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Sunday Dugout Discussion

18 December 2011 2833 comments
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This Sunday brings a whole host of soccer action across the globe. Right now Santos are trying valiantly to hold off Barcelona in Japan while in the evening there’s some tasty action on the continent. The Dugout Discussion opens for the juicy Premier League filling in this football sandwich…

QPR play host to Manchester United in an earlier than normal kick-off as Gary Neville sets in for a triple header of televised “Super Sunday” fixtures – with a fourth game off screens for good measure.

Neil Warnock drafts in Matthew Connolly for the injured Anton Ferdinand while Heidar Helguson returns from injury himself. Ferguson must have a temperature as he makes the rare decision to field an unchanged side from that which beat Wolves – his usual fables on the injury front also show Javier Hernandez fit enough to return to the bench. Teams in full are…

QPR XI: Cerny; L Young, Connolly, Gabbidon, Traore; Wright-Phillips, Barton, Faurlin, Mackie; Helguson, Bothroyd (Subs: Kenny, Orr, Hill, Derry, Taarabt, Campbell, Smith).

United XI: De Gea; Smalling, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra; Valencia, Carrick, Jones, Nani; Rooney, Welbeck (Subs: Berbatov, Giggs, Park, Hernandez, Young, Lindegaard, Fryers.).

Fantasy Managers will then have to settle in for not just Aston Villa hosting Liverpool but Manchester City against Arsenal on television screens. Plenty of captain’s armbands will be following Spurs vs Sunderland also going on while these two games take place.

This Dugout Discussion is also my last planned contribution for quite some time so I’ll wish you all many happy returns over the hectic festive period of football coming up while I’m here. Thanks for your continued support over what’s been a grand old 2011.

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  1. Hate that rotation
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Well thats it. All my differentials played. Just RVP and Ade to go which everyone has . Pretty crap GW when I thought I would have got a big score this week.

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    1. Derailed Bandwagon
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I knew i was in for a bad week this week. I just didn't feel confident.

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    2. McEwan
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Always seems to be the case. Eyeing up a big week and it turns out average. Red arrow on its way this gw. Lucky not long to dwell on it!

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  2. Demí
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    N Taylor coming off the bench then, with Bale's absence.

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    1. Hate that rotation
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Naylor is my second sub dammit. 🙁

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

        Same here. Don't fancy my chances of matching his points haul with my 1st sub, the Verminator.

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  3. Derailed Bandwagon
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    All of a sudden, people are planning to transfer Bale out. Why?? He's played 90 minutes of every prem game this season and has a massive game on Thursday vs Chelsea. Yes its frustrating but is it really woth taking him out unless he's definatly injured.

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    1. Podge
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Eaten bread

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    2. Hate that rotation
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Last year a back injury destroyed his early form and he never recovered. We dont know what the injury is but you think he can handle quick consecutive games with minor injury? Nothing wrong with preparation.

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    3. Back on the horse
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      http://www.d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y.com/

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  4. Well you know, Triffic
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Well that's settled then. Adebarndoor won't get any service off greedy VDV.

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      He will at set pieces.

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    2. super zlatan
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Hoping chubby DVD pulls the hammy after 2 mins

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  5. GHB
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know when next price rise is? Wanna know if Nani is gonna go up again form 10.2 before Tuesday deadline??

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    1. Derailed Bandwagon
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Tonight I would think. Just be wary of rotation risk. Im thinking of getting him and Valencia. Is that too risky.

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  6. Orion
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Want to do 8pt hit and leave that team for a while... Exactly have money for that...
    Wilkinson, Allen, Walcott out Ward, Valencia, Drenthe in...
    Worth it?

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    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      kneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee jerk

      Go for it

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    2. Scroobius Mac
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ward in for -4? no thanks.

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    3. super zlatan
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Would wait to see how much game time drenthe gets midweek before getting him. I like the valencia idea. Good differential

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      1. Orion
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Maybe just Walcott for Valencia then?

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    4. Well you know, Triffic
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Not worth it.

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    5. Derailed Bandwagon
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ward ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

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      1. Orion
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        OKKKKKKKKKKKKK just asking 😀

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  7. Back to Back Ballacks
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    no Bale! finally something goes right

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

      I thought that, then I checked... and none of my bloody close rivals have him. No gain.

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        when it rains it shits!

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  8. Declan-
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I have the mighty joe allen coming on instead of bale

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    1. Derailed Bandwagon
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I have Vermaelen coming on...

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      1. Declan-
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        i already have verm playing but i have naylor 3rd sub gutted

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  9. Laserface
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I'd happy take anything above 50 this gw..

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    1. Manani
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      u are quite greedy

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  10. Manani
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    evans or enrique for next GW?
    thinking about getting one of them.

    already have jones

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    1. Derailed Bandwagon
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Enrique.

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    2. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Evens definetly. Look at his next three fixtures and more than a million difference in price

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      1. Back on the horse
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        http://www.d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y.com/ #2

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  11. Well you know, Triffic
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Villa don't look too bad at the moment, if Bent and Agbon were on the pitch they would have put one half chance away.

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  12. jamsiep
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Fancy something from Aaron J. Ramsey today.

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, a punch in the ribs from Yaya.

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    2. udit
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      a 2 pointer perhaps.

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  13. Andy
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    My big FPL master-plan: Sod transfers, celebrate christmas then come back with two frees on boxing day and see what I can do.

    It'll be a case of double-prep or United [WIG,BLA,new,BOL is very nice) chasing, I guess? Talking out loud.

    ...Aston Villa have been struggling to score with Darren Bent - they're like eunuch's without.

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      McLeish doesn't have the balls to be an eunuch.

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    2. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Brown--->Evans or Dyer--->Valencia are tempting me a lot though. Must resist.

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

        Aye, I suppose I could get Evans for Steven Taylor (who needs to go at some point) to be fair - as long as he doesn't get injured/suspended vs Fulham wouldn't be a bad investment for the weeks after anyway.

        Weak willed, you've already got me changing my tactics!

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        1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          I think i am going to stick with Brown, BAE, Simpson, Jones and Enrique. I am happy enough to play Simpson, Jones and Enrique for the midweek games as Fulham(A) should be tough.

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  14. Gaffer
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    The mickey mousers are going to really take the shine of my day today, I can feel it already.
    Team above me in the league has Surez as captain along with Adam 🙁

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Suarez hasn't done anything apart from the assist.

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      1. Gaffer
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        That's one assist too many already, ha

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      2. Back to Back Ballacks
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Adam may aswell be in goal, no corners, bellamy will steal frees and wouldn't be surprised if he takes pens off him too. Shambles

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  15. Guinney
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vermaelan coming off my bench for Bale so. Ah this is head wrecking. Alot of my big players now involved in this match (Verm, RVP, Silva)
    Bale has being my downfall this season, got rid of him when right before he went on that amazing for 7.9m for VDV, then got him back in for VDV but costing me 8.7m. Now once i get him back in he scores 2points and then misses this match. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    Also Nani and Yak have failed me this week ahhhhhhhhhh

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    1. Derailed Bandwagon
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Just one of those weeks. Just remember alot of other people those players too.

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  16. viewoftheland
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Oh bugger. Just realised Raylor being out and Wilkinson not playing means Brown comes on for me. And I've got VDV and Ade, with only 21 point on the tally sheet so far this week. This is looking bad. I guess 6-3 Spurs, with Wes Brown getting a hat-trick for Sunderland, VDV and Ade for Spurs would do me ok.

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  17. Bubbles
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I must say, I'm slightly shitting my pants at the thought of watching 90 minutes of Arsenal having transferred out RVP. Not feeling quite so brave now.

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    1. Waldaz
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Your replacement did well though.

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      1. Bubbles
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Mata was part of the deal though. Just a goal from RVP and he's matched Sturridge.

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    2. Hate that rotation
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      thats ballsy.

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      1. jamsiep
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Gonads the size of wrecking balls.

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    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think Rooney will match or better RvP over the next few weeks, but I'd rather find a way to get both.

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      1. jamsiep
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Easily done. 😉

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          I'm pretty skint, though.

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      2. Bubbles
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        After next week I'm gonna take Baines out and use the funds to get Rooney almost definitely.

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          You sold RvP but didn't get Rooney? That really is ballsy!

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          1. AP
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            +8000. You're radio rental Bubbles, but i like it.

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          2. Bubbles
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            Did RVP and Dyer out, Sturridge and Mata in for a 4 pointer. Really fancied Chelsea to batter Wigan yesterday. Ah well, Sturridge did alright though.

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            1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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              14 years, 4 months ago

              Sturridge is an absolute steal at around 7 mil, easy swap from Ba for me GW18 or 19.

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    4. udit
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Bubbles!!! and here I was thinking you're sane 😉

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      1. Bubbles
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Haha! I did have my reasons. Still think it's a decent gamble, but if it goes wrong it could go horribly wrong.

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  18. isacki: full casual
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Got to take the damage and move on. Have Bale and Ade instead of VDV. Reckon VDV will get a goal, perhaps an assist today. Ade is the furthest forward and should do at least as well. I guess I could live with that.

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  19. Drip Doctor
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Adam not on set pieces for Liverpool?

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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Bellamy fooking it all up for Adam, prob take pens off him too as i said above 🙁

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  20. Jukesy
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    My potential transfers for this week, they look very knee-jerky:

    Silva -> Valencia
    Olsson -> Skrtel

    No hit and would lose 0.3 on Silva, and would probably get back after Jan WC.

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    1. Dago
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      you normaly talk sense.... not on this occasion.

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      1. Jukesy
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Haha, fair enough. Just need to find someone to replace Olsson, shouldn't be too difficult.

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    2. Back to Back Ballacks
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      The most sundayiest transfers iv'e ever seen 😉

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    3. Well you know, Triffic
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Silva will rip Arsenal to shreds.

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  21. Manani
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    the more confident i feel, the less points i get.

    thought my team will score 70+ this week, luck is just not with me

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    1. Manani
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      BAE is my only spurs cover for this match.

      expecting 6pts. at least

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    2. Hate that rotation
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      everybody should be the same. Mata, nani, bale, ba all flops. studge little success depends on bps. Ade and VDV will really determine who does well.

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    3. Back to Back Ballacks
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      lol, last 2 weeks thought i'd do shit got 91 both weeks.
      This week thought i'd do well and my team should be locked up - not an ast to be seen!

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  22. tosey
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    was all set on aguero captain this week with shawcross being out for stoke but having seen how poor villa look i might go rvp

    thoughts on rvp v aguero?

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    1. Gaffer
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Bloody hell Tosey, just checked your defence.......balls of steel, I like your style. Hope it comes off !

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      1. tosey
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        cheers, did last week and would be happy enough with one cleanie in these two away games they have this week

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        1. Gaffer
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          I reckon you're in with a good shout all the same.

          Ps.....To your earlier question, looking how woeful Villa look in defence, it would have to be the obvious RVP pick I suppose. Mind you Aguero is a damn fine shout, could counter-act the sheeple picking RVP and if he does nothing then................Happy Days!

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      2. Carl@streetkids.com.au
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Whoaaaaaa. Now that's a defence.

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      RvP v this Villa. Agbon gave them an outlet ball other than the hoof to Heskey.

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    3. andy85wsm
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      RVP 🙂

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  23. Gaffer
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I'm just waiting for all the teams above me to have Swansea or Newc defenders conveniently dropping off their bench because Bale ain't playing now.

    Meanwhile I have Wesley Brown, FFS!

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

    Enrique not getting forward as much as he has been

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  25. Kostja
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Shelvey just behind Suarez, interesting.

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

    Looks like Mcleish is going to relegate the two Birmingham clubs

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

    Miracles required BTBB. Miracles.

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  28. VarunK
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Bale is my captain.

    Baines is my vice.

    FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

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

      baines chances of getting 2 bps

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

        Where did you hear this BRILLIANT news?

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  29. For Fuchs Sake
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    The Vice Captain element to this year has finally come into play. I think it's a lot better option then having a lucky choice being vice captain based on value or form. Makes you think wisely about who's VC.

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  30. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    So, is Ramsey gonna give us another 2 pointer today against City?

    Or do you see a surprise?

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

      Have faith in Aaron J.

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

      I said it earlier. MCY 1 (Aguero) : 2 Arsenal (RVp, Rambo)

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        AH JINSWICK! You did indeed! Well, I am now temporarily on this bandwagon. Bale injured and Ramsey's in.

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

          Yeah, would be typical if he delivered in the big game rather than the previous 3 or 4 easier fixtures we've had...

          Slightly disappointed with Nani and Jones' scoring today. Both could have had an absolute hatful. My week rests on captain Ade's shoulders...

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Ditto, looking at a bet on Ramsey to score or Arsenal to win.

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    3. Guinney
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      hope so, i moved him out this week

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