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The Saturday Surgery

19 November 2011 828 comments
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Another long wait, filled with false hopes (Victory over Spain?) and overdue results (Ireland qualifying for the Euro’s) is now, at last, all but a distant memory for our budding crop of Fantasy Managers. The Saturday Surgery is open and the next gameweek of action is but a moment away…

We’ve spent the last two weeks giving you all sorts to stew on in anticipation – our Members especially have enjoyed a bumper array of articles to feast upon. Those players moving up in the world of The Watchlist have also had plenty of coverage of late.

If that wasn’t enough to get you on your way then the Scout Committee’s Picks are looking to shine with The Differentials offering an alternative route to some mini-league winning action.

We’ve also got our own Scout Cup on the boil if you’re that way inclined. Who doesn’t love a good cup?

We’ve got an hour to go. Let’s settle in with a morning coffee in the Saturday Surgery and try and make all our teams that little something special.

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

    Vorm (Ruddy)

    Taylor, Neil - Wilkinson - Kompany - (Shawcross) - (Simpson)

    Silva - Pilkington - Walters - Van der Vaart (Dyers)

    Van Persie - Aguero - Sturridge

    0,9 million in bank
    1 Free transfer

    Comments please? I would like to get rid of Sturridge.

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I would keep him, but if u must, Bendy bus

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    2. Sir Boulos
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Klasnic

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  2. Andy
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I suppose I should also actually man up and make my transfer decision (and whether to start Sturridge or Ramsey) too.

    Things go badly when I leave them late. Bells.

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

      Sturridge probably going against Enrique, that put Ramsay in for me.

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

      Bendtner (c)?

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      1. Andy
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        At the moment he's VC - but you don't know how much I want to.

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

          ...but think how much of a genius you will look if he comes in (which of course he will - as I have decided to ignore him).

          Top of the league beckons.... for BonZ!

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    3. Manamongst
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe Ramires will come good n that side against Enrique, but Sturridge, I can't see it...

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  3. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Bench order: Naylor or Saylor first?

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    1. It's 1879...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Naylor. Good record at home, and United might have Rooney in midfield once more...

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

      N Taylor definitely. Man city lots of goals recently and at home. Man u away and not scoring big.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

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  4. thobe230
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Ahhh last minute conundrum (is that a word??)

    Vorm

    Jones/Kompany/Woodgate

    Moses/Silva/VDV/Nani/Ramsey

    RVP/Suarez

    Krul/Enrique/Graham/Simpson

    0 in bank

    I was set all week for a 4 point hit to do:

    Suarez –> Adebayor
    Moses –> Rodwell

    Now I have second thoughts, worth it or nah??

    Cheers for help

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    1. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Nonono. Keep Moses & Suarez.

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  5. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    2101 people in the scout cup.... 50% won't qualify!

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    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      As it should be.
      Half go through.
      Half go home.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        *waves good-bye*

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Probably more to come still, what with people logging on now just before the gameweek starts.

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    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Think I should just about offset my 8pt hit

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        So, who are your new defenders and midfielder? 🙂

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Begovic
          Santos, Kompany, Shawcross, Evans
          VDV, Silva, Sess,
          RVP(c), Aguero, Klasnic

          Hennesey, Ben Arfa, Agustien, Saylor

          beastly, still want kolarov though

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Aha. Nice - much better imo. So you went for Klasnic? He is in my FT cabal. So, Hutton is now Santos, and Metrov Sessegnon? Will you get BAE next week?

            Great moves, to be fair.

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              Nah I refuse to accept tottenham can defend.

              Why thankyou, did you do anything exciting this double week

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 4 months ago

                I got Yaya ... and McAuley ... ! 😀

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                1. Ginkapo FPL
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 4 months ago

                  Could be good, Cant believe how well west brom are defending tbh, but should get you a cleanie

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    4. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Its gonna be tough. But I think over 55 pts will do it

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

        Some huge similarities in the teams across that cup though. RVP gets 1 point today and 40 points will probably be enough to qualify.

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    5. Menly
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      That'll be me then!

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  6. BD948
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Am I the only one not sold on getting in Bendy? He is sh*t afterall, and he couldnt finish his dinner

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    1. It's 1879...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah but decent fixtures, seems to be getting points at the mo, and thus a decent option/gamble esp. for folks trying to make up a few points in their leagues. Which, judging by posts over the last few months, is most folk on here!! Myself included, obviously...

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  7. RedNev
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    who to play?

    Given or Vorm

    Enrique or Brown?

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    1. lucas radebe
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      vorm
      brown

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

        Cheers Lucas.

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  8. MrJefferson
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I know its a long way of, but how many eve/spurs players are people planning to have in their team come DGW week20 i think)
    i have vdv and plan to keep him all season barring a serious injury. planning to get baines and either drenth/ade into my team in the weeks leading up to it to avoid hits,will this be enough coverage?

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    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Got:
      VDV and Howard

      Want:
      Tot defender (BAE or Walker)
      Eve midielder (Drenthe or Rodwell)
      Plus Saha IF he's fit.

      So I'll probably have 4 or 5 by the time it comes round.

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

      Have VDV and Adebayor - looking to get Jags, Drenthe and BAE in by GW20...

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  9. Commander Makara
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    So Drenthe is in the scout picks but Rodwell is in the differential. So who do you go for then????
    I say Rodwell. Drenthe has scored all his points in one game. I see him as a bit flakey. Rodwell on the other hand is some talent. I think they are in the wong sections!

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    1. Andy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      "Drenthe has scored all his points in one game."

      Whether you prefer him or not, that's cool, the facts definitely beg to differ with that statement - Drenthe has been involved in all of Everton's goals across his last three games.

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Well not really - he got an assist last week.
      And it is no coincidence that 'all his points' came in his first start.
      16 and 4 in his only 2 starts.
      I haven't got him but your points against make no sense.

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      1. Commander Makara
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Let see who scores the most then you old chutney ferrit 😉

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I don't care I don't have, or am concerned, by either.

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    3. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Drenthe has scored points in every game he has started, plus a goal and assist for sub appearances in total of 132 minutes.

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      1. Commander Makara
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Let's see if he can keep it up then? I think he will be a marked man this weekend.

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    4. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      To say Drenthe has scored all oints in one game is a touch misleading, a goal and 2 assists in other games, with very limited game time.

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      1. Commander Makara
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Ok, I will eat my spikey helmet then if he does better Rodders!
        Oooh-aaaah just a little bit!

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Good luck today.

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        2. Commander Makara
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          He will get 2 points and be subbed on 63 mins.

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

    45 minutes remaining.

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  11. wayne3004
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Worth doing Warnock -> Vermaelen or Brown for a hit (with next 4 fixtures in mind)?

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  12. snowman
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Guys who to go with.....

    Shawx & BAE
    OR
    Jones & Wilkinson

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  13. div
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone think captaining Drenthe is worth it?

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    1. Andy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Simply? No.

      Far too much of a risk, buying him is more than enough.

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

        Agreed - no way a captain choice

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  14. Commander Makara
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    False hope
    WTF????

    Are you false hoping Andy?
    I don't think anyone else is? Maybe you didn't watch the game!

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      He was criticizing your use of outrageous unsubstantiated statements. Nobody can predict the future. They can use the reply button however

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

        😀

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  15. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Ok I am set for this GW:

    Vorm.
    Wilko, Jones, Kopmany
    Silva, DVD, Ramsey, Brunt
    Aguero, Sturridge, RVP (c)
    bench: Dyer, Naylor, Saylor

    Good luck to all

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  16. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    last minute sensible head on...
    Baines and Walker to Richards and Jones +1.1 mil!!

    Leaving my WC team as thus....

    Westwood
    Jones/Richards/Wilkinson
    Silva/VDV/Walters/Brunt
    RVP/Aguerro/Bendtner

    Vorm/Eagles/Maculey/Naylor

    (c) Aguerro, not sure??

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      KOLAROVVVVVVVVVV

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

        Good pick but too risky for me
        Would rather have Santos as a risk!!

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Stop that!!! 🙂

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          If I cant live vicariously myself, then at least I can live through others

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

      I'd captain RVP just because Norwich seem incapable of keeping a clean sheet. Aresnal scored 5 against Chelsea and they look good to do the same again.

      Do the transfers by the way Baines isn't going to do enough to justify his price.

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  17. bob16
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking about getting adebayor out... I only have 1 transfer and no cash in the bank.

    Who's the best replacement?

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

      For the next few weeks Bendtner imo

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I am thinking of bringing him in honestly

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  18. abhi
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    is given - howard a good transfer option for a hit...also capt choice for this week....suars ade silva nani??

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

      For a hit? No. Best you can realistically hope for is to break even.

      Silva>Ade>Nani>Suarez for captain.

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Suarez or Ade, as the others have rotation hanging

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  19. tw
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    vorm (kenny)
    jones, woodgate, enrique
    vdv, silva, ramsey, walters
    rvp (c), aguero, adebayor (vc)

    bench in order: ward, dyer, simpson

    look good? ward over enrique? kenny over vorm?

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  20. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Just trying to get the balance of my WC defensive line right, not sure whether to go 2 biggies and then 3 cheap ones or 3 mid range and 2 cheap ones:

    a) Jones, Santos, McAuley, Simpson, Wilkinson/4.0 defender
    or
    b) BAE, Shawcross, Enrique, McAuely, Simpson?

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

      A) My only difference is Kompany instead of Santos.

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Option A, but not sure on the Santos pick

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

        A but Richards instead of Santos??

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    3. tw
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      a) but enrique oveer santos

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

        Cheers guys, was only planning on Santos short term and then switch to Kompany when City's next 3 fixtures are over

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

          Gibbs is out for 4-5 weeks I think? So a fair shout short term with Arsenals good fixture run and he offers attacking prospects too. A fair shout and just as good a one as to the City options who have tougher fixtures...

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  21. rohan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    i have 7 players in common to the scout picks... should be a good week right???

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

      *6

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Usually a bad sign . Sorry

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

      I have noticed that every week approx 50% of the scout pics score fantasy points, so If you got 7 than prob 50 of them will do something 😀

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  22. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I think I'm being stalked by a tiny agressive Carlos Tevez.
    Every comment I make.... up he pops.

    Off to the shop in a minute, but I'll be keeping an eye out for him just in case...

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  23. Neddy55
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vorm or Krul. Swansea at home to MU. Newcastle have conceded three away goals. But are at MC.

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    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'd go Vorm.
      If in doubt, go with the guy at home.

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    2. lucas radebe
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      vorm

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    3. tw
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      i'd say vorm

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  24. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Will Torres start tomorrow ?

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

      He's dead to me.

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  25. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Pilkington or Moses?

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

      pilkington

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  26. NotTooExpendable
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Next four game weeks, take Bos out and bring in Walker or Jones?

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Surely it doesn't have to be the next 4 game weeks?

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

      Jones for the next 10.

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  27. Animals & Scandals
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Priorities right, yay or nay?

    Play Vorm, not Krul
    Play Enrique, not R. Taylor
    Play Evans, not Dyer

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    1. Doctor X
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Play Dyer. I doubt Evans will start.

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      1. Animals & Scandals
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. It's a risk I'm willing to take...

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

      yes
      yes
      maybe

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      1. Animals & Scandals
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks!

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  28. Dickie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Should I start Pilkington or Sturridge?

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  29. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    What is with all this Bendtner love? Sunderland aren't creating many chances and Bendtner need 10 to score 1!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Well, he is supposed to have this enormous talent ... but I can't see past his enormous ... ego. 🙂

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Have you see his misses? Hes definetely scored

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I don't think she would like to be known as the old onion bag ... 😉

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  30. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Front line of Rvp, Ba and Dzeko...worth swapping Bendtner for Edin?

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