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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.

Listen in and feel free to disagree.

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  1. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Apologies for my ignorance and if this has been discussed extensively already but who will be taking Enriques place as LB at Newc?

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
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      Looking to buy Pieters from PSV but at the moment maybe shane ferguson if fit or ryan taylor

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    2. Chazza
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      It appears R taylor for now.

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  2. pondering
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    Orr or Gabiddon?

    Which is more attacking and less likely to get yellows?

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  3. Kevtheotter
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    Is Rafeal a risk? or anyne see a reason not to have him

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    1. mufc802
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      Smalling

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    2. Ivanovic
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      Smalling played well on the weekend and Jones and fabio can play RB

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    3. Alex Hunter
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      rotation risk yes. he might play at the weekend, but after that you never know. left back should be fabio since evra out, but jones and smalling can slot into rb as well.

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    4. eljmayes
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      I'd give him a go given United seem to have few other options in that position.

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  4. Morientes
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    Could you help, I can't decide ->

    A. Malouda + Dzeko

    B. Lampard + Rodallega

    C. Drogba + Downing/N'Zogbia/Dempsey

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    1. BKR
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      c.

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  5. Ivanovic
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    Who's the best midfielder for £6M?

    Murphy - Pens, Fulham have ok fixtures
    Sinclair - Pens and fk, ok home fixtures not great away
    Walters - should play higher up the pitch, not great fixtures
    O'Hara - poss pens/fk, not to bad fixtures

    Anyone else I have missed?

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    1. Declan
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      Craig Gardner

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    2. Lrf
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      I've gone with O'Hara for the moment atleast.

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    3. pondering
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      Its between Sinclair or O'Hara. I would go for Sinclair

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      1. Gregor
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        I've gone for Sinclair.

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        1. McDog
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          Cabaye

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          1. waitinginthelonggrass
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            Good shout on Cabaye, looks handy and should gets a good few assists

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            1. McDog
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              probably on pens and free-kicks too

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      2. Alex Hunter
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        a couple to watch would be swp if he moves to bolton and obertan.

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        1. Ivanovic
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          a couple of newcastle fans have been suggesting that gutierrez and marveaux will get the nod on the wings over obertan

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    4. Ivanovic
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      Think you've swayed me towards Sinclair, exculding gw 1,4 and 6 Swansea have very nice fixture for the first 10 gw's

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    5. eljmayes
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      Murphy as he takes set pieces and is proven to get amongst the assists/goals on a regular basis.

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  6. Lrf
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    Okay, after many days of transfering players, this is what I have ended up with. Think I'm close to done atleast. Anyone care to post their comments? Thanks

    Given Ruddy
    Kompany Enrique Simpson Hughes Alcaraz
    Nani Malouda Silva O'Hara Moses
    Bent Carroll Holt

    Too weak in defence? Downgrade midfield?

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    1. Gregor
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      I refuse to have Wigan defenders, Sunderland defenders are cheap and would rotate well with Simpson. Other than that, I like it.

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  7. The Stock
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    Drogba - In. Dissuade me.

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    1. HST
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      I can't.

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      1. The Stock
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        🙂

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    2. dave_the_bear
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      No 😛

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    3. Gregor
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      Torres will probably be alright if not this weekend then the next meaning Drogba sometimes won't start and when he does he'll be dragged off after an hour and has he really ever been the same since the malaria?

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      1. The Stock
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        Fair point - but my team is all about money in the bank. I've seen a LOT of expensive teams with little room for manoeuvre. A lot will hinge on Utd and Chelsea starting lineups for the first few weeks and I want to be in a position to take advantage without an 8 point hit.

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  8. RD
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    Nice podcast 😉 got some doubts cleared 🙂

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  9. Tmel
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    The Rooney dilemma is really bugging me. His fixtures stink but I just can't shake the feeling he may just smash it, plus if he doesn't then he can always be traded directly for RVP. On the downside it means I can't afford Malouda and my defence is quite weak.

    To Rooney or not to Rooney?

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
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      Go with him, looks in good form

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    2. Smarty Pants
      • 16 Years
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      I have the same dilemma, really can't decide. Might flip a coin eventually.

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    3. Alex Hunter
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      ya, he's as fit as he's been in forever. i might f off chelsea and go rooney and nani.

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    4. RD
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      If u have Nani u can atleast move on without rooney 🙂

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    5. dave_the_bear
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      Ive got the pig up front, takes penos, some frees and when he starts scoring he never looks like stopping.

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  10. Coops
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    Anyone having problems joining Leagues tonight on the FPL?

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    1. Mr. Tambourine Man
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      Yes I am! Very glad someone else is.

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  11. waitinginthelonggrass
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    Alright lads,

    Which team

    Given Ruddy

    Kompany Cole Enrique S.Taylor Gabbidon

    Silva Taarabt Sessngon N'Zogbia Moses

    Rooney Carroll Rodellega

    or

    Given Ruddy

    Kompany Cole Enrique S.Taylor Gabbidon

    Silva Nani Sinclair O'Hara Moses

    Rooney Carroll Rodellega

    Cheers

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
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      DJ Campbell instead of Rod in team 2.

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      1. BKR
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        Rodellega is a wise choice....

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  12. Shatner's Bassoon
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    A little dazed and confused - can anyone help?

    A) Ivanovic, Senderos, Kuyt
    or
    B) A Cole, L Enrique, Downing

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
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      B

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      1. bennyf
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        b

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  13. bennyf
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    right heres where i'm at:-

    given (foster)
    cahil, huth, kompany, cole (gabbidon)
    moses, taarbt, nani, meireles (obertan)
    gervinho, rooney (long)

    obviously plenty of punts in here, i'm looking at making cash on early gambles as i did last year with adam and carroll from day one and i'm not afraid to reassess very early and play the wildcard if i'm wrong. below is my reasoning for each choice.

    Given will make plenty of saves (although i think aston villa will struggle this year)

    Foster will also make plenty of saves (he was my keeper all last year) and i suspect WBA will do very well this year under Hodgson

    Cahill i think will be bought by either arsenal or liverpool in the next few days and at 5.5 will become excellent value

    Huth gets a good few goals from set pieces

    Cole gets alot of assists and will play week in week out in a solid defense

    Kompany will play in what should be another decent defense

    Gabbidon as he will play and is cheap

    Moses seems good value and looks full of promise and with nzogbia gone should get plenty of game time.

    Nani did very well last year, (might need to change for valencia/young depending on playing time) but based on the charity shield i'm going with nani

    i think if Obertan plays he'll be good value (but he might have to work his way into the newcastle team)

    Taarbt seems to be central to everything qpr do and i think he will be this years charlie adam.

    Meireles scored a good few goals at the end of last season and seems to have settled well

    Gervinho is obviously unproven but seems to be linking up well with RVP and with fabregas and nasri likely to be sold and doubts over ramsey and wilshire i think he will play

    Rooney in because RVP is a doubt and he's had a good preseason (although this may change closer to game time) i think RVP will be more consistant if injury free

    Long could be a great buy under hodgson although he looked knackered for ireland the other night.

    obviously no vdv as spurs game is off

    has anybody any suggestions or thing i may have missed?

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  14. Someoneleet
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    Im so fu*king excited about this weekend...

    Saturday = Last minute FF panic + watch everyone on here go into meltdown. Soccer Saturday/ England finish off India. Newcastle V Arse @ Fullback.

    Sunday = Dressing gown. Cup of tea. Egg and bacon sandwich. The Observer. Sunday Supplement. Goals on Sunday. Stoke V Chelsea. WBA V Utd.

    Moday = Manchester > City V Swansea.

    Tuesday - Rest.

    Wednneday = Work/ start planning for next weekends football.

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    1. Retro
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      Well, I like the bit about the Observer. Classy! Should be in church on Sunday though...

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    2. Wounded Prophets
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      I'm liking your plan, mine will consist of similar ovet the weekend until monday where I go on holiday

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    3. McDog
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      Dressing gown?

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      1. pieces
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        The usual for anyone in a relationship of more than 4 weeks 😀 Paid them no attention on Friday in the pub, then spent ALL Saturday morning on the bleeding FPL football site, watched football the whole Bl&&dy afternoon and evening - then proceeded to get sh$t-faced and and obnoxious Sat Night = DRESSING down 🙁 Sunday morning. Its the same every week 😀

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    4. Back on the horse
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      Ah those were the days, then the baby arrived in Feb and that all went out the window!

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      1. AxlF
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        +1

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        1. Back on the horse
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          I won't have anywhere near the same amount of time to spend on FPL this year. I can't see me bettering 196

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          1. pieces
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            Ah well just aim for the top 1K

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            1. Back on the horse
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              yeah I'd be happy with that

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      2. Retro
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        +2 aged 3 and 1...

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  15. Morientes
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    So, please

    A. Malouda + Dzeko

    B. Lampard + Rodallega

    C. Drogba + Downing/N’Zogbia/Dempsey

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  16. Whistle
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    Who is taking Liverpools freekicks and corners at the moment?

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    1. mufc802
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      I would guess Adam.

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      1. Alex Hunter
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        him and downing.

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  17. Kevtheotter
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    How do people fell about Bosingwa and Alex? Either Nailed on?

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    1. Gavin - Gers in turmoil!!!
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      i've gon Boswinga

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      1. Gavin - Gers in turmoil!!!
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        gone even lol

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    2. dave_the_bear
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      I have strong feelings for both <3 😛

      Terry and Cole are only 2 that are nailed on.

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  18. pondering
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    Gabiddon or Orr?

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    1. Shipstontrev
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      Orr

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    2. Declan
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      Flip a coin! There will probably be +/-10 points between them

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  19. Ninjaa
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    best 3 cheap rotating defenders 1 each week to go with the 2 big gun defenders

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    1. Ninjaa
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      thinking de laet, salgado and simpson?

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    2. Wounded Prophets
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      A) Rooney

      Or

      B) RVP

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      1. Ninjaa
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        KA?

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  20. Screaming Midget
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    Life would be so much easier if I knew Suarez was playing. That extra .5 for Carroll is crippling me.

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  21. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
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    can u pls RMT?!

    Thanks

    Given , ruddy

    Bosingwa,  kompany, Simpson, Da laet, young

    Malouda, Moses, nzogbia, Silva, taarabt

    Holt, Carroll, Rooney

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  22. Andy1
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    Ruddy + Bramble

    or

    Al Habsi and Orr?

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  23. MESSIAH
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    HI GUYS,

    THIS IS IT. WOULD YOU CARRY THIS TEAM?

    GIVEN

    ZABALETA HANGELAND A.COLE

    MALOUDA MOSES TAARABT SILVA(VC)

    BENT ZAMORA CARROL(C)

    SUBS: RUDDY, N.DYER, GABBIDON, DE-LAET

    SEEMS STABLE RIGHT?

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    1. The Bandit
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      Zabaleta's a joke right? 😕

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    2. Declan
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      Zabaleta is risky selection, otherwise pretty good!

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      1. BKR
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        Caps off & Zabaleta

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    3. MESSIAH
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      WHO WOULD YOU GUYS REPLACE ZABALETA WITH? 0.M IN THE BANK

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      1. J0E
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        anyone in lower case would be preferable.

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  24. BCNO
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    Does anyone know why TFPL isn't displaying the clean sheet odds yet? Anyone know a good place to see those odds besides paddypower?

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  25. Fernando Torres
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    Malouda or Lampard ??

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  26. Darth Paul
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    Silva or Carroll for (C)?

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    1. BKR
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      Carroll

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    2. 4vets
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      Silva

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  27. RD
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    Any Newcastle Fan over here wanna knw few thngs--

    Whats the scenario with Barton?? If he doesnt plays who would be in the set piece duties specially taking penalties?

    How good has been Cabaye so far in pre season and wht kind of role is he gonna play in newcastle's team???

    Is Ba's Place cemnented??

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
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      Cabaye on set pieces.

      Looks good, great passer but sits deep enough. He will be good though.

      Barton may play but it is still very uncertain.

      Ba's place is cemented, at the moment anyway.

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      1. RD
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        Thanks for the reply 🙂

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  28. Ninjaa
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    is andy johnson set to play first game?

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  29. @FPLStrategist
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    Hey all, a quick rmt is appreciated. I haven't had a chance to have a good look at all possibilities, but after a few hours, heres my gw1 team...3-5-2

    Given (Ruddy)
    Luiz Enrique ACole (Gabbidon) (Simpson)
    Taarabt Silva (vc) Moses Malouda Sessegnon
    Rooney (c) Bent (Holt)

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  30. Declan
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    Jose Enrique ownership now at 17%, do we think he will play GW1?

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    1. pieces
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      Probably not but a long term pick ---- til I WC in gw3

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