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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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    LOL @ Chelsea

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  2. AP
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    Blue is the colour? Light blue maybe.

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    1. pomlormak
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      Light Blue, maybe? 6-1 at home? 🙂

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  3. EGIAL10
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    disgraceful refereeing.

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    1. A-Team
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      Not really.

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      1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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        It was reasonably mediocre.

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    2. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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      only that luiz and terry werent sent off, too

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  4. Kostja
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    How many games will Bosingwa miss? Can anyone help.

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    1. Declan
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      carling cup

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      1. Kostja
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Nice, I see hes protected already. Hope all my competition will get rid. Thanks for the info.

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    2. Johnny Unitas
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      Only 1 game, which will be the Carling Cup game during the week.

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      1. heco87
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        How come it's not a 3 game ban? (pardon the ignorance, I thought a straight red was 3 games)

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        1. applebonkers
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          • 16 Years
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          professional foul red (eg bringing down a player through on goal) = 1 game ban
          violent conduct (hacking) = 3 game

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  5. Gargamel
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    What an ending to the fantasy day. 0p from 3 Chelsea players, not a single one of them lasted more than one half 🙂

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    1. Kostja
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      I got -1 from 2 😀

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      1. Waldaz
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        +1 Erm... -1

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    2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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      As mixed as it was from a fpl point of view from a neutral football fan it's been entertaining.

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    3. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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      same here: I was on 45 point with three chelsea players to go: thought I was rolling in points

      all came crashing down.

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  6. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    ok ill admit it i want to jump on the Vand wagon,

    but who to lose, suarez or gerrard?
    not happy losing either really (i think liv were unlucky this gw) but its the only way to free up the cash...hmmmm tough decisions to be made b4 price rise

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  7. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
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    Incredible week for me (and not the good kind).

    Currently sitting on 21 points. To think i came 7-8K last year as well!

    Taking Dzeko out for Surridge just summed it all up

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  8. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Cabaye and Nani --> VDV and Walters

    Worth the 4 point hit or just one for a free transfer?

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  9. Portsmouth Bubblejet
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    For Kostja, and others:

    Bosingwa is suspended for one match - here are the rules from the FA site:

    PLAYERS SENT OFF UNDER LAW 12 (4) and (5)
    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 commencing forthwith, until such time as his Club has completed its next FTCM.

    FTCM are matches in the following competitions: FA Challenge Cup [FA Cup], FA Challenge Trophy, FA Premier League, Football League, Football League Cup [Carling Cup], Football League Trophy, the Football Conference and The FA WSL.

    Chelsea's next FTCM is the Carling Cup on Wednesday - therefore Bosingwa is available to play against Blackburn.

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    1. Demí
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenals their next prem game isn't it?

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      1. Portsmouth Bubblejet
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        Oops, yes, you're right.

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        1. The Bandit
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          Unfortunate use of bold text 😀

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    2. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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      Arsenal are our next league game

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    3. Kostja
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      Good info!!!

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  10. The Bandit
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Bos + Lamp + Sturridge = Nil points 🙁

    29 with Baps from Silva? 😆

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      Chelsea "coverage" all what its cracked up to be innit 🙂

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  11. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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    If only Barton had not told foy the united embarrassment before the game then maybe he wouldnt have cheated throughout the whole game

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    1. AP
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      You do realise City are going to finish above you... don't you?

      P.s. Torres was good today.

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      1. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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        I do yes, and above you.

        Chelsea are much better without Torres though aren't they!

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        1. AP
          • 16 Years
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          So if you know you are going to finish 5th, what affect would the Utd / City result have? I'll give you a clue: None.

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          1. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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            The refs are biased towards united and foy was very upset that his favourite team got humiliated and tried to make himself feel better by letting one of united's rivals lose by giving every single decision against us.

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          2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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            I love that United fans have got something to put their aggression into... Aren't Chelsea only a point behind still?

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            1. Somalion
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              Oh ye still only one point ahead. Most of what I've been doing has been a wind up job after some of the things said earlier. United were still desperate earlier.

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              1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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                Seems a bit unnecessary but whatever makes these cold Autumn nights go quicker I suppose.

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          3. Old Man
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            • 14 Years
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            *effect

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    2. Somalion
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      Cheated? For putting you dogs in your place? Pffft.

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      1. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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        If he gives them a penalty for that then we should have had at least 2

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        1. Somalion
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          more players sent off.

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    3. Johnny Unitas
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      😥

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  12. futbolnotsoccer
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    Mata to VDV

    Bosingwa to Kompany

    Petrov to Tiote

    4 point hit, worth it?

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    1. Declan
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      No, just do Mata to VDV

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    2. DV8R
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Mata, get Kompany

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      1. futbolnotsoccer
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        No Spurs cover...can't deny VDV any longer, already missed out on him when he was .2 cheaper...

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  13. Fernando Torres
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    Who else is putting in the main man... ELLL NIINOOOOO

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    1. El_Matador
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      Nobody

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    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      GW11 wildcard. (maybe)

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    3. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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      Certainly be considering it if their fixtures were a bit better, since they're not there are better high priced strikers.

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  14. Moves Like Agger
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    Nani to VDV sound good or too knee jerky????

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    1. DV8R
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      Good if you don't have any Spurs coverage.

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    2. Kuqi Monster
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      depends if you have/plan to get some other united cover - they have great fixtures coming up

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    3. The Bandit
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      Just because it's a knee jerk doesn't mean it's wrong

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    4. futbolnotsoccer
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      I'd say try someone else. Can't afford to lose Nani, ManU will be hungry for revenge and you can beat Nani will drive it...

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    5. Moves Like Agger
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      Forgot to say I have Adebayor and Rooney

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  15. orangepeel
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    Nani > VDV? (My knee is going crazy here but totteningham have a decent run of games coming up...)

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    1. Kuqi Monster
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      echo round here...

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  16. The Finnisher
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    After endless arguments for 2 weeks about VdV, I hope those who argued feel stupid right now!

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    1. Kostja
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      yeah, feeling smug here. Gotta love the ball hogging dutch bastard 😀

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      + billions

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  17. El_Matador
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    Hey guys, do you think bosingwa's suspension will be appealed? Can it be served in the Everton cup game midweek? Thanks

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    1. Kuqi Monster
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      see bubblejet post above

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      1. El_Matador
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        So you know the answer, yet tell me to look elsewhere. Thanks

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    2. DV8R
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      Yes, read above... Bosingwa misses Carling Cup game and will play against Arsenal.

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      1. El_Matador
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        Thanks a lot! Your response was most useful 🙂 He was pulling on his shorts but was a harsh red imo

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  18. Tracksuit Manager
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    cashley was lucky the whistle blew, horrible challenge on barton at the finish.

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  19. Call Me Old Fashioned
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    Given (Vorm)
    Bosingwa, Enrique, Simpson (Kompany, De Laet)
    Nani, Silva, Dyer, Cabaye (B.Johnson)
    Rooney, Ade, Sturrige

    4.9 in bank, 2 free transfers. What to do with this team, cos I give up, every captain pick and transfer has failed so badly.

    Rooney–> RVP or Aguero
    Nani–> VDV
    B.Johson–>Walters
    Cabaye—>Ramsey
    Given–>Begovic
    Bos–>Shawcross or 5M def
    De Laet-->Wilkinson, Boyata

    I can make 2 of changes, what ones would you do?

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Nani to VDV and Adebayor to RVP.

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    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'd do Johnson -> Walters and Nani -> VDV

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    3. The Dude
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Bosingwa -> Wilkinson and B.Jonson/Cabaye -> VDV?

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  20. The Dude
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Kyle Walker or ShawX for next 4gws at least?

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    1. Kostja
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Get Ekotto instead.

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  21. Gargamel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Think Mata will have to leave my team. I really rate him but VDV has better fixtures, will rise in price and is much greedier. Bosingwa and Sturridge should be enough.

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    1. Waldaz
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I really want to do it now, but I'll wait for when VdV is going to rise.

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      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        Same.

        Oh and by the way, I overtook you in Forward Thinking today with the craziest luck ever 8)

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        1. Waldaz
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Cheat! 😛

          I enjoyed while it lasted. 🙂

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  22. Somalion
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    Pffft trying to blame the ref. Poor show AVB, deal with your players lack of discipline.

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  23. DV8R
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    No Spurs coverage at all but United have good fixtures while VDV on good form, would it be silly of me to do Nani -> VDV?

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  24. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    so lads. now that the red mist is slowly dissipating.

    what has been your single worst transfer so far this season?

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    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Hard to pick, all have been decent but I'd say Senderos -> Woodgate

      Did nothing...

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    2. Kuqi Monster
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      rooney -> torres GW2!

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    3. The Bandit
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      VdV and Ade out for Sturridge and Lamps, 4pt hit because I beleived they were both injured! 😳

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      1. Somalion
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        That is unfairly harsh.

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    4. futbolnotsoccer
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      VdV...to....MATA....this last week.

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    5. Waldaz
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ade to Suarez last week probably.

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    6. SC not pearls before swine
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I mean I still stand by it but by point loss it was Brunt out for Nani

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    7. AP
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      SWP in. He was absolute garbage.

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        +1, I mean nothing even against Blackburn? My lord.

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    8. Shipstontrev
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Starting the season with Moses - he's still done nothing.

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  25. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I hope anyone who laughted at RVP (C) before the match

    FEELS LIKE AN IDIOT NOW

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    1. heco87
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      likes this:)

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      1. pomlormak
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Why would anyone laugh at RVP (C)?

        Doh *slaps forehead*

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    2. Bazman returns
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      +1000000

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    3. Orion
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Heheheh,,, Especialy those who changed, last minute, captaincy from RVP to Sturridge 😆

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    4. KOKAK
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Suarez as captain?! Lucky RVP paid the trust...

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  26. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vorm
    ShawX Enrique Brown
    VDV Mata Sinclair Nani
    RVP Agbon Studge
    Subs - Given, Simpson, Collins, Moses.
    1 FT 0.8 Bank

    Mata > Silva?

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    1. applemanthai
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      20000000000000000000000000000000000000000%

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    2. heco87
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      Yep, definitely

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  27. IceMan DB
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is Aguero a must for next GW? I have two ways to get him in:

    A. RVP - Aguero
    B. Mata/Suarez - Ramsey/Aguero (-4)

    Which one should I go for?

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    1. SC not pearls before swine
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I don't really think he's a must have because of possible rotation. But he sure would like nice in the squad. I say probably B because RvP's on fire right now and while he may not do much against Chelsea his fixtures after that look quite good.

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    2. El_Matador
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      I have Ramsey Aguero and RVP, I think Aguero is a must and looking at his history in the Prem he is no rotation risk especially with Tevez out of the equation. Go for B over two weeks, dont spend points if you don't need to 🙂

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  28. div
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    Ward out for Shawcross
    Nani out for VDV

    Worth a 4pt hit or do l keep Nani

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    1. Jukesy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I was considering Nani out, but look his next few fixtures, Sunderland could easily concede 4+ goals at OT

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      1. applemanthai
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        wouldnt lose Nani. utd will look for a bounceback and have good fixtures. but get in VDV

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        1. div
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          The only other way is Silva, Rooney or Augero out for VDV.

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    2. heco87
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ive got the same dilemna, (already done K Walker for Bosingwa) but considering either of the above :s

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  29. FPL Daniel
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I have never been piss of that much to some referee!!!

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  30. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    If mata is a short term injury iwill just sub him for next few weeks

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    1. Waldaz
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Do you really want to sub a 9.5 player for a few weeks with the number of options around?

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