[sbu_large_image] Scout Picks
19 August 2011 2455 comments
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There’s something of a sense of deja vu about this Gameweek. Unlimited transfers, the chance to pick and choose your squad from scratch all over again-the “Rate My Team” posts are rampant this Friday afternoon.

As the site kicks into overdrive, then, we hope to bring you a little calm in the midst of all the mayhem with our “Scout Selection Committee Picks” ahead of this weekend’s fixtures.

Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly.

Michal Vorm had a sensational debut at Man City. The Swansea keeper recorded 12 saves in the 4-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium and still finished the game with a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) score of 3 for the Gameweek. A home clash with Wigan will see Brendan Rodgers’ side go on the attack but Vorm, priced at just 4.0, looks in the type of form to keep the Latics at bay.

A home game with QPR gives Leighton Baines the perfect platform to start his Fantasy season on the front foot. Last week’s 4-0 home hiding by Bolton will hardly have instilled confidence in Neil Warnock’s side and Baines’ raids down the left flank should see him feature prominently. Last season’s top-scoring FPL defender is a nailed-on choice in the picks.

Jose Bosingwa seems to have earned the confidence of new boss Andre Villas-Boas. His attacking threat from the back mirrors that of Ashley Cole on the opposite flank and, having been preferred to Branislav Ivanovic at the Britannia last weekend, seems set to continue in the right-back role. Cole offers more certainty but we’ve already went for a big-money defender in Baines- Bosingwa, at 5.5, fits the needs of your Fantasy budget a little better. You can perhaps look to last week’s pick, Alex, if you want to spend that little bit more.

Roger Johnson was immense at the back for Wolves in last week’s 2-1 win at Blackburn. Mick McCarthy’s defence looks a more compact unit with the new skipper marshalling the back-four and Johnson’s influence this weekend will be crucial, as Martin Jol brings his Fulham troops to Molineux fresh on the back of a 3-0 Europa Cup win over Dnipro.

Alex McLeish is hardly renowned for his attacking tendencies. While his teams can be frustrating viewing at times, Big Eck’s safety-first approach bodes well for the Fantasy manager. James Collins and the Aston Villa back line look a healthier proposition this time round and entertain Blackburn at Villa Park, with a clean sheet at Fulham in Gameweek 1 indicative of their potential.

Steve Bruce will approach this week’s home game with Newcastle in buoyant mood. A second-half fightback at Liverpool last week suggests Sunderland may that extra, competitive edge that was missing for much of last season. Stephane Sessegnon was inspirational in pre-season and, playing in the hole just behind Asamoah Gyan, could prove the difference for the Black Cats in the white-hot atmosphere of a Tyne-Wear derby.

Scott Sinclair squares up to Wigan in Swansea’s first Premier League match at the Liberty Stadium. The winger was top scorer for Brendan Rodgers’ side last term and although he’s stepping up in class this time round, in the main attacking threat for the Swans. Throw in the fact he’s on penalties and his selection looks a solid one.

Playing at the tip of the Norwich midfield diamond affords Wes Hoolahan plenty license to attack. The low-to-mid priced midfielder is already off the mark this season; he grabbed the equaliser at Wigan last week and with visitors Stoke sampling European action only last night, Norwich’s punishing fitness regime could take advantage of any tiredness in Tony Pulis’ side come Sunday afternoon.

Nani grabs the final slot in the midfield four with a Monday night home clash against Tottenham on the agenda. The clincher was a look back at the corresponding fixture last season; Man United won 2-0, with Nani grabbing a goal, an assist and bringing home the bonus for a fourteen point return. With this in mind, we just couldn’t overlook him.

If Andre Villas-Boas selects Fernando Torres over Didier Drogba for a bruising battle at the Britannia, will he drop him at home to West Brom? The popular train of thought suggests El Nino will be a starter against the Baggies and we’re not ones to disagree here. At Stoke, Torres looked sharper, livelier, hungrier than he ever has in a Chelsea shirt and Roy Hodgson’s side could be onto a hammering at Stamford Bridge this Saturday evening.

Darren Bent scores goals wherever he goes. One of the most consistent forwards in the Premier League over the last few seasons, Bent faces a Blackburn side beaten at home by Wolves last week. The two clubs met in the recent Barclays Asia Trophy during pre-season last month and Villa sneaked it one-nil. No need to asked who grabbed the only goal.

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  1. DropPointsNotBombs
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    Why is nobody going for Walcott?

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    1. halnone
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      because he plays for arsenal

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      1. DropPointsNotBombs
        • 14 Years
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        So why are so many people going for Moses?

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        1. Barry
          • 15 Years
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          cause he is 4 mil cheaper and is going to start every game.

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          1. DropPointsNotBombs
            • 14 Years
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            I have Moses too but Walcott has far more of an impact. Can't wait for him to score tomorrow

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  2. seanie3
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    Help please, recommendations

    Given (Vorm)

    Lescott, Boswinga, De Laet (S taylor senderos)
    Nzog, Sessegnon, Silva, Nani(vc) (moses)
    Suarez, Torres(c), Fletcher

    Have 0.5 in the bank and really don’t know what to do which my defence

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  3. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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    Who to play; Neil Taylor (Swansea) or Kompany?

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    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
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      Kompany...

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    2. Tracksuit Manager
      • 14 Years
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      ha.

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      B & B - more wine!!!

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    4. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
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      Who's the first guy?

      lol

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  4. EverReady
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    Finally FINISHED 🙂

    Given (Vorm)

    Kompany Woodgate A.Cole (Brown) (Simpson)

    N'Zogbia Moses Silva Sessegnon

    Torres (C) Rooney Saha

    Thoughts?

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    1. ol
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I had the exact same strikeforce but have bottled it with Saha. I downgraded Cole to Bosingwa and changed Saha to Bent. Boring but hopefully safer.

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  5. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    £34 million strike force 😯

    Potentially a very good midfield..

    Defence is pretty stable..

    Keepers are a bit dodgey

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      £31.50 - Keepers totally crap. 😉

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  6. ReinaMan
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Everton defender or Sunderland defender?

    and which one?

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    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
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      Baines

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    2. Tracksuit Manager
      • 14 Years
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      how much you got?

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      1. ReinaMan
        • 15 Years
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        5.5 at most

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        1. Leysh
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          14 years, 7 months ago

          go with Brown and use the extra 1mil elsewhere 🙂

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        2. Tracksuit Manager
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          i'd forget about sunderland altogether, but that's me.

          if you must, wes brown at 4.5 or jags at 5.5.

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    3. Eversio88
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Sunderland defender? madness. Get jags.

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    4. alfast1c
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Jagielka or Distin iam not sure. Wes Brown.

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    5. Twinkle toes
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Everton..fixtures are great if you go Jagielka you may even get an Arsenal defender out of it if not everton double GW at some point

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  7. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
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    Bit different to last year, a lot of people seemed to play 3-5-2 and right now I'm going with Torres, Rooney and Bent and also want Aguero and RVP and Suarez 🙂

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

      That is the ultimate forward line apart from Bent 😕 ... I have Torres, Rooney & Aguero...

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      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
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        I should really have Aguero instead of Bent shouldn't I? I'm going to regret it! All my mini league will have him too!

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Nani was 8.0, VDV 8.5ish, Adam 5.0 last year. Torres, Rooney, Drogs were all about 12m. This year the strikers are the same price, but the mids have shot up.

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  8. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    ben watson

    good value ???

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    1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Moses seems a better prospect to me.

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  9. Gargamel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone interested in a piece of Asamoah Gyan? Scored 10 goals and got 5 assists last season in 2000 minutes played, a very very good ratio and perhaps the service is better this year? 8m and fixtures are good.

    Anyone?

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    1. ol
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      He came off injured at the weekend didnt he?

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      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        He came off as a precaution but has shaken the knock off and will start.

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    2. Timmy Cahill Rules
      • 14 Years
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      poor fitness levels and stamina and picks up alot of niggles IMO

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    3. halnone
      • 15 Years
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      not for me

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    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Think I'd rather get Sessegnon if I wanted a Sunderland mid/for. Bruce has always been a defensive manager, so I'm staying away for the minute.

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    5. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
      • 15 Years
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      If the forwards this year weren't all so strong I would be, but they are so I'll be staying clear.

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  10. Jimpa
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    Good team or need some changes?

    Given (Vorm)

    baines bosingwa kompany (senderos simpson)

    sess yaya nzog moses (dyer)

    rooney saha torres

    1mil in bank

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    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Given and Vorm don't particularly rotate well.

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      1. Leysh
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        They're both good though!

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        1. EverReady
          • 14 Years
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          Very similar to my side 🙂 Just small differences and personal preference. Good Luck!

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          1. Jimpa
            • 14 Years
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            Thanks. Wish you the same. I'm tempted to replace Saha with Bent tho 😉

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        2. andy85wsm
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          Yeah, but if they have similar fixtures you'll probably play Given everytime anyway

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          1. Jimpa
            • 14 Years
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            Thanks for the feedback dude.

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      2. Chekhov
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        very valid point, I suggest Ruddy instead

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    2. Eversio88
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Begovic & Vorm ftw

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  11. guilessa
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Better value:

    Adam(9), Silva(9.5) or Nani (10)?

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    1. Tracksuit Manager
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      silva was, hopefully he still is now that nasri looks set to arrive.

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      1. Nani-17
        • 14 Years
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        Nani

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  12. alfast1c
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Jagielka or Distin?

    Both are 5.5, whos more attacking ?

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    1. fanto1979
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      exact same IMO

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  13. fanto1979
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Thought I was all set but......ADAM or DOWNING?

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  14. Goose
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Linked up again, is it working?

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

      yip

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      1. Goose
        • 16 Years
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        Muchos gracias

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    2. @ImpressiveTackl
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      Yes and you outscored me GW1 (not hard to do but congrats)

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        14 years, 7 months ago

        You guys are so far ahead of me it hurts ... 🙁

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      2. Goose
        • 16 Years
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        U outscored me last year, by A LOT! 🙁

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  15. Nani-17
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    Given (Ruddy)
    A.Cole, Kompany, Brown (Hughes, Simpson)
    Malouda, N'Zogbia, Jarvis, Sinclair (Hoolohan)
    Torres, Bent, Saha.

    Thinking is as follows:
    A. Cole has 2 good home games, and is a guaranteed starter (Boswinga isn't).

    Malouda will start on the left of a front three (hopefully).

    The smaller players, like Sinclair (pens), Jarvis, Saha, N'Zogbia Given & Bent (pens) have 3 of the next 4 at home in very "winable" games so I'm aligned fixture-wise

    I can swap A.Cole freeing up 2+ million to get Suarez instead of Saha after the favourable home games for Chelsea & Everton, and missing Suarez' tough looking game away to Arsenal.

    Sound ok? RMT please, thanks.

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  16. AddicksGlenn69
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    rmt please,

    Begovic (Given)

    Cole, R Johnson, Riise, (Enrique (2), S Taylor (3))

    Sinclair, Sessegnon, Formica, Moses, (Jarvis (1))

    Suarez, Rooney, Aguero

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    1. mouldy_uk
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry but that's one ugly midfield

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    2. Nani-17
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Jarvis over Formica

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  17. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    ben watson or james mcCarthy

    both same price

    ?

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  18. SöundLight 30
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Zamora or Saha?

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  19. Supernova
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Best 4.5 midfield option?

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    1. Dr.Oftaw
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
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      dyer

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    2. JPeg
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Surman is the new 'in' thing

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  20. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    is saha fit to play tomorrow???

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  21. BD948
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Who to bench!?!?

    Moses-Sinclair-Sess

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    1. alfast1c
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Sess 🙁

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  22. woooy1
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    what do you think?

    al habsi - bogdan

    alex richards jagielka (simpson and de laet)

    moses silva bale jarvis (tiote)

    torres aguero suarez

    im thinking of either swapping rooney for one of my front three and can you suggest an alternative for bale?

    thanks!

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    1. Mr
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      ditch bogdan for ruddy

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  23. Mr
    • 14 Years
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    for this gameweek, Rooney or RVP?

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    1. BD948
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Rooney

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    2. Cannon
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Rooney.
      Van Persie can only do so much with Arsenals midfield in tatters.

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    3. Dr.Oftaw
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
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      rooooooney

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    4. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      tough one mate

      id say rooney because manure are strong at home

      until the dust settles over nasri and wenger i wouldnt touch arsenal. rvp looked **** last week too.

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  24. hamadryad61
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Ha ha,scout picks identical,part from sess,got larson,want to give me a job????

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  25. Cannon
    • 14 Years
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    Thoughts and changes you'd make?

    Hilaro - (Given)
    Baines - Lescott - Warnock - (Enrique) - (Simpson)
    Yaya - Cahill - Sess - Sinclair - (Ferguson)
    Torres - Rooney - Holt

    Thanks

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  26. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Right, I've done my bit for the evening, good luck chaps!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      You too, B & B - all the best!!! 😀

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  27. Dago
    • 16 Years
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    Evening Chaps, which do you prefer for the coming weeks?
    A)
    Given Vorm
    Bosingwa Kompany BAINES (DELAET Simpson)
    Silva Sessengnon Moses Sinclair (FERGUSON)
    SUAREZ Rooney Torres
    B)
    Given Vorm
    Bosingwa Kompany BROWN (ENRIQUE Simpson)
    Silva Sessengnon Moses Sinclair (BRUNT)
    BENT Rooney Torres

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  28. coozie
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Eavning lads,

    Dyer or Tiote? who to start

    Cheers

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    1. Locker
      • 14 Years
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      Dyer in a heartbeat over Mr. Yellow Card.

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      1. coozie
        • 16 Years
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        Cheers bud

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      2. Tracksuit Manager
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        no doubt. might be Mr. Red this gameweek.

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        1. coozie
          • 16 Years
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          Anyone better to replace him with? same value

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  29. Locker
    • 14 Years
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    Looking for any negative comments about the following lineup. Additionally I'd like to ask two questions:

    1. Which four, of the five midfielders should I play? Thinking of benching Moses at this point.
    2. Who should I select at captain? I keep leaning towards Baines for some reason.

    Given (Vorm)
    Bosingwa-Baines-Johnson (Simpson-Orr)
    Sinclair-Silva-Young-Moses-Hoolahan
    Rooney-Holt-Torres

    Thanks all. Good luck, get points!

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    1. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      dont play hoolahan

      stoke are still a strong side and i dont think theyll be that ****ed after europa on thursday.

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      1. Locker
        • 14 Years
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        Thanks for the info sir. Very much appreciated.

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  30. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
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    who plays further forward out of watson and mcCarthy for wigan

    ?

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
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      McCarthy

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      1. Timmy Cahill Rules
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        cheers

        but watson takes pens i think

        tricky choice

        i had moses but think he could be hyped abit

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    2. alfast1c
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      mcc

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