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Sunday Dugout Discussion

11 December 2011 2540 comments
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With no televised (English) top-flight game yesterday, Sunday’s double-header has us eagerly anticipating some live Premier League action. The Dugout Discussion opens for the second day of Gameweek 15, with a relegation scrap and a game between two sides aiming for Europe.

We start at the Stadium of Light as Martin O’Neill takes over the reigns as Sunderland manager. His first assignment is against a Blackburn side whose manager, in total contrast, is hanging onto his job for dear life. Having said that, Steve Kean has a win against Swansea last week to build on. Here are the all-important team sheets…

Sunderland XI: Westwood, O’Shea, Bardsley, Brown, Bramble, Richardson, Larsson, Colback, Vaughan, Sessegnon, Wickham.

Blackburn XI: Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Dann, Givet, Formica, Dunn, Lowe, Pederson, Vuckevic, Yakubu.

Sunderland striker Niklas Bendtner is kept out with a groin injury, and in his place Connor Wickham gets his first league start since October. The visitors are also without a key striker, as Junior Hoilett picked up a training ground hamstring injury that sees him miss out.

Following that it’s over to the Britannia Stadium where Stoke City host Tottenham Hotspur. Stoke’s ambition this season will be to match last season’s success of reaching the Europa League, whereas the visitor’s will have their sights set on returning to Europe’s premier competition after a year out. That’ll then just leave Monday night’s grand finale at Stamford Bridge to bring the gameweek to a close.

The Dugout Discussion chatroom is open for all today’s action.

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  1. Anti-Ipswich
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    I'm on 52 so far with Silva and Kompany still to play. Is that about par with everyone else's score?

    And it really, really hurts with Moses on the bench!

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    1. Corrigan
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I'm on 58 with Silva to go. Lack of Utd coverage and Enrique were the weaknesses this week.

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    2. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I'm on 47 with Silva, Sturridge and Kompany to go. 50 is my bench mark of credibility in an average week, which this looks like being so reasonably happy with that.

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    3. Cowshed - Blue & White …
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      65. Hoping for a 10-10 draw tomorrw with Silva, Mata and Aguero to come.

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    4. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Didn't get a chance to see you on chat this weekend Anti. How's tricks? I'm on 54 with Silva, Kompany and Sturridge left. I need millions of goals!

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  2. Declan-
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    RMT for gw 16 please

    Vorm
    Evra, Jones, Verm
    Walters, Bale, VDV, Silva
    Yakubu(c), Sturridge, Rvp

    Subs:Given Smalling, Naylor Allen

    Is having yak as captain mad and should i use my ft?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      yak was pretty quiet today imo

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    2. Indalo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I was thinking Yak captain for next week too

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      1. Corrigan
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        The mighty McAuley will stop the Yak's supply - he's hijacking the McDonalds in Blackburn.

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        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          +1

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        2. Indalo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 😮

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    3. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      surely sturridge capt vs wigan?!

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  3. Indalo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Someone please talk me out of this 8 point hit

    Sczeney > Vorm
    Ramires > Nani
    Sess > Gower

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      All good transfers. Can you phase them in to reduce the hits e.g. Gower next week?

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      1. Indalo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        yeah but the only reason the last transfer is there is to free up funds for Nani

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Then go for it - Nani has a good run of fixtures now.

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          1. Indalo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            DONE 😮

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  4. Rwilliams90
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    63 after BP hopefully with Silva, Sturridge (and maybe Richards) to play.

    Not too bad, catching up a bit.

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    1. The Yak
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Thats good compared to me,41 with Mata + Silva left and Naylor off the bench.

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    2. Lewis - Sky Pod
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      you don't know what the bonus points are going to be. never assume. lesson for you.

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      1. Rwilliams90
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I think I can assume 3 for nani and 2 for Rooney

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    3. Cowshed - Blue & White …
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I dont see you getting 11 BPs out of that.

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      1. Rwilliams90
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        9. 54 now after 2 points from Bale. 4 from Rooney, 3 from Nani, 2 from Enrique?

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  5. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Can anyone do worse than 38 with just Silva left.

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

      Not sure team linked

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

        Ok 42 after the hit

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    2. smuggs
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      33 with silva and aguero

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  6. div
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Ok, I think I have too much Spurs coverage, any suggestions? I have 1 FT with 1.5 in the bank. Or should I keep for DGW?

    Vorm
    Enrique, Jones, Raylor
    Silva, VDV, Walters, Bale
    RVP(c), Adebayor, Ba(vc)

    Ruddy, ShawX, Gabbidion, Ferguson

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    1. Indalo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      vdv > nani/mata

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    2. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      It's a long way to the DGW...they have what could be a rejuvenated Sunderland side and then Chelsea to come, 3 may be a bit much with other options available.

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    3. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Get some United attacking coverage.

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  7. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Slightly concerned I may have three Newcastle players in my XI next week. Been doubling up Krul/Simpson for a while, now I'm wanting to throw Demba in there.

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  8. The Yak
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    I have....

    Vorm | Ruddy
    P.Jones | Walker | Wilkinson | Simpson | N.Taylor
    Silva | VDV | Mata | Drenthe | Ferguson
    Rooney | RVP | The Yak

    And i'm fooked off abou VDV,ever since I got him in GW11 he's got me 2,3,0,1,2 considering VDV-->>Nani leaving me with no Spurs.

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  9. rasher
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    big week next week as no obvious capt choice.

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    1. Anti-Ipswich
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe a Spurs player, depends on how good Sunderland looked today and if Spurs will be able to bounce back after today.

      Were the refereeing decisions that bad? And what time is MOTD so I can check them out?

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        MOTD2 is at 10.30. Depends on the snooker final it may run late.

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        1. Cruicky
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          It'll be on BBC 1.

          Snooker is on BBC 2.

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          1. Anti-Ipswich
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks to both of you!

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    2. Cruicky
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Spurs - SUN H.

      Utd - QPR A.

      Chelsea - WIG A.

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  10. michaelington
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Probably been asked before so apologies. Why didnt VDV take spurs penalty? VDV was my differential and my rival has Adebayor, nightmare!

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    1. Tim
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Million dollar question on everyones lips.

      Nobody knows pal but im sure we'll find out soon.

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  11. tw
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    who will win this week?

    me: 6 pts + silva + potential BP's for vorm, enrique, walters, adebayor, and rvp (c). not sure of the likelyhood of any BP's though

    him: lescott, mikel + BP's for nani and Rooney (c)

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  12. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Hoping for a high-scoring game tomorrow night, with Chelsea hopefully nicking it ...

    BP predictions for Vorm, Vermaelen, ShawX, Enrique, Adebayor and RVP (C)?

    I go 1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 6?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      10 at least imo.

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      1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Yay 😀 Hope you're right!

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    2. Anti-Ipswich
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I've heard RVP is a low chance for bonuses. He had a very quiet game (besides his ripping goal) and I don't think they give you extra PPI points if you score a great goal

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      1. Pinturicchio
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        logic should dictate that the player that made the biggest difference in terms of scoreline should get the 3 bonus point,,,but logic seems over-rated these days

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  13. Captain Remorse
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    How much do Premier League referees get paid?
    I'm thinking of changing my career. My eyesight is not great, but in 50/50 situtions it seems the decision is given to whichever fans make the most noise.

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      You need balls, quick decision making, fitness, eyesight, the ability to be in position, the ability to withstand thousands shouting at you for being a w*nker. Honestly, they make mistakes, but it's a difficult job and they get far too much flak in my eyes.

      http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/bundesliga/8901460/Bundesliga-match-called-off-after-referee-attempts-to-commit-suicide.html

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    2. Anti-Ipswich
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      EPL refs get paid a base of 75,000 quid a year, and then 200 quid for a game in the middle and 100 for a game on the line on top of that.

      We get paid pretty well. In Australia, I've earned as much as 50 quid an hour for a VPL U21 game and I can earn as much as 90 quid an hour in a few years

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        any chance you can get Foy to referee in Oz instead?

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  14. smash
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    who's a better option for next week, Sturridge or Mata?

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Think both will tear it up TBH

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  15. Pinturicchio
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Opininons on how many BP for these players please
    Vorm
    Enrique
    Nani
    Walters
    Ba
    RVP

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      1, 0, 3, 1, 2, 3

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      1. Pinturicchio
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I'd love that. If that was the case i'd have 80 plus whatever Danny Studge does 2mo

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  16. Crouch Potato!
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Could someone confirm if Yakubu got booked or not,

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Don't think so.

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers, not in any way relevant to me.Someone posted at the end of the game that he had.

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    2. Akers
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      No, he didn't. Commentator said he did, but it was actually Big Chris Samba.

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  17. andres
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Is getting valencia in as mu attacking coverage a crazy idea?

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  18. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    2.8M in bank. Drenthe and VDV have to GO. 1FT. Got BAE and Ade for Spurs and Jones from Utd.

    VDV+Drenthe—>Bale + Nani
    VDV+Drenthe—>Bale + Mata
    VDV+Drenthe—>Ramires + Nani
    VDV+Drenthe—> less than 8.9Mid + Nani

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    1. Guinney
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Bale and Nani, best option, may have to move quickly for Nani however, his price may go up

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        If i get Bale and Nani I have to move VDV--->Nani tonight and then decide on what to do with Drenthe.

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  19. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Looks like I've to get 16-18 ish from Sturridge, Silva and Kompany to win my FFS cup. Possible, but I'm not overly hopeful.

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  20. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    62 with Silva and BP's to come.....meh.

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    1. Retro
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Moany moan moan. Moany. Moanmoanmoanmoan.

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        nah. not moaning. just disappointed.

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  21. Viper
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    How does this sound?

    Vdv -> Mata this gwk & gwk 17.. Mata -> Nani

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    1. Guinney
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Why would you waste a valuable transfer, just pick one of them and stick with him ... i'd go for Nani

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      1. Viper
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Ya was thinking that, dont see too much for Nani in next 2 away games though..

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  22. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero and Tiote out - Nani and Ba in. What's the verdict?

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    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Yeap. Even for a hit I'd say!

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    2. Lewis - Sky Pod
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      If you have Silva then yes, definitely.

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    3. Corrigan
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Seems good.

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

      Could do worse. Maybe risky getting rid of Aguero but in Nani & Ba you are getting in two could players and really only moving out one good player

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    5. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Sound transfers. I've given up trying to second guess who is going to start upfront for City each week.

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    6. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks all. Did it yesterday before the Ba rise to leave me 0 in bank. Hard to let go of Aguero but it gives me a mid of Silva, Bale, Nani, Larsson and Pilkington. Nice to get some positive feedback on it though

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  23. everyday, i'm shufflin…
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Sitting on 58 points now. A bit disappointed with 10 points from 3 players today, especially when my rivals got handful points from Walters and Larsson. Anyway, still 2 players to play tomorrow. I should at least make my personal 60-point benchmark by the end of this GW.

    Foy.. You're idiot.

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  24. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    50 with richards and Silva to play ...
    If richards doesnt play Naylor comes off the bench to give me 6 .. Can end up with 68-70 which should be well above average I believe..

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  25. bloggingking
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    should i do vdv -> nani/mata?

    but i was thinking vdv has sunderland at home, and after losing so unjustly, the team will be very fired up for the next one, and would win at home?

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  26. CRAZY TRAIN
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    What a masterstroke swapping VDV > Nani was last week 🙂 Am tempted to swap Ade > Ba this week, but today's pen is giving me second thoughts. Is Ba worth bringing in for Studge or Ade, or should I stick?

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    1. Corrigan
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      all good prospects so I'd stick. Can't cover everyone up front. Save the tranny or do a vanity transfer.

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      1. CRAZY TRAIN
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Good advise, thanks. A few transfers in the bank will no doubt coming in handy as we approach the Christmas period!

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  27. viewoftheland
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    A. Drenthe -> Nani
    B. VDV -> Nani
    C VDV-> Nani, Drenthe -> Bale (4pt)
    D McAuley -> Baines

    Which is the best option folks? Cheers.

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    1. FPL Touches
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      A or C but bot yet!! Stay away from your team untill thursday/friday when you will have a better idea of whos playing ad whos doubtful... 🙂

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    2. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I am contemplating C. If you have enough money to do A then it is a no brainer.

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      1. viewoftheland
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I do, but would have to do it tonight.

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  28. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    VDVs got nothing
    Time to take him out back and shoot him

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  29. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Is there any fixtures cancel in this week ?

    From what i remember from last season that from 15-30 dec some fixtures are being at risk of cancelled

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      yes thats because of the weather but so far we have to sit and wait.

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  30. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    will adam get any bonus points?

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