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Saturday Dugout Discussion

19 November 2011 2655 comments
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We’ve got a mammoth eight games today to get us back into the swing of Premier League action today. We start the Dugout Discussion over in Norfolk as Paul Lambert and his band of merry men welcome Arsenal to Carrow Road…

Norwich make a couple of changes to the side that list at Villa Park before the international break with Andrew Crofts and David Fox coming in for Elliott Bennett and Grant Holt. Arsene Wenger, meanwhile, starts Laurent Koscielny at right-back with the rest of his side pretty much picking itself. Teams in full are…

Norwich XI:Ruddy; Naughton, Martin, Barnett, Tierney; Johnson, Crofts, Pilkington, Hoolahan (C), Fox; Morison.

Arsenal XI: Szczesny; Koscielny, Vermaelen, Mertesacker, Andre Santos; Song, Ramsey, Arteta; Walcott, Gervinho, Van Persie.

Then we’ll be with good old Jeff Stelling and Merse -or Gabby Logan and Garth Crooks for those less fortunate- to take in a big bite of Gameweek 12 action with 6 three o’clock kick offs to keep our eyes on.

Man City (who will lead the line this time?) hosting Newcastle, Sunderland (the travails of one Nicklas Bendtner) welcoming Fulham and Everton (all eyes on the Drenthe bandwagon) vying with Wolves are the pick of the bunch for most Fantasy Managers out there.

Swansea’s imperious home record will face it’s sternest test yet in the evening kick-off as Manchester United pay visit and close out our bumper Saturday of Dugout Discussion action.

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

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  1. Demí
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    Arsena 4-2 Norwich

    Ramsey RVP x3 Pilkington

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    1. Demí
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      *Pilkington x2

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        Santos *4 assists

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        1. 7923dos
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          Santos is a very strange pick

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          1. Menly
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            *inspired 😉

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        You would be wrong there - Johnson will have them ... 😉

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    2. adams_6
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      I'll settle for that!

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    3. The Finnisher
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      I'd jizz.

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    4. Kostja
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      ramsay is long overdue an assist or goal

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      1. Van Dal
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        hel draw another blank today imo.

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        1. Cheggers
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          Annoyingly his only goal since ive had him was v spurs and I benched him!

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    5. snals12
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      3-0 Arsenal

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  2. Allnatt
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    Which range of rank is considered 'Mid-table'?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      7th to 15th innit

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    2. Epic Fail
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      8th to 14th, blud.

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      1. Van Dal
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        blud blud blud!

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  3. Pat Mustard
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    Imagine T Henry back in Premiership. How much would he be in fpl?!

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      depends on club perhaps, but 9.0?

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      1. Pat Mustard
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        Arsenal.. They were talking about it there on Soccer Saturday

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    2. The Finnisher
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      He started each year at 14 when he was here!

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      1. Pat Mustard
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        Those were the days. Captain every week

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        1. The Finnisher
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          Yup, and the Ronaldo came along.
          Now the autocaptain goes by a different name - RVP! 😉

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          1. Van Dal
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            not really.

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            1. The Finnisher
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              I know, I wasn't being serious.

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              1. Van Dal
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                yes you were.

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                1. The Finnisher
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                  Well no, if I was I would captain him next week, no? - and I am not, so shh.

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                  1. Van Dal
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                    I dont think anyone believes a word you say! So keep talking crap fool 🙂

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                  2. The Finnisher
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                    Haha like I give a shit if someone believes if I will captain RVP next week or not ? lol.

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                  3. Van Dal
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                    ok Jack 🙂

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    3. Epic Fail
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      I'd say around 6m.

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  4. Drip Doctor
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    If the L'Equipe story is true (highly unlikely) Who do you think Wenger would pick to replace him? Carlo is available but they don't share the same philosophy. Bilic?

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    1. Allnatt
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      Laurent Blanc?

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    2. AP
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      Holloway or Allardyce hopefully.

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      1. Funkyav
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        Mad Mick

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  5. Taribo West on a free
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    The Drenthe bandwagon needs an official name, punsters.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      Rolls Roysten is its official name

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      1. Van Dal
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        😀

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    2. Van Dal
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      It already has - Rolls Royston!

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    3. Taribo West on a free
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      How about a Rolls Royston?

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      1. Taribo West on a free
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        Major refresh fail.

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      Er Dragon?

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      1. Menly
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        Hell yes!

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        1. Taribo West on a free
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          The Drenthe Dragon, lives in a cave filled with Fantasy Football gold.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            Drenthe,
            The Magic Dragon

            Drenthe, the magic dragon, lived by the sea
            And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Premier League.
            Little Jackie Paper loved that rascal Drenthe
            And brought him strings and sealing wax and other fancy stuff, oh
            Drenthe, the magic dragon, lived by the sea
            And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Premier League.
            Drenthe, the magic dragon, lived by the sea
            And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Premier League.

            Together they would travel on boat with billowed sail
            Jackie kept a lookout perched on Drenthe's gigantic tail
            Noble kings and princes would bow whene'er they came
            Pirate ships would lower their flags when Drenthe roared out his name, oh

            CHORUS

            A dragon lives forever, but not so little boys
            Painted wings and giants's rings make way for other toys.
            One grey night it happened, Jackie Paper came no more
            And Drenthe that mighty dragon, he ceased his fearless roar.

            His head was bent in sorrow, green scales fell like rain
            Drenthe no longer went to play along the cherry lane.
            Without his lifelong friend, Drenthe could not be brave
            So, Drenthe that mighty dragon sadly slipped into his cave, oh

            CHORUS

            By Peter Yarrow and Leonard Tipton On Peter, Paul & Mary's
            MOVING, IN CONCERT, and 10 YEARS.
            Copyright 1963 Pepamar Music.

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            1. Van Dal
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              LOL. Doosra can I ask you what do you do for a living? Making songs up like this on the spot is a talent!

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              1. The Finnisher
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                I don't think he made it up on the spot.
                But it was entertaining nonetheless 🙂

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              2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                😆 Errr - I have credited the proper authors ... 😉

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            2. Menly
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              Brilliant! Used to sing that song in primary school! Well minus the Royston element 😀

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                It seems horribly apposite ... 🙁

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                1. CatMac
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                  Lol, I assume you're thinking he's still in the cave MMW seeing as you havent got him 😀

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                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                    True. I shall have Rodwell ...

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  6. Call Me Old Fashioned
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    My head to head opponent has a mid of Nani, Silva, Mata, Bale and Eagles.
    Yikes.
    But he has torres up top..

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
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      nando against liverpool should be interesting.

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  7. CatMac
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    Demi - are you the Demi in Greg's H2H3?

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    1. Demí
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      Indeed, i am Catmac. Am i playing you today?

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      1. CatMac
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        Yep 😀 (TrinaB)

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        1. Demí
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          Ahh, wicked .. I wish you the best of luck 🙂 I've been terrible at the H2h's this year

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          1. CatMac
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            Best of luck to you too. I've been terrible at H2H's ever since I started playing FPL 😀

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Ooo - tricky one!!! 😉

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  8. Menly
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    Andy, in what way is it unfortunate to be with Gabby Logan? 😀

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    1. Van Dal
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      True say brother, true say!

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Almost every way, I imagine ... 😉

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      1. Menly
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        Each to his own then! 😉

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          I prefer mine with brains ... 😉

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          1. Menly
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            Well said! 🙂 not many options going on football coverage shows though! Best to look elsewhere...

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              😆 True dat! 🙂

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    3. tlow
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      When Garth is with you as well

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      1. Menly
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        Oh god that is a disturbingly horrible thought!

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  9. In Like Flynn.
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    £3.60 at the bookies and off for a pint. See yer later chaps. Have a good one.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      You too - sink one for me, please! 😉

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  10. big oak
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    alright guys im stuck at work for the ars game, so be my eyes and ears there. thank you

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    1. Menly
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      No worries 🙂

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  11. QOTSA
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    I just entered the Paddy Power Cup, is it too late?

    The GW hasn't started yet so im I got in.

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    1. Akers
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      You're in.

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      1. QOTSA
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        Thanks mate.

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    2. big oak
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      did u receive an email back? if yes then ur in

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  12. big oak
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    the good news: last year liverpool have beaten chelsea twice
    the bad news: the scorers were meireles and torres

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  13. Cheggers
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    Arsenal haven't had a pen yet this season have they?

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    1. Demí
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      Had one vs United... got saved

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    2. big oak
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      yes but rvp missed it, i think.

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  14. Son is Rising
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    Haha has anyone here got the team name "Tyranno-Suarez Rex"? Playing them in H2H...

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    1. Taribo West on a free
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      Good name. My H2H opponent is in The League of Extraordinary Genitals.

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      1. Taribo West on a free
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        The competition is stiff.

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      2. RoysCallerAnne
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        It feels like I'v played Vs GetDefoeKuyt about a million times in H2Hs so far. Very popular team name this year!

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    2. Epic Fail
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      At least one person has that team name.

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    3. big oak
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      hahahah yes me in FFS h2h reserve

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      1. Son is Rising
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        Well good luck mate, let the best man win!

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        1. big oak
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          its fran h2h btw, "from beirut with love" team and it wnt be over before monday night (vdv capt and ade)

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  15. Bolt-on
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    Anyone wanted one player all year and for some reason or another just haven't got him in - me aguero.

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    1. big oak
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      me owen

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  16. Van Dal
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    Ah stuck at work here man how will I watch the Arsenal game?? 🙁
    Oh hold on il just log into my mates sky go account on the laptop. Thanks. 😉

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  17. Breadbin
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    Newish person question alert about the cup. I assume I won't appear in any leagues until after this week. Can someone clarify. Cheers.

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    1. Andy
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      It's all run away from FPL so there are no leagues etc just pages/reports to come on here, and here alone.

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    2. big oak
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      u will see at the bottom of the league standings, ur team name under the section, teams to be added after the gameweek is complete

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    3. GREENDREAMS11
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      yeah they wait to see how the scores go today and then they cut off based on points accrued, the highest 1024 teams go into the draw.

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  18. 4-4-who?
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    Apologies for all of you that are on RvP (c) today - I'm there too, together with my (c) curse - not hit one good week this season.

    Result dreaming of top 100k rather than top 10k...

    Let's just hope he makes it through 90 mins.

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  19. A2U
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    Nervous wait before the everton game :/ double band-wagonned and got drenthe and baines in yesterday

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
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      i've gone totally mad as well A2U LOUIS SAHA folks, yes LOUIS SAHA 🙂

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      1. A2U
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        BIG UP SAHA!!! Good luck to you sir, could be absolute genius 😀

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      2. Bolt-on
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        Crazy IMO

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    2. 4-4-who?
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      Guys, I predict a Wolves win and clean sheet in a tight game.

      Poor choice doubling on Everton - 17th in the table....?!

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      1. A2U
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        Lol I guess it sounds a bit stupid in hindsight :L Just hoping for an arsenal-style turn-around, everton don't seem like relegation contenders 🙂

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      2. GREENDREAMS11
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        well where were you when i needed you ? Nah dude, in all fairness they have just had a horrible run of fixtures and are coming onto a great run. They are not in just for 1 gameweek and as for you prediction it means absolutely nothing. As much as me saying 3-0 to Everton,

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  20. OPTA FPL
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    How many points we need to pass Paddy Power Cup qualify?

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    1. Taribo West on a free
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      Depends on other players - top 1024 qualify.

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      1. OPTA FPL
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        yes i know but you can guess a limit?

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    2. SammyD
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      52

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    3. Mull
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      The highest 1024 qualify, it could be 30 or 80.

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    4. Mr Smith
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      Roughly 36.36854256775555

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    5. Andy
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      How long is a piece of rope?

      You're better served asking after the gameweek finishes, not before a ball is even kicked.

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      1. Van Dal
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        piece of string*

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    6. Kostja
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      Fot you special price- 44

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    7. Epic Fail
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      7

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    8. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      RVP will decide, seeing as most people got him as captain

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  21. rakkhi
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    Wow so many top overall and top scout league playing Newcastle defenders

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  22. SuarezSaurusRex
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    Vorm
    Kompany Jones Enrique
    Silva Walters Ramsey VDV
    RVP(c) Ade Suarez

    I reckon a 50++ this GW. but then again, who knows...

    Good luck fellas!

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    1. A2U
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      60+ for you I'd say!

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  23. Demí
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    RVP shot off target

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Robin van Suarez.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Is Vermaelen playing right back?

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      1. Demí
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        Koscielny

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    3. Demí
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      make that 2 shots off target. Oh no, will this be 1 of them days

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      1. Mull
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        It has been 6 minutes, at this rate he will have 30 shots.

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        😯 Blimey - they have only been playing for 5 minutes ... !

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  24. Mr Smith
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    Ooh, good chance already.

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    1. MJ6987
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      Guess its gonna be "one of those days" for RVP! Earlykickoffitis

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      I'll take 10 from RVP today as long as Aguerro outscores him!!

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  25. Bolt-on
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    Rvp is wearing an ill-fitting white shirt underneath - a message on a shirt perhaps - yellow card coming up if he scores? Have I got a problem?

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  26. Forest4Life
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    Will be 1-2 RVP x2 and Piklington x1

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  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Rvp another shot wide

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Who cares as long as he scores eventually.

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      1. Epic Fail
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        True that. I don't care about the off target shots. Keep having attempts and I'm sure something will go in.

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    2. MJ6987
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      BP's gone!

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    3. big oak
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      good bye bonus pts

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  28. Funkyav
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    Ramsey looking good

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  29. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    RVP through ball to Ramsey - would've been dreamland stuff

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  30. big oak
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    anyone smelling the early-kickoff-captain syndrom?

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