival after he assumes he's clawed it back - that would be sweet!)
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4. Jafalad
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Morning Nomar,
  
  I fancy Baines to notch this week and Cahill/Walker give you chances.
  
  Everyone's discussing different trades but forgetting the captaincy issue-who do you recommend?
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  1. Christina.
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Adam.
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    1. Jafalad
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Looking good for 7-10 pts I'd say. What about that exciting gamble on someone involved in a high scoring game?
      
      WHM/SUN? BOL/CTY? WOL/BLB?
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      1. Christina.
        14 years, 10 months ago
        I have K. Davies.
        
        😯
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  2. Scoredelario
    14 years, 10 months ago
    I recommend van persie - sounds unoriginal but...
    
    Fulham are playing for a clean referee's book more than a clean sheet - For that europa place and the extra cash it brings.
    
    Arsenal are playing for third with a must win mentality.
    
    Van persie is van persie.
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  3. Nomar
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Morning Jafa,
    
    I've got a 35 pt mini league lead so I've got Adam as my captain.
    
    Think he's a good shout anyway. I think Dawson and Hangeland are very defs to get this week but am not wasting a transfer ortaking a hit a hit for them.
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    1. Jafalad
      14 years, 10 months ago
      + 5 Million.
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Christina.
14 years, 10 months ago
So it's fpl suicide to go into this Sunday without any ManU cover?
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1. Scoredelario
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Not if you need to take a hit to get the united cover.
  
  Think of it like this... If berbatov started the game with minus 4 points, would he still be on the scout's watchlist?
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  1. Christina.
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Only ManU striker(ignoring Roonpig) I can get without a hit is Owen. Not keen on selling rvp-->berba.
    
    Easy to fit Nani in though. Do I get him as my rival has him and then be "creative" with El Capitino?
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    1. Scoredelario
      14 years, 10 months ago
      I agree it is NOT worth
      
      a) selling van persie or
      b) losing 4 points
      
      to get berbatov... Unless you are protecting a big lead and KNOW the rival will captain him... that's the only justification I can think of.
      
      Owen might be a good shout... Nani might be too (I've got nani but not sure if i'm happy with that)
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2. Jafalad
  14 years, 10 months ago
  It could be FF suicide to go with ManU cover this Sunday!! 😉
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hillbillypete
14 years, 10 months ago
So lots of talk that Tevez will leave this summer.

However, i think that he will still play in the last game. Mancini would be foolish to drop him as that would be the final nail in the coffin and goodbye Carlos.
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1. Kings of Lyon ★
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I dont care how long he plays as long as he scores 🙂
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  1. hillbillypete
    14 years, 10 months ago
    got your money down already?
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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Aye i put a ton on the double 🙂
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2. Christina.
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Imagine if this is true...
  
  Manchester City: reports of £150m Cristiano Ronaldo bid are 'mischief'
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  1. Scoredelario
    14 years, 10 months ago
    welcome back to manchester!
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3. Connor's Calling
  14 years, 10 months ago
  think he'll play and try his heart out like he always does. even if he's already decided he's leaving
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  1. Scoredelario
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Yep that guy's weird - on the pitch he tries his heart out but off the pitch he just moans!
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Connor's Calling
14 years, 10 months ago
which 3 to play out Jokerlov, Luiz, Walker, RJohnson, Shawcross.

Thinking Shawcross, Walker, and ? at the moment...
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RottenTroll
14 years, 10 months ago
Hows the line-up, already done trsf, protecting 13 pt lead.
No one think SAF will do Rooney behind Berb?
Szcz (How); Coleman Kol Dawson (Luiz Djour); Nani N’Zog VDV [c] Yaya (Adam); Suarez Rooney VP Thanks
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1. Christina.
  14 years, 10 months ago
  You benching Adam???
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  1. RottenTroll
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Yeah at mo, unless you suggest different, were you thinking Yaya - such a close call?
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    1. Christina.
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Jafarule no 78:
      
      Never bench Bent. Coleman. Or Adam.
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Pack The Ripper
14 years, 10 months ago
Reading the Denilson story this morning "I can't see myself returning in a Chelsea shirt, or Liverpool or Manchester City - and definitely not Tottenham. I think my future will be in Spain or Italy."

er....who would actually want to sign him??
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Gnu
14 years, 10 months ago
I held onto Bent as i fancied a return against an unsure Arsenal defence last week but am I riding my luck picking him against Liverpool?
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1. Kings of Lyon ★
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Im still delibreating whether or not to sell for tevez.
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  1. Gnu
    14 years, 10 months ago
    I'm getting shot of Hernandez,it's whether I go or Tevez as well. I guess you'd move Zamora first?
    I see your 2 points ahead of me for the season 🙂
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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Yeah im def moving zamora, likely go for berba it just wheter i was to take a hit and do bent to tevez.
      
      2 points eh? thats tight, we'l'll see how we do after this GW 🙂
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    2. DementedFlamingo
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Interesting decisions 😉 You taking hits?
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      1. Gnu
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Good luck with the fishing! haha 🙂
        Results went my way last week and secured promotion from FFs H2H so pressures off a wee bit but still looking to finish with a win!
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        Gnu
        14 years, 10 months ago
        Off to work, catch you after wins for Motherwell and Team Gnu!!! 😉
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Vengeful_Bunny
14 years, 10 months ago
Will Luiz and Tevez play this GW?
I worried about Tevez after he's stated (yes I know, yet again) that he's leaving.
Mancini has no real need to play him and could not give a toss about him being top scorer.
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1. Bubbles
  14 years, 10 months ago
  They need the win to secure third. Can't see any way he won't play.
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Kuqi Monster
14 years, 10 months ago
Team from last GW is:

Szczesny

Carr / Luiz / Cahill

Lampard / Dempsey / N'Zogbia / VdV / Young A

RVP / Odem

Bench: Carroll, Coleman, Clark (don't ask!)

I was planning on doing carroll -> berbatov(c)

Then thinking of dropping one of:

1. odem (injury doubt but great form)
2. dempsey (tough home fixture)
3. vdv (injury doubt and fixture against team in relegation battle)

Seem sensible? any dieas on who to bench? don't want to take a 4pt hit, trying to make top 1k...
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1. Kuqi Monster
  14 years, 10 months ago
  *ideas
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  1. RottenTroll
    14 years, 10 months ago
    People in the week thought Coleman may start - something to consider.
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matiakez
14 years, 10 months ago
Just mulling over the last transfer for the year..

Here is my squad:

http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/entryhist.mc?id=1662211

Got a few ideas: Rodagella, DJ spring to mind??
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Connor's Calling
14 years, 10 months ago
1) Drop RvP or Suarez?
2) Bring in Tevez or Berba?
3) Play Kolorov, Luiz or R.Johnson?
Many thanks....
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1. Kuqi Monster
  14 years, 10 months ago
  1. suarez
  2. berba
  3. kol!
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  1. Connor's Calling
    14 years, 10 months ago
    thank you. that's kinda where i was leaning.
    Kol makes me nervous though. sub appearance would be gash
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tosey
14 years, 10 months ago
end of season punt

fabs odem suarez out
nani berba owen in

4pt hit

thoughts?
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1. Kings of Lyon ★
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Im unsure if nani will play, i think its about a 50/50 chance, Owen is a bit of a gamble, but you'd fancy him or berba to score big. If it was me i's spread my bets and only get 2 from man u.
  
  Also I got a text last night unibet are offering 18/1 on hang AGS vs Arsenal (the worst team in the PL at defending set plays) and its 41/1 for him to be first scorer or last scorer.
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  1. tosey
    14 years, 10 months ago
    that is big odds but my bets are done for the weekend now so not touching anything else
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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      14 years, 10 months ago
      Thats fair mate, just thought i'd let you know.
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2. Retro
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Too many eggs in one basket.
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3. samcro
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Nani is a risk. Could massively pay off or could come on for a point.
  
  Obviously with it being a punt you will be more than aware of this.
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4. Johnny Unitas
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Oh, not sure about that, Nani - who knows if he will start, and I don't see more than 3 goals in that game for United, you have two strikers sharing the spoils, both of whom haven't played a whole lot of late, and not at all together really, and if Odemwingie plays, and Suarez most likely will, and they both score, Owen and Berbatov have to score 10+ to make the move worth it, I don't see that happening to be honest, if Odem is out, it's a no-brainer to get one of them, but I see goals in the Villa/Pool game.
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  1. tosey
    14 years, 10 months ago
    might just stick with my tevez berb n modric plan instead then
    
    is tempting to take a punt on utd tho as see a few goals there
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  2. Just Ruud
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Fergie will play Park and Valencia vs Barca so there is a good chance Nani will play 60 min or so vs Blackpool
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5. SackWenger
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Fab and Odem to Gibson and Berbatov. No hits and you keep Suarez, but with strong Man U representation.
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RottenTroll
14 years, 10 months ago
1) Suarez
2) Berb
3) Kolarov
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Johnny Unitas
14 years, 10 months ago
Good man Tevez, once a mercenary, always a mercenary, who to believe, did Tevez tell Mancini he wanted to stay? Was Mancini talking through his hat? Who cares, they will have 2-3 world class strikers there next year anyway
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1. Gargamel
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I don't know anything about who to believe but Tevez seems to be totally clueless to me. I don't think he knows what he's doing.
  
  If it turns out it is indeed true that his #1 goal is to spend more time with his daughters I will take this back, but at the moment it looks to me as if he listens to some advisers who have their own interests in mind rather than his.
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2. NeedleVor
  14 years, 10 months ago
  However, in more important news - Carlton Cole is being linked with a £9m move to Stoke. With Carew also seemingly very likely to join us, is it possible we will we have the biggest, baddest, b***est strikeforce in Premiership history?
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  1. Gargamel
    14 years, 10 months ago
    I think Cole could be a good signing for Stoke. One of his weaknesses is he doesn't link up play well and as Stoke go much for wide attacks or knock downs he should be fine. He's strong and can score. Think Pulis might resurrect his career.
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  2. Johnny Unitas
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Set Piece Mayhem with those 3 strikers
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  3. SackWenger
    14 years, 10 months ago
    Next seasons 'limbo' championship could be interesting at the Brittania.
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    1. tosey
      14 years, 10 months ago
      sack wenger.....u may be onto something there!
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DementedFlamingo
14 years, 10 months ago
Hey TM other sportal players... Anyone here? Need some help!!!
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tosey
14 years, 10 months ago
ok back to basics

lamps suarez odem out
modric berba tevez in

4pt hit and bench fabs
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1. jguti14
  14 years, 10 months ago
  why would u take a hit and ship out all those in form players!!?
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  1. tosey
    14 years, 10 months ago
    odems injured
    
    and i fancy berba n tevez both to do well
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    1. SackWenger
      14 years, 10 months ago
      as above: Fab and Odem to Gibson and Berbatov.
      
      A 1-0 win is more of a priority for Man C than goals for Tevez.
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2. Kings of Lyon ★
  14 years, 10 months ago
  I think that looks better.
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3. samcro
  14 years, 10 months ago
  Can you not sell Fabs instead of Lamps and bench someone else?
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  1. tosey
    14 years, 10 months ago
    i thought about that but i want modric n cant afford him without shifting lamps
    
    hitz adam kuyt modric
    berba tevez rvp
    
    i think theyll all play wont they?
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4. Connor's Calling
  14 years, 10 months ago
  you're obviously torn this week Tosey! Cant believe you didnt manage to catch your main rival, despite your run! You might as well take a punt this week...but make it a calculated one!
  Unsure on Modric myself. Spurs have flattered to decieve at home before and McLeish will get that B'ham side motivated if nothing else. How much cash would the above leave you with?
  
  Also if you had to decide between Berba or Tevez, would you lean Berba?
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  1. tosey
    14 years, 10 months ago
    im captaining berba so him for me
    
    those 3 would leave me with 0.1
    
    i may go for gibson instead and keep lampard
    
    tough one this week as im also defending a lead for £100 as well as tryin to catch that other lad but 39 behind so no real chance now
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matiakez
14 years, 10 months ago
I'm tempted to captain Nani but it worries me whether he'll start..

Really struggling what to do for the transfer:

A) Sessegnon out for Zog/Adam
B) Wingie out for DJ/Rodagella

Or a borong defensive change with current back five being; Lescott, Coleman, Carr, G Johnson and Shawcross
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Demí
14 years, 10 months ago
Paolo Di Canio new Swindon manager.talkSPORT
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