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The ScoutCast – Episode 66 – Vorm

15 December 2011 1884 comments
Granville Granville
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The impossible has happened. After five long years, Michel Vorm delivered my first penalty save of my Fantasy Football management career. There could be no question – this latest episode had to be dedicated to Swansea’s Dutch stopper.

Ironically, it follows last week’s outing that found me lamenting my cursed luck. Vorm answered my prayer (or moans – Mark) – the monkey is finally off my back, and I can hardly contain my joy during this week’s session.

Elsewhere, the regulars are scattered around discussing the dubious merits of Jonny Evans, talk a hamstrung Van der Vaart, the shifting goalposts of the Fantasy Island Risk and Mark’s quest to win his own Cup competition. The selfish bugger.

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

    I used my wildcard this week, team as follows;

    Krul
    Jones Simpson Baines Ekotto
    Sessegnon Nani Bale
    Ba Sturridge RVP

    Vorm Walters Moses Taylor

    Mata, Enrique and Vermualen are tempting but I cannot seem to fit them in, do I keep this team or do I have more of a play?

    Thanks!!

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

      I wouldn't have Baines and instead upgrade Sessegnon to Mata/Silva

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

        Baines -> Evans

        Sessegnon -> Mata

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

      I think Baines is a good pick right through to the double week. Get rid of Sess though, Larsson is the midfield pick for Sunderland. You can save $$$ by dumping Krul and get in Sorensen.

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

        I just can't see Baines being worth 7.8 when Evans is 4.3 and has more chance of keeping clean sheets then Baines which is already 6 points, can't see Baines getting anymore then 10 points and that is IF he scores.

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

      get rid of Baines - he's tying up too much cash.

      money should be splashed out in Forwards, then midfield, then Defence.

      I would go:
      Krul (Vorm)
      Jones, RTaylor, Smalling, (N Taylor, Gabbidon)
      Nani, Bale, Walters, Charlie Adam (Gower)
      Ba, Sturrdige, RVP

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  2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    GW16:

    Westwood
    Simpson Enrique Jones
    Mata Bale Sliva Nani
    RVP Sturridge Ba

    Vorm: Brown Richards Ndyer

    How is this looking? Took a 4 point hit on it, but
    quite pleased.

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

      The same as 1/2 hour ago.

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        but you don't reply there...

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

      Good team ^_^

      but VDV is gonna destroy Bale pointswise over the next few gameweeks!

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    3. stooshermadness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Westwood at Tottenham. For real ? I don't know this Sliva guy, how good is he ?

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    4. Bow Locks
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Another one with 'that midfield'

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

    Does anyone think De Laet will get back in the Norwich team when he's fit? FPL has him back this weekend, but apparently not playing per previews. Not worried this weekend, but if I carry him through the Xmas period and end up needing to go deep on the bench is there any chance of him playing? Canaries fans anywhere? Only have him because he's the defender equivalent of Ferguson, but would be nice if he was likely to play.

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

      I'm not a Norwich fan but I'd say he wouldn't get any game time. Went out of favour real quick... Caulker is also 3.9 so would prefer him...

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

      Can't see it. He was dropped very early on and Norwich has carried on quite well w/o him

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  4. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone plays Ultimate team fifa ?

    Can anyone tell me about coins making tips.......

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

      be patient when looking for bargains and trying to sell, dont buy packs, play some tournaments vsing the computer at the start 🙂

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  5. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Which def 3 def should i play this week ?

    Sims brown jones richards enrique

    vorm or westwood ?

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

      Vorm

      Simpson Jones Enrique

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

      Vorm is a better option than Westwood, Tottenham surely will score 2 or 3. Newcastle average 1.4 goals a game at home; Vorm has a chance to keep it tight.

      Go with Jones and Enrique, no idea who "Sims" is.

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

        Simpson

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

      Simpson Enrique Jones

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

        Vorm
        Enrique, Jones, Micah

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

    Those still with their wildcards - any plans on when to use them?

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

      No fixed plan. Sure to be some double game heavy weeks later in season. Maybe March or so but much depends on my team

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

        Same I think. What about the Jan wildcard? You gonna use it straight after the DGW or hang on for a while? I'm pencilling in GW24 for mine I think...

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

          not sure. will see what my team is like after christmas and how it stacks up with fixtures. If I can leave it late in window, I will coz it allows me to use the other later

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  7. Bow Locks
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    This week I will be mainly playing:

    Krul
    Jones, Enrique, Jag, Shawx
    Walters, Bale, Silva
    Ba, VP, Adebayor

    Simpson, Ramsey, Tchoyi and Vorm

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

    Is captaining Brunt or Yakubu this week too bad a punt ??

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

      Yakubu = brave

      Brunt = crazy

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

        Brunt has been playing well off late..can see him scoring and assisting this week

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    2. Keyzer Söze
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I have both Yakubu and Brunt. Only Yakubu starts for me and I dare not captain him. I can see where your thinking on Yakubu comes from but it is very brave of you to captain him. Who are your other big hitters?

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

        Mata Nani RVP Bale Suarez,..

        going with Mata for now 🙂

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  9. afroman999
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Worth -8

    Kompany > caulker

    Ramsey > mata

    Current Team
    Vorm
    Enrique, jones, Simpson
    Nani, bale, silva, Ramsey
    Van p, ade, Sturridge

    Komp, wilko, tiote..

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

      Worth doing for: 0pts, yes
      -4pts, maybe
      -8pts, no.

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

    Captain poll said Ba (C), Ade (VC) but i will go Ade (C), Ba (VC) :D. anyone do the same with me?

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    1. afroman999
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'm (c) ade, but I don't have Ba..

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

      Yes, I'm thinking the same at this stage.

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

    Hi guys, anyone still in the PP cup?

    Ive got a mate who's going away for holiday so he has entrusted me with his team 😀 and the next opponent is PM XI, so dude if you're reading this gimme a holler, make me a deal and ill captain his Ruddy for you 🙂

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

      if you throw in Wilkinson too, I'll give you two coupons to a football site and we gotta deal!!!!

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

        You're PM XI? 😯 too bad he doesnt own Wilko, but Id gladly play his Tiote and Rodwell for those tickets lol.

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

          I dont think bargaining is in your blood

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

            Id give out his email and pass for a handful of peanuts 🙂

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

              Ok I think we can do a deal.

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  12. Starscream
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    My team:

    Krul (Vorm)
    Kompany Simpson Tierney (Brown,Wilkinson)
    Brunt Nani Mata Silva (N.Dyer)
    Sturridge RVP Rooney

    1: Play A:Vorm
    B:Krul

    2. Captain A: Sturridge
    B: Rooney

    My defence is shocking i know! 🙁

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

      Krul and Rooney for me.

      Nice team, you still have a nice balanced mid with VP and Rooney up top.

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

        Thanks mate 🙂 i had Vermaelen and had to sacrifice my defence a fair bit to get that midfield and forward line, but clean sheets have been a nightmare this year!

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

          Theres still Kompany for the rest of the cheapies to rotate around to. The ubercrews must be proud of you 🙂

          Good move sacrificing Verm for Rooney tho, Rooney has a much much higher point ceiling than any defender considering he'll play Wigan and BB at OT soon 😀

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

    On captaining... I haven't seen anyone mention David Silva for captain position. Maybe it's because I'm a Spurs fan, but I can see him being trouble for Arsenal at home, especially on the back of Citeh's first league defeat of the season. I know he hasn't been scoring for fun lately, but... Am I being mad?

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

      Muse, i did actually consider Silva....though came to me earlier when checking my team.
      I haven't captained him once this season, i think he'll do something vs Arsenal.
      The Chelsea game looks ripe for rich pickings though imo....

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

        I'm actually thinking Silva or VanP

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

    Sturridge captain worth a shout?

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

      I don't have him, but I probably would captain him, or at least I wouldn't be afraid to.

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

      Anyone playing Wigan is always worth a captain shout imo.

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

    I think next week would an interesting one if none of the big guns scored this weekend

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    1. Keyzer Söze
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      The big one for me is GW 18 and 19. I can see big scores on that weekend. Bottom teams like Wigan, QPR, Wolves, Blackburn are up against the big boys away from home.

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

    right...just did adebayor in for saurez. I like it, but need to be reassured by you jerks.

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

      Dont worry you'll love him, he has a much nicer smile and friendlier face than Suarez.

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  17. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    start one:

    Evans(qpr), Sessegnon(tot), Eagles(ful)

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

      Evans

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

        Eagles - takes set pieces

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

          Ok, I can see the sense in that, but if I brought Evans into my team I must think he was worth playing against a team like qpr.

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

      Eagles

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    3. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      well i currently have kelly starting in my squad. is he certain to start for fulham?

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

        bench him and play Sess.

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    4. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I would go Eagles Fuzzy, and hope Fulham have a bit of a European hangover.

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

      Another +1 for Eagles.

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  18. Dub
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    First sub - Simpson (SWA) or Ramsey (mci)?

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

    Hi all....Brand new to FFS and first year of playing PLF...Learning a lot and having fun, but I have a question. The TOT vs. EVE in GW20 is a rescheduled match from first game of season. All PLF players selected players for that first week of games and I thought we were told we would receive points for the rescheduled match when it was eventually played. How is it that everyone can now load up on players from those two teams now to benefit from the double games that week when they didn't select those players from their first week selections. Seems an unfair edge, as those of us who committed to players for those teams in GW1 never saw those points. Do I have it wrong?

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

      You have it correct, yeah it sucks when a game is cancelled and your players get nothing but double gameweeks are great fun!

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

      If anything it favours the better players who do their homework (study weather forecasts, ground conditions etc) and plan well for double gameweeks (can load up their team without destroying it).

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

      The game will now be a part of GW20 .. I know its a bit harsh on people who had Spurs and Everton players in their teams in GW1 but that is how the rules of this game are and we all have agreed on that when registering on the fantasy website..

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  20. PokerCurious
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Seems like a flaw in the system. I figured they would simply save our selections and award our GW1 selection's points when it was eventually played. Now we are penalized. Sigh.

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

      Wouldn't work, what with H2H leagues etc.

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

      From a technical and logistical point of view I think it would imagin that it would be difficult to "save our selections" on any GW where a scheduled match isn't played.

      In any case, dont think about it as being 'penalised' in GW1 think about it as an 'opportunity' in GW20!

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  21. Keyzer Söze
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I am still in the PP cup but I have already given my opponent a headstart by taking a 4 point hit. We both have similar teams and it could well come down to me with Rooney and Mata & him with Adebayor and Nani. I still fancy my chances to progress

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

      Its going to be a close call imo .. Dont see much difference bw rooney and Nani 's returns... Just hope that mata has a big week and Adebayor's goals get stolen by VDV/Bale

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

      Rooney had better be on form then

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  22. Raise_the_Roof
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Any one think silva to nani for a four point hit is a good idea?
    And im struggling like many to pick a captain this week: any ideas i have
    Rooney, RVP , Yakubu and Bale in contention.

    Cheers for the input

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

      Not a great trade in my opinion, if you think Man U are worth backing this week (by captaining Nani) then surely Rooney is a good pick?

      As a free it would be questionable, for a hit I'd say no.

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

        ya i want to go with rooney but its so hard with the run of consistent form RVP has shown to go away from him
        .

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

      Rooney Captain .. Problem solved

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

        cheers.. Roo it is then

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    3. fanofippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      1. No to silva to nani - Silva is consistent over the season, change at your own risk

      2. Rooney for me

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

        cheers for the input

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  23. RedForLife
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Quick 1 guys & gals: I want to bring in 1 of Brunt or Eagles this week for Sess, what everybody's thoughts?

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

      Don't

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

        Sess @ WHL? Not likely to get anything... Any other options?
        Alternative is to cut Wilko or Dyer.

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    2. Keyzer Söze
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Brunt is playing well and even hit the post last week but his returns has been very poor this season. I would consider O' Hara instead

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

    Who to replace kompany??
    need some big hitters.
    team linked
    0.3 in the bank and 2 frees
    thnx

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

      Hmmmm...you have three expensive defenders...naughty, naughty...but you are redeeming yourself by booting Bad K 🙂

      Naylor at SWN is a good option for the price 4.3 and cs when at home. There's also Caulker at 3.9.
      Hibbert at 4.8 has the fixtures.
      If you didn't have Jones, then Evans 4.4 is great value if he starts.
      Simpson 4.1 at NEW has great fixtures too. 😉

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

        ...oh...and can you recommend a good book? 😉

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

          sure
          read jeffrey archer anytime??
          amazing author.

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

            Think I read one a while back.

            More into non-fiction these days...the Steve Jobs biography looks well worth exploring 😛

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

              yeah it is.
              good book that.
              and for non-fiction best is prolly tolstoy
              or u can read autos. 🙂

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

                You read the S Jobs biography?

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

                  just browsed.
                  not much into non-fiction. 🙂

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

        and wat abt mids??

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

          Your midpark has a lightweight feel to it which is a result of the expensive defenders. Nani/Mata need to be considered.

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

            wouldnt mind taking a hit so....
            any one i can remove??

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

              My strategy is based around three heavy hitters in midpark. So you have to get one of the budgeritoes - prob Larsson - if you are to have any chance of affording Nani/Mata.

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

                how abt removing adebayor for sturridge
                already got bale.

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

      Verm after City, Double on United or possibly a Chelsea back. Terry looks the best there.

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    3. Keyzer Söze
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Get another big hitter in midfield, Mata or Nani even VDV is worth a look

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  25. nazrijack
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vorm
    baines enrique simpson
    mata nani silva Ohara
    rvp ade ba(c)

    given brown dyer gabbidon

    ready to go?

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

      Definitely. Is there a reason you don't have Jones though?

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

        Fancy baines ahead jones considering DGW coming up.maybe nxt week will sign in evans for brown

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

      Nice to see someone taking a gamble on Baines apart from Dr Doos.

      Yep, apart from Given and Dyer, you have a really nicely balanced team there set up to take advantage of the fixtures. Have you just played your w/c? 🙂

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

        Yeah..already used my WC earlier.btw,baines is my differntial in my mini-league.hopefully it will pay off

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

          Yes good luck with him...I have been tempted with these fixtures but EVE's form puts me right off him.

          How do you see EVE v NOR?

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  26. FlamboyantCrew
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I’m considering Welbeck over Yakubu what do you think?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Marginally bonkers given the Yak's two home fixtures, after that maybe.

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

        id say stick with Yak's, he has a few good fixtures coming up.

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

        That's true I'm only thinking is united awakening.

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

          Welbeck looked good last week when he played, he might convert a few of them shots this week. i stil think Yak's is a better bet. tough call tho.

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    2. Keyzer Söze
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Stick with Yakubu for the 2 home games then get Welbeck for United's good fixtures with back to back home games against obliging defences of Wigan and Blackburn.

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

    Morning lads!

    Vorm
    Enrique Evans Simpson
    Nani Silva Bale Sinclair
    RVP Studge (C) Ba
    Subs – Given Moses Brown Wilko
    0 FT 4.0 Bank WC available

    One last time - Sinclair > Mata worth a hit?

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

      I'll do the trade - will pay off over the next few weeks

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

      Morning El Ninio! 🙂

      Right what are you upto...Mata-seeker, ay? Well Mata is a big improvement on Sinclair, you know that. Is it worth the hit?

      If you are going to get him in, now is a good as time as any, so I'd say "yes." I'd probably wait a week if I was in your position but I'm just a miserly so and so 😛

      What did you make of that article on Nani, VDV and Mata? 😕

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

        Very g'morning Jafs!

        I know right - Mata looks like a no-brainer this GW. But what stops me?
        1) Getting rid of Sinclair goes against my principle of "never transfer out an in-form player"
        2) Mata should play 60 odd mins, to be fresh enough for Tot.
        3) I really really fear the Pig over GW18 & 19 - leaving some $ in the bank would let me upgrade Ba to the Pig in GW18 or Ade in GW20. Thinking of doing Given > Moreira/Cerny in GW17.

        Hmmmm. I think i'll stay put despite my desire for Mata.

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

          I don't think 2 is a problem at all..it's Wigan afterall, he got his 17 pointer against Wolves in the first half..

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

            +1 Agreed on that. 60 mins is more than enough time to wreak havoc.

            What do you think about 3) JOA?

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

              Well personally I'm not worried, Ba has proven consistency (more so than Rooney since the Bolton game ages ago) and has Bolton who are the worst defence in the league in GW18 and then an easy Ba > Sturridge GW19 for me.
              Don't think it is worth breaking the bank for him just yet, especially as you got Nani and probably wouldn't captain him over RVP in those 2 fixtures..well I wouldn't at least.

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

                No denying that Ba is a quality player and that he is likely to score 75% of Newcastle's goals.

                But you also can't deny the world-class service which Rooney gets from Nani/Valencia/Young etc., which could be be severe against Wigan & Blackburn, possibly the worst defences in the league.

                At least I'd want to do Ba > the Pig in GW19 even as a one-week punt.

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

                  Well I wouldnt sell RVP or Adebayor for him, and the fact that he is 5.0 more than Ba (for me anyway) I don't see the point..
                  I'd have to downgrade a midfielder, and I'd lose tonnes of value on Bale (who has easy fixtures + double) and Silva who also has nice fixtures, there'd be no point me selling Nani to fund for Rooney, so the only option is Mata, who i'd already lose 0.2 and would want him back anyway.
                  Plus I would have to downgrade to a

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

                    Cheers JoA. Something to ponder about before Mata's price rise 😉

                    Decided on your captain this GW?

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

          So reading between the lines, you know instinctively, that Mata is probably not the right transfer for you this week.

          Yes, I'm seeing a few heavy mids out there now with 4 big hitters. That could well backfire if Rooney goes on a run.

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

            Yup thanks a lot Jafs. As kind & helpful as ever 🙂

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

        On the Nani vs VDV vs Mata, nothing new IMO.

        Nani still the best. Period.
        VDV a no-brainer when 100% fit & confirmed game time. Currently, none of them.
        Mata. Next season's David Silva? Still settling in.

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

      aww I always read your name as Elanorules 🙁

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

        Hahahaha!

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

      Good to go Elnino, and hell yeah Sinclair to Mata vs Wigan is worth the hit 🙂

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

        Cheers ILA. 🙂

        It looks like a no-brainer, but do you think Nani is enough coverage for Utd going into GW18 & 19? I'm really scared about not owning the Pig.

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

          Yes Elnino, dont think I could go through gw18&19 without Roonster.

          Im planning on VDV+Studge for Rooney+4.8 mid (while Spurs and Chelsea are playing each other) and reserving the transfer again for the the dgw.

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

      Afternoon ER... 🙂

      I'm not that sure that Mata's fixtures are that much better than Sinclair's over the next 4 weeks?

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

        Well I guess.

        But Chelsea are showing some very good form & mata's always been at the centre of most attacks. He could wreak some havoc against wigan too.

        Sinclair, on the other hand, tends to go on a run of good games. That's what worries me, since he had a pretty good game last GW. Plus, he's on Pens. On the other hand, Rodgers barely attacks on the road.

        Do you reckon it would be wise to leave some $ in the bank for the Pig, in case he returns to his deadliest best?

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

          Well, you could have a Pig fund going, and then change course if you need the cash for stocking up for the DGW.

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

      I was all set to make that move this week, then Sinclair had an 11 point week last week so I'm sticking with him for another week at least. Mata would look very nice in your midfield tho, nice team

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    7. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Morning Elnino. Wait for the Newcastle team news if you can fitness of Coloccini and the rest of their defence. If they are still out Swans attack could work. But on the whole probably worth it.

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

        Great suggestion ILF. Cheers!

        Also the weather doesn't look too conducive in Wigan for goals. Although I can sense it snowing goals. 😕

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  28. Fantasy is My Ball and Chai…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    What do people think of my team?

    Vorm

    BAE, Jagielka, Jones

    Silva, Walters, Nani, Bale

    Adebayor (V), RVP, Ba (C)

    Subs: Cerny, R Taylor, Dyer, Brown

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

      good team - think you are set for the weekend

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

      7/10

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      1. Fantasy is My Ball and Chai…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I'll take that!

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

    Morning everyone, would appreciate a quick RMT,

    Vorm
    Jones, Shawcross, Simpson
    Silva, Nani, VDV, Bale
    VP, Ade (c), Sturridge

    Ruddy, Naylor, Dyer, Brown - 1 freeby

    Any trades I should make? Subs in the right order?

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    1. Fantasy is My Ball and Chai…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      VDV for Mata!

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

        Thanks mate, I think Studge is enough Chelsea for me and Id need the DVD funds to get Rooney 🙂

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

      Dont know if you have any dosh but as it is I would not make any trades this week. Might want to keep and eye on Shawcross and Brown going forward. Like capt. choice

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

        No dosh here mate. Yep, plan on downgrading them prolly during the winter wc.

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

          good plan

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    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      All good-the key personae are in place.

      Rating 7/10

      Just minor quibbles:

      Ruddy as a partner to Vorm needs an upgrade e.g. Krul.
      Dyer probably needs replacing if he is out of favour
      Nice midpark. 😉

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

        Thanks Jafa.

        Put quite alot of thoughts into this the goal keeper area. Finally I just decided to get Ruddy since I thought that Vorm is playable every week until the winter wc, with the exception of gw19 which I can play Ruddy (vs FULHAM) 🙂

        Will look into Dyer if there's confirmation he's out of favour.

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Good to go ILA you can safely save your TF imo.

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

        Thanks ILF, appreciate your words 🙂

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

      I was going to sguuest swapping ShawX out for a bench defender... but it's not like they have any better fixtures.

      You've got the gun midfield and forwardline, just need to shore up the defence. ShawX out for a cheaper defender (teammate Shotton maybe?) would free up some funds to upgrade Brown?

      I'd make Dyer first sub also - not likely to get more than 2 points from your bench defenders, might as well take the gamble Dyer jags a goal/assist.

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

        Yes mate thats exactly the plan like I posted above to Kunlicious. Think i'll just hang tight and sort the defense during the wc.

        Good call with Dyer first sub, will prolly just do that 🙂 thanks a bunch.

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  30. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Argh Drenthe dropped in price, just to rub salt in the wound

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Now Donovan is coming in it makes choices even tougher. 🙁

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

        Whatever hope I had of knowing what was going on with that midfield is gone now

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      2. Mr Smith
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        What? When? Why? How? Or roughly translated means, when is Landon arriving?

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          January and February on loan from LA G. No exact date. But in time for the DGW.

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        2. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Deal done. It's on the BBC site.

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