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20 December 2011 1023 comments
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Wolves will need to make do without Jamie O’Hara once again this evening, as Norwich make their way to Molineux. Chelsea expect John Terry to be fit for Thursday’s clash with Spurs after suffering an Achilles tweak, while reports suggest Gareth Bale is winning his fitness battle ahead of the all-London showdown.

Steve Kean’s worries mount up, with Scott Dann and Gael Givet both out for Blackburn in tonight’s Lancashire derby with Bolton. Arsene Wenger and Alan Pardew both have dilemmas in the midfield area, with Alex Song and Yohan Cabaye missing out against Aston Villa and West Brom respectively due to one-match bans.

As ever, keep checking Team News for all the latest reports, outs and doubts and predicted lineups. There’s also our handy Twitter feed which brings you news links direct from the source.

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

    Hello guys... who will be your captain ?

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    1. charliec1903
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Silva

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      1. MJonno_79
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        Rooney

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      2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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        Not going for RVP ?

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        1. Daddycool
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          RVP will be my C. Close call, since Silva plays at home.

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    2. Manani
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      ba

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    3. heco87
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      RVP

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      1. Valar(Keith)
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        when not playin city and united it always has to be rvp

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

      How can anyone with RVP not captain him against Villa.

      Just in case there is, here's my message:
      VILLA ARE IN RELEGATION FORM AND GETTING WORSE

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    5. ralphypne
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Suarez (if not banned)

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  2. Bench pony warmer
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    thinking about swapping R taylor for hibbert today, what do you think?

    think everton have better fixtures up till DGW and taylor not sure to get place back if fit

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    1. big oak
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      i did raylor>>>caulker that funded hba>>>drenthe
      i even took a hit for that!
      so yeah go and do it, jst dnt expect hibbert to score, actually he hasnt scored a single goal (league/cup/europe/international/even against his 2 years old son) throughout all his professsional career and he's 32!

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      1. Bench pony warmer
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        think u r being harsh, he did get an assist in 2009

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Hmm.... can you consider..
      R taylor ➡ Evans ?

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      1. Arse Craic
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        I done Hibbert ➡ Evans this week. Everton are poor at the min.

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      2. Bench pony warmer
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        considering it right now

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  3. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    Anyone going to consider for Balotelli...... 😀

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    1. isacki: full casual
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      Step away from the computer... 😀

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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        Why ?

        It will be a great differential this week... 😀

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          So would Hernandez, with the same chance of starting 😀

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    2. Bench pony warmer
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      think there is more chance of dzeko getting start this week

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      1. Desange
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        isnt dzeko injured?

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      2. Menly
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        Apparently he's a doubt...

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  4. Corrigan
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    Ugh, another Jones rise. Have I left it too late?

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    1. heco87
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Not with those fixtures ...

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  5. Isabella
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    Is Charlie Adam on pens?

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

      until gerrards back yes

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    2. Noon
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Not unless Kuyt is on the pitch. Goes Gerrard>Kuyt>Adam>Carroll but after his recent miss should be Bellamy instead of Carroll.

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      1. Blind
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Kuyt missed his last pen...Adam scored his...I think Adam will be on them until Gerrard returns.

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      2. Noon
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        * Suarez missed one too this season, thinking about it.

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  6. Gaz Downright
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    Ok. I was wrong and stupid. I admit my mistake. I have given you back your place in the squad. Will you forgive me Victor?

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    1. Valar(Keith)
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      :).. i've just done the exact same thing.. had him till gw 11.. brought him back in now.. always loved the guy though.. needed a break is all

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

        But are you happy with those fixtures ?

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    2. Hughes the Daddy
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think you were right first time. He must have had a strong coffee or something last week and was back to 2 pointers at the weekend there.

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    3. JOZ
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      LOL can't believe i'm considering bringing Vic back...woulda thunk?

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    4. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      I have done

      Dyer ➡ MOses.... 😀

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  7. Josh
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    Think I'm going with....

    Ruddy

    Jones Kompany Vermalen

    Silva Drenthe Benarfa Bale

    Ba(c) RVP Adebayor

    Subs - Vorm........Enrique, Walters, Walker

    Pretty much set on team although could be abit risky leaving enrique and walters on the bench....

    what about sub order etc? and general thoughts

    thankyou

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    1. Sir Ledley
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Barfa wont start. I'd play Enrique/Walters over him. Enrique probably edges it.

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      1. Josh
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        i read on the newcastle website that he will. Pardew was saying he has just been fueling him and now hes ready to unfuel...

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        1. Sir Ledley
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          I stand corrected then. Still risky tho.

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  8. Locotes
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Random (dumb) question - if I have 2 free transfers, and only use 1 - do I then have 2 again for the next gameweek? Or have I lost my chance and is it just back to 1 for the following GW? Thanks...

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      You will have two next gameweek if you only use one. The bonus rolls over

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      1. Locotes
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        Great - thanks for all the replies folks. I'm so transfer-trigger-happy that I'm hardly ever in that position 😉

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

      You'll have 2 next week, they carry over (maximum 2 a week though)

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

        so if you have 2 ft and didnt use them you would not have 3ft next week???

        i dont think ive ever been in that position

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

          No, maximum 2 a week.

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    3. hibster
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      you have 2 next week.

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    4. Sammy
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      You'll get two next GW

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    5. GullyOne
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      I always wondered that too

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  9. Up the Boro
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Verminator captain, done and dusted, I WILL NOT GO BACK TO THE SITE AND CHANGE TO BA OR RVP!!!!

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    1. Hughes the Daddy
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Captaining a defender away from home!

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    2. Desange
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      Explain me your reasoning please? do you not think rvp will assist verm from corners and maybe get one himself which means maybe slighty more points?

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      1. Up the Boro
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        just a little punt, banking on verm getting the clean sheet too. and villa are possibly the worst team in the history of football for defending set pieces.

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    3. Arse Craic
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      Yes... you will.

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  10. Ginkapo FPL
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    Whilst I dont like Wigan it is refreshing to see a 3-5-2 in the prem

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      'Arry deploid one vs Stoke last week. Rather successfully as well, I might add.

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  11. Desange
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    Krul
    Verm Jones Enrique
    Drenthe VDV Silva Bale
    RVP Ba Sturridge

    Ruddy, Naylor, Allen, McAuley

    1FT 0.1bank

    Who to captain? Im thinking RVP for safety
    Any other issues with that squad?
    Allen > Shelvey is the only transfer i want to make but in reality doesnt make any sense to do at this moment in time

    Thank you for your opinions in advance

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  12. Noon
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    What are the fans' forums saying about Drenthe starting, and Shelvey starting - anyone know?

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    1. Gargamel
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Nothing concrete on Drenthe but the Everton fans on their forum are FURIOUS with Moyes' comments about Drenthe and how he's a good impact sub but struggles with defending, and defending is the most important thing.

      The vast majority on there seem to want Moyes out to me.

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      1. Noon
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Bit short-sighted. Moyes has done tremendously on his budget. Not clear the defensive strategy is working though and I say that as a Baines owner.

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      2. Hughes the Daddy
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        I can understand why patience is running thin. Like I said earlier, he blindly plays a striker who never scores and has also failed to ignite Cahill this season.

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    2. JamieG
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      Most Everton forums I've been looking at seem to think Drenthe will start. I hope so I brought him in for O'Hara.

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  13. Valar(Keith)
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    any more news expected? wanna do pilks to moses and gotta leave home soon.. worried about the other players in my squad and possible injuries

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    1. charliec1903
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Would you not rather have Gomez considering he takes some of the set pieces ?

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        mostly gonna be a non playin 5th mid.. so would rather save the 0.3..

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        1. Valar(Keith)
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          plus moses is a guaranteed 90 minute man.. Gomez has a history of goin in and out of favor

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  14. keotes
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    Should I play Simpson or Evans?

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    1. charliec1903
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      Simpson

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  15. Sammy
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    Brunt Or Drenthe?

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    1. charliec1903
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      I always go by what my defence is and work around that

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  16. ejpt123
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    roo or rvp for captain?

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    1. charliec1903
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      RVP.

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    2. Arse Craic
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      Van Persie

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    3. Desange
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      rvp

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    4. Epic Fail
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      Either.

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    5. Fratboy
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      rvp

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  17. andrewkpeterson
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    Any thoughts on using my FT today?

    Krul (Vorm)
    Jones, Vermalen, Jose Enrique (Brown, Evans)
    Bale, Silva, Mata, Moses (Drenthe)
    Adebayor, Yakubu, RvP

    If I'd want Sturridge, Id need two transfers.

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Yakubu ➡ Sturridge

      Brown ➡ Caulker

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      1. Hughes the Daddy
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        I wouldn't do Yak to Sturridge this week at least. I think the Yak is set for a possible high score against Bolton. Would seem odd to sell.

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    2. charliec1903
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Moses instead of Drenthe. Is that wise ?

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    3. andrewkpeterson
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      It also be noted that I have 0.6 in the bank.

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  18. WOLVERiNES
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    Bales price drop is imminent.. what do i do ?? have 1 free transfer..

    will be selling him for 8.7 and hell be 8.8 to buy back again later.. I can afford it..

    Who should i replace him with ? possibly till dgw.. im thinking one of Adam and Dempsey

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    1. Fratboy
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Adam

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Stick with him he will play this week... 😀

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  19. Menly
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    Ok I'm gonna save the transfer... I'm gonna save it....Must.Not.Be.Tempted...

    Ahhh I need to do something!!! Anything!

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    1. Fratboy
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      I'm saving mine and I always make transfers, just leave it 😉

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Something ➡ Anything.

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  20. tommohawk
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    Is Enrique>BAE/Walker a good move? Looking to get Spurs in for the DGW, Thanks

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Yup it is a good move... do it. 🙂

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    2. Locotes
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      Enrique playing for the team with the best defensive record currently - only 13 goals shipped in 16 games...

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    3. Epic Fail
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      Not this week.

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    4. Arse Craic
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      Find another way to get BAE in. Enrique is good to have.

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  21. ktk_interista
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    im against silva (c)...if he played he probably will only get 60 mins ...manchini likes tinkering and he has the squad to do it...nasri milner adam johnson dzeko havet played much lately

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    1. Dirty Dhalsim
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      +1. Been thinking this myself over the last few days just haven't the balls to bench him.

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

    Vorm
    Enrique, Richards, Jones, Assou-Ekotto (Wilkinson)
    Silva, Bale, Nani (Dyer, Ferguson)
    Ba, Ade, RVP(C)

    Worried Bale won't make it and my bench isn't up to much so with 0.4 in the bank I'm thinking one of these guys to come off the bench for Bale (or to replace him entirely):

    Option 1 - Wilkinson -> Evans
    Option 2 - Dyer -> Moses
    Option 3 - Bale -> Valencia
    Option 3 - Bale -> Adam

    All votes much appreciated!

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  23. beslowbowler
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    Scout Picks >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Great Picks...
      😀

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  24. keotes
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    Simpson, Walters & Moses. What order would you play them on the bench?

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Simpson Moses Walters

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  25. Raise_the_Roof
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    Roo r RVP captain?

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Rvp. 🙂

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  26. big oak
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    new post
    scout notes are out

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  27. Isabella
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    When will we hear the verdict on Suarez?

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  28. LallanasRightBoot
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    Guys need some advice:

    Vormenator (hennessey)

    Richards Jones Simpson (gabbidon + r. johnson)

    Silva Mata Sess Bale (Dyer)

    RVP Adebayor Welbeck

    2 free transfers and 0.1 in the bank. I'm thinking dyer out and moses in (not exactly necessary but could be an idea) and i definitely need to (and have needed to for a while) swap out one of my wolves players...
    But welbeck needs to go out sturridge in I reckon...

    Ideas?

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  29. GullyOne
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Silva gona get rested I knowwww ittt 🙁

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  30. Manani
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    walters, allen out for gomez, drenthe??

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