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The ScoutCast – Episode 57 – Bottom Heavy

22 September 2011 1271 comments
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While the title alludes to a debate on the merits of Kevin Campbell and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, it is instead a new podcast spilling with words on the Fantasy Football craze that’s taken the nation by storm – buy cheap at the back, buy big up front.

It’s working, in fact it’s working rather too well. Can it continue? Mark and I lay the subject down, cut it open and sift through the giblets to offer our post mortem. Messy stuff.

Elsewhere, the minutes are filled with more discussion on the fixtures vs form argument, with the usual regulars scattered liberally.

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  1. Josh
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Scezney - Vorm

    Bosingwa/Jones/Kompany - R Taylor + Cahill

    Silva/Arteta/Henderson/Barton - Delph

    RVP/Bendtner/Dzeko

    AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG?

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    1. fourtynine
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      It looks pretty nice, I like it.

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I wouldnt have Szczesny, Cahill, Henderson and Delph

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    2. Maz
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      There is better value for a goalkeeper at a cheaper price. Arsenal aren't exactly going to keep many clean sheets so 6.0 for an Arsenal keeper is not worth it.

      There is no united cover in your midfield or attack. They're top scorers with 21 goals. Get in Nani, Young or Rooney. Lose one or two of your expensive defenders to improve the rest of your squad.

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      1. mysteryDave
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I agree wth Jck & Maz on Szczesny but I wouldn't rush to change him unless you're on a wildcard anyway this week.

        Arsenal have nice fixtures and keep enough possession to limit their opponents chances. He will get some cleanies over the next few weeks.

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  2. stilicho
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    Another cracking podcast. Fantastic work chaps.

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    1. mysteryDave
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Here here

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  3. Bazza
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Given Vorm
    Baines Bosingwa Kompany Enrique Simpson
    Walcott Nani SWP Brunt Moses
    Suarez Dzeko A.Johnson

    Is it worth wildcarding?? I think not but its doing my head in as to how to get the cash to get rooney.. Looking at obviously Baines down probably to a 4.0. On top of my 1.9 this will leave me with 5.9 and with A.Johnson only at 5.2 I will still be 1.4 short and I don't know where to get this from. Most likely Walcott down but will my defence and mids then be to weak. Plus I can't do it all this week unless I take hits so prices will change.

    Any ideas??

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    1. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Baines>Brown
      A.Johnson>Adebayor

      I would probably do this for now and worry about getting Rooney next week. Stoke away is not a good fixture for us and I don't see many goals to be honest, just one United player will be fine, especially if it's Nani. Your midfield is excellent for this week and your defence will rotate nicely if you bring in Brown. Adebayor might be a bit of a one week punt, but Wigan's defence is shocking!

      Hope this helps, I really don't think you need to wildcard by the way!

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    2. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Irritatingly it looks like you will require major surgery to get Rooney in for Johnson. Baines will need to go, Enrique or Kompany would have to be downgraded and you'd probably have to downgrade one of SWP/Brunt/Moses for (predicatably) Dyer. I don't think it's worth a wildcard though. If Rooney is that important to you then I'd look at upping one of Suarez/Dzeko from the proceeds you get from Baines. In the short term you can can comfortably play 4 at the back and even 5 in midfield, you can sort out getting rid of Johnson at a later date and just stick him on the bench.

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      1. Fratboy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Hey this was supposed to be my good deed this morning 🙂

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        1. stilicho
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          You're too nice you are. Glad to see you're having a good season mate! You always talked more sense than your ranking last year.

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          1. Fratboy
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks man! Hope you've not had as bad of a start as the rest of the guys on here, some terrible ranks...

            I'm keeping my point hits under control....for now. Hopefully after I finish 1st this year I'll get a bit more respect on here 😉

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            1. stilicho
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              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              My ranking is pretty terrible, but when I see the company I'm in it gives me hope that I can pull it back to something respectable by the end of the season.

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              1. Fratboy
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                You will, I don't doubt that.

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      2. stilicho
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        ...but if you are set on wildcarding then I'd advise doing it not this week but next week to get the most out of the prices rises from the international break, there may also be injuries to take into consideration resulting from the games.

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    3. James
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Hold fire this week. As soon as the deadline passes and we're into GW6, hit wildcard and get Rooney (and all other price-risers) in

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    4. mysteryDave
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Definitely not worth a wildcard. The team is strong.

      I think you have to look at losing Baines and maybe Walcott if you want Rooney in.

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  4. zee303
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    How does this look? Pretty happy with 9 of first 11 playing at home. Either Rooney or Silva captain i think?

    Given
    Bosingwa, Simpson, Kompany
    Silva, Arteta, Barton, Brunt
    Rooney, Van Persie, Dzeko

    Subs - Ruddy, De Laet, Ward, Dyer

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    1. Bazza
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Very nice team.. Only things I could possibly criticise are maybe RVP-Adebayor in future to free up cash for a bigger defender and Ruddy-Vorm but there only little. But thats a great team and Rooney cap imo

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      1. zee303
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Bazza

        Im considering Dzeko + RVP out for Aguero + Adeboyor over the next few weeks. Unless RVP starts performing

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    2. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Silva(c) in my opinion! Good team, I would have Aguero and Adebayor over Van Persie and Dzeko, but you may not have had the option obviously!

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      1. zee303
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Haha yeh. Those are my next planned transfes. See how RVP and Adeboyor get on the next week or 2

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        1. Fratboy
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          very strong-willed of you to not transfer out RVP for Aguero after last week...not sure if it's guts or insanity!

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  5. Ard
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    how far is Bosingwa away from a price rise?

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Very close. FISO says 82%, needs 6000 more transfers in and already managed more than 1000 by 9am today. Probably rise tonight, otherwise tomorrow night.

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  6. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Ok, maybe the wisdom of the crowd can help me, my captain choices this season haven't been the best:

    Wk1 - Toure 14 (could have been Richards 18)
    Wk2 - Rooney 14 (could have been Jarvis 28)
    Wk3 - Bent 4 (could have been Rooney 44)
    Wk4 - Silva 20 (could have been Rooney 34)
    Wk5 - Baines 4 (could have been Dyer 20)

    Total points from captains - 56
    Could have had - 144

    Main candidates this week:

    Silva
    Arteta
    Dzeko
    Rooney
    Adebayor

    Any advice?

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    1. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      You really haven't done that badly on captains. I'm not going to presume to advise you as I've done worse than you.

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Most seasons I'd be happy to be averaging about 11 points a week from my captain but there's been some scarily large scores which I've missed out on. Probably doesn't help when the main player I compare my team to is my brother who has captained Rooney at all the key points and has had Aguero alongside him!

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        1. stilicho
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Yep it's annoying, I'm in the same boat - but it doesn't mean you've made objectively bad decisions. Keep plugging away and there's every chance you'll pull it all back.

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          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            I work on the basis that if I don't get my captain choice right at least 1 in 5 attempts I'm doing badly, hence my growing frustration. Think it's the part of the game which gives me more headaches than anything!!

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          2. stilicho
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            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            As Solon said when Coresus asked if he'd every seen a more forunate man:

            For thyself, oh! Croesus, I see that thou art wonderfully rich, and art the lord of many nations; but with respect to that whereon thou questionest me, I have no answer to give, until I hear that thou hast closed thy life happily.

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            1. stilicho
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              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              *ever

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              1. stilicho
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                • 15 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                *croesus

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                1. stilicho
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                  • 15 Years
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                  *bloody rubbish at typing

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            2. GreenWindmill
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              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Rough translation - the season is 38 week's long, a lot can change?

              Thanks for the advice, delivered more sagely than most! 😉

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    2. Tommyboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      "Could have been Dyer 20"... muppet

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Ok, realistically I would never have chosen to captain Dyer but I was going from a purely factual standpoint of the opportunities lost. How about "could have been Arteta 16"?

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        1. Dale Cooper
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          At the same time Rooney could have scored a HT against Chelsea. He had 3 golden opportunities; hit the post and missed a penalty. I think that if your captain scores double figures (after the multiplier), than it's a good choice.

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      2. Hay Number 2
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Bit harsh fella...where is the love 🙂

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      3. Dale Cooper
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Captain Dyer.

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        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Lol. I'm bookmarking that just in case!!! 😀

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    3. Hay Number 2
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      To be fair no one is going to captain Richards/Jarvis or Dyer...they are few and far between points haulage.

      You've got some good options:

      Silva if you want to play it safe
      Dzeko if you have big fat hairy ones 😉

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, they would have been a bit ridiculous but Bent would have got me a nice haul instead of Jarvis in GW3 hence the catastrophic decision to captain him in GW4!

        Think my big fat hairy ones may have shrunk and shed a little hair since they got slapped for captaining Baines last week!

        The (C) is currently sitting with Arteta but that will almost certainly change before tomorrow. Cheers for the advice.

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    4. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I've not had more than 5 on my captain in any game GreenWindmill, you're doing all right

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Gargamel, to be fair I thought I was doing worse on my captains than I actually am. Like I say, most seasons I'd be happy but I'm suffering from severe captain-envy when I see some of the scores out there!

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    5. Marknlard
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I picked up 7 points in total from my first 4 captains (doubled to 14, wooooo) and finally struck gold last weekend with Silva scoring a 5 (doubled to 10). So you outdid me just in week 1.

      Also, you were never gonna captain Jarvis, Dyer or Richards, so don't worry about them! Rooney, now that was a mistake...

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        That post made me feel much better right up until the last 6 words which were somehow horribly crushing!

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  7. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Computers...

    Can anyone help? I am a PPC dummy and want to transfer some music vids that are in my windows media player library onto a disc that will play on a blu-ray player.
    I burned them on to a DVD +R disc but it will not play. Should I have used DVD -R orsomething completely different?
    Any help much appreciated.

    Oh, and Dzeko for Captain! 😉

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    1. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      What software did you use and what format are the vids? Movie Maker or something similar works well depending on format - avi, wmv, mov etc.

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      1. Holy See
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry, windows DVD maker, not movie maker.

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      2. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks for reply, sorry don't understand the software question, (well I did say I was a dummy) The vids are mp4, what is movie maker?

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        1. Holy See
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Windows DVD allows you to add menus etc. MP4 isn't compatible tho. ConvertXtoDVD is good for what you need to do, just add files, it converts them and burns them. Because they're mp4, they may need to be converted to a different format. ConvertXtoDVD does this and allows you to make a menu first. It's not free unless you download it from a one of those free download sites. I, of course, don't recommend that sort of thing 😉 Sorry if that sounds a bit complicated.

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          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks, I'll give that a go. 🙂

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  8. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Morning all, I'm considering a 4pt hit for one of RVP, Suarez or Torres all of them seem sharper than the first few weeks. My concern is that RVP or Suarez may fall in price again tonight. Any thoughts or knowledge most welcome.

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    1. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      My understanding is that there haven't been price changes on a Friday night for some bizarre reason this season, and if true that should at least remove that complication from your thoughts.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks Stilicho, I didn't know that, seems a little odd. No rises last night either. Now all I need do, is to guess which heretofore underperformer will suddenly blossom in the late September sun.

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      2. mysteryDave
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Is it true though?

        RVP won't drop tonight. I doubt Suarez will either, check totalfpl tonight though.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I'll dig it out MD, never bothered before, but may be worthwhile.

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    2. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      *Flynn in response to above.

      Hmmm I would consider it for Suarez but not the other two. As Gerrard is back I can only see him helping Suarez's output like he did with Torres.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        He looked pretty good against us midweek, I'm not loving his everton, MAN U. fixtures. I'm in a real quandary Fratboy, not like me usually, so I may just do nothing, save 4pts and hope none of them get more than one goal.

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        1. Fratboy
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I don't think it's that big of a risk to go without to be honest. Leave it is my advice, if it was a free transfer I'd say it was still a little risky. Stick!

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  9. Civan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    My team for the week is actually ok but there are a few players I want to get in and a few I'd might want to get rid of. Have two free transfers.
    Which combo would you rather have for this GW?

    A) Suarez + Walcott
    B) Aguerro + Ben Arfa
    C) Adebayor + Mata

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    1. mysteryDave
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Ben Arfa hasn't played a single minute this season.
      Walcott didn't start last time for Arsenal.

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      1. Civan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Ben Arfa played 70 minutes for Newcastle in the Carling earlier this week, a bit of a gamble but he will play.

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        1. Civan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Lots of words missing there, "Carling Cup", "think he will play".

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          1. mysteryDave
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Who do you see making way?

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              You seriously think HBA wont make the starting 11 when fit? 😐
              Pardew said himself Ba will make way

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              1. Civan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Thanks.

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              2. mysteryDave
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                I didn't ask because I don't think he'll be in the team. I asked as I want to know who is dropping out.

                I missed Pardew's comments but Ba would make sense. Ben Arfa could be a good option with Newcastles fixtures then. & Aguerro has been on fire.

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              3. GreenWindmill
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Ben Arfa will definitely be in the first XI once he's fully fit but I can't see him playing 90 minuts for a while yet.

                Pretty likely he'll be coming off the bench at some point against Blackburn rather than being in the starting line up IMO.

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            2. Civan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              I don't really know, you are right, it might be to much of a gamble...

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      2. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Walcott came off the bench last time and Ben Arfa played CC mid week.....
        This GW I say A is best, long term B, but you will want to get rid of Wally soon enough

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        1. Civan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks, I could always get rid of De Laet instead, do you know why he didn't play last week?

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      C) is the only option with two pretty much nailed on starters

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    3. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      C for me.

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  10. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Ruddy
    Bosingwa, Richards, S Taylor
    Arteta, Young, Brunt, Silva
    Rooney, Dzeko(c), Suarez

    Vorm, Dyer, Boyata, De Laet

    For the second week in a row I don't feel the need to make a transfer as all but Rooney and Young have nice home fixtures. I will probably get rid of De Laet for Lopez or similar and carry two over again but I keep getting an urge to swop Young for Mata. Good or bad move? .1m in bank.

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    1. Microcuts
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Good move in my opinion. Chelsea have better fixtures, and Rooney should cover you for United.

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    2. Khal Drogba
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Might not be a bad call this week but you'll want Young back next week... I'd stick

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    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Haha, the dreaded 50/50 replies! Thanks anyway 🙂

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  11. khizer95
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    is this move worth a 4 point hit?
    dzeko>suarez

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    1. Microcuts
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Nope.

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  12. Microcuts
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    My transfers this week basically come down to.

    A, Dzeko and Mata
    B, Aguero and a 7.6 mid.

    Hmmm, any thoughts? I'm edging towards A, as Mata would be the only Chelsea coverage i'd have, and there seems to be very little offerings in the mid-range midfield.

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    1. TranE
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      A... cant see a decent 7.6 mid atm.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Agreed

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        1. Microcuts
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Aye, figured as much. Cheers. Another day sat watching Aguero, praying he does nothing.

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  13. mysteryDave
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    The bookies have
    11/10 for Suarez this week - 48% chance of scoring.
    5/4 for Dzeko - 44% chance of scoring.
    For a brace they have
    4/1 Suarez - 20%
    6/1 Dzeko - 14%

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  14. pelzi80
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Who to captain ? Rooney must have a "bad" gw soon?

    Ruddy(Vorm)
    Kompany, simpson, gabbidon (ward, delaet)
    SWP, Silva, Young, Mata (Dyer)
    Rooney, Adebayor, Suarez

    Should i play ward instead of gabbidon? Is he playing forward again?

    Thanks

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    1. TranE
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Isnt the missed penalty bad?? Another hat-trick please!

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      1. pelzi80
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Ok, it's a bit bad....but hey, he scored 🙂 And had a lot of chances as well....against Chelsea....so why would Stoke managet to keep him away 🙂

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    2. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      No play Gabbidon ward first sub

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    3. pelzi80
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I could choose Rooney, Ade, suarez, mata or silva...?! Any advice?

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  15. TranE
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Team for the week..

    Krul
    Bos-Kompany-Jose Enrique
    Young-Nasri-Walcott(vc)-Brunt
    Roon(c)-Dzeko-Agbanlohor

    Henessey-De laet- dyer- taylor(swa).

    Any predictions on the points total for this week???

    Would love to have Nani-Silva ATM but, will stick with these guys for the mo.

    Nasri/Walcott/Taylor --> Warnock/Silva/7.6 mid next week for 4 point hit is the plan.

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    1. stevev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Should be a high scoring week I think with most of the top teams (and Arsenal) having good fixtures

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    2. Dale Cooper
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Why do you want to double on MANC mid? Pick Silva or Nasri, leave Walcott or swap him with Arteta, Mata, Modric/VDV (risky), or a LIV mid, although I don't see any interesting options there atm. You can also bring Adebayor in for Dzeko, and then pick Silva.

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  16. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Penny for your RMTs 🙂

    Given,Vorm
    Kompany,Jose Enrique,Simpson,Gabbidon,Bosingwa
    Silva,Young,Arteta,Dyer,Moses
    Adebayor,Rooney,Suarez

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    1. Bubbles
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Good.

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      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        lol.

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        1. Bubbles
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Honestly, I think it's a good team.

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          1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            thanks for the vote of confidence! 🙂

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    2. Hay Number 2
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Similar to mine....very defence heavy this GW, not sure if that will be a good or bad thing. Only time will tell.

      Play a 4-3-3 drop Gabbidin/Moses and Dyer for this week.

      Captain Silva/Suarez

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      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, was thinking exactly that. (c) Suarez

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    3. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      0/10 should I send you my paypal for the penny? 🙂

      Very nice though.

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      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I'll send you a 1p Cheque! 😉

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    4. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      i love it.. cause it's my team.. i've got brown, walcott and mata for your gabbidon young and arteta.. brilliant team imo

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  17. @ImpressiveTackl
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Well I was in two minds over how I felt about Hargreaves finally making his return but this has ended any well-wishing on my part.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15031918.stm

    Not very classy to lay the boot into your old team after 57mins of football.

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    1. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      It's disgraceful. Apparently it's now our fault he's injury prone. I'm disgusted to be honest, I didn't even dislike Tevez this quickly and that's saying something.

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  18. mysteryDave
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    I like your team, nice and strong, solid back line.

    I don't think lack of Silva is a worry, most teams only have one of Nasri/Silva.

    I think Agbonlahor is a good bet, I missed the price rise on him.

    Walcott, Brunt & Dzeko are rotation risks though.

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  19. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Two options around the Super Six:

    Moses + Dyer with Enrique, Bramble and three 4 Millers

    or

    Petrov + Dyer with five 4 millers in a superubercheap defence.

    Thanks lads 😀

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    1. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I understand you want to have a stronger midfield and forward line, but I really don't think a supercheap defence is the way to go. So it's the top one for me.

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        A couple of years ago, the guy that won FPL, employed this very strategy.

        With the Super Six averaging 10 ppg and low budget defenders leading the way, this could be a worthwhile strategy this year.

        Just a thought with the way things are panning out this year 😕

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        1. Link
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          but who are this years super siz? Bit early to tell possibly?

          Roon
          Aguero
          Nani/Young
          Silva

          but who else? ... and this is only due to the fact Utd and City have had flying starts...

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          1. Fratboy
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            I agree, think it's a bit early to tell, but I understand that on a wildcard this is pretty much unavoidable. I would have to have all of these players if I had the choice.

            I understand the strategy Jafalad, but if it doesn't work out it leaves your team horribly unbalanced and tough to fix without taking hits...remember you won't have your other wildcard for 15 gameweeks...

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            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              The problem is Fratboy is that the scoring is not balanced in FPL.

              Fwds score more than mids score more than defs score more than goalies.

              Hence the upload upfront.

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              1. Fratboy
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                I guess so, I just think it's a little risky but it could work! Just trying to help you see the other side of the coin is all.

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                1. Jafalad
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  Yes, much appreciated 🙂

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          2. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            + Adebarndoor and Mata

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    2. Link
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      1st for me - don't like the idea of 'superubercheap' (good word) defence all season.

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Even with Moses in the team?

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        1. Link
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Even with Moselli. Not wild about ENrique as a pick. Can scrape the extra for Jones?

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          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Liverpud have reasonable fix though. Jones?

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    3. Bubbles
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Five £4M in defence?! 😯

      Option 1 if that's the case.

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        +1

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      2. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Top defenders are all cheap and nasty up until now. If the defs ain't getting the boni, why not downgrade investment in them?

        😉

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Go on then 😐

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          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Jack..................................................OFF

            😉

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        2. Bubbles
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Just seems a bit mental to me to go for FIVE £4M'ers. Who would you go for, they rotate well?

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          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            SWN/QPR go well with decent home propects for cleenies.

            Likewise, SUN/NEW, with even better prospects.

            Add in Super Super Tierney with his bombs and you have a nice little pack of budgeritos. 😉

            Always thinking see.

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          2. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Once i WC, i will have Bos, Warnock/Hutton, Bramble, Simpson and Woodgate.
            They are cheap, with the most expensive bought at 5.5 and no others over 5, and they rotated PERFECTLY....I don't see the attraction with so many 4 millers when these guys arent that much more expensive to be fair

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  20. Link
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Mornign chaps, as soem of you knwo I'm on the odl wildcard. Basically sorted but can't decide on

    A. Kompany, Nani, Sturridge (current)
    or
    B. Jones, Arteta, Dzeko

    I know Sturridge won't play this week, but could be a bargain in the long run. ALso, hate teh idea of worrying if Dzeko will play or not all year?

    Thoughts?

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    1. Link
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      and as some of you also know...my spelling when typing too fast is a thing of utter disgust

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    2. Flying Nugget
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I think Hoilett is a much better choice than Sturridge at that price range.

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  21. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Suggestion:
    Hate picking captains? Fed up of the captains poll producing poor returns?

    Just get Rooney and Aguero and captain whichever one is playing at home that week (Man Utd and Man City always play home and away on a rotating basis). Put the other one as vice.

    Both consistent scorers for top teams, both nailed on to start virtually every PL game, perfect home / away rotation.

    Sorted.

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  22. thehut
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    TGIF!!

    Two questions folks:-

    1). Captain Dzeko or Mata (Balls or no balls)

    2). Play SWP or Best?

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  23. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Great podcast although now given me a tiny doubt that Ageuro will be rested ahead of the champs league game. Going to run the gauntlet and captain the cheeky chap anyway. surely he'll play and surely he'll score.....famous last words.

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    1. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      He only needs a few minutes...would love a 1 point cameo!! 😀

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        People saying he is rotation proof is ridiculous imo.
        He is definately going to be rotated, will play majority of games but definately not all with CL Mancini's priority...
        I still want him but I know he will be rotated

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        1. Fratboy
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Mancini is an idiot so he will be rotated. Dzeko didn't start the next game after he scored 4 goals. No striker on that team is fixture proof. I think the only attacking player who is is Silva.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            I think I might join you in your choice of captain ... 😀

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            1. Fratboy
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Yes Doosra 😀

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  24. ssssshhh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Current Team:

    Given (Ruddy)
    Kompany Simpson Enrique (Brown, Shawcross)
    Silva Mata Sessegnon Cabaye (Moses)
    RVP Suarez Adebayor

    Would like to get Nani in at some point for Sess but need to free up some money. Any suggestions for improvements?

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    1. llamaZA
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      3 under-performers which are causing 'stick or twist' issues (RvP, Suarez and Enrique).

      If you're looking to get in Nani, I'd downgrade RvP. Possibly to Dzeko, maybe Sturridge if he looks set to start a bit more.

      Would also like the look of Torres/Aguero for RvP (I think Torres is about to blow out).

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  25. Phillips
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Can we expect Brunt to start this week? Considering the 120 mins in the Cup.
    I think Walcott will start, so holding off on him to Mata till next week.

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  26. trippin_paddy
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    OK, I've changed between Silva and Rooney for Captain about 10 times already this morning! Flip of coin?

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    1. Henry Khor
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero !!!!!!

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      1. trippin_paddy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Have Dzeko too. That any use?

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        1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          you're need a 3 sided coin...

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          1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            *you'll

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            1. trippin_paddy
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Damn, just read other post about rotating between City and Utd. So now changed to Dzeko(C) and Rooney (V)

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              1. MJ6987
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Not sure it works quite as well with Dzeko as he is more prone to rotation. Well, he has been once - the pattern is still to be establish. Aguero has not yet been rotated in the PL, but again its early days.

                That said, I think Dzeko will almost certainly start this weekend as he was not even in the squad midweek.

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    2. Phillips
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Coin flip really. Although Silva has form as well as a decent fixture.

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    3. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYmGgKMfPAc

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  27. Soop
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Oh hello 🙂

    Hey for anyone who was interested in those Boxfresh Tees ( 2 for £10), you may want to check out this place for cheap hoodies and tees, especially the Fenchurch stuff.

    http://www.jamesandjames.com/clothes/mens-sweatshirts-hoodies.htm

    I couldn't process my order for ages, so I didn't want to post before I got my second order in (I got one to check the fit), but £18 for a hoodie like that is great value.

    FYI, the medium (Fenchurch) is a fairly slim fit, and the sleeves are also quite thin, so if you have massive arms, it might be a little restrictive.

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  28. llamaZA
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Taken an 8 point hit this week. Will have to see how this pans out...

    Baines/Dyer/RvP -> STaylor/Nani/Aguero

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    1. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Same 3 players I brought in for 4 point hit. I'm optimistic, but I usually am on a Friday 😛

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      You got rid of RVP (Bolton at home) and got Nani (Stoke away) as a part of an 8 point hit....uh oh.

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  29. Bubbles
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Jeez, my team looks crappy for this GW. I'd really, really like it if RVP & Walcott had stormers.

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  30. exammy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Given (Ruddy)
    Bos Brown Simpson Kompany (Senderous)
    Silva Arteta Moses (Sinclair Surman)
    Rooney(C) Ade Aguero
    fairly optimistic about this week

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