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Suspension Tightrope – Gameweek Sixteen

18 December 2011 1441 comments
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We had to wait until the final game of the day to find the disciplinary angle on Sunday’s proceedings, but sure as night follows day, it duly arrived in the shape of a fifth booking of the season for Arsenal’s Alex Song. His early yellow means that he’ll now be absent from the matchday squad for the visit to Aston Villa in midweek.

Replacing him on the suspension tightrope is teammate Mikel Arteta. Already a recipient of a league cup yellow in the early rounds for Everton, his booking today for a foul on Yaya Touré means he has now accrued a further three in the league for new club Arsenal, and takes up the spot on the tightrope vacated by Song.

There’s been some confusion about this as a result of talk of an earlier booking at Blackburn whilst with Everton. We’ve had it confirmed by Opta that this booking was never actually awarded (despite what other sources show); as a result, Arteta has now moved on to four yellow cards – one short of a ban. We will of course clarify this with the FA and confirm tomorrow.

With the other disciplinary matters of the gameweek rounded up in yesterday’s article, there’s just time for a final line to summarise the Luis Suarez situation: with the hearing into his alleged racism underway and a decision delayed until Tuesday at the earliest, there’s still some uncertainty as to whether we’ll know more before the gameweek 17 deadline of 19:30 GMT the same day. It’s entirely possible that if a decision is delayed again until Wednesday, and if a ban is handed out that afternoon, that he would be ineligible for Liverpool’s trip to Wigan in the evening. We’ll of course keep you posted as soon as we hear anything.

GAMEWEEK 17 BANS

  • Alex Song (Arsenal) – 5 Yellows (1 match)
  • David Wheater (Bolton) – 1 Red for serious foul play (Last of 4 matches)
  • Jay Spearing (Liverpool) – 1 Red for serious foul play (Last of 3 matches)
  • Yohan Cabaye (Newcastle) – 5 Yellows (1 match)
  • Dan Gosling (Newcastle) – 1 Red for serious foul play (Second of 3 matches)
  • Ryan Shawcross (Stoke) – 5 Yellows (1 match)

SUSPENSION TIGHTROPE – FOUR BOOKINGS

  • Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
  • Stiliyan Petrov (Aston Villa)
  • Míchel Salgado (Blackburn)
  • Nigel Reo-Coker (Bolton)
  • Paul Robinson (Bolton)
  • Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
  • Raul Meireles (Chelsea)
  • Ramires (Chelsea)
  • Moussa Dembélé (Fulham)
  • Brede Hangeland (Fulham)
  • Danny Murphy (Fulham)
  • Steve Sidwell (Fulham)
  • Kyle Naughton (Norwich)
  • Glenn Whelan (Stoke)
  • Scott Parker (Tottenham)
  • Steven Reid (West Brom)
  • Paul Scharner (West Brom)

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  1. Tuchap - Lurker
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I never used to like Balotelli but after his recent games I think he is really talented,
    But when he didnt stretch or dive or put any effort in what so ever to put that through ball into the back of the net I just thought what a waste. He could be absolutely awesome.

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

      Dude, aim an Italy supporter and he is soooooooooi frustrating, he could be legendary, but always tries to be too funny/clever/gangsta/stroppy.
      He could take us to the Euro finals, but probably more likely to get sent home in disgrace after a hotel party with the Ukrainian mafia or something!!

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      1. Tuchap - Lurker
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Im not sure if hes got actual mental issues? (e.g. the bib incidents and throwing a strop in general) 🙂

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

        Haha great synopsis of Super Mario. He is definitely entertaining. I just don't think he takes football too seriously which is part funny part crazy. He is a character though and football needs that, Heard he was dressed as Santa handing out money in Manchester last night!

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        1. Tuchap - Lurker
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Saw that posted on Twitter, I guess you cant say he's not entertaining lol

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      3. Sons Of Pitches
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        italy are playin in poland. So do u really support italy? Im going to watch them get knocked out v eire in june

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    2. FantasyFootball
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      This will help loads to anyone wanting to inprove there PL FF team

      http://www.fantasyfootballhelp.info

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  2. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Another week where the scout picks team is absolutely dire... usually they get 3 players out of 14 but this week is exceptionally bad.

    I wonder how many points you would be on if you could change your team without losing points and have the "scout picks" team every week. Combining that with the captain poll pick I think the team would be lucky to break into the top 1,000,000

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      lol where were you last week when the scout picks stormed it?

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      1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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        I got 90

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          So?

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        2. LarkyTown
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Well if you're that good then the scout picks are irrelevant anyway

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          1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            Its true they really are irrelevant... dont get me wrong the website is top notch for information etc

            the opinionated stuff is where things go wrong imo... watchlist is another example its more a "these players are on form" than ones to watch

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

              I disagree but I would suggest to you to shop around. I try to have a look at totalfpl and nevercaptainnickybutt before I select my team. If you're having a dig at the podcast, I'd definitely disagree. They cover a lot of interesting stuff. There's an Irish podcast (Google Fantasy Premier League Transfers) that I've heard a couple of times which is absolutely dire and uninformative in comparison.

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            2. tevezthetroll
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              14 years, 4 months ago

              That's all it is though, an opinion. You then have the choice to use or ignore the information. There is no crystal ball. No matter what anyone says or does on fantasy football websites we are all at the mercy of the managers selecting the teams and the players performing well.

              And there is a fine line between getting 2 points or getting 6, and a bit of luck that you captain the guy with 6 and not 2. It's all pretty random and unpredictable.

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            3. Mark
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              • 19 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              It's all opinion - there's hits and misses, but I wouldn't say our record is bad by any means. The Watchlist for example, Demba Ba was covered a few days before he scored two at Norwich and, before that, we covered Yakubu in a Watchlist prior to Stoke, he drew a blank there and scored four a week after.

              The last two Watchlists - Fletcher - fair enough he got nothing against Stoke but he was set up with that game and has another strong home game against Norwich . Samba - another assist yesterday and another decent home game to come against Bolton.

              We focus those articles on new players - not just the best players for the gameweek coming up - they are not one week articles - they are picking out players for the next 3-4 gameweeks.

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        3. Last Resort...
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          link or it didn't happen.

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        4. King Eric, in America
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          ' "I got 90" and my link is to youtube ... '

          Whatever.

          You're moaning about and pissing in people's cornflakes because ... ?

          Nah, nevermind, I already don't care.

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

            That's a great defensive performance this week, mate!

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            1. King Eric, in America
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              14 years, 4 months ago

              The stuff of Dreams, it was.

              Big shame is that I only have two days to rub my mini-opponents' noses in it ...

              Thanks, though 🙂

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              1. Hostage
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                14 years, 4 months ago

                Hahaha. No worries!

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        5. Cruicky
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          BS - highest score is 81...

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        6. Will
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          Is this not you? http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/177862/history/

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    2. fredwestham
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think the scout team for this week is dire...I imagine that it'll be above average.

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    3. LarkyTown
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      With predicted bonus (and auto subs) the scout picks will score around 50 this week. Not great. But not dire.

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      1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Ok maybe I have higher expectations

        Last season was generally a lot better I thought

        also the captain poll has dipped a lot- really if anything the top place vote is a retrospective punt rather than a good prediction

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        1. Holy See
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Captain's Poll is just a representation of what posters think is the best option. Ba was the winner! We're not good at predicting! I voted for Ade. I'm not good at predicting. Nobody was this Gw really.

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        2. LarkyTown
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          To be honest, I kind of get your point. If you're making your management decisions based on scout picks and captains poll then you might as well not play the game.

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

          While we wait for you to provide a link to your team, can I just remind you that there's a huge amount of luck in FPL? Ba got very close to scoring quite a few times on Saturday. It's not really the Captain Poll voters' fault that he didn't convert.

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    4. Will
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      On a tangent ... I think I'm against you in the Paddy Power Cup, looks like it's being settled on bonus points - intense

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  3. @BigChrisso
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    What do you guys think?

    O'hara to Drenthe for free?

    Would leave me with a problem as I really want to play all the guys who palyed this game week (team linked). Anyone know what the injury is with O'Hara and how long he will be out?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      If O'Hara is back for midweek then obviously not. Wait for news i guess...

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

      I don't know about O'Hara but you raise a good question as there's so few £6m-rated midfielders who are any good. If Drenthe has finally made his peace with Moyes then he could be a great points scorer. Difficult to know though.

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      1. Tuchap - Lurker
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        +10000000,

        I wanted to have a solid bench for the christmas fixtures and all the rotation that goes on,
        Was looking at Dyer out and couldnt really see anyone, best I came up with was Larssen didnt really fancy it so ended up bring in Evans for Gabbidon.

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    3. you can call me AL
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I have the same problem. Drenthe looked very good when he came on so I'm 90% sure to make the change. Good diff also ! He recently dropped in price too

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    4. @BigChrisso
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      If O'Hara is out I will 100% do this transfer, I think having a full squad of players who actually play is vital over next 4 GWs. Thanks for the replies guys, very helpful

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  4. Dave1966
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    How good a prospect is Drenthe going to be for fantasy football. I see a lot of comments about him on here.

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    1. Last Resort...
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      These was a lot of talk about him 4 gameweeks ago too, then he vanished with an "injury" for three. He is a fantastic player, but he seems to enjoy doing his own thing too... risk vs reward I guess.

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      1. Dave1966
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        From what i saw of him from his brief cameo when he came on as a sub he looked the part firing in a number of shots.

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      2. Kick Some Goals
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Almost singlehandedly won the game for Everton. Could have had a goal and assist in 20 minutes gametime.

        Lots of potential, just a matter of whether Moyes gives him the opportunity to show it.

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  5. Josh
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    You're loco man

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

      Off his rocker

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

        I thought of my own comment in Dylan Moran's voice there. Spooky...

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

        You've got mental problem maaan.

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

    Right, I'll probably get slaughtered on this one. I'm gonna take out Bale and Adebayor ( I don't give a shit about this DGW anymore...who knows it could be the only one of the season due to weather being good...fixture congestion with cups might give us one or two more).

    GW17....Bale to Drenthe

    GW18 Adebayor to Rooney (will take a 4 point hit for this in GW17 if Rooney looks like going up on Monday night)

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

      Havent heard how bad Bale is, have you?

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      1. Dave1966
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        50-50 for next game with an ankle sprain

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    2. King Eric, in America
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I like it. Barndoor is iffy at best, imo, and Bale's only productive when VDV isn't playing or he's playing in Italy.

      +1 for the master plan.

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

        Thanks big Eric....I'm just so annoyed right now...I don't really now why...Sturridge better get 3 bps or it will put me over the edge!

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

      Ade > Ba would be the transfer that I would (and in fact am) making for GW17

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

      Definitely won't be the only DGW this season (and why does that even matter?).

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

        I know, I know...I'm just in a really pissy mood tonight 😉

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  7. Menly
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Keep Eagles for Blackburn or sell?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Keep mate. Ex dingle? Bound to score

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

        Blackburn are solidifying Dunny! I'm sure you know it more than most! Bolton on the other hand are dire. Definite relegation material

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I wish we were.

          Truth is we were an embarrassment on Saturday. West Brom deserved the win by a mile

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

            West Brom are a far better team than Bolton! Ah I dunno anymore. He gets the most of Bolton's meagre chances (bar Klasnic), and then gets rested! What to do....
            Sess and Shorey also have to go...

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    2. Tuchap - Lurker
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Get rid, not sure who for though.

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

      He's done nothing for me but I'm keeping him for Blackburn at least. I can see him doing ok and then getting into half-decent form.

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  8. Roger
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    My first red arrow in 8 gameweeks 🙁

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

      first one I've had for 9.. :/

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  9. Soccer Brah
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    After a god awful 40 points this week any suggestions to improve this bunch?

    1 free transfer and 1.5m in the bank -

    Vorm - Robinson

    Baines - Jones - BAE - Simpson - Caulker

    Silva - Walters - Bale - O'Hara - Allen

    RVP - Adebayor - Ba

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

      First thought is too much $ tied up in defence at the expense of your midfield.

      You could probably lose Baines (unless you're on the bandwagon) and go to someone like NTaylor, which would help you upgrade say O'Hara -> Dempsey or Walters -> Nani/VDV/Mata.

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  10. Kostja
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero in for Rooney as a 1 week punt, what do people think. I have no other transfers that need doing.
    I can see a Shawcrossless Stoke letting in at least 4.

    Or get Balo or Dzeko?

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

      Already have Nani and Evans, and could get Rooney back after this GW.

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    2. michaelington
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero has stoke at home, wait and see how Rooney does with Hernandez back then decide.

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

        Yes that is why I was thinking of that move. Aguero has Stoke who always let in a ton of goals when away. And United are playing Fulham away- who usually are solid at home.

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

          Oh my bad, I thought it was the other way round! Read it wrong.
          If your trying to catch up in mini league I would say yes but otherwise seems a waste of a transfer. Aguero hasnt been as good as he was at the start of the season.

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

            I know I know- But rooney was in a slump too and I got him for the Wolves game.
            The stats are there- He took 1 less shot than Rooney against QPR. I dont know if im sold on Aguero, but id like a City striker for sure.

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

              The other problem being rotation, city players are a nightmare. Im hoping Aguero starts against Stoke but you never know.

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              1. Kostja
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                14 years, 4 months ago

                Currently thinking Dzeko- since he is rested.

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  11. tajulariff
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    who to bench GW17?

    Jones or Jagielka?

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

      I've just looked at your team and you have neither?

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

      if they are your alternatives, what other, presumably 2, defenders are you playing?

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    3. tajulariff
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      ahhh sorry.. this is for my local fantasy team not official FPL... the line up... who to bench?

      Vorm (Alhabsi)

      Jones Simpson Vermalaen Enrique (Jags)

      Nani Silva VDV (Moses) (Gower)

      Suarez Sturridge Adebayor

      still thinking who should i bench between Jones and Jags...

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

    What are the chances of VDV, Nani or valencia being rested midweek? I am planning to sell adebayor for yak or Hernandez.... seeking suggestion here

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

      Dont see much rotation amongst these players. Maybe Valencia since he has just started playing every week. I dont like your transfer there is no way to be sure if Hernandez will start and well Yak is not a sure thing.

      Im currently planning to Gamble on a City Striker- Stoke away always leaking goals.

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

        I agree with you on city striker... But who is guaranteed to start midweek? I have the money to buy Aguero... But is he going to start? Also i dont know who to sell.. Adebayor or suarez?

        My current strikers are: adebayor, suarez, ba...

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

          This is currently my dilemma- I think Dzeko is nailed on since he is rested. I see them going without Aguero and Balo with Johnson and Milner playing.

          Just a gut feeling. Ill wait until the last minute and hope for some telling news.

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

            Might just go Bale to Milner or Yaya if there is something serious there.

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

              yeah... good idea to take a punt on milner

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  13. Phaze 1
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Last few GWs haven't gone as planned. Any word on bale and if he'll be fit to play on thursday? Was looking at shaw to verm and then get rid of ramsey after that but if bale is out for a while I'll have to reconsider my options.

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

    The plan.

    GW 17: Nothing, (Baines (C) ;))
    GW 18: Baines --> Vermaelen, Adebayor --> Hernandez, VDV --> Nani (4 point hit)
    GW 19: Nothing
    GW 20: Hernandez --> Adebayor, Vermaelen --> Walker, Walters --> Bale (4 point hit)

    I like the look of it, hope I can stick to it. Really hope Hernandez gets those two home games, he's my alternative to Rooney (who would involve messing with my team to get)

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

      You gave often posted these master plans... do you stick to them?

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

        To be honest, no. Something always happens, a week is a long time in football. Especially this time of year.

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

    Should I sort out Bale and R Taylor injuries , before my other problems?
    Anyone got any news on Bale/Taylor?

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

      Bale is supposedly going to be back for Thurs, so I'd leave. RTaylor doesn't look like he'll be out for long.. If you don't have the bench to rotate for the meantime, I'd use your transfers to amend that imo.

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

    Ba, RVP, Silva or Nani for the cap this gw??

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    1. Tuchap - Lurker
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Im thinking RVP could have had a couple today against a good City so should be up for a hat-trick at a very poor Villa.

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

        thanks mate. Yeah i hope so. All are pretty good options though with Ba at home to West Brom, Silva at home to Stoke and Nani in some decent form away to fulham. But yeah hard to go past RVP

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        1. Tuchap - Lurker
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Ba is my second choice

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

    Long term, is vdv worth the extra cash over bale?

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

      I'd say yes in my opinion

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  18. Pinturicchio
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    ohhh the dizzy heights of top 410k

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

    With only 18 goals this has been the lowest scoring week in a while

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  20. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vorm ruddy
    Jag jones walker Naylor mcauley
    Nani vdv bale mata Ben arfa
    Rvp sturridge wellbeck

    Am thinking welbeck - best
    Leaves enough for Ben arfa - Walters next week

    best though ,any opinions ?
    4.8 is cheap and couple of good fixtures
    What else is there Helgerson maybe klasnic ?

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  21. THE BAD
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    GW17
    Vorm (Krul)
    Kompany ; Enrique ; Jones (Brown ; N Taylor)
    Valencia ; Nani ; Bale ; Silva (Dyer)
    RVP ; Ba ; Yak

    planning on saving the free this GW17 and then in GW18 do:
    Yak>Sturridge
    Dyer> Ferguson

    I know it's stupid to bring Ferguson, but would get rid of him in the winter WC, and would have nice team for this holiday season...

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

      How about Valencia-->Drenthe/Larsson/Walters and Yak-->Sturridge??

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      1. THE BAD
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I thought of that, but I brought Valencia last gw, and so far he as been good! if he keeps, I would like to keep him for united's good fixtures...

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

          A lot of money in defence.. How about a defence downgrade and Yak-->Sturridge??

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          1. THE BAD
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            I don't know... defense is been good to me lately... and i don't remember a season I could get top defenders for less than 7, so I think is not thatmuch money... who would you suggest me to downgrade?

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

      keep yak vs Bolton

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

        He is if u read it.. He said no transfers this week and then next week Yak-->Sturridge and Dyer-->Ferguson

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

          I think it's clear i need to go sleep

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

            lol, its all good mate 😀

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  22. Viper
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Mentioned this earlier and it got a mixed reaction..

    Gwk 17 - No transfer

    Gwk 18 - Baines -> Enrique, Ade - > Rooney, no hit.. I can then get Ade back for gwk 20 if needs be..

    Thoughts? Reaction earlier was that it could easily come back to bite me so not worth it..

    p.s atm I would only have 0.1 to spare, what are the chances of both of these players rising in price before gwk 18?

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

      F*ck ye so!!

      😛

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

    This will help loads to anyone wanting to inprove there PL FF team

    http://www.fantasyfootballhelp.info

    😀 😀 😀 😀 😀

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    1. THE BAD
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      because FFS is not complete enough....

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

      Call me a snob, but I stopped reading at 'Areguably'..

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      1. Portsmouth Bubblejet
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I stopped reading at 'inprove' and 'there PL FF team' and so didn't click the link...

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

      Not a bad effort but you're selling snow to the eskimos here

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      1. THE BAD
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        looool

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  24. Spin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    25,500 - Net transfers out in the last two weeks for the player of the season so far - David Silva

    This has just proof that so some people dont have a clue how to play this game.

    Are they just bored with his consistent returns or what?

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

      Whachoo on about Willis

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

        Yeah, dont blame anyone who doesn't read that!

        Cant believe Silva is being transferred out tho, wtf?

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

          Silva is a tad boring to own though.

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          1. Henry Hill
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Admit you were wrong about him Katie, Silva is twice the player Mata is

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

              I agree totally - he's brilliant. But his high ownership puts me off him. Whatever he scores is irrelevant - if you own him.

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

            hahaha, yeah - not exciting enough
            These consistently boring returns must have some people yawning
            Better to have VDV and sweat every week about whether he'll play 🙂

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

      Wow - my English is brilliant after a few beers!!

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

      maybe they bought nani last which in which case they've made up ground

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

        You drunk too? 🙂

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

          they'd be 7 points better off with silva at risk of being rested in midweek. or maybe silva starts and goes mental v stoke? who knows? exciting

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            oh gawd it's Stoke on Wednesday isn't it. I'm praying that Dzeko replaces Aguero oh and that Aguero's assist is removed tomorrow 😀

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

            *8 points better off, not than anyone would check

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            1. Henry Hill
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              11 points better off when he gets the inevitable bonus points!

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    4. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I agree with you on everything simsey33 except Van persie is undoubtedly the player of the season so far

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

        ooohh, didnt see that coming.
        I cant argue this cos I'm not sure, so the best i can say is its 50/50....both have been fantastic.
        But then again, for the 2011 RVP has had then you're probably right
        Ya got me biting my tongue mate - stung! 🙂

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

      It was a risk and it failed as he scored. 😀

      Some people are greedy and trying something different as he has 46% ownership - but he has that large ownership for a reason...

      If he didn't score and Nani/VDV/Mata did, it'd be a masterstroke, but it didn't happen.

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

    Howard
    Jones Brown Simpson
    Larsson Nani Silva(vc) Walters
    RVP(c) Ade Ba
    Subs: Vorm, Moses, BAE, Naylor

    Bringing in Howard hasn't done much as of yet but I guess I should hold untill after the dgw as his fixtures are still good. I have 1 free and 0 in the bank. Any transfers I should do?? Also tempted to play Moses in front of Walters with walters away to city and moses at least is at home.

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  26. Carlos Danger
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Good chance of simpson bps? My head to head comes down to me being ahead by one, with me having simp and him having sturridge

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

      Then you are probably screwed....

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

        +1

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

    I'd appreciate an opinion (or two).. For the next gw, I need to bench one of:

    VdV (CHE) / Silva (STO) / Nani (ful) / Bale (CHE) / Drenthe (SWA)

    RvP (avl) / Ba (WBA) / Yakubu (BOL)

    Finding it very hard to make a decision. Any advice would be gratefully received.

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

      Thats a tough one dude
      RVP, BA, YAK, SILVA gotta play

      So its one from the other 4.........
      I'd rest one of the spurs lads cos i cant see them scoring many V Chelsea. Toss a coin is what i'd do

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

        It is isn't it? Currently have Drenthe on the bench, but desperate to play him. It'd crossed my mind to drop one of Bale/VdV.. thanks for giving me some encouragement to do it.

        Actually might just flip a coin..

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

          Best of luck in that case 🙂

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

        I agree. I'd say rest Bale. Injury clouds, so may not even play or may get limited time. But as simsey33 said they play chelsea anyway and most likely won't run riot so doubling up may not work as well as other weeks. Nani is in good form also so it all depends on if Drenthe starts. If he does I think he could tear up Swansea. Tough one though, great mids and fwds btw 🙂

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

      Nice team! I'll bench Bale (coz of the injury doubt)

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

        Yeah.. think I'm leaning towards this at the moment.

        Cheers to all for your input.. 🙂

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

      Drenthe imo. No guarantee he'll start, Everton don't score many and Swansea don't concede many.

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

        Oh yeah, forgot about the Bale injury doubt...maybe him then; might not be fully fit and firing if he does play.

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

    1 Ramsey
    2 Sess
    3 Etherington

    Who is the best option up until the wildcard?

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

      Considered Larsson or Vaughan? Sunderland's have good fixtures 3 out of the 4 weeks until the card comes available.

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  29. smash
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Currently have the following team set up for next GW, thinking about leaving it as it is and saving my transfer so I can do a double change of Jones/Kompany in for Wilkinson/Bains - lots of money tied up in Baines plus Wilkinson doesn't seem to be getting the minutes and I want a full playing squad for the xmas schedule, this look ok?

    Ruddy

    Evans - Baines - Simpson

    Drenthe - Nani - VDV - Silva

    Van Persie - Sturridge - BA

    ...
    Subs.Vorm / Allen / Wilkinson / McAuley

    cheers.

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

    Anyone else got any money on their mini leagues this year? For the first time in five seasons (after having won the previous four) we have £220 on ours

    After a really bad start, and being labelled a "saddo" and a "stao" and "past it" I am now finally within a few points of the lead

    Man, I cannot wait to claim that cash come the season end. I'm going to get it all in pound notes and then role about in it in a paddling pool Cartman style. "Mmmmm, friends money......."

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

      * stato

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