[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
12 December 2011 2539 comments
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A hugely significant fixture in the capital tonight, sees Chelsea host league-leaders Manchester City in the final outing of Gameweek 15. The Dugout Discussion has swung it’s doors wide open, so come and and digest the emerging team news…

Chelsea XI: Cech, Bosingwa, Terry, Ivanovic, Cole, Romeu, Ramires, Meireles, Mata, Drogba, Sturridge.

Man City XI: Hart, Zabaleta, Clichy, Kompany, Lescott, Barry, Yaya Toure, Milner, Silva, Balotelli, Aguero.

The visitors line-up exactly as expected, with Mario Balotelli partnering Sergio Aguero upfront, and Pablo Zabaleta replaces the injured Micah Richards. It’s the home side who make a couple of changes from the game at Newcastle, with the free-roaming David Luiz banned and the once guaranteed-starter Frank Lampard dropped. Jose Bosingwa comes in, pushing Branislav Ivanovic infield, as does Raul Meireles, slotting into the midfield.

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

    Which is the better transfer VDV->Nani or Mata?

    I already have Welbeck.

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    1. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      This week I'd rather have VdV or Mata. GW18 Nani.

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  2. Team Hayemaker
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    So does Sturridge get the assist for the 2nd goal? I'm assuming so.

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

      yeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssss

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      1. Team Hayemaker
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        cool

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      2. Kostja
        • 14 Years
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        for handballs it usually is not given.

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        1. Team Hayemaker
          • 16 Years
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          I wasnt sure. I did think there was a rule about the last attacking touch inside the penalty area.

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

            Might be. but last one I remember from a Wigan game it was not given. And usually assists for pens come right away.

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  4. Scroobius Mac
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    What are peoples BP predictions from tonight? Demi said it's too hard to call, which I tend to agree. My guess:
    Sturridge - 3
    Terry - 2
    Balotelli/Meireles/Lampard -1

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    1. IceMan DB
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Meireles 3
      Lampard 2
      Sturridge 1

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      1. Granville
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        • 16 Years
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        I agree with these bps.

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
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      Sturridge had 2 shots of target. 1 BP at most. The system is shit. Cech could get some BP, he was short passing. I think Lamps will get the 3, like Milner few weeks ago.

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      1. Scroobius Mac
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        I thought the theory was that Penos count for less than open play goals? I have no idea though, it could be anybody out of about 6 players in a variety of orders.

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  5. FPL Daniel
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Well this new page thing when asking a question is really annoying. Still haven't decided on my potential hit Nani and Jevans for Kompany and Brunt

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  6. Egg noodle
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I need serious advice. and i mean SERIOUS.

    what do i do about drenthe? he is the cheapeast player in my front 8 and blocking funds!!!
    wanna do Bendy > Sturridge but need to downgrade either Drenthe or Brown in defense for a hit.
    P.S. if i do Bendy > Sturridge then I am benching RVP next week.

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Sell Drenthe imo

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    2. Scroobius Mac
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      Sell Drenthe for Jarvis/O'hara

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    3. Scroobius Mac
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      Oh and don't bench RVP you mad man.

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      1. Egg noodle
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Drenthe>Ohara and Bendy>Sturrr looks good, but that leaves me with a defense of
        BAE(SUN) simpson(SWA) Brown(tot) Mcauley (bla) wilkison(wlv)
        ...
        cheers for ur suggestions guys, really appreciate it. im in quite a mess here

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    4. 4vets
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Was going to bed, but keep him. He faced a fitness test last week so "should" be fit this week. Eve's fixtures look lovely. It's a punt...

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      1. Egg noodle
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        David Moyes is an absolute conman. Last season he did me with Arteta, this seasonwith Drenthe...

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  7. Ismail
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    has anyone watched the american?

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  8. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    mentally considering an 8 point hit

    Really bored of treading water for the last few weeks..

    Richards and Brunt out
    Baines and Formica in

    Crazy?!!

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    1. lazybones18
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      dont get baines in.. not worth it

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    2. tajulariff
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I did Hibbert & Vukcevic.. at least we have the same mentality on the team choices.... 😉

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    3. The Bale-out
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      misery loves company. Do It. I got in baines 2 weeks ago. Last chance saloon this week or he's gone to free up funds for Nani

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  9. IceMan DB
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Will VDV even start this week considering that Spurs host Chelsea 3 days later? Surely they can afford to go without VDV against Sunderland, no?

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

      thats my line of thinking too. I sold him for nani yesterday before the price rise

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  10. Forest4Life
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Santon will be Epic. Mark my words

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

      I think New and Ars should swap a defneder

      Arsenal played 4 Cbs on sat, New played 4 Halfbacks

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      1. Forest4Life
        • 14 Years
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        Haha Lol

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  11. tajulariff
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Does the transfer sounds good...?

    Brown > Hibbert
    Sessegnon > Vukcevic (at least for 2 gameweeks then transfer him out for Drenthe)

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

    For those considering VDV to Mata, these are my thoughts.
    This season, Sunderland have never conceded more than 2, whereas Wigan have regularly conceded 3 and even 4 on one occasion. I think Mata is a better bet away to Wigan than VDV at home to Sunderland - and isn't there the chance that VDV will be rested ahead of Chelsea? I have Bale for Spurs cover, and I can always transfer VDV back in the following gameweek and have saved the 0.1m that I'd have lost if I don't sell him now.
    Thoughts?

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    1. QPR expects... glory!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think we're talking the same language

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

      Nani or Mata?

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      1. QPR expects... glory!
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I've puled the trigger on Mata. Wigan are sh*t.

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      i was thinking of bringing in nani but chelsea could tear wigan apart and mata is usually the key to most goals they score.

      qpr is tough place to go so not sure but dont want to bring in both mata and sturridge

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

        Exactly, I'm holding off on Utd cover until GW18.

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    4. Captain Remorse
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      VDV is less valuable than last season true, but it is still a sideways move in some respects. Better to try and upgrade another midfielder by buying a value forward.

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

        Just had a look at your team, what did you make this week 🙂

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

          what transfer*

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          1. Captain Remorse
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Allen to Nani

            Should have taken the 8 point hit last week

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  13. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    INBETWEENERS DVD OUT TODAY!

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    1. Forest4Life
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Why not get the car http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2799434

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    2. Demí
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Was gonna get that, but need to save money for my new keyboard. The caps lock key is broken.

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      1. DRIZ ✅
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        uh dutty dogg

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    3. Egg noodle
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      i see your dont visit Le bay de la piratés

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        you*

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  14. Waldaz
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    0 points on the bench with 3 players that actually played, weird.

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    1. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      my bench is krul drenthe wilkinson simpson 😆

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

        Krul Drenthe Kompany Ward. Boom! 🙂

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        1. DRIZ ✅
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          LETS GO LAKERS LETS GO

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        2. QPR expects... glory!
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Snap!

          Problem was because Pilkington didn't play I got Kompany's 0. Drat and double drat.

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  15. The Bandit
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Time to reconsider Man City?

    Fed up with constant rotation and early subs, rare cs's etc.. 🙁

    Thinking Aguero and Silva out for Yaya and Rooney (-4)

    Any thoughts.... Cheers

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    1. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      mmmmmmmm.... smells nice

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

      I'm thinking something similar. VDV, Silva -> Nani, Mata. Then next week Drenthe to Yaya.

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    3. Team Hayemaker
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yaya plays fpor City! Silvas returns arnt as good as they once were. Rooney I'm still not sold on. I would dump Aguero first though.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        He starts every prem game though, for a fraction of Silvas cost

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    4. matiakez
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      hmm i'm going off Silva a littlei know he is consistent and all but in reality right now and i'd only rather have Narni...

      Although one of him or VDV might need to go, right no looks like VDV, i dont think no City is clever.

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

        Yep, do it. Considering Yaya myself till he buggers off to the ACON

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    5. The Bale-out
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      yea. I almost did silva to nani on sat am. Sorry now i didn't. Reckon Nani's time is coming. having said that, 3 nice handy games coming for silva to stick in his weekly assist. But sometimes you just want a bit more than an assist or single goal out of a player though. Not sure Silva will hit double figures too often.

      I'm waiting till after next week to pull the triger.

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

    Vorm (Krul)
    Verm - Enrique - Kompany (Brown, Simpson)
    Silva - VDV - Bale - Ramsey (Moses)
    RVP- Sturidge - Ba

    1 FT and only 0.1 in the bank

    Want to get rid of Ramsey.
    Thinking of going Ramsey to Vukcevic for 2 GW (Versing WBA and BOL @ H)
    and then trade him out after that for someone else (maybe Gower)

    Also could do Kompany to Jevans or Caulker for a hit. Thoughts?

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

    Silva out for Mata. I hate the fact that 47% own him.

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    1. ratchet
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      If he scores a monster score, you will drop down the rankings

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      1. gravless
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        So

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

        He dosent do monster scores though. Just 5-10 pointers

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
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          Also the price of Silva and a 4.5 er = Bale and Walters (ish) for example

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

          exactly. he scores 5-10. only more than 10pts was last 20mins vs man utd

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          1. JPeg
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            Yo're right he's rubbish.

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  18. IceMan DB
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Need some Chelsea coverage this week, so which one should I go for:

    A. VDV - Mata
    B. Adebayor - Sturridge

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    1. QPR expects... glory!
      • 15 Years
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      A

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    2. super zlatan
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      A

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

      A. - keep Ade.

      Who's your other striker? Could have Ade + Sturridge

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

      A

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    5. IceMan DB
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers guys!

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  19. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Crunch time for this 4 point hit....can't do it if VDV falls tonight.

    VDV to Bale and Long to Sturridge...4 point hit?

    My front 8 is currently Silva, VDV, Nani, Walters, Formica / RVP, Adebayor, Long

    I would love to get Ba in but can't .

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

      Too much money in midfield, imho.

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    2. IceMan DB
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yes go for it especially considering the rotation risk with VDV.

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

        Ok, thanks for the replies. These 4 point hits are becoming a habit, especially after WCing only 4 weeks ago.

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

      I like it. Sturridge will see some price rise action, is consistently providing pts and has some good fixtures coming up on a team that is playing well. I went VDV to Bale weeks ago and it has not bitten me yet.

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

        Cheers 'Liciuos.....I just thought VDV looked very leggy yesterday and obviously the penalty thing ain't good. Bale provides so much more stability for the DGW and he is looking very dangerous

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  20. Just A Hat
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I f'ken love Sturridge!

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    1. Egg noodle
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      i f'ken love your name

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      1. Just A Hat
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        lol 😀

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    2. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Techincally speaking he didnt get fouled for the PK so I'm slighty unsure if his 2nd assist will stand.

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        player who wins the penalty gets the assist

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        1. Team Hayemaker
          • 16 Years
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          nice one, I'm assuming the same would happen from a deliberate handball directly from a corner or freekick that resulted in the award of a penatly.

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        2. Just A Hat
          • 16 Years
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          +1

          Yeah, handball assists are always given to the player who had the shot

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  21. mr. inconspicuous
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I'm buying the England shirt for my brother for Christmas, does anyone know where I can get the shirt they wore against Sweden? it looked slightly different to the current home one.

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    1. Egg noodle
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      only a guess, but ebay usually has it all

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  22. smash
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Can't afford the price drop so I'm going to flog VDV for Mata tonight, cue VDV hat-trick next gw!

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    1. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      doubt it, he is on his Christmas holidays already.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      h to sunderland - brave man

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

        Sorry this was meant for comment below (shogun)

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  23. David Davros
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Really want Mata, think I should probably wait a week though, would be swapping out VDV for a hit to get him. Thoughts?

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      1. David Davros
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Its tempting. I also can't help but feel that Spurs might bounce back well at the weekend, but Chelsea are in decent form too. Hmmmmm

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  24. Matakuko
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Noticed Romeu has posted 3 back to back 90mins, is he becoming a first team player or is there some other reason?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      currently one of chelsea's most important players

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    2. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      IMO yes. He looks a good player.

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    3. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      If Chelsea could keep clean sheets he wouldn't be a bad player to come on and get 3pts off the bench now and then 🙁

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  25. Egg noodle
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Whats our thoughts on little Kelly from Fulham. One week only...

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  26. super zlatan
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    I have no Chelsea coverage at the mo. worth bringing in sturridge for a hit. Already used my freebie

    Vorm. Ruddy
    Komp. Jones. Enrique. Naylor. Simp
    Silva. Bale. Nani. Brunt. Dyer
    Rvp. Ade. Ba

    Thoughts? 0.8 in bank

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    1. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Not for me, your front three are good enough.

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      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Just worried Chelsea might go mental against a leaky Wigan.

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

      I would not. You are set up well for the coming weekend.

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

      No. Absolutely not. Your front line is terrific, imo.

      Silva to Mata, if you're desperate ... 🙂

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      1. super zlatan
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers for advice lads.

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    4. hmmm
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      What are the chances of a bit of rotation kicking in for Chelsea? Is Malouda set for a run at any stage?

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  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    alot of people gettting rid of silva. strange - needs to be explained to me

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    1. David Davros
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Expensive, high ownership, unexplosive returns. Some people need a differential and tbf Mata and Nani have both outscored him recently?

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I can't risk getting rid of silva I brought him at 9.5m

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

        I'm in the same boat. His fixtures are tough and if I could sell him at cost price I'd make a sideways switch to Nani at least to the January wildcard. As it is I can't, so I won't

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    3. Scroobius Mac
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not gong to do it but I can see the logic - he'll get a steady steam of 4-5-7 but if you time the the fixtures of VDV, Nani, Mata etc. you could outscore that.

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    4. Just A Hat
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I got rid of him last week, he will continue doing well though - just feel Mata/Nani/VDV will do better in the upcoming weeks!

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  28. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    What's the story with mireles is he going to be a regular starter? I seem to remember when he was at liverpool he went on a streak of goals?
    Great shot on him.

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    1. Team Hayemaker
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      aye he finishes well from 6 yards!

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  29. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Sturridge - wig,tot
    THE YAK - WBA, BOL and cheap.

    hmmmmmm...

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

    VDV to Mata
    and
    Santos to 7.3 defender or less.

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    1. Scroobius Mac
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Just do the first one bank the cash and either get Verm or use it usefully the week after.

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

        Santos is out and I need a replacement. What about Enrique for his nice fixtures.

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

          Or Bale to Mata
          and
          Santos and Enrique.

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