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The Saturday Surgery

1 October 2011 772 comments
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The strange summer of October has dawned on us this Saturday morning and, with about an hour to go until Fantasy Premier League locks the doors ahead of gameweek seven, the regularly scheduled programming of the opening of the Saturday Surgery is nigh.

As clocks count down until Fantasy Managers are left but to the fickle fate of twenty rogue squads of Football Players we’re left to deliberate over those last gasp decisions…

Hopefully a week’s worth of Fantasy Football Scout material can help those in a deadline pushing quandary. The “Scout Committee” have put forward a new set of Scout Picks while our members can read in great detail as to why Gareth Bale got the call to arms.

The Weekend Team News is in (Wayne Rooney is fit) and our community have been scrabbling for days to try and decide on who to hand their weekly armband to.

Still in a fluster? Then the Saturday Surgery remains here to let you all duke this one out with fellow Fantasy Managers.

Andy Leicester won the Premier League. Leicester. Premier League. What is this life? Follow them on Twitter

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  1. Andy
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    And my dilemma is that I am considering buying Jon Walters.

    I just threw up a little.

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    1. MARVELLUS
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      I'm very tempted to as well, got a few BP's in him too.
      Him or Ramsey...?

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  2. In Like Flynn.
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Seconds Away, Round 7

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  3. applebonkers
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    i'm regretting selling dzeko already http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smrLb3dz11g&feature=youtu.be

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    1. Fernando Torres
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Edin D zeko

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    2. applebonkers
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      "probably." mancini said tevez would probably play v wigan. gutted, especially as dzeko has a great fixture next week too

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        I kept him, and have a vision of him scoring today and running to Mancini

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    3. Piggs Boson
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Earlier in the week i was hating my team. I had Rooney and Dzeko, no cash and i'd already taken a 4-point hit. Things are looking good now 🙂

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  4. applebonkers
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    if you don't own aguero i suggest putting £1 on the him to score twice special @9/2

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    1. Cheggers
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      I had the each half at 6/1.
      Also stuck money on Nani goal and assist & Sinclair pen/free kick

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  5. applebonkers
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    benched schwarzer, wes brown and enrique. not happy about either

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    1. jamsiep
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Benched Brown too, on your say so. If he and the imperious Michael Turner keep a clean sheet then the blame lies with you, and only you.

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  6. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    while you wait for FPL to re-open how about checking something like... ughr... forward thinking?

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    1. Gargamel
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Reckon I'm in for a stormer this week. Bendtner to propel me towards the top.

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      1. Damo.
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Bobby Z all the way

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        1. Gargamel
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, got him too.

          See - totally foolproof picks

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      2. applebonkers
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        alright 30 boy

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      3. Waldaz
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        I'm on the Bendybus too 😉

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        1. Gargamel
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          High five!

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        2. applebonkers
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          and you 30 muncher

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          1. jamsiep
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            14 years, 2 months ago

            After some impressive flair last week, Super Dunny has reverted to boring.

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            1. Shipstontrev
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              14 years, 2 months ago

              Franco Di Santo ftw !

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  7. applebonkers
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    october the 1st today. dzeko is hereby un cursed and new player of the month david silva is on for a 2 pointer

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    1. HST
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      An I'm on my phone and can't access my email, can you change my forward thinking picks to Hernandez, drogba, gabby please.

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      1. greghammer95
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        I'd presume it was too late.

        But if your changing his....

        I'll stick with Sess Holt and Bibotelli actually.

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  8. applebonkers
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    FPL drinking from the same glass as Yohan Blake

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  9. applebonkers
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    looks like fabregas has his first barcelona hamstring injury. here we go again

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      like old times then, (pls see my reply further up the page)

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      1. applebonkers
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        is it possible to get a screenshot of the email?

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        1. jamsiep
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          This is where the lie comes tumbling down like a house of cards.

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
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            http://tinypic.com/m/f097dc/3

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            1. jamsiep
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              Fair play, I was only joking anyway.

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              1. Ginkapo FPL
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                14 years, 2 months ago

                hmmm i better delete that pic, its kinda gives a hint as to my address

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                1. applebonkers
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                  hey, i do believe you, it's just that with a liverpool player you could technically be getting an unfair advantage (i've seen the email)

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                  1. jamsiep
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                    14 years, 2 months ago

                    Boo!

                    It was Suarez for heavens sake, who was obviously going to play! Stop taking your game so seriously.

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                  2. applebonkers
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                    alright mr midtable!
                    that's why i said technically. either way it opens up a can of worms i'd rather not have to deal with.

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            2. Ginkapo FPL
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              THANKYOU, massive thankyou

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          2. Ginkapo FPL
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            14 years, 2 months ago

            no its not, its the truth

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            1. Leysh
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              14 years, 2 months ago

              You need to empty your Trash

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              1. Ginkapo FPL
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                14 years, 2 months ago

                it does it automatically, i cba to unsubscribe from freecycle and instead filter the emails into my trash

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    2. CFCTom
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      I'm pretty sure Barcelona have a better medical team than Arsenal.

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  10. TorresMagic™
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Lineups out?

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  11. Girasoli
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Mt team doesn't look bad but only scored 29 last week. Hold on for 2 freebies, do you think?

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    1. Girasoli
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      "My" team (linked)

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        It looks good. But be wary of Nasri and Young. Everyone will be saying that you should have either silva or nasri; or nani or Young. But they are not the same players. Nani and Silva will score higher, more consistently. Nasri and Young are not as incredible as they seem. They're great players though and will score you points.

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      2. pomlormak
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Definitely stick with the team you've got. You were extremely unlucky to score so low last week, it's a very good squad you've got and kneejerk transfers will only make it worse.

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    2. Andy
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Team's fine enough, I'd hold and hope your players do something.

      I personally think Nasri is going to get dropped/rested today though. But I don't exactly have a track record on these things.

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  12. Bazman returns
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Is Brunt worth keeping?

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    1. Hay Number 2
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      I got rid, I suggest you do too pesonally!

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  13. default
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Can't decide on my subs,

    Dunne, Simpson, Brown
    O'Hara, Dyer, Larson

    Need to chose 3 (at least 1 defender)

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    1. The Pooer
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Bench Simpson, then two from Brown, Dyer, O'Hara

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        1. default
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, currently sat as Brown, Simpson and Dyer, but Wolves form concerns me and I might play Dyer?

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    2. Phillips
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      I'm playing Best over Brunt. Right choice?

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      1. Bazman returns
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Right choice I am thinking is Brunt even worth having this season.

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        1. Hay Number 2
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          agreed

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    3. "The Special One"
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      Start Walters or Taarbat??

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      1. Hay Number 2
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        Walters

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    4. Bazman returns
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Who would people play Ward or Moses? Wondering whether to go 4-4-2 as opposed to 3-5-2

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      1. Andy
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        I'd play Moses as I think Newcastle will score.

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      2. Hay Number 2
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        ward man, Moses hasn't done nothing this season. This game has 0-0 written all over it.

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        1. pomlormak
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          +1

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    5. Mr Smith
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Questions, questions, questions....

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    6. nathanholt75
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      stroke your beards over this one.
      it’s been a while, but I’d apresiate your jugdement

      Vorm
      Jones – Boswinga – Kompany
      Nani – silva – cabaye – Ramires
      Rooney – Di Santo – Aguero

      Moses – Simpson – De Laet

      So what do you think guys?

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      1. Bazman returns
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        You have all the key players who is your other goalie.

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        1. nathanholt75
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          Krul

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      2. Hay Number 2
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Don't think Di Santo is up to much personlly, other then that it looks good.

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      3. Switchfoot4
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        what does apresiate mean 😯 is that English????

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      4. Drip Doctor
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Looks good to me. Great defence. Well balanced squad. Captain?

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        1. denial
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          Still got Rooney though. Major mistake 😉

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          1. Drip Doctor
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            14 years, 2 months ago

            Keep telling yourself that 😉

            I am nervous about not having him, especially this GW.

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            1. denial
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              14 years, 2 months ago

              I dreamt I was reading a paper report on the game and he'd scored 6.

              I'm worried.

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        2. nathanholt75
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          rooney is my capt

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    7. Just_Ty
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Hutton, Warnock or ShawX long term?

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      1. Hay Number 2
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        shawx

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    8. Hay Number 2
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      Walters/Dyer

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      1. "The Special One"
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Walters n pens...

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    9. Tin of Directors
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Just replace the word 'Boogie' with 'Bendtner' and that is going to be the order of the day at 4.50pm today.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jLGa4X5H2c

      The Bendy Bus is coming!

      Thank me later if you do the right thing and bring him in.
      Peace.

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      1. funnyoldgame
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        blame it on the 'Rooney' sounds better - and more likely!

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    10. Fernando Torres
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      EL NIIINOOOO

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    11. Lubic87
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Arteta to Nani seems a good choice, but to fund it I need to swap out Dzeko - Sturridge or Agbonlahor look the obvious choices.

      Worth it?

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      1. Random_Guy
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Dzeko -> Agbonlahor methinks.

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      2. Lubic87
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        I have 2 free transfers

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    12. Kings of Lyon ★
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      mmmmmm hangover 🙁

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      1. Fratboy
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Same here man same here 🙁

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          you all set for today fb?

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      2. Hay Number 2
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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    13. lordeaton
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Hello one and all!!!

      Can anyone tell me, in detail, how playing your wildcard in the internation break is an advantage, and how to utilise that advantage?! I understand you can make $, but what is the best way to do it and when?

      Many thanks in advance!

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      1. Jafalad
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Try to select the players you think will rise .2 or more in the two week break as early as you can.

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      2. Kings of Lyon ★
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        use ur wildcard at 12noon, watch the games and follow totalfpl, transfer out all your dead-weight and bring in the risers that u think willl rise more than once in 2 weeks

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      3. Silva is Gold.
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        It is because you get two weeks of price rises, you are able to buy players you think will go up wait for them to rise and sell them increasing your team value. Obviously you only gain 0.1m for every 0.2m that a player goes up.

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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          The trouble is a player goes up because people are buying them and there is usually a reason for that, so you'll want to keep them anywAy!

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      4. Hay Number 2
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Activate it tonight and follow the heard, buy the players that are being transferred in the most (ultimately the players that have the best performances over this weekend). At the same time get rid of the people dropping value in your team. Then at the last min...just pick the team you want for the next gw....2 weeks from now.

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      5. bishbosher
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Play it as soon this gameweek deadline closes. (1131) then bring in players who will rise over the next two weeks, ie players who play well this weekend. Then when it comes to the next gw you can pick your team having benefitted from any players that have risen in price.

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    14. Fratboy
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Bench 2:

      Jarvis, Brunt, Brown, Saylor

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
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        saylor brunt

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      2. The Light Knight
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        jarvis and brunt, i can sense sum cleanies coming

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    15. Silva is Gold.
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Ward of S Taylor this week?
      Nani or Roon (c)?
      Team name for the week: Get in the Van... Persie or 4's Kompany?

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      1. The Light Knight
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Taylor, nani, van

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    16. The Light Knight
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      wats da stort with jack(off)attack.he kind of lost it in the last post

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      1. The Finnisher
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Haha hardly...
        Who are you and why can't you type in proper English?

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    17. The Light Knight
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      wats da story with jack(off)attack.he kind of lost it in the last post

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      1. Fratboy
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        He's a good guy, just ignore him if he's not

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        1. The Light Knight
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          k ill take ur word 4 it. oh wait hes at it again

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        2. The Finnisher
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          🙄
          FB check out the post if you want to, page 3..hardly losing the plot haha

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    18. Don Cortese
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      CFCTom -is Suarez out?!?

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      1. CFCTom
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Nah, just rang Kenny and he told me it was bollox.

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      2. Leysh
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        🙄

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