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The Knee Jerk September 17

The Knee Jerk- Taking Liberties?

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Three home games and not a single goal conceded- Swansea once again returned a clean sheet this afternoon as Brendan Rodgers’ side finally picked up their first three points of the season.

While the swashbuckling performances of both Manchester clubs provide Fantasy managers plenty options going forward, the Swans continue to offer plenty cut-price options at the back and, in this thoroughly unpredictable Fantasy campaign, are showing a defensive consistency that seems to be lacking the length and breadth of the Premier League.

Michel Vorm defied West Brom at the Liberty Stadium with a string of saves and jumped to second in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) goalkeeper rankings- at 4.1 he’s cementing his position as one of the bargains of the season. Ahead of the Dutchman, the likes of Angel Rangel, Ashley Williams and Neil Taylor –the left-back was stretchered off after a clumsy challenge from Peter Odemwingie, however- are all racking up the points right now.

Shipping four goals in their first fixture, it seemed impossible that Swansea would then go on to concede just one in the following four but, exposed to the harsh realities of Premier League life in the Etihad Stadium opener, Rodgers’ side have learned fast. While the likes of Arsenal are hit for four by a side managed by Steve Kean, the Welsh club are defying all expectation with a series of resolute displays.

In a sense, it merely adds to the frustration of many Fantasy managers this season. There have no doubt been a proportion of casual players who initially added Swansea defensive options to their ranks simply due to the low price, allowing their budgets to be allocated to big-money buys such as Wayne Rooney and Sergio Aguero. Hand one of them the captain’s armband week after week and bang- there’s your big points haul right there. No need for tactics.

As the big names bang in the goals, the dirt-cheap options chalk up the clean sheets- this Fantasy lark is supposed to favour the more dedicated player; study the form and the fixtures, rotate as and when accordingly. At present, though, it seems far from it.

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  1. Zinedine
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    love petrov's crosses, cant understand how he disappeared last season

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    1. Gunnersaurus Rex
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Let's hope he gets some deservent bps

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    2. Zod
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      He was bombed out by Man City rather curiously.

      A few years ago he was dynamite on his day.

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    3. McDog
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      He actually did well last season, 3 goals and 5 assists in less than half a season of football.

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  2. Gunnersaurus Rex
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    Martin petrov got me some Jammy points today hope he gets bps aswell on 28 after 4 players Rooney capt another hat trick I hope

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  3. Dhubanmonkey
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Fi -- Good luck with your rubbish new team 🙂

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    1. Netta
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Gee thanks - maybe I will surprise you! 🙂

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  4. rakkhi
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Any reason why de leat was not playing today thats been made public? Injury or rotation? Happy for the Taylor points but thought de leat was nailed on

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Probably because he's rubbish at defending

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  5. Gunnersaurus Rex
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone know where Saha has dissapeared to

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    1. dierstraights
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      hairdressers

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    2. Guybrush Threepwood
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      He tweeted about being unhappy at 'not being good enough' for the team. Can't imagine Moyes is impressed. He's an early contender for the 'worst FPL punt of the season' for my team. As is the guy I replaced him with, a Mr F Torres. In fact, that slot in my team appears to be cursed, and that might be why RVP has turned to sh*t (FPL wise).

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      1. Gunnersaurus Rex
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        12 years, 7 months ago

        I had Saha aswell but replaced him with adeybayor last week and he got me 8 points so happy days

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  6. Spoiler
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    "this Fantasy lark is supposed to favour the more dedicated player; study the form and the fixtures, rotate as and when accordingly. At present, though, it seems far from it"

    could agree more on this from the article. becoming fustrating with mini league rivals

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    1. Dan
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      It is like this every season at the start though

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    2. Gunnersaurus Rex
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      It's a marathon not a sprint it will level out fairly soon once both manchesters hit a brick wall

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    3. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      you may just be a very bad manager in that you may be able to study the data but not have the knack of applying it.

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      1. Spoiler
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        12 years, 7 months ago

        i speak for the masses.

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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          You are not in a position to speak for the masses. The game is for fun. If you are not having fun, dont play. What's the point?. You think that things are other than they should be but they never are.

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          1. Spoiler
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            12 years, 7 months ago

            who said im not having fun?

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            1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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              12 years, 7 months ago

              I didn't. I said "if"

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    4. Zod
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Is it a consensus that this year is harder than normal or easier? Easier, perhaps, in that more casual players are doing well?

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      1. Andy
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        I actually largely disagree with quite a bit of the point my colleague makes in that sentence.

        I am an Angel Rangel owner and am only one of about 8,000 people who own him. I credit any of my rivals if they did the same thing and bought a Swansea defender and don't certainly think they bought them "just because they're bottom of the barrel prices".

        And buying Michel Vorm was just good sense, there are only two goalkeepers at 4.0 who play and one of those is a Norwich goalkeeper. Makes sense to me.

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        1. Zod
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          • 14 Years
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          Buying Michel Vorm after he conceded four goals was a bit of a punt, but an educated one given how well he played that night at Eastlands.

          But you could have got lucky with buying them as they were cheap. Last season with Rooney off form to start worh and with bargains about you had more scope to be inventive. Perhaps.

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  7. applebonkers
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    does that count as a head butt by klasnic? more a tickle. every time you kiss a girl you head butt her by those standards

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  8. Whistle
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Taraabt, SWP or Barton?

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      I'm a sucker for players that are actually good at football, so in order:

      Taarabt
      Barton
      SWP

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        But SWP will probably score well...

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      2. Bendy Busdriver
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        12 years, 7 months ago

        barton better than swp ORLY?

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          12 years, 7 months ago

          Yep. I'm not a fan of the 'head down, knock it past the defender and run' type player.

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    2. fredwestham
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      SWP

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        Serial killer footballers...go

        Haroldshipmanutd

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  9. stevie
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    carroll is down to 9.5,,, still think he will score more than suarez overall!

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    1. Bendy Busdriver
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      you re on your own I think

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  10. 8-2
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Guys, De Laet didn't play today. Will my first sub (Dyer) be brought in or will it move to my first defensive sub (Bosingwa)?

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    1. Bendy Busdriver
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      you need 3 defenders minimum

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  11. halnone
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else think Aguero wont start tomorrow??

    I'm pretty sure it will be Tevez and Dzeko.

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      mancini said 4 days is enough rest for the players and it's not like tevez will get a game on form

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    2. Spoiler
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      i hope, i still fancy it to be dzeko and aguero

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    3. McDog
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      No Mancini virtually said in his press conference that Tevez isn't starting. Would be nice though if Aguero was benched.

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  12. Scratch
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Some day Di Santo will score a clean goal. Some day.

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  13. Leysh
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else think Di Santo is the luckiest striker in the prem? 😛

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    1. McDog
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      A guy in my league actually has him...

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      1. Leysh
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Haha, one day he's going to score a deflected hattrick

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        1. McDog
          • 13 Years
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          The jammy c*nt will get a smack if that happens.

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  14. Jake9
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Repost:Is it worth a 4 point hit to get rid of De Laet for N Taylor?

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    1. Spoiler
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      no

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    2. McDog
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      No, N Taylor went off injured and has Chelsea next

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  15. Dan
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Anybody else got Silva (c)?

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    1. mufc802
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      went with dzeko

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      1. Jake9
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Yep i have him captain. Picked hom over Rooney,Suarez and Dzeko?

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    2. halnone
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      I do

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    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      No. Silva might not even start.

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  16. PB-THE-VET
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Dzeko to adeboyer? Tots fixtures are best out there for the next 10 weeks! And vdv soon behind him!

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    1. fredwestham
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Worth considering...Adebayor is guaranteed a starting place each week which is more than can be said for Dzeko!

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  17. Scratch
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    That Drenthe has some pace on him.

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      very dynamic and technically gifted player imo, just needs to feel loved. definitely on my radar

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        He was awesome in that U-21 tournament. Real were never going to give him the love he needed, Hercules did for a while. I can see Moyes getting the best out of him.

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      2. Brightside
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        He will get the lover at Goodison. Play your heart out, keep running, and we will be behind you!

        Think they should give Strac a better look too!

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  18. Milkman
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Everyone in my mini league has captained Rooney. Everyone. Except me.

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    1. dierstraights
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      its really odd nobody in my league did
      not even the guy who captains a utd player every week regardless of fixture. he went for silva

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  19. mr. inconspicuous
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    I have 2 free transfers this week - if I use my wildcard, will I still get 2 free transfers next gameweek?

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    1. Milkman
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Nup

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    2. mufc802
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      unfortunately no.

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  20. 8-2
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    De Laet didn’t play today. Will my first sub (Dyer) be brought in or will it move to my first defensive sub (Bosingwa)? Anyone know?

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    1. dierstraights
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      you must play 3 defenders. if you are already doing that then dyer will come on. if not, boswinga will come on

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    2. Milkman
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Depends if you have enough defenders selected without a sub. If so t will be Dyer. If not it will skip Dyer and bring in a defender to make sure you have the minimum number.

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      1. 8-2
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers guys. Bosingwa then. Damn.

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  21. Epic Fail
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Gabby for England recall <3

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Nah not really.

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Oh my good God no.

      But I want him in my fantasy team - would have got him if I didn't already have quality Villa coverage in Charles N'Zogbia.

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    3. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      lol, no thanks

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    4. Andy
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Gabby for Total Recall.

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  22. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    From an Arsenal forum

    Is it time for Wenger to go?

    Yes: 52%
    No: 30%
    Unsure: 18%

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    1. Guybrush Threepwood
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      It's getting to be like Benitez was at Liverpool before the end. A great deal of fans adored (and still adore) him, and were willing to ride it out. Ultimately, it looks like Wenger has lost it. Time for a fresh approach.

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 14 Years
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      He's making a profit year after year at the end of the day.

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Personally, i don't think he has the money, the owners aren't being truthful.

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    3. Leysh
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      What did you vote?

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Im not actually a member so i can't vote. But i'd vote no. No point getting rid now, let's see where we are at the end of the season. Their would be a mass exodus if he was sacked, RVP at the front of the queue! Players like Miyachi and Chamberlain will develop well under Wenger. In my opinion, we need a new assistant, Pat Rice offers nothing. And we desperately need a defensive coach.

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    4. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      arsenal fans are pretty fickle on the matter. At 2-1 today they were singing the managers name....

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  23. AriseSirGiggsy
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    does anyone know when / where we can see th EA Sports Index scores from today's matches?

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    1. Demí
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Monday morning i think

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  24. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Man, Newcastle have had some luck the last 7 days.

    Both QPR and Villa should have buried them and they come away with 2 points.

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    1. More Cowbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Possibly. Newcastle had some great chances today as well though.

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    2. Milkman
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Am I the only one who thinks Alan Pardew is a right twat?

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        No.

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  25. Animals & Scandals
    • 13 Years
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    So... for GW6

    Jarvis -> Mata
    Ferguson -> SWP
    RVP -> Sturridge

    4 pt. hit, giving me:

    Krul
    Bosingwa/Kompany/R. Taylor
    Silva/Young/Mata/SWP/N.Dyer
    Sturridge/Dzeko/Rooney

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  26. mr. inconspicuous
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    So for my 2 free transfers this week, I'm thinking :-

    Dzeko - Agbonlahor
    Osman - Mata

    Good moves? I already have Silva for City coverage.

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    1. Animals & Scandals
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good to me! Would be worried getting rid of a ManC forward, but money-wise it makes sense.

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  27. AP
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Tiote Cabaye Barfa combo is going to be very interesting indeed.

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      What are you doing with Barkley?

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      1. AP
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Ditched him. He's great, but i've no time for Moyes' nursing strategy.

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        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 7 months ago

          Already? Is he dropping? Who'd you bring in?

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      there's life after nolan and barton, arguably better

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        • 14 Years
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        Cabaye was brilliant today. They pushed him deeper in the second half and it suited him a lot more.

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  28. ۩۞۩Tommo727™۩۞۩
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Need Help, 0.4 in bank, 1 free transfer, wildcard available

    Given, Vorm
    Richards, Jones, Simpson, Bosingwa, De Laet
    Silva, Sinclair, Sessegnon, Moses, Hoolahan
    Rooney, Aguero, Bent

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    1. Milkman
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      That is a long post!

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      1. AriseSirGiggsy
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        and boring

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    2. More Cowbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Next time you post a question, can you make it a little more offensive on the eye please?

      You've got a very strong team, certainly not a wildcard situation. Next weekend is all about Arsenal, Chelsea and West Brom. Find out a way to squeeze in any of RVP, Mata and Odemwingie and you'll be fine.

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      1. More Cowbell
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Noo, it's been edited. I look like a douche bag now.

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        1. Milkman
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 7 months ago

          I wondered what happened.

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      2. Animals & Scandals
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Not sure about West Brom, they look unstable IMO.
        I need to get Mata as well.
        What about A. Young -> Mata? I already have Rooney.

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        1. More Cowbell
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 7 months ago

          Hmm it's a tricky one. I'd say hold on to Young. You'll most likely only want him back the following week for Norwich at home.

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          1. Animals & Scandals
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks.
            Yeah...
            Same goes for Silva really, I want to keep him for the rest of the season.
            Downgrading either RVP (BOL) or Roonet just doesn't make sense.

            One option is Dzeko -> cheapie
            and Jarvis -> Mata

            This is just too tough.

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    3. Cousin_Elvin
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe make one transfer next week based on fixture and the scout picks when they come out next week. Definitely no need to WC though.

      Looks a good team overall. Maybe downgrade Bent to Agbonhalor and upgrade a midfielder.

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  29. applebonkers
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    • 14 Years
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    they have a phobia of french players on MOTD. lille is probably closer to the MOTD studio than newcastle and liverpool

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  30. Gunnersaurus Rex
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Rooney will score 2 hatricks tomorrow mark my words 🙂

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    1. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Almost certainly. He does every time I don't make him captain.

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    2. Milkman
      • 12 Years
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      He better not. I'm thinking he will get sent off after 5 mins for going mental at Cech and head-butting him.

      Although, I guess he might not.

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      1. Gunnersaurus Rex
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        I haven't captained him yet and knowing my luck so far he will get me two points

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    3. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      its quite painful. everytime i sit back down after celebrating a rooney goal tomorrow a slab of pain and regret will fill my stomach

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