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Sunday Dugout Discussion

23 October 2011 2353 comments
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Coming down from the highs of cheering captain Luis Suarez in person to a magnificent two point tally will be hard to do, but, this Sunday, the Dugout Discussion has come good with all sorts of tasty fixtures that will soon cleanse any palette…

There are three early kick-offs at 1:30pm today as we keep track of some top ties – the Manchester derby chief amongst them. All the following line-ups are sourced from the Premier League (@premierleague).

Fergie has named the same back-line as which drew at Liverpool while recalling Anderson, Nani and Wayne Rooney to his starting line-up. Roberto Mancini has kept the faith with Mario Balotelli while he can also call on a fit again Sergio Aguero. Teams in full are…

United XI: De Gea, Evra, Ferdinand, Evans, Smalling, Fletcher, Anderson, Nani, Young, Rooney, Welbeck.

City XI: Hart, Richards, Clichy, Lescott, Kompany, Milner, Barry, Yaya Toure, Silva, Aguero, Balotelli.

Arsene Wenger said he’ll have to rest Robin Van Persie eventually – he has now. Opting instead for the brute force of Marouanne Chamakh against Stoke. Captain Ryan Shawcross will likely find himself up against Aaron Ramsey at some point today. Teams in full are…

Arsenal XI: Szczesny, Mertesacker, Santos, Koscielny, Djourou, Arteta, Song, Walcott, Ramsey, Gervinho, Chamakh.

Stoke XI: Begovic, Shawcross, Wilkinson, Upson, Whelan, Etherington, Wilson, Delap, Whitehead, Crouch, Walters.

Fulham make a widespread amount of changes from their midweek European team while David Moyes gives loan signing Royston Drenthe his first start as well as super sub Apostolos Vellios. Teams in full are…

Fulham XI: Schwarzer, Baird, Riise, Hangeland, Grygera, Murphy, Sidwell, Dempsey. Dembele, Johnson, Zamora.

Everton XI: Howard, Distin, Baines, Hibbert, Jagielka, Neville, Fellaini, Rodwell, Osman, Drenthe, Vellios.

As these games either enter the dying embers or reach a heady climax the fourth game of the day will kick off as Harry Redknapp tries to keep on pressing up the table with a trip to Ewood Park. QPR playing host to Chelsea will then round out the gameweek on all good television screens.

A whole host of opportunities today with a wide array of fixtures and top teams to savour in the Dugout Discussion. Here’s hoping the stars can live up to their billing.

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  1. Mr Smith
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    I love how FPL now have Bos red flagged and suspended, even though he will serve it in the CC. Watch his price plummet as people get rid now.

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    1. Andy
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      The red flag will be removed imminently, I've already got the guys to take it off.

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    2. Spoiler
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      straight red is 3 games?

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      1. Andy
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        That's not how red cards work...

        3 games - violent conduct.
        1 game - everything else.

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        1. Spoiler
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          oh ok cheers

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        2. User
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          Don't you get 2 games suspension if you get 10 yellow cards too?

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          1. applebonkers
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            yep, also each subsequent red card you get gets an extra game added to it

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      2. Le Bluff
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        Only for violent conduct. Professional foul is a one game ban.

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  2. Suarezchomper
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    So who has sturridge, mata and bosingwa in their team?
    Who is now feeling rather let down like me?

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    1. Ole.
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Sturridge (c) + Bosingwa =/

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    2. Mihai Roman
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      Had all 3 plus Suarez (C)! Disgusting week for me! I'm thinking about wildcarding.

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    3. Tracksuit Manager
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      sturridge (c) and mata, but im on 47 pts right now so i dont feel too let down.

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    4. Menly
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      Bosingwa and sturridge!

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    5. Suarezchomper
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      Nearly brought Suarez in too but glad I didn't, that would of been the icing on the top for me

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    6. unoaime
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I had all 3. At least i had vDV but a guy above me with the crappest FPL team i've seen this week manages to outscore me. All cheap players away and then the only players he's heard of, nani, young and rooney.

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    7. Mílanista
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Gutted. Was set for a great week assuming those 3(Sturridge captain) got reasonable returns. Stuck on 53 now which is ok but this week could of been so much better. Took armband off RVP last minute and almost put it on VDV too.

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  3. The3rdTurd
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Geek that I am, I've just checked the rules and Bosingwa will only get a 1 game suspension.

    "A Player who is dismissed from the Field of Play for denying a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity by physical means or by handling the ball, will be suspended automatically from FTCM [First Team Competitive Match] commencing forthwith, until such time as his Club has completed its next FTCM."

    With the Carling cup midweek, he won't actually miss any premier league games.

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    1. CRAZY TRAIN
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Good news. Were Chelski going to keep a cs in their next game? probably unlikely, going on current form. No knee jerk from me, bought him in at 5.5 so sticking by him,

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      1. David Davros
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Bought him at 5.5 as well but even at that price he isn;t looking like value right now. I'm considering switching to Richards and doubling up on City defence.

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      2. arsms
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        Same here, got him in cheap. Don't want to have to spend 6m+ to get a nailed on Chelsea defender in the future.

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        1. The3rdTurd
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          Do you want a nailed on Chelsea defender this season? they have 1 clean sheet in 9 games (against Stoke). Seems to me they aren't the Chelsea defense of recent seasons.

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  4. Bouncebackability
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Bosingwa gone red on FPL already. Surely if he is only serving a one game ban in the Carling Cup they don't need to put that up? Shoddy.

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  5. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    Ooooooooohh hark at u!

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  6. MikeyMitz
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    FFS, this week started so bright with Cabaye and Bendtner. Today, Bale, Adebayor, Nani, Mata (c), and Bosingwa. AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

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  7. Alex Kheruson
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Bosingwa is Suspended until 05 Nov as per FPL

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  8. LondonLion
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    RVP saved a lot of us, but my question is: why did he start on the bench? Should I be concerned? Thanks.

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    1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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      Wenger was stating how he needed resting, he got rested but the team couldn't do it without him.

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      1. LondonLion
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks - had a busy week so didn't get to catch up with much pre-gameweek news.

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    2. applebonkers
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      he's played every game for club and country all season

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  9. Hay Number 2
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Nani/VDV?! Help

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

    Looks like it's a straight shootout between Chelsea and Arsenal for top.

    Of the disciplinary table

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  11. jimnastics
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    I judge a pundit's intelligence on how they pronounce "Bosingwa". GNev is clever, JRed is thick is shi*t.

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    1. David Davros
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      The one that annoys me most is when people say Yagielka.

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      1. jimnastics
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        I remember David Pleat's "Ben-ya-noon", I honestly muted the TV once.

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      2. super zlatan
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        I hate that too

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    2. Shipstontrev
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      er. should that say "thick as shit"...?

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    3. mr messi
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      And don't forget Andy Gray and his Ferrara.

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  12. Menly
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    RVP WILL YOU MARRY ME? David can be my best man

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  13. Rvp The Dutch Magician
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    will bos play against blackburn ?

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    1. David Davros
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Will it rain on thursday?

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      1. Rvp The Dutch Magician
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        yes i will when is bos back playing in a prem ?

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    2. Kuqi Monster
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      only 1 match ban which he will serve in cc

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      1. JapBen
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        so fpl have messed up by saying he's suspended until November 5th?

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        1. Kuqi Monster
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          yep see andy's post at top of page

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          1. JapBen
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            14 years, 5 months ago

            that's good to know, I'll keep Bos and do Moses to Walters this evening as planned!

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  14. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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    If Chelsea score the players should go and celebrate in front of Foy. That's what I would do!

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  15. Optimus.
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    who have thought 7 points between captain choices this week ade/roo/suarez/sturridge

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  16. Elniñorules
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    The flying dutchmen saved my week! VDV (C) & RVP.

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  17. G4L
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Still hoping Chelsea score have lampard as captain still can't get my captain choices right

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  18. Art Vandelay
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Look at this poor chap in my league

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/420559/event-history/9/

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    1. Tuchap - Lurker
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I can beat that, Can everyone please spare a thought for my friend,

      Given 0
      Komp 1 Ward 1 Bos -2
      Eagles 2 Mata 1 Silva 10 Nani 2
      Best 0 Adebayor 2 Drogba(c) -4

      Total - 13

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      1. Andy
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        Bloody hell.

        Uhhhhhm, thank god for Silva?

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        1. Tuchap - Lurker
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          TBH it isnt even a bad team, a few that i wouldnt have had in but still, bit harsh.

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          1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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            Before the gw started I'd have predicted pretty decent returns, shows how random and wrong it can go in football.

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      2. AP
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        wow. If he supports Utd too he could be heading for the nearest cliff or tall building.

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        1. Tuchap - Lurker
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          Nah AP, but still think i should keep track of him, just in case 🙂

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    2. Timmy Cahill Rules
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      lol

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    3. Rvp The Dutch Magician
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      worst ive seen in a long time thats so unlucky

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  19. Rvp The Dutch Magician
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    is this worth doing

    nani to vdv

    suarez to ageuro

    no hits my team is linked cheers lads

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    1. Andy1
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I am thinking of doing this first one myself - or Rooney --> RVP. Not sure which is best though!

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      1. Freshy
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Roo is at least working hard thru this stretch
        Nani seems a lump

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    2. Tracksuit Manager
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      maybe not. united are likely to play angry next week against everton, wouldnt be suprised if nani gets some points. i watched the pool match yesterday and suarez could have easily score 2-3 goals. i think he hit the post three times. also pool have some nice fixtures coming up. still it's hard to argue against aguero's form.

      just something to think about....

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  20. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Why is Richards showing as doubtful?

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    1. JapBen
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      he was doubtful before the game and they haven't updated his status yet, no need to worry

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  21. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Ok im subbing mata next week and if its bad injury sell after next week

    Nasri (C) for next week

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  22. Elniñorules
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Why is Mata out?

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    1. Timmy Cahill Rules
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      shoulder injury

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  23. applebonkers
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    after 3 weeks VDV had 6 points and young 33, now it's VDV 53 and young 48

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    1. AP
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      Smug off.

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      1. applebonkers
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        as a bosingwa and mata owner who has a goalscorer bet on sturridge and adebayor i'm not smug.

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    2. Tracksuit Manager
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      glad i bit the bullet and dumped bale for the higher priced vdv. totally worth it. bale might get MOM a lot but just doesnt score.

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    3. JapBen
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      That's why I did Young to VDV before this GW

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  24. jimnastics
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Is Wilkinson currently in the Stoke team due to injury, or is he nailed on when fit? Ward > Wilkinson allows me to bring VDV for Ramsey (have RVP), and hold onto Silva and Nani.

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    1. Rvp The Dutch Magician
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      im bringing in wilkinson aswell what a bargain

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    2. Nickyboy
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      yeah I'm wondering the same (sorry not to help!)

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  25. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    My advice dont knee jerk keep faith

    It worked with rvp and brunt for me

    im keeping nani and nasri

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  26. smash
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking for next week doing....

    Ade/Nani ---> Balotelli/VDV

    2 frees, also tempted to do De Laet ---> Wilkinson or Boyata for a hit
    look good?

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    1. Tracksuit Manager
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      id leave ade and use the free on de laet. assuming you have the cash. i forget how much balotelli goes for.

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    2. Timmy Cahill Rules
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      Madness

      dont knee jerk

      Trust me

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      1. smash
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        Hmmmm? I'll try to hold tight but i'm basically bang-on the exact money to make them moves, maybe 0.2 spare. Balotelli is 8.5 currently I think?

        cheers guys.

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  27. dopey1
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Damn I dont understand why AVB took of Sturridge when they went down to 10 men. Should have taken off the Drog and stick Sturridge up front!

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    1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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      I imagine the thought process went a little like 'Drogba is a massively experienced player and will know how to keep the game in contention unlike Sturridge.'

      Didn't quite work out but the logic is decent.

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      1. dopey1
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        I guess...its quite harsh though to take off the guy in-form and keep on the guy who's going through a goal drought!

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    2. Andy
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      • 16 Years
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      I've got a feeling you are a Sturridge owner just wanting your player to stay on. I have him too but, as a manager, I would've taken him off because Drogba can lead a 441 much better holding the ball up etc...

      ...until he then got sent off too.

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      1. dopey1
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I am probably being a bit biased! Mata owner too!

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  28. Kuqi Monster
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    drenthe too knee jerky?

    been looking at everton's fixtures and they are great until jan apart from next week and arsenal in GW15

    baines too expensive for me so looking at alternatives...

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    1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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      Apparently he looked dangerous today, certainly on my radar.

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  29. teto
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    59 points with Brown on the bench....

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    1. Rvp The Dutch Magician
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      RVP oh yes told u so happy days 😉

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    2. JapBen
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      You've beaten me, I have 54 points with Brown on the Bench, Sturridge and Bos didn't help me this GW

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      1. Rvp The Dutch Magician
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        brown on the bench hurt me a lot not many started him

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  30. Fernando Torres
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Bosingwa, Mata, Sturridge, Nani >>>> Walker, Larsson/Sinclair, Torres, VDV (8 point hit)

    what do people think? who would you have out of larsson and sinclair

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    1. wrong
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      sinclair is better for next week, larsson fixtures are better longer term

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