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Sunday Dugout Discussion

16 October 2011 1733 comments
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Sunday’s edition of the Dugout Discussion rolls into action just before the first game of the day kicks-off. The non-televised Midlands derby between West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers serves as our starter before the three-course football feast goes to Emirates for Arsenal versus Sunderland, and then finally to St. James’ Park as Newcastle United host Tottenham Hotspur.

The team news for the day’s opener is in, and here are the line-ups…

West Brom XI: Foster, Reid, Olsson, McAuley, Jones, Brunt, Mulumbu, Scharner, Thomas, Long, Tchoyi.

Wolves XI: Hennessey, Stearman, Berra, Johnson, Ward, Jarvis, Milijas, O’Hara, Henry, Hammill, Doyle.

Our predicted line-ups haven’t faired too well here it has to be said, with the home side naming only naming Nicky Shorey, James Morrision, Graham Dorrans and Peter Odemwingie on the substitutes bench.

Fewer surprises in the visitors line-up, with only David Edwards and Stephen Hunt not playing as predicted, with Nenad Milijas and Adam Hamill slotting into midfield.

So join me in the Dugout Discussion, where you’ll find me slowly rocking in the corner, praying that I can improve my miserable total of 11 points. I have just three players yet to play.

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  1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    I am sure this was discussed yesterday, but Hernandez's goal was it a Welbeck assist? From my view in the pub I was convinced that Nani corner didn't get a flick on. Do I have a case for complaint?

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    1. Manilaman
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      You don't.

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    2. 4vets
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      Too much pub, not enough viewing.

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        You don't, sorry

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    3. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      Ok cheers guys

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    4. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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      dont think so. Looked solidly welbeck, to me.

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    5. sester
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      looked very much like a welbeck assist to me

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  2. jamsiep
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Got 25s on RVP (as well as Torres - but we don't like to talk about that) being the top goalscorer this season, a few weeks ago when Rooney, Aguero and Dzeko were running riot.

    Please stay fit Robin.

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  3. Miro
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    What are the chances of Bannan starting next week?

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    1. Cars and Mané
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I think he will, but may wait a week and see if the does before bringing him in - give Jarvis one last chance.... Think Bannan was rested this weekend due to playing twice for Scotland during the international break.

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      1. Miro
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        Good to know, thanks

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  4. jamsiep
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Trying to work out a way to get Aguero and Rooney into my team over the next couple of weeks, definitely after the United-City game though. Not easy work...

    FERGUSON?! 😀

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    1. Cars and Mané
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      haha he's never an option.

      McAuley maybe?

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      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        McAuley: WHAT A HERO

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      What could possibly go wrong?

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    3. Gargamel
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Going to do that too, looking at a front three of Rooney, Aguero and Sturridge.

      I think you'll just have to drop one of the bigger midfielders and it should be doable. Mata most likely for me.

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      1. jamsiep
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Trying to somehow get Rooney, Aguero, Adebayor....

        Assuming he gets away with his racist antics, then I may just keep Suarez for a while and have to make an impossible decision between Aguero and Rooney. Fun!

        And if RVP keeps scoring, it's going to be hard to get rid of him too!!

        STK che WBA nor FUL wig EVE

        When you take the Chelsea game out of there, it's about as good as it comes!

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        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Here is why i think RVP is a better pick. Nani provides good coverage for Utd. Silva provides good coverage for City. RVP is the only one to have from Arsenal and his ownership is soo low.

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          1. Gargamel
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            I think it's more realistic to turn it around, and say that RVP is the only reason to have someone from Arsenal at this moment 😉

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          2. jamsiep
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            14 years, 5 months ago

            None of your points are actually relevant though! Just myths.

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        2. Gargamel
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah it's a truly great run. It will be a key decision to get right, when and if to sell RVP.

          Suarez should be very good for the next three weeks too - will have a long look at getting him in. Probably undoable though with the run Ade is on, bleurgh. Such a dilemma with strikers.

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          1. Manilaman
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            14 years, 5 months ago

            RVP price will shoot up this week.

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      2. gregster
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        Mata is showing good form at the moment.
        Rooney is out of form.
        Aguero will be good after City get whipped by United.

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    4. Lrf
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      Along side RVP?

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      1. gregster
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        RVP - Like a well tuned robin reliant. More FPL points to come from RVP next week - as long at he doesn't get injured by tough Stoke!

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  5. Gaz Downright
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    Baps in the morning?

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      I don't know that one. Touch me in the morning is a golden oldie though

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  6. living the dream
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    Adebayor getting 1 less point than RVP is a joke when you compare the two performances.
    From a bitter non adebayor owner.

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    1. applebonkers
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      agree. oh well
      from an owner of both with an erection

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    2. Demí
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      RVP will be on a higher score than him after the Bps. Don't worry bout it

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  7. The Light Knight
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    guy at top of totalfpl.com league got 15 points this week

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  8. Connor's Calling
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Wow, what a horrible week! Main rival had RVP as captain...I barely even thought about him to be honest. The more I (now) think about it, taking Aguero out for him would have made so much sense!
    Idiot!

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    1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      That was my thinking,. Aguero comes straight back in for him after next week.

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    2. VarunK
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      You never underestimate a dutchman at Arsenal....

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    3. sachmo
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      That's what I did. Was gonna replace him with Aguero for Chelsea game but having second thoughts now - seems he is coming into some good form. And I imagine Aguero will take a couple of games to ease back in after his injury, not to mention the rotation risk...

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  9. HOTspurs
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Who do I need to get rid of more, SWP or Best?

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      SWP

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    2. Art Vandelay
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      SWP for me. I wil be. Horrible fixtures and there are some decent replacements, unlike for a 5.5 striker.

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    3. gregster
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Best!

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  10. Maz
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    This is a different sort of question than the usual.
    Needs cash to make these transfers: Hennessey > Begovic & Jones > Kompany

    Which option is better to raise the cash? A or B? (my sub players only)

    A.
    Dyer > Reo-Coker

    B.
    Dyer > Bradley Johnson
    Vorm > Ruddy

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    2. DV8R
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  11. david ngog
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Used my wildcard, is it stupid to get rid of rooney to afford a better midfield?

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      post your team first

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      1. david ngog
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        posted

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    2. Manilaman
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      Cue Rooney sales.

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    3. HOTspurs
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      no not stupid at all, there are way too many good mid-priced forwards and almost no good mid-priced midfielders.

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      1. david ngog
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        I have to agree, feel bare without aguero and rooney though?

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    4. david ngog
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      This is my planned team
      Begovic Vorm
      Kompany Enrique Simpson Taylor (swansea) Shawcross
      Silva Mata VDV Tiote Reo Coker
      Adeybayor Agbon RVP

      Plan to get augero back in for Rvp after the united match/ Nani back in for mata?

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    5. McEwan
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Its not stupid. I took him out last week. Its gone well so far but i will have trouble getting him back in if he hits the form of the first few weeks.

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  12. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    another poin abou RVP's chip, it was with his wrong foot (his chocolate leg as the dutch say). some things are easier than others with your wrong foot and chipping isn't one of them

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    1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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      it was brilliant, wasnt it? would have made up so much ground on rivals with that.

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  13. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Gutierrez looks like he' really improved this season. Not just all work rate anymore.

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    1. applebonkers
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      + another 1

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    2. Demí
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      +1

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  14. Spoiler
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    seems after a torrid saturday. sunday has got my team going

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  15. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Because of my low team value, I need to get Nani out if I want Sturridge. Which midfielder under 8.7m is worth getting for the next few weeks?

    Doing..

    Graham -> Sturridge
    Nani -> 8.7m mid or less

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    1. Maz
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I personally don't see any value at around that price.
      You're better off getting a cheaper midfielder like Ramires (if not injured) or Ramsey and then improve other areas in your sqaud. Modric could work out too.

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  16. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    But Ameobi won a point for Newcastle when he struck in from the angle.

    It was an outstanding strike by the substitute who was played in with a cute flick from Magpies playmaker Yohan Cabaye.

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    1. VarunK
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks, narrator from the movie "Stranger Than fiction". I appreciate that.

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  17. pomlormak
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone taking a punt on Gerrard or Adam for Liverpool's next few good fixtures?

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    1. Art Vandelay
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I haven't discounted the possibility of Gerard although will probably go with Suarez.

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      1. CarelessGenius©
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Gerrard mucho expensive.
        Adam mucho pedestrian.
        Enrique only Liv I hold.

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  18. futbolnotsoccer
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Well, now I know the clear winner out of Ade and VdV....Adebayor played more minutes and had more involvement. Unlucky not to get goals, like last week...Bringing him in first thing next weekend.

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

      Unlucky Ade = Epic Oxymoron of GW8

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  19. FPL Daniel
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Wow Ade is constantly getting the points. I didn't think that that would be the case. Little bit surprised. Will he continue?

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    1. futbolnotsoccer
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I think he will, his form is awesome. Very unlucky not to get a goal today. He'll be fighting for points against VdV, but he'll end up winning because the Dutchman is sure to break his legs..literally.

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    2. Piggs Boson
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. Tottenham's passing and creativity is quality.

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  20. bdwhite91
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    I'd like to believe that City will lock down United, but I just don't think that's realistic. I feel like City can definitely win with Aguero on the pitch though.

    But anyways...

    Should I sit Kompany next weekend? It would leave me with Enrique, Bosingwa, and Simpson

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    1. jamsiep
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Ermmmm.... YES!

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    2. HOTspurs
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I really feel like its going to be a 0-0 bore draw for some reason, I'd keep Kompany.

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    3. The Light Knight
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      i am geting flashbacks of easlands last season.... don't bench him

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    4. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I'm benching him in favour of those three too. Fingers crossed Simpson keeps his place in the XI

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    5. FPL Daniel
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      That's nice defense actually even without Kompany. But Simpson could not start.

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  21. UnderstandablyDistraught
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    The Larsson yellow and inpending one week ban forces me to play either Kompany or Jones in the derby. Anybody else having to choose who to play from these two teams?

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      *impending

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      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        I'll say home advantage and go with Jones

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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          Was edging towards him. I also have Moses(but no faith)

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    2. CarelessGenius©
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      my whole team is Manchester-related players.....

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    3. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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      always gotta go with the guy at home, I feel. Thats a rough situation, though.

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    4. bdwhite91
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      I'm super biased for obvious reasons...but I think City will win and it won't be a high scoring game. Whoever you start won't take that much of a hit. I can't see any team scoring more than 3. FA cup finished 3-2 and silly mistakes were made.

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  22. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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    I'm gonna love having Rooney when he scores next week after everyone has sold him.

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    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      That's the best thing about FF!

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    2. CarelessGenius©
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      got to keep Roonster. Season-keeper if ever there was one....

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    3. Piggs Boson
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I have nani, silva and Rooney. All will be in my xi next week. It should be a high scoring game, charity shield was 3-2 utd.

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

        Roonpig is out of form! City next week will be a low scoring game. He may not play against Everton the following week because the fans will wind him up and he is likley to see red.

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    4. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I don't have Rooney(am freeing up cash to bring him in for Suarez in a few) If I had him I would certainly NOT sell him - lunacy

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  23. AD331
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Horror week for me, only just scarped over 20 with no hope of any bonuses. Was Hoping Ramsey could save me today, i think we all now how that went. To top it my Sub was Bannan who scored a big fat zero.

    Next GW better be good for me..lol

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    1. CarelessGenius©
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      did you see best team on 66 points so far......that team would suck any other GW.

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  24. DV8R
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    New post.

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  25. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Moses finally leaving my team this week. It's been emotional Vic.

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    1. CarelessGenius©
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      am not sure about ditching.....at least he plays, and he plays up front. the onion bag must rustle soon.....

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    2. Damo.
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Kinda like reverse Stockholm Syndrome hah

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      1. CarelessGenius©
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        ha! but who else to swap him for.....he's only 4.8m now and austerity measures are hurtin'....

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

    Vorm Given
    Kompany Simpson Wilkinson Figueroa DeLaet
    Dyer Arteta Moses Silva Mata
    RvP Suarez Gervinho
    bank 2.1

    Yo!
    Gervinho > Ade ?
    or get rid of Fig/DeLaet?
    Or Wildcard ?

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  27. Piggs Boson
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Next weeks captain will be difficult. It may be between Enrique(nor-h) and Agbonlahor(wba-h)!

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    1. CarelessGenius©
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      must be Rvp again next week for el capitan. Stoke away are leaky wee wee.....

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  28. AD331
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Whats up with R.Taylor not getting the assist for Newcastle's 2nd, Surely a mistake. Those few extra points would be vital for me.

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    1. Timmy Cahill Rules
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      clear cabaye assist

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  29. CarelessGenius©
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Best to Sturridge next week, methinks.
    QPR bit leaky wee wee atm.

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  30. Moves Like Agger
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Right, time for a RMT 😀
    I really need your help because I no longer trust my own judgement after an horrible 8 GWs 🙁

    Vorm (Krul)
    Bosingwa, Enrique, Warnock (Simpson, De Laet)
    Ramsey, Nani, Silva, Taarabt (Dyer)
    Rooney, Adebayor, Suarez

    1.7 in the bank

    I know my faith in in Taarabt has not paid off and he must go soon but for who? there doesn't seem to be that many good players in the 5-8 mil price range 🙁

    Slightly worried about lack of chelsea attacking coverage maybe Ade to Sturridge?

    Any ideas about how I could fit RVP in? Do you think he's needed?

    Your help would be so much appreciated 😀

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    1. CarelessGenius©
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      ditch Taarabt for Ferguson.....i know it's poor, but he's cheap and you'll never need him. that would free up some sheckles to change Suarez/ Ade for RvP or Aguero, one of whom u must have going forwards. imho.

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      1. Damo.
        • 16 Years
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        I think this week of all weeks shows that you need your subs man

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        1. CarelessGenius©
          • 14 Years
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          that is most certainly true, but you shouldn't need all 3. and let's face it, you can't really expect your subs to come off the bench and get you more than a coupla points.....

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          1. Timmy Cahill Rules
            • 14 Years
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            dave fox 5 points off bench for me

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            1. CarelessGenius©
              • 14 Years
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              i bet you didn't use all 3 of your subs this week though.....

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              1. Timmy Cahill Rules
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                he was sub 1 glad nasri ddint come on for 5 mins at the end

                rotation king did me a favour

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