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11 August 2011 1904 comments
Granville Granville
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From MI6 to the CIA, never has there been such rigid protection of confidential information than that surrounding Mark’s initial Fantasy squad. So, when super-secret agent himself joined me in the studio for our first podcast of the season, I was resigned to getting thrown the odd teasing titbit but little else.

However, it was to my very great surprise that he’d gone and left the proverbial back door open, there, “live” on air, he handed me a laptop giving me open access to his team on screen right in front of me. Since I was already in the house, he reluctantly decided to show me around.

An unexpected twist to our first podcast of the season and, dare I say it, a rare privilege for the listener.

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  1. pondering
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    Terry or ACole?

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    1. dave_the_bear
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      A Cole

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    2. Ivanovic
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      Cole will get the assists, and assuming that the bonus point calculation favours players who contribute attacking wise, he may even get more bonus than terry too

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      1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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        But terry is more likely to score, and I reckon that goals are worth about 3x as many EA index points as assists. Go with what you fancy.

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  2. The Pep Revolution
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    Does anyone know which defenders will start for Chelsea this weekend?

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    1. dave_the_bear
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      Bosingwa, Alex, Terry, Cole

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      1. The Pep Revolution
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        Thanks. Is Alex likely to keep his place on the starting team when Luis and Ivanovic return?

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        1. dave_the_bear
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          Doubtful IMO.

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          1. The Pep Revolution
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            Alright thanks.

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        2. YNWA
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Answer is no one knows what he VB will do. Terry and Cole only certainties. Ivanovic played most pre-season and Bosingwa more than Ferreira.
          My gut is Bosingwa will start at RB, Ivanovic (if fit), Terry Cole
          But going forward Ivanovic could play RB when Alex, Luiz fit. Luiz not played at all since Copa America so won't feature from beginning.
          Anything outside Terry, Cole is a risk.

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          1. The Pep Revolution
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            Alright thanks. Ill just go with A cole to be safe.

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    2. bobson5
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      I think Luiz will be fit and start so Bosingwa, Terry, Luiz, Cole.

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      1. The Pep Revolution
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        Thanks. Im trying to get a cheap chelsea defender that will start every week. Would Luiz be the most suitable?

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        1. Top 210 Club
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          no

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          1. The Pep Revolution
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            Ok then who would be?

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  3. Tmel
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    Of the three options which would you pick?

    a) A. Cole, Enrique, Malouda, Drogba/Bent
    b) A. Cole, Bramble, Silva, RVP (switching to Rooney if not fit)
    c) Alex/Bosingwa, Enrique, Malouda, RVP/Rooney

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  4. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
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    a)Alex and Rafael (both rot. risks?)
    or
    b)A.Cole and Gabbidon?

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    1. Adam
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      B for me

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  5. Villius
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    Hey guys thoughts on Gibbs?

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    1. TheHazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      No point backing Arsenal until their fixtures pick up in GW4, so you can take a good look at him in the first three games before deciding.

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    2. dave_the_bear
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      Looks like its their only option unless they bring in another left back.

      Pity they cant defend for peanuts.

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  6. Ivanovic
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    Comments on my team would be appreciated:

    Given (Ruddy)
    Cole Kompany Alcaraz (Enrique)(Simpson)
    Nani Silva(vc) N’Zogbia Moses (Murphy)
    Carroll(c) Drogba Campbell

    Am i right to bench Murphy out of my front 8?

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  7. Adam
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    Who is the best midfielder for 4.5M?

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    1. dave_the_bear
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      Ive got Dyer from Swansea.

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  8. HST
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Aside from Moses who else do people think represents value for 5.0 in the midfield?

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Nobody. It's a dead range.

      That's the most worrying thing. If Moses is a flop, there's no straight replacement.

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      1. HST
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        I agree, it's throwing my value based squad positions idea to the dogs.

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    2. Tmel
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      Very slim pickings. Possibly Delap for the odd throw-in

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    3. Ivanovic
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      Keep hearing good things about Dyer, and Obertan might be worth a punt now he's at Newcastle (tho his goal scoring history is pretty poor)!

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      1. Tmel
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        Marveaux (a winger I believe) for Newcastle could be a shout, I hear good things and Liverpool were apparently interested

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    4. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Obertan, McEachran possibly, Barkely

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    5. Demí
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      People will probably laugh but Obertan.

      United didn't buy him if they didnt think he had potential, and i fancy him to be a success at Newcastle where the pressure will be less.

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      1. tosey
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        i asked the chap who does the main newcastle blog and he expects gutierrez ad marveaux to start on the wings

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        1. Demí
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          I think with time he could oust Gutierrez. It's all up in the air, so i'll wait and see but currently planning Moses > Obertain after week 3-4

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          1. Demí
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            *Obertan

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  9. Ach1lles
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    Hey guys, hoping you could RMT and give a bit of advice.

    What is the hype for Silva? He was a good player last season but why is he at the top of the captains poll this season? Surely Nani, Drog, RvP, Lamp, or a player like that would top the poll..

    Foster (Mignolet)
    Hughes - Cole - Huth - (Knight) - (Simpson)
    Nani - Taarabt - Gamst Pederson - Silva - (Moses)
    Carroll - (empty space) - (Holt)

    I have 10.5mil in the bank right now, and I'm thinking about who to get. I was leaning towards an arsenal forward due to the lack of coverage, but I can also afford Drogba. I'm also willing to downgrade Carroll and get a 12mil forward, but feedback is appreciated!

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    1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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      Huth is over priced with tough fixtures, knight has horrid fixtures. Downgrade Silva to nZog and use the extra 2m to get a 12m striker

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    2. Ivanovic
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      Id be tempted by Drogba for Cheslea attacking cover, too much uncertainty around the arsenal team atm. VP will be a good call in a few games time, but maybe not right now

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  10. CRAZY TRAIN
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    Folks, for gameweek 1 would you:

    a) play Moses and bench DJ Campbell?
    b) bench Moses and play Campbell?

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    1. Tmel
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      Surely got to play Moses for GW1-3. I'd go Moses just in case QPR go 4-5-1 with Bothroyd alone up top or shunt DJ to the wing

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      1. CRAZY TRAIN
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        Cheers. On that you got me thinking I should revert back to Holt instead of swap Campbell! Arghhh.....

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    2. mufc802
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      If you have Moses in your team playing probably the easiest opponent, you simply have to play him when he is in form.

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  11. runekver
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    A: Orr Nzog
    B: Hughes Ramsey

    Been back and forth for hours now
    What to do?

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  12. HST
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Trev are you here?

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    1. roytommy
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      you using a Ouija board?

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      1. Shipstontrev
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        Yep

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  13. Lrf
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    Okay, I got to get this team selection out of the way, would like some help to decide.

    A. Silva N'Zog
    Carroll Drogba

    B. Yaya Malouda
    Carroll Bent

    C Downing Silva
    Bent Drogba

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  14. Orion
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    Malouda+Silva or Lampard+Taarabt?

    Thnx

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    1. Lrf
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      Malouda+Silva

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  15. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    1. Nani and RVP
    2. Silva and Rooney

    I'm thinking if we hear RVP is likely to play, 1 - otherwise 2.

    Any thoughts?

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    1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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      1 all day long

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        Seeing it written down does make 1 look the obvious choice! I can always drop Nani if he loses his place.

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  16. huntingbears
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    please comment, need some feedback! 🙂

    hart
    distin - hughes - hangeland
    taarabt - downing - moses - nani - nzogbia
    carroll - drogba

    (bunn, holt, alcaraz, simpson)

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    1. Lrf
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      One too many from Fulham in defence imo.

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      1. huntingbears
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        cheers, what about this?

        [al-habsi]
        distin – [vidic] – hangeland
        taarabt – downing – moses – nani – nzogbia
        carroll – drogba

        (bunn, holt, [wilkinson], simpson)

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  17. martymcfarty123
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    Squad just put down by a few people, not sure why? Anybody care to give feedback???

    Given
    Enrique / Boswinga (till Ivanovic is fit) / Kompany
    Young / N’Zogbia / Downing / Silva / Moses
    Holt / Gervinho

    Ruddy / Suarez / R.Johnson / Olsson

    I'm seeing a good GK combo, Consistent defence across the board (if not outstanding), very strong midfield, two good strikers (admittedly Gervinho is a little risky) and good cheap £/points striker.

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    1. martymcfarty123
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      Have I lost it?!

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      1. Lrf
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        Why Young over Nani?

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        1. martymcfarty123
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          I gotta feelin'.

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    2. martymcfarty123
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      Prev team

      Given / Ruddy
      Enrique / Baines / Kompany / Olsson / Bardsley
      Moses / Marveaux / N'Zogbia / Downing / Silva
      Dzeko / Suarez / Gervinho

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  18. gaspar
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    Any QPR fans here? Will Orr start against Bolton? I see him in many RMTs here, but some QPR fan on FISO forum thinks Orr won't start. He predicts starting back line in the first GW the same as in the final friendly against Luton: Dyer-Hall-Gabbidon-Hill.

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  19. Dartsfan501
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    Is it worth taking out malouda for silva for just GW 1 ?????

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    1. Tmel
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      What I'm planning on doing, just keep that 1.0 in the bank

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      1. Dartsfan501
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        Yeah just came to me now, it will be a hard game at stoke for chelsea but i think city will prob go to town on swansea.

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  20. arcticjunkie1
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    What'd you think to my team gents, i'll be having a few drinks tomorrow night so i don't want to do anything silly while i have a settled team 😉

    0.5 in the bank.

    Given
    Kompany A.Cole Hughes
    Moses N'Zogbia Taarabt Silva(C)
    Rooney Carroll Zamora

    Ruddy O'Hara W.Brown Simpson

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    1. Tmel
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      I like it, maybe midfield is slightly weak but all round pretty strong. I guess he's a bit of a gamble but could be risky leaving Nani out after last week...

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      1. arcticjunkie1
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        yeah i know what you mean but it was between silva/nani for the midfield slot because my original front three of Rodellega/Carroll/Zamora seemed too weak. Instead transfered in Moses for Wigan's decent run of fixtures and opted for Rooney for Man U coverage.

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  21. Kevtheotter
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    Have Rooney Carroll and Zamora upfront atm and was planing on bringing in Drogba in Gw 2.. Have .5 mil to switch him for Carroll but now its fairly certain Drogba is starting against Stoke should i just do it now?

    Also how do people feel about A Johnson instead of Zamora? Cheaper option and if Fulham do well he will to

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    1. Tmel
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      I'd give Carroll a go for GW1. I support Fulham and currently have AJ although tbh I'd probably go for Bobby if I had the cash. It's a tough call, AJ has def been better in the Europa games but Bobby is usually more involved

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      1. Kevtheotter
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        Thanks,,think ill take a gamble on Johnson...

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  22. exammy
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    K.dyer + Silva

    or

    N'zog + Taarabt

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    1. tosey
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      silva for gwk1 but they have 2 tough away games after plus nasri needs to fit in somewhere

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      1. exammy
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        thats what im thinking only want silva for gw1 but do i really want to start already planning my 1st transfer?

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  23. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
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    Yet again further mix. Think this is quite well balanced. Anyone who can be ar5ed to comment, please do.

    Given (Bogdan - want Vorm when he's available)
    Kompany Gabbidon A. Cole (Enrique, Hughes)
    Moses Nani Silva N'Zogbia Ramsey
    Bent Carroll (Graham)

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    1. tosey
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      2 £5m def's on the bench mean your defence is too expensive imo

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  24. Someoneleet
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    Votes on Ramsey OR Taarabt?

    I have Gabbidon but no other Arse/ QPR beyond.

    Thanks!

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  25. Chris Highwind
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Anyone else having trouble with the fantasy site logging in?

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    1. Chris Highwind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Scratch this, just in! ;D

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      1. Chris Highwind
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Is being incredibly slow though....

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  26. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    Now the atmosphere is feeling great in this thread. 🙂
    Majority's are RMT'S only.

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  27. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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    Tevez anyone? I remember last season Drogba was not expected to play, scored a hattrick on the opening day!! Is Tevez def out, at home to swansea is a treat!

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    1. tosey
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      we had news on drogba before the deadline thats why i captained him, if we do on tevez ill do the same but no news n ill leave it

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    2. SMOOTH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      dont think hes starting

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  28. artvandelay
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    I've got Hart AND Given. Is this a bit over the top? Should I get a cheaper backup for Hart? Thing is, 0.5 wouldn't make that much of a difference, I'm pretty much set with the rest of my team.
    HELP.

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    1. tosey
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      yes

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    2. Bubbles
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      If you've Hart, just play him every week and have a £4M bench fodder as back up incase of injury.

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  29. sahota
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    Which 2 to start out of:

    Salgado, Hughes, Young

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    1. Lrf
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      Hughes, Young

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  30. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    enrique gonna start this weekend?

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    1. martymcfarty123
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      Tough one. I wouldn't say so with Aurelio being fit for once

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    2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      not sure really, aurelio is fit as well (for a change). they might rest enrique this week seeing as he's not had time to settle. Could play though - tough to call!

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