[sbu_large_image] Spot the Differential
25 November 2011 2339 comments
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You know the drill. The Scout Selection Committee picks three players and Big Dunc’s way with words tempts you with our Friday night trio. Dunc is unavailable for selection this weekend, so I’ve stepped into the breach to deliver this week’s Differentials piece in his absence. Here’s who we have for your consideration…

Steve Morison

We’re backing the Norwich striker heavily this weekend. Drafted in to the “Ones to Watch” section of our official Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Scout article, he gets the nods here for his performances over the last few gameweeks.

The Welshman has found the net in each of his last three games, scoring against Blackburn, Aston Villa and Arsenal, and while the Canaries seem incapable of picking up a clean sheet, he’s been the one consistent source of points in Paul Lambert’s side of late.

Between gameweek 10-12, only Robin Van Persie has scored more goals than Morison, an indication of his form right now. Up next? A home clash with a QPR side that have conceded 11 goals in their last three road trips. Priced at 4.9 and with an ownership of just 1.3%, Morison looks good value to extend that scoring streak at Carrow Road tomorrow.

Phil Bardsley

Back in the Sunderland fold after a season blighted by both injury and suspension, Bardsley‘s presence in the Black Cats’ back line adds a definite solidity. A look at his four ninety-minute appearances so far this term shows just 2 goals conceded for Steve Bruce’s side, despite away clashes against Liverpool and Man United.

With Kieran Richardson shifted further forward, Bardsley seems to have been instilled as the first-choice left-back once again. His performance in the goalless draw at home to Fulham last week was encouraging from an offensive point of view, too, with plenty of goalscoring opportunities produced for team mates.

Wigan roll up to the Stadium of Light on something of a downer after last week’s controversial home draw with Blackburn and the Latics will hardly take heart in their away performances to date. Roberto Martinez’s side have netted just twice in six away games this season and Bardsley, priced at 4.8 in FPL and owned by just 2.1% of Fantasy managers, could prove a decent differential ahead of tomorrow’s Wearside showdown.

Theo Walcott

Ultimately, it may prove a false dawn but (whisper it) there’s a suggestion that Theo Walcott has developed a consistent streak of late. Prior to gameweek ten, the Gunners winger had never scored or assisted in consecutive weeks but he’s now achieved that feat twice in a row.

A goal in the 5-3 romp at Chelsea was followed by assists against West Brom and Norwich and, as Arsene Wenger’s side start to shift through the gears and climb up the table, Walcott is beginning to produce the goods with something akin to regularity.

Given his “previous”, there’s every chance he could crash and burn at home to Fulham tomorrow but with Robin Van Persie’s current form, any pass to the Dutchman’s feet is liable to result in an assist. With Gervinho providing plenty directness on the opposite flank, Walcott is no longer the only real source of pace up front for Arsenal and has almost doubled his haul for the season in those last three fixtures. Priced at 8.8 he’s hardly a cut-price option but with just 3.6% ownership and up against the attack-minded John Arne-Riise tomorrow evening, he may well prosper as the Gunners go looking for their sixth win in seven.

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  1. SLIQUE
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    thanks for the advice guys (oO,)
    much appreciated...

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  2. Voronin
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney & Mata out, RVP & Bale in for me this week. Typically Rooney will play and RVP will be rested, with a Mata brace. It will happen, it's the way my season has gone!

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    1. Syd.
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I would leave Mata in... Home against Wolves.. You just never know...

      I did Moses > Bale this week.. A bit of a no brainer...

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

        Transfers done but the Mata at home thang was a concern, but decided Chelsea suck at the moment.......

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      2. big oak
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        moses price droped again

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

          Yeah.. Glad that i did it earlier this week.. Bale has gone up 0.2 & Moses has dropped..

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      3. Fray Bentos
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I took out moses this week too - feels good

        If the scout recommends another wigan player at the start of next season, I think I'll ignore it

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    2. big oak
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      be optimistic! but i have to admit, i see mata doing the same as silva last season, slow start and then season picking up after january

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

      Rooney and Mata have done nothing for weeks....RVP & Bale in red hot form ...its a no brainer!

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  3. Compulsive Transfer Policy
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Team for this week:

    Vorm
    Jones, Brown, Ekotto
    Sessegnon, Lampard (VC) , VDV, Walters
    Adebayor, RVP (C) , Bendtner

    Ramsey, Shawcross, Enrique, Al Habsi

    RVP to be rested? VDV injured? Should I change my captain? Any suggestions appreciated.

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    1. joe12
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      what to do with VDV? I am in the same position.

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

        Swap him for Bale...at least he will play 90mins...

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        1. Compulsive Transfer Policy
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          You think get rid of VDV for bale and take a 4 point hit? Don't know about that one...

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      2. Compulsive Transfer Policy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Tough one, Ramsey would come in from my bench but hes not a big hitter like VDV. What do you have on your bench?

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  4. Anti Top Four
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vorm
    Baines, Shawcross, Brown
    VDV, Silva, Drenthe, Bale
    Agbonlahor, Adebayor, Kun

    Subs: Given, Simpson, Talyor (swa), Dyer

    Captain:?

    Last week: 63 - captained Silva 🙁
    Seaon: 708

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    1. Compulsive Transfer Policy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Mmm captain Adebayor, Kun or Silva.

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      1. 1NAM
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Adeb for me.

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  5. Jessy88
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I think RVP could be rested with ManCity game mid week.. I would captain Walters.

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

      Walters is my vice captain.

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    2. Baby Face Nelson
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      No way on earth RVP will be rested in a EPL just to play mickey mouse cup. I will put every material thing I have in this world on it. RVP will not even be in the squad vs City for the carling cup.

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

        Why take the bait?

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      2. 1NAM
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I agree. Don't get the rest talk. Wenger said yesterday that he would play the same side that played the CL game on midweek. Also, Fulham are a good defensive side, they kept 5 clean sheet this season, conceded 15 in 12 games. Arsenal wouldn't find it as a walk in the park if RVP was rested.

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      3. Compulsive Transfer Policy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        True, Wenger will not risk RVP on Carling Cup games.

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  6. gunner1994
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    What to do:

    Vorm
    Barnett Brown Shawcross
    Silva Ramsey Larsson Walters
    RVP Adebayor Rooney

    Subs: Al Habsi Kompany Simpson Dyer

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    1. Compulsive Transfer Policy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good but I would play Kompany instead of Barnett and have Dyer as first sub.

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  7. DGno9
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    RVP or Lampard captain? replies appreciated...

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

      If your leading your leagues-RVP

      If you want to make up lost ground-Lamps

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    2. 1NAM
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Former unless you can resist the Dutchy 🙂

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    3. J.Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Lampard. RVP can't score big every week! 😀

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    4. nixsy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Vp is due a poor week - remember the matches last season when everyone had him as captain but he didn't score - I'm getting lampard in this week and hoping Vp fires blanks

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

        at some point, this will happen to all great players.

        This weeks correct captain choice = RVP

        On fire, focal point, on pens and some set pieces, at home, playing a lesser team etc.... List goes on.

        If he does score well then s**t happens - either way it was the "right" decision before the GW

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

    Vorm

    Evans, Rangel, Wilkinson

    Bale, Sinclair, Walters, Silva

    Ade, Bendt, RVP

    Kenny, Drenthe, Kompany, Enrique

    Transferred VDV out for Bale. 4.5 mil in the bank. Do I need to take a hit to get Chelsea cover?

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

      No. Wouldn't sound wise to get a Chelsea cover only for this week. They have Newcastle and Man City next.

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

        Yeah, but I'm thinking they'll tear Wolves a whole new one.

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  9. footyjuana
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Im in a bad itchy mood, fingers hovering over the transfer button. I knw its so wrong, but its such an interesting gamble

    Hernandez-->Bendy
    VDV-->Lampard

    And then make Lampard (C) instead of RVP.

    Sounds stupid as I write it:)

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

      Oh ah, and a 8 point hit as well. lol

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

        no, 2 frees maybe but for -8pts, not a chance

        chelsea in poor form and lamps can be relied as much as previous seasons imo

        bendy has the potential to score well with sunderlands fixtures but dont forget, they are "sunderland" - again, difficult to rely on them

        hernandez is doing ok lately and utd have very good fixtures

        vdv, even if he misses today, he is still a top pts score and will take advanage of spurs run

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    2. 1NAM
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      You never know, but I'd always keep Hernandez and VDV.

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

        yep fair enough:) thanks for the pull back!;) no transfers!

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

          Well done!

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  10. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    India 1-100 chasing 243, Windies can't catch, light will be an issue later but India favourites now.

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

      Make that 2-101 , Sehwag out.

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Tendulkar out 3-106.

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  11. OPTA FPL
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    For Ramsey owners
    Ramsey vs Dortmund

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpBg__AqlFc

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

      Gervinho stole Ramsey'assist many times this season. Gervi cannt finish

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      1. Kick Some Goals
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I have to say, he's given me the sh*ts on a number of occasions, Gervinho. Just getting his foot in there and screwing up the play so Arsenal players I own are robbed of assists, while achieving nothing in real life terms. Wish he'd just stay the hell out of the way.

        /rant

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

          he seems to steal assist of everyone:
          + stole 1 assist and bonus of RVP (vs WBA)
          + stole many assists from the great passes of Ramsey (vs Norwich...)
          + try to stole assist of Walcott last week

          very annoying player

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          1. Kick Some Goals
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Couldn't agree more. And it's not like his little touches make any difference to Arsenal scoring or not scoring, just seems like he can't help himself. Very irritating.

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  12. Ryan
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Who to bench?

    Wilko
    BAE

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

      If you another stoke defender, bae otherwise wilko

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

        My backline is Jones, Rangel, Wilko (BAE, Enrique) with Westwood in goal

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  13. Water_Pink
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    drenthe or sessegnon??

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

      neither

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    2. udit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Sess, larsson if you can

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    3. Kick Some Goals
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Drenthe

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  14. Incorrigible Brat
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Dzeko - hernandez
    nice move?
    and is VDV playing?

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  15. Water_Pink
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    also roondog or little pea?

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

    Can't decide if I should I play:

    Ramsey at home to Fullham

    or

    Drenthe away to leaky Bolton?

    some help appreciated

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    1. Jessy88
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Drenthe IMO

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

        both:)

        otherwise, ramsey for me!

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

          My other mids are Silva, VDV and Bale.

          I suppose VDV might not play?

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

    I have 2 free transfers to use.

    VDV and Rooney for Bale and RVP?

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

      the second one

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

      Don't do it. RVP is rubbish.

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    3. Kick Some Goals
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Go for it - both transfers in are in great form and have solid fixtures.

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  18. Just A Wooden Spoon
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Team for this week and chasing a 150 lead:

    Vorm,
    Enrique, Jones, Wilkinson
    Nani, VDV, Silva, Pilkington
    Aguero(vc), VP(c), Sturridge

    Subs: Ruddy, Drenthe, Simpson, De Laet

    1FT and 0.1m in the back burner.

    Thoughts for improvement?

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

      Nice team with differentials. Trailing by 150, ouch.

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

        Trailing by 150, id make VDV capt and RVP VC. VDVs not gonna come off the bench, and if he starts good chance of u making up that lead a bit. A lil radical though, so u might not agree:)

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          -1

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      2. Just A Wooden Spoon
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Its been a hard slog for sure, points hits have killed me and some bad luck compounded with some poor choices. Leader seems to do no wrong but its a long season and still time to make ground.

        Did you take your points hit in the end this week?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I have made one transfer, I probably sell Brunt shortly. The hit was going to be in defence so I think I will hold off.

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    2. Kick Some Goals
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Only the obvious ones...

      DeLaet needs to go. Ruddy has yet to keep a CS. Stoke's defence is leaking goals.

      Would maybe look at Sturridge -> Ba for GW14/15. Newcastle's fixtures are great after this week, whereas Chelsea's get a bit rough.

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      1. Just A Wooden Spoon
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Yes Ba certainly on the radar, see how Sturridge gets on this week.

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  19. Dom Salahnke
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney to Hernandez? Have RVP and Bendtner

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

      Do it

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      1. Kick Some Goals
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        +1
        Cheaper, better form, etc.

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        1. Dom Salahnke
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Is Chicha nailed on?

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          1. J0E
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            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            More than Jesus I'd say.

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          2. Kick Some Goals
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            By all accounts Fergie seems to love him. And he's a bit like Aguero in that he doesn't need a lot of time to make something happen, so any potential rotation doesn't hurt as much.

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

      Tough call, I sold Rooney weeks ago BUT, at 11.9 and good fixtures, I would keep.

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

        Keep Rooney

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    3. 1NAM
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      not worth it

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    4. Water_Pink
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      im the same but at any time roondog could just explode.

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  20. Adnan Shah
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Silva-->Lampard

    or

    Gabby-->Danny

    for a 4 point hit?

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  21. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    For Verminator trading

    Verm vs Norwich

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpBg__AqlFc

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  22. living the dream
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    New post

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  23. Alan R Statham
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vorm
    ShawX Jones Brown
    Silva Eagles Ramsey VDV
    Agbon Kun RVP

    Given N Taylor Simpson Cleverly

    Need to get rid of Cleverly obviously, but not sure if it needs to be this week...

    Looking to do Agbon -> Morison (Yak next week) and then either:
    A) Cleverly -> Larsson,
    B) VDV -> Bale,
    C) VDV -> Lamps

    Which one?

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

      vdv > bale for me

      - hes in great form
      - spurs have good fixtures and look good

      When both fully fit its VDV all the way for me but he looked knackered on Monday. It's bad enough second guessing Mancini wothout having to worry if VDV will play or not.

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  24. Water_Pink
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    has any one got drenthe?

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

      Yeahhhhhhhp

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

        im going for it

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

    Little advice appreciated here boys and girls - current team...

    Vorm
    Enrique, Shawcross, P.Jones
    VDV, Walters, Ramsey, Drenthe, Silva
    Bendy, RVP

    Subs: Aggy, Warnock, Raylor, Al Habsi

    1 FT and 1.8m in the bank. Really want to get rid of Aggy & Warnock but don't have the funds for Hernandez. Sturridge? Klasnic? Walker? Jags? Brown? Bale for VDV and then get Hernandez?

    Seriously discombobulated - please help.

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    1. Kick Some Goals
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'd grab Ba before Hernandez. Saves you a bit of $ to swap Warnock for someone better.

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  26. Water_Pink
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    is torres a good shout? wolves at home

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

      No. No. And no.

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      1. Kick Some Goals
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I hear what you're saying, but I'd have to say no.

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  27. manu4life99
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Any changes worth making to subs? Used free transfer suarez to chicarito.

    Vorm
    Brown Evans Richards
    Silva vdv ramsey brunt
    Adebayor chicarito rvp(C)

    Subs: dyer, Enrique, Simpson, krul

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  28. gunner1994
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Play Barnett or Kompany?

    Play Dyer or Silva?

    Who to vice captain for RVP: Rooney, Silva, Larsson, Walters, Adebayor?

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    1. Kick Some Goals
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I hope that second question is a joke...

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      1. gunner1994
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Ok lol, maybe it's obvious. How about the other two?

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  29. SavageCabbage
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    What are the chances of Pooney dropping to 11.7 before the next gameweek? He's at 11.9 now.

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  30. Water_Pink
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    so guessing most people are going for hernandez over rooney?

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