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The ScoutCast – Episode 56 – Patience

15 September 2011 1347 comments
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Patience, the antithesis of our oft-used phrase ‘knee jerk’ is the theme that runs through our latest Podcast episode.

Mark is adamant that he’s set to stand by his men, despite paltry returns thus far. Having missed out on the Wayne Rooney hat-tricks though, can he really afford to risk another avalanche?

Also in discussion this week – dubious pinball assists and Dzeko rotation pains, all blended with the usual mix of moans, speculative opinions and random musings that make up the regular ScoutCast offering.

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  1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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    Score Prediction

    Man Utd 0 - 1 Chelsea

    All you Roonpig (c) will be loving this!!!!

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    1. Out4GoodBehavior
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      Whos gonna score that goal? Torres? ^_^) heh

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      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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        lol. Eh - Luiz......

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    2. Here We Go Again
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      delusional...

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  2. Mr. Tambourine Man
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    Any one else considering giving Bent the armband? I thought it looked reasonable until I saw only 5% agreed with me, I'm now losing confidence and retreating towards the Roonpig, but I agree with people that he's not going to go mad against Chelsea.

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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      I wouldnt even have him on my bench

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      1. The Finnisher
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        Bent? Why not?

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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          He's not really done too well this year. AV haven't really settled, too defensive. One player who should be flying is NZog. But he's been pretty gash too. But then he'll probably grab a hatty this weekend!

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      2. Mr. Tambourine Man
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        Harsh! It wasn't that long ago that he was right up there on the poll after his 12 point haul.

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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          One word. Bandwagon

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          1. Mr. Tambourine Man
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            Well you could say the same about people captaining Rooney this week. He's playing Chelsea. Ben is a consistent goal scorer, he got 12 points GW1 and in GW2 he was playing Wolves at home. I'd say people giving him the armband that week were pretty sensible.

            I'm still probably going to bottle it and go Roonpig this week though.

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            1. Mr. Tambourine Man
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              Ben = Bent!

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    2. More Cowbell
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      The fixture looks good on paper but Newcastle have actually looked rather solid this season and have only conceded once and are yet to concede away from home. I fancy a 0-0 or 0-1 for this one.

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      1. Mr. Tambourine Man
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        Yeah they have looked pretty solid. One of the things I'll be kicking myself over is not getting a NU defender and missing all those CS points.

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        1. More Cowbell
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          I've actually got Simpson but have left him on my bench every week. Sort of sums up the start of my season really!

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      2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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        I love your username BTW!!!!

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        1. More Cowbell
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          Cheers dude, can't claim to have thought of it myself though!

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          1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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            Def a thought for my FPL team next season.....!!!!

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    3. Microcuts
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      I'd be tempted if I had him yeah.

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  3. Microcuts
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    Quick straw poll you lovely lovely people. Captain for this week, due to a lack of Rooney, and a shortage of players playing at home, my armband is currently sat on Adebayor. Would the general consesus be that i've made the right choice over these options?

    Silva
    Young
    Dzeko
    RVP

    I know RVP is leading the FFS Captain Poll, but he stung me badly last week, so am wary of making the same mistake twice.

    Plus he plays in the early kick off. I hate captaining early KOs.

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    1. Dirty_Harry
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      same boat mate, its a difficult choice this week. mines on Dzeko right now but last night is was on Roger johnson......!

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      1. Microcuts
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        Haha!

        I can seem to put a case AGAINST, for each one of them, but not really a case for, tis my problem. I'd be all over Baines if I had him.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      Silva.

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      1. Microcuts
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        Would I be right in thinking he's played nearly the full 90 in all Citys PL games and the Champs League match?

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          As far as I know Microcuts, doesn't seem any the worse for it either. The difficulty with the big teams seems to be finding players least at risk of rotation.

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          1. thetinkerman
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            He looks likely to play at least 60m against Fulham and be rested in the Carling Cup. If Mancini rests him, surely he won't play him in the Carling Cup and then he wouldn't get a game for 10 days...

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    3. More Cowbell
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      With respect Microcuts, you'd probably get a better consensus from the captains poll.

      But at risk of sounding like an ass I'd go with RVP. It's easy to lose faith after last week's performance but it's still Arsenal and it's still bottom-of-the-league Blackburn we're talking about here. Should be a comfortable Arsenal win and I fancy RVP to get a slice of the action.

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      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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        RVP has score 5 goals in his last three games. He just needs to click in the PL. Blackburn have been poor, this could be it.

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        1. Microcuts
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          THAT, is a very good comment.

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      2. Microcuts
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        Yeah, I figured someone would probably say that, but i'd very much appreciate some feedback as well as an outright choice. I feel the need to discuss it and come to an educated guess rather than just follow the poll and select RVP.

        Thanks for the input though. I saw a definite improvement in Blackburns defence last week, Dann in particular seems to have made a difference, and Arsenal lacked a cutting edge against Swansea. Its all swings and roundabouts though, Adebayors got a tough fixture.

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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          The main feedback really is that RVP is a class player, he's up there with the best in europe IMO. And class is permanent, unless you're Torres!!! People forget that Arsenal have a different side to last year, and while the Arsenal philosophy will not change, the new players will have to adapt. The young crop play the same way from the age of 9, so they just slot in. Gervinho, Arteta, Santon, Mertersacker, while they are class players, still have to adapt to the Arsenal style. Once this happens, RVP will be laughing. And it will be soon

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          1. Microcuts
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            Thanks all for your input, it looks like i'm going to go the way of the overall poll and stick it on RVP, based on his current form, albeit away from the EPL, and the fact that Gervinho should return, and that Blackburn really are a bit pump.

            Excellent work. Cheers

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            1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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              Happy to help - I've got him as Captain too, so i'll be screwed if he has another stinker!!!!

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    4. Here We Go Again
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      Anyone bullish Silva? I think i am....

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  4. weaver93
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    Help!!

    Thinking of transferring out Tevez,and Suarez

    Given (Vorm)
    Kompany ,Enrique, Bosingwa (De Laet, Simpson)
    Young,Silva, Moses ,Tiote(Ferguson)
    Van Persie, Tevez, Suarez

    Would you wildcard??

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    1. tezzaboy7
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      no wildcard necessary. Tevez needs to go. 12m too much for a rotation risk altho once he hits some form i think he will get most of the gametime. if i had suarez in my team i wouldnt be transfering him out. tiote and ferguson and big problems and they need to go as soon as u get a chance. defenders are fine imo.
      So Tevez, Tiote and Ferguson out as soon as you can.

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      1. weaver93
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        Thanks Tezza,

        Who would you bring in for Tevez?

        Midfield, Taarabt? to come in

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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          SWP?

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        2. tezzaboy7
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          Taarabt is a good pick. Im looking at getting him in the near future somehow. I think Tevez to someone like Odemwingie or Adebayor would be a good option then use the left over cash to use on Tiote and Ferguson. You are going to need the cash from somewhere so Tevez looks to be the best candidate to sacrifice.

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  5. Bazza
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    Hey guys.

    Lining up the team like this atm
    Given (Vorm)
    Baines Enrique Kompany Simpson (Bosingwa)
    Nani Walcott(c) Brunt Duff (Moses)
    Suarez Dzeko (A.Johnson)

    1.9 in bank.. Hoping Dzeko is nailed on but Duff and A.Johnson have to go. No need to take a 4 point hit tho so will most likely go Duff-Taarabt this week due to fixtures and the fact he has started to look good and Duff has done nothing and faces Man C. Anyone think I should do something else or make any changes??

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    1. tezzaboy7
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      Dzeko is not and never will be nailed on provided Tevez and Aguero are fit. Your transfer plans are fine, not worth losing points for so 1 at a time.

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  6. ToonTom
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    1.Gabbidon/Sess

    or

    2.Bosingwa/Obertan I am thinking the latter

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    1. tezzaboy7
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      the latter altho obertan isnt the best pick. how much you got to spend?

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      1. ToonTom
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        Just messing with options....got some time this morning!

        Teams on previous page if can be bothered to look!

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  7. Rayne Wooney
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    1) Odemwingie and Mata
    or
    2) Sturridge and Young

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    1. The Finnisher
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      If you got Rooney i say 1.

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    2. @BigChrisso
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      Odem and Mata - get on it!

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  8. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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    Watchlist says Dzeko may be rested. Surely not going to miss two PL in a row?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      Did it not say Aguero to be rested last week?

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    2. Rayne Wooney
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      It just means he is a rotation risk week in week out, not specifically for this week

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      1. The Finnisher
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        ^ This
        it is for the mid-term not for this week guys...

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    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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      Just looking at the table on the right. I personally think Aguero will be rested, he’s played the last two, dezeko only one. I reckon there could be a pattern emerging. Aguero and Dzeko will play two games in a row, irrespective of the competition. So, Aguero rest tomorrow, Dzeko in. Next match, Aguero plays and Dzeko has a rest. 2 games on, one game off……

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    4. Holy See
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      Impossible to predict, wouldn't captain be captaining him given the uncertainty. I reckon he'll start coz they'll have a week off before playing again tho. Tevez could get get a game in the Carling Cup.

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  9. The Bandit
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    Just realised not seen Camzy for a while. Is he haveing a mare, or upset about the 'cult following' comments on her? 😕

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    1. The Bandit
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      *having, here..

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  10. gaijin_lfc
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    Any critiques for my team?

    Begovic (De Gea)

    Ward - Taylor R - Richards (Jose Enrique, Simpson)

    Arteta - Albrighton - Walters - Silva(C) (Jarvis)

    Suarez - Sturridge - Rooney(V)

    I'm on a wildcard right now so if anyone has some insight, I'd gladly take it into account.

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    1. ManofKent
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      Albrighton isn't a guaranteed starter week in week out. Would go for Given ahead of De Gea.

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      1. gaijin_lfc
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        Thanks.

        I picked up Albrighton because of the injuries to Villa's attackers, and figured he'd have a chance to shine. He picked up an assist in his short game time last weekend. He doesn't seem a bad shout.

        Arteta is the one I'm worried about most. If I go De Gea > Given, I can also do Arteta > Adam, or Sturridge > Dzeko. Which of those sounds better to you?

        I could probably just ask on Styleforum 🙂

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        1. The Finnisher
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          You are looking to get Dzeko in? WTF

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    2. Holy See
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      Play Jarvis. Change/save money on keepers.

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    3. tezzaboy7
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      lots of money on keepers there. 10mil max on keepers i reckon and even then that is pushing it.
      Kompany more reliable than Richards but Richards more attacking so i can understand if you wanted to keep him. 2 Newcastle defenders a no go as well.
      Albrighton not nailed on and will most likely not get the minutes to justify his pick. Could nearly downgrade him to Dyer i reckon as he is good value for money at 4.6 and that also saves money for upgrading elsewhere.
      Sturridge a risk but will most likely get him in myself next week pending this weekends performance. Still too early for him imo.
      The rest looks solid.

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      1. gaijin_lfc
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        I was saying Dzeko in would be a possibility if I saved money on keepers.

        Thanks for the input everyone, much more than I expected to get. My changes: Simpson > Ferdinand (QPR), Albrighton > Dyer, Suarez > RVP, De Gea > Given. Leaves me with only 0.4 in the bank, but I had a miserable, miserable start to the season so my team's value is in the shitter.

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        1. gaijin_lfc
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          And after that, Ferdinand > De Laet and Arteta > Walcott leaves me with 0 in the bank and what I think is a pretty strong team. Just hope that Sturridge doesn't disappoint, though if Chelsea scores against United I'd put money on him being the one to do it.

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    4. Caine & Co.
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      You don't need De Gea. I'd play Begovic almost every week. Kompany way better than Richards (BPs and guaranteed minutes). I would do:

      De Gea --> 4.0 keeper
      Enrique --> Baines
      Richards --> Kompany
      Albrighton --> Taarabt or SWP

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  11. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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    Just looking at the table on the right. I personally think Aguero will be rested, he's played the last two, dezeko only one. I reckon there could be a pattern emerging. Aguero and Dzeko will play two games in a row, irrespective of the competition. So, Aguero rest tomorrow, Dzeko in. Next match, Aguero plays and Dzeko has a rest. 2 games on, one game off......

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  12. Toast
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    Such a hard captaincy choice and after getting it wrong the last few weeks I need a safe choice:

    Dzeko - played in champs league for 80 mins but I don't believe they have a midweek game (any champs league?) so there is a chance he might start. Surely starting him in ManC first champs league match shows Mancini has faith in him. Verdict: too risky for me

    Rooney - On great form but up against the Chelsea defence and probably Uniteds first hard game of the season. Can anyone recall if he scored against Chelsea last season? I remember Hernandez scoring. I'm a Chelsea fan but think it will be 2-1 to united with Hernandez getting one of the goals so not sure if Rooney is worth it this week. Verdict: fixture says no form says yes 50 : 50

    Silva - has got points in all but one game this season and is the hub of all city do. Looked great in their last game but didn't see him in the champs league. Last season ManC won at craven cottage 4-1. Fulham are looking a bit shaky and it sounds like Hughes and Senderos are both doubts so maybe Grugera will play? I just cant see Fulham holding ManC. Verdict: surely the safe bet for some points

    Van Persie - not on top form but scored mid week. Has the advantage of Gervinho and Song returning from suspension which I think will help him alot. If BLA have Samba out they may not be as strong defensively. Verdict: think he may score in this one.

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    1. grapesland
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      I only have Rooney and Dzeko of those 4, but if I had them all I would go for RVP

      that was kind of my thought last gw too when i ended up with rooney, so who knows

      4th straight rooney captaincy for me anyways

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      1. Holy See
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        Yip, if I had RVP, that's who I'd (c) I think. Safest option..probably.

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    2. Here We Go Again
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      this is exactly my thought re: Silva - thinking captaining him as Dzeko a little bit more risky

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  13. Get up ya bum
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    rvp has scored more goals in 2011 than the entire blackburn squad!
    rooney has scored as many goals as fulham, norwich, swansea & blackburn combined this season!
    😯

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      lol, swansea shouldn't even be included in that list. They haven't even scored this season. But it is pretty impressive.

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      1. Goose
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        Heskey has scored more than Swansea 😯

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        1. yeahbuddy
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          That's a good one.

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  14. Lanley Staurel
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    No Chelsea coverage so looking for a mid range option (can't afford Mata).
    Which one from....
    A) Ramires
    B) Meireles

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    1. ManofKent
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      B

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      1. @BigChrisso
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        +1

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    2. grapesland
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      was disappointed Meireles didnt pick up BP last gw, kind of put me off a bit, cos i think i needs to if gonna be valuable when playing so deep

      Ramires needs to up his goalscoring before worth considering, but that could well happen, lets just see

      Mata or Sturridge for me

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    3. The Finnisher
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      Dont bother

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      1. The Finnisher
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        It is Mata or nobody for Chelsea mids.

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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          +1

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  15. exammy
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    Team value 100.3m, anyone worse?

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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      99.1. With 1.7 in bank for next week 😉

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      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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        Edited to add - Mata in for Dempsey next week. Some lovely fixtures coming up 🙂

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        1. exammy
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          Thats better:(, but you have used your wildcard. Only one player in my team has dropped in value.

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          1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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            I had to. Shocking start. Bale was in my WC team, thinking he's bound to score in a minute! Did he hell. Once I get Mata in, i'll be a bit happier with my Midfield

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
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      99.6

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  16. Scroobius Mac
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    Who are/would people start this week between Brunt and Dyer?
    Start Brunt and if he's not passed fit let Dyer come on? Or is there too much of a risk of a 1 pointer from Brunt?

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Think Brunt will either start or not play at all

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      1. ManofKent
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        That's what I'm gambling on and don't see Dyer getting more than 2pts anyway.

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      2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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        I'd stick Dyer in from the off tho. He's an injury risk, if he's 90% fit, he may come on for the last 20, do bugger all, and lose you points. Meanwhile, Dyer glances a header in off the far post 😉

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        1. Scroobius Mac
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          Lol isn't Dyer about 5 foot 4? Glancing header of a Defoe-esque quality.

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          1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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            Glad someone noticed that, thats why I posted it!!!!!!!

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  17. Eltz
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    Guys, can I have your advices on my team for this week please?

    Given (Vorm)
    Simpson, Ward, r taylor (Bosingwa, de Laet)
    A young, Silva (v), Moses, Walcott, Taarabt
    Rooney (c), Dzeko (Klasnic)

    I just am not comfortable with any of my Subs permutations ..have a free transfer if I need it and £2.1m cash)

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    1. Holy See
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      Play Klasnic instead of Moses imo. Good luck with Simpson & Taylor, guess they've done well for you so far.

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    2. grapesland
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      Probably the best setup, I have benched Bosingwa too but fear he might get something out of that game, but in the long run its normally best thinking rationally.

      I think this is a good gw to save a transfer

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    3. Demí
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      Don't bench Klasnic. Your team looks fine this week, without needing a transfer. Just don't bench Klasnic!

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      1. Eltz
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        Thanks all. In most of the permutations I had Klasnic in .. so Moses out for for Klasnic

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  18. andas
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    Hi,

    I have 2 free transfers to use + 3,5 in bank.

    Current team:

    ruddy, given

    boswinga, baines, de laet, simpson and lescott

    silva, o hara, taarabt, moses and sessegnon

    rooney, dzeko and holt

    Thinking of downgrading lescott to brown beacuse of Toure soon being back and upgrading holt to aguero with 0 left in bank.

    Is it too much with 2 manc forwards, I've been thinking that at least one of those will play each game. Also I have som flexibility to change dzeko to suares/odem/adebayor or aguero to RVP if form changes...

    Any other suggestions to enhance the team?

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    1. grapesland
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      I accidently ended up with both aguero and dzeko a couple of gw ago and it has worked out fine so far, only problem is none of them can be trusted (C) with the rotation risk, altho if agureo starts this weekend he must be regarded just as safe as silva imo, so we'll see

      Adebayor maybe?

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      1. andas
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        I don't like spurs fixtures until gw 10. I have rooney, silva and to a certain degree Baines as captain material so far. Silva take cares of the favourable MANC games

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        1. The Finnisher
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          What? Have you even looked properly at Spurs fixtures?

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          1. andas
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            Sure I have 🙂 I'm a Spurs fan. And as many spurs fans I might be overly pessimistic of our own fixtures.

            Anyways, we have 2 difficult home games (lfc and arseanal)

            3 away games which are ok, but still - away games... against newcastle which are tight this year, wigan should be ok and Bburn are 50/50 match.

            Then in gw 10 it is def better

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            1. andas
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              I ended up with holt to adebayor, saving one free transfer... That guy had 200 points 3 seasons ago and he will do very well at tottenham. Also risk of having two manc forwards is just high

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            2. thetinkerman
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              • 14 Years
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              Agree with you but surely Liverpool and Arsenal home are winnable games! Bburn shouldn't be too tough and Newcastle didn't look as good defensively against QPR... their defensive record is good but not surely not sustainable.

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        2. grapesland
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          Anyways, I would do only 1 striker transfer this gw and then have 2 for the next when you might want to replace baines + 1 midfielder

          agree its a bit risky getting ade after only one game, but think he could do good for his price

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  19. Bigo1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Carter, get back fit asap....

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      -1

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    2. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      BOOOOOO

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  20. Bigo1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    This Slade guy is an absolute joke, how can I get to play for NZ....

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      as if you would want to

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  21. Hay Number 2
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Good morning guys, I need some assistance please.

    I am going away for a couple of days and I need to do my team now as I don't think I will be able to access it before the deadline.

    Can anyone give me advice as to what to do with my team...I'm not so confident as I was at the beginning of the week...I do have 2 free transfers though:

    Given (Vorm)
    Simpson Brown Kompany (Bosingwa) (Enrique)
    Young Silva Brunt Dyer Walcott
    Rooney Dzeko (Sturridge)

    Much obliged 🙂

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    1. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      I don't really have much advice for that team to be honest! Give the transfers to someone who needs them 🙂

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      1. Hay Number 2
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        All systems go then I guess?!?!

        What do you think of Silva Captain?

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  22. Out4GoodBehavior
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Error logging in. Please check your details and try again.

    OMG not this again!

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  23. Jake9
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Taarabt is 63% to drop. On the other hand SWP is on 42% to rise. Source:Fiso

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    1. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Taarbat to drop? Silly silly people.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        I agree but it's wrecking my team value 🙁

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          He has had more NTI's then he has NTO's since Monday, he aint dropping

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    2. Root
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Today's NTI +177

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      1. Jake9
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Thats what Fiso says

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  24. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Adebayor or Odemwingie

    SWP or Taraabt

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    1. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Hmmmmm..

      Adebayor and SWP, but it's pretty even really, I'd expect all 4 of them to do well!

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Id take the other 2 haha

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        1. Fernando Torres
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          haha I am leaning towards Ade because I'm a spurs fan, and taraabt coz of pens atm but still not sure, someone persuade me!

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        2. Demí
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          Same. Both on pens too

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          1. Fratboy
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 6 months ago

            I ignored pens for some reason which was stupid.

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            1. Fernando Torres
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 6 months ago

              Yehh i just think Ade might be more consistent as he has better players behind him?

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              1. The Finnisher
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 6 months ago

                You have done this 3 times that i have seen.
                You ask a question, then when someone suggests the one you dont want you just bring up points for the other.
                Why put choices up if you have made up your mind?

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                1. thetinkerman
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                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 6 months ago

                  surely he's just putting forward ideas for discussion? Perhaps it would have been better to do it in the original post but I don't see the problem. It results in interesting discussions when people add their opinion instead of just saying A or B

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                  1. The Finnisher
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 6 months ago

                    I know
                    But hes done this 3 times yesterday and today.
                    I just dont get why he puts it up when he has already made up his mind

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          2. Scroobius Mac
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 6 months ago

            Ade's on pens? Would've thought he'd be a way back. Defoe, VDV, Modric even Bale take penos.

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            1. Fratboy
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 6 months ago

              He meant for Odem.

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            2. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 6 months ago

              I think Demi meant same to 'Odem and Taarabt'
              Just wasnt quick enough 😉

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            3. Fernando Torres
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 6 months ago

              Yeh he isn't on pens, odemwingie is but I'm leaning towards ade still

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              1. The Finnisher
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 6 months ago

                Then get f*cking Adebayor

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              2. thetinkerman
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                • 14 Years
                14 years, 6 months ago

                By the way, I'd be careful assuming Odem is on pens, he missed one and him and Brunt swapped penalty duties last season.

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  25. Fratboy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    What do people think to having a front 3 of Rooney, Dzeko and Aguero? I think it's a viable strategy. One of the 2 city players will most likely score and you're covering the rotation that way. Thoughts?

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Can't wait for the weekend Bolatelli & Tevez plays.

      😉

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      1. Fratboy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Carling Cup weekend you mean? 🙂

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      2. grapesland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        heh, that day Sinclair, Moses and Taarabt really need to have the games of their lives 😉

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          +1000000000000

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldnt.
      If one of them doesnt score and the other doesnt play, then you got nothing

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    3. grapesland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      I have them all, never planned to but torres forced my hand after gw 3, could work out fine, just need to get the right medium/low priced midfield combo, which is quite hard these days.

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      1. Fratboy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Aye it is difficult, I'm not gonna do it as I'm keeping faith in Bent. Was just wondering what people thought!

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          Do not drop Bent. he will score well over next 6 GWs

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          1. thetinkerman
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            • 14 Years
            14 years, 6 months ago

            Can I use your time machine when your finished? Want to know who to captain for the weekend 😉

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    4. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Based on these 4 GWs it's a good strategy. I was thinking about it too. Not sure if I have the balls to do it though. Go for it!

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  26. Christina.
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    If I had a second team for fun I would gamble by putting the armband on a Villa(!),Wolves or Bolton player. Just have that feeling.

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    1. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Ward (c).
      I'm actually going to do this if he's confirmed OOP.

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      1. Bubbles
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        You're a brave man. If Fletcher is confirmed out by Mick today then I'm bloody tempted to do Ward(c) too. Eeeeek!

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        1. Scroobius Mac
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          If he grabs goal/assist clean sheet then it will be a genius decision that will bewilder my mini-league rivals. If it fails and Rooney goes nuts again then well that's just like all my captaincy choices so far.

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    2. exammy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Bent is one of the best (c) options this week imo

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      1. Back to the Drawing Board
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        I think it could be a tough one for Villa.

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    3. maglia rosa
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      have to admit im seriously considerng jarvis

      dont think their will be lots of goals in the utd chelsea game,which rules out potato head n sturridge
      arsenal look poor and blackburn defence at home is no pushover so dont really fancy rvp
      silva is a rotation risk surely after playing all their games recently

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      1. Back to the Drawing Board
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Could be wrong, but don't think Silva will ever be a rotation risk in the Premier League. We will see.

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    4. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Ward (c) ftw.

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  27. @ImpressiveTackl
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    1st page of comments on this article made for a good read this morning.

    Top marks for King Eric's post on "moral clarity". The guy has his head screwed on right 😉

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  28. samcro
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    I need to ditch Cashley to free up some money to upgrade Yaya.

    Is Cashley and Yaya -> Ward and Silva worth a hit or should I just do the Cashley transfer this week?

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    1. grapesland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      low hit-value on those transfers imo, so would just take one at the time

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  29. jimnastics
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    I was reading an article about the toughest rugby players ever, and found this guy:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Shelford

    Read the bit about the Battle of Nantes... what the f&*k?!

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    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Luckily he can't remember any of it!

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    2. maglia rosa
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      having been to uni (in the last century) 😆 i can only say that the antics and outragous behaviour of many many rugby lads (both on and off the field) left me in no doubt that rugby is barely more than a legal fight on the field and more often than not highly illegal off the field

      does make very interesting viewing tho 😉

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  30. Hay Number 2
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Forgetting about last weeks Brunt Fiasco......I was convinced that this was due to international commitments. Now he's doubtful...any ideas as to why and what are his chances?

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