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Monday Dugout Discussion

26 September 2011 1890 comments
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A game for the (fantasy) football die-hards tonight, as Norwich City play host to Sunderland in the Gameweek six finale. Whilst Gary Neville has been fiddling with his gadgets for the best part of an hour, the Dugout Discussion has just opened for the late shift, and if you’ve just tuned in the team news from Carrow Road is as follows…

Norwich XI: Ruddy, Naughton, Russell Martin, Barnett, Tierney, Bennett, Bradley Johnson, Fox, Pilkington, Hoolahan, Morison.

Sunderland XI: Mignolet, O’Shea, Brown, Bramble, Richardson, Elmohamady, Larsson, Gardner, Vaughan, Bendtner, Sessegnon.

Both Paul Lambert and Steve Bruce have the rare luxury of naming an unchanged eleven. That means Wes Hoolahan continues in an advanced position, whilst Grant Holt sits on the pine for the Canaries. Big summer signings John O’Shea, Wes Brown and Niklas Bendtner all start for the Black Cats.

Take a pew in the Dugout Discussion, and let’s hope for an entertaining edition of Monday Night Football.

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  1. The Bandit
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    WTF was Brown doing there?! 😀

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  2. Hybrid.power
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    This would be annoying for De Laet owners 😛

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    1. Gavin - Gers in turmoil!!!
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      it is gggrrrrr as if he doesn't get on Brown scores (if you can call it that) for me

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    2. meechamspowders
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      Can confirm that I'm an annoyed De Laet owner.

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      1. Hybrid.power
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        Can you give an insight into your mindset right now?

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        1. Marknlard
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          I'll tell you where I am with de laet...really hoping he comes on for 30 seconds even if he gets booked, as otherwise Taylor is off my bench for -1.

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        2. meechamspowders
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          Mainly content, but with a hint of frustration.

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        3. danishdynamite
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          I've called the cops to report an anal rape

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      2. tweedle
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        Me also!

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  3. Holy See
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    Bruce's head on the block if this rubbish continues. Shocking display.

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    1. Nomar
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      It is poor from Sunderland.

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      1. Henry Hill
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        What did you make of the match yesterday nomar?

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        1. Nomar
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          In a nutshell....

          Taarabt unlucky.

          Deserved the point but should have had all 3.

          Should've had one clear penalty and possibly 2.

          Bothroyd needs a spell on the bench and start DJ against Foolem.

          Love Sir Anton and glad I got him in last week.

          Better finishing and they would've been buried by half time.

          All in all though I think we'll be fine this season although I think we're going to be one of those anomaly type teams who play better away from home!

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          1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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            You left out how STUPID that penalty call was. And how unlucky it was that Kenny (MY KEEPER) didn't stop it. Inches away!

            Agree with all else.

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            1. Nomar
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              It was a very harsh pen to get given against you, but that's football, newman.

              Have to accept that you'll get decisions like that go against you some days, especially when you're a new team in this division. No point crying about it.

              We dug in and salvaged a point with 10 men so I can't complain.

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              1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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                Hats of to you boys....but it shouldn't be left out of your 'nutshell'

                Great attitude there, though.

                Just bitter about my FPL keeper not getting what he deserves.

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                1. Nomar
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                  Pens are fairly arbritary things though. 2 refs could see the same incident and one will give it and one won't.

                  Have to accept the refs decision at the end of the day.

                  However, if that's at Old Trafford or Etihad and the home defender does it, I doubt you'd see a pen given........

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          2. Henry Hill
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            Agree with you on all points, although must add I thought Warnock's criticism of Traore was bit harsh and unnecessary to do it in public!

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            1. Nomar
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              Totally agree.

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  4. tweedle
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    COME ON SESS DO SOMETHING!!! Also why is DeLaet not playing!

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  5. Gavin - Gers in turmoil!!!
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    how bad is Sessengnon

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    1. Gavin - Gers in turmoil!!!
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      !

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      1. tweedle
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        Garh why do i persist!

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  6. CFCTom
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    Big night of CL football tomorrow, a lot of choices on offer, what will everyone be watching? Personally, I'll be watching Inter Milan and Man City, and recording Man United and Real Madrid. Others' thoughts? Am I missing an obvious gem?

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    1. PFOR
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      I'm not sure what you're trying to prove by watching all this football, but why on earth would you record and watch United, a team you don't support (or even like for that matter) play a second-string side at home to Basel? I can tell you now it will be boring, probably a 1 or 2 nil win. I'll watch it, but will have (more than) one eye on Munich-City.

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      1. Marknlard
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        Munich City all the way. Excited about that game.

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        1. PFOR
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          Should be a cracker alright. Both will be there at the important stages of the competition. Munich are my dark-horses to win it.

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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            I'm pretty tempted to watch it instead of United, but probably won't. I'll only see the first half of whatever I watch anyway

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            1. Marknlard
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              Hey SOM, can you send Greg my email add please? thespeedreader at gmail.com

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              1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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                Yeah no bother. Think he's watching the match so should be a few minutes

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      2. CFCTom
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        Erm, it may seem odd, but I, err, I really like football... that ever occured to you?

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  7. More Cowbell
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    Second Norwich goal is ideal for Ruddy those hoping for a cleanie. A defensive substitution shouldn't be too far away and they'll hopefully shut up shop.

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  8. JC
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    From watching the first half Bendtner has been Sunderlands best player. Could do with him getting me a goal though!

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  9. Demí
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    Another shot off target for Sess. Patience wearing thin!

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    1. Gavin - Gers in turmoil!!!
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      If there was negative bonus he would be leading the way!

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      1. Demí
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        Definitely

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      2. Burton
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        It is Goodwillie on -20 in the "lead". It will be fun to look again at the end of the season.

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        1. Burton
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          Ah. Of the EA nonsense I mean....

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    2. tweedle
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      if he didnt make the shots then he would've been out last week, but the fact he keeps shooting makes me hope one day he'll get a hatrick!

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  10. Anti-Ipswich
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    Another Sess miss. I'm enjoying this

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  11. Cheggers
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    My god Sunderland are sh1t.
    Hoping Norwich keep this cleansheet.

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  12. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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    bastard. tierney with an assist and potential clean sheet on the bench

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  13. Nomar
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    Has Larsson touched the ball at all tonight?

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  14. Anti-Ipswich
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    Let's hope we can carry this fine form through to next week when we play... oh wait...

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    1. Nomar
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      Well you're beating the team who beat the team that held Man Utd to a draw so anything's possible!

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  15. applebonkers
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    brown and dzeko tainting a perfect gameweek. great header though, les ferdinand in his pomp style

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  16. BwG
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    CFC Tom and any other Chelsea supporters

    What's your insight on Ramires? From the few highlights I've saw -looks a lot more comfortable out there - has been getting forward - overall, it looks like his head has caught up with his feet.

    Based on early doors here - does he chip in points this season or will it be too sporadic to invest 7.0 in him?

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    1. Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit, Rab…
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      much better option than some others in and around that price range, Yaya for example.
      The guy will keep running all day, so with that will bring opportunites. He has shown he has skill (goal vs man city if you remember) and the fact that he has Bos behind him and Sturridge in front is a negative positive - will have to fill in when Bos goes forward but will get in the box when Sturridge drifts wide.

      Bit of a poor reply in anwser to your Q. But if you have 7m spare either upgrade somewhere else and get someone cheaper to fill that position, Ben Arfa for example, given time.

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      1. BwG
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        Thanks Tricky...

        Yeah, mids are Silva, Young, Jarvis, Brunt, & Dyer. Have 1.5 in the kitty and have lost faith in Jarvis and Brunt. Could upgrade a defender or two, but am ok with what I have back there for now. Like the Ben Arfa suggestion - will be monitoring his form for sure.

        Finding that 5.5 to 8 midfielder that you can rely on has been a tough proposition this year.

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    2. CFCTom
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      I do think that he poses a serious goal/assist threat, typically for a midfielder in his position it will inevitably be sporadic returns you encounter, but based on the nature of his play and incredible energy, I see him getting quite a lot of points this season. Also, he looks to have a real hunger for getting forward and seemingly has a starting place nailed down in the team under AVB. At his price also he could be what pre season suggested Benayoun could be in terms of FPL value. I think it would be a very wise move and if he keeps it up, a profit is there to be had surely. He's come on leaps and bounds in recent years, right now he's one of our most consistent players alongside Cole and Cech.

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      1. BwG
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        Gracias Tom.

        Yeah I'm thinking he's worth a punt being no one in the mid priced midfielder bracket has stepped up yet. Hopefully he's some what consistent.

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      2. Manamongst
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        http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/chalkboards/7nY8oZM7NB74P33L9046

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  17. More Cowbell
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    Oops Bendtner.

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    1. jamsiep
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      What did he do wrong?

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      1. More Cowbell
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        I'm confused that your comment has appear above Partridge's despite being posted later.

        He missed a glorious opportunity to get one back. Addmittedly it was a good save but he should have tucked it away really.

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    2. AP
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      World class.

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      1. samcro
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        Good save.

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  18. Demí
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    Sessegnon with another shot of....oh forget it!

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  19. Nomar
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    Sessignon would be good for France.

    The rugby side.

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    1. Anti-Ipswich
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      The football side isn't much better either!

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  20. Anti-Ipswich
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    Sessegnon gets the ball, and it's the same result! Over the bar! What a hack

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  21. jamsiep
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    Sessegnon's PPI is going to be horrendous.

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    1. RÏɠBY
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      he still probably get the baps 🙁
      those handing them out should be shot

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  22. The Bandit
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    Sess shoots... out of the ground! 🙄

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  23. CFCTom
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    http://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/TechnicalReport/competitions/UCL/01/68/34/73/1683473_DOWNLOAD.pdf

    A bloody good read.

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  24. applebonkers
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    sessegnon's tributes to the rugby world cup are very touching

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    1. RÏɠBY
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      i think he's aiming for the north sea

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  25. applebonkers
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    omg

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  26. meechamspowders
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    This cry for help got lost on a previous page, so I'm re-posting it.

    Need some bloody help lads. Have 1 change for this week, leave my squad as it is? or swap Smalling for someone? (or any other suggestions?) Defence is actually a farce, so strengthening there would be ideal I think. or get rid of O’Hara?

    Kenny, Vorm

    Smalling, Ward, Simpson, De Laet, Bosingwa

    Silva, Nani, Taarabt, O’Hara, Dyer

    Rooney, Aguero, Adebayor

    Any help would be much appreciated. Some of my decisions have been dogshit over the last few weeks, so could do with some help.

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  27. Kgriffsnake
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    Option 1:
    Rooney> Suarez
    Taarbt>Nani
    (Already have A Young in the side.)

    Option 2:
    Rooney>Drogba for Chelsea coverage
    Ward> Woodgate or P Jones.

    Any other suggestions?

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    1. meechamspowders
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      Would keep Rooney to be honest mate. If he does miss a game, it'll be one game maximum. Not worth getting rid.

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      1. Kgriffsnake
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        True but my team at present looks like this:
        Vorm Krul
        S Ward Simpson De Laet R Taylor Bosingwa
        A Young Silva Taarbt Brunt Dyer
        RVP Rooney Adebayor

        1.2 mil in the bank

        2 Free's atm

        I am thinking that with the spare money I can in the next few weeks. Go with changes like this:
        Ward > Woodgate First free Transfer

        De laet > Kompany - Can't afford this unless I downgrade someone else.

        If I downgrade Rooney to Drogba I have 1.4 in the bank with Kompany and woodgate in the team otherwise with Suarez I have 2.1 for upgrading taarbt or brunt not many options around 7mil mark though.

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  28. Big Dunc
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    Never been to Carrow Road, but sounds like a cracking atmosphere

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  29. The Bandit
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    Sess leaves the pitch and probabably the FPL teams of those still have him... 😀

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    1. AP
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      His shooting is so so so scandalous.

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      1. Granville
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        Mark - Yeah but he's playing OOP

        🙄

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        1. The Bandit
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          Yep, wrong sport too, would be good cover for Jonny Wilkinson...

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        2. Manamongst
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          lol

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  30. Corrigan
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    I think Sess has destroyed my reputation as a reasonably shrewd Fantasy manager. Officially a laughing stock with the rest of the league right now.

    Good news: I sold him Sat evening (bolt the stable door after the horse has gone etc.)

    Sess to Nani may just be the best 4 point hit I make this season...

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    1. Manamongst
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      Dude needs a sports psychologist STAT!

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