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31 December 2011 3357 comments
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We see out 2011 with a programme of seven Premier League fixtures, after Gameweek 19 got under way last night with a 3-1 win for Liverpool over Newcastle. The Dugout Discussion opens for the final time this year, and the incoming team news from Old Trafford suggests that a certain Scot has begun his birthday celebrations a tad early…

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Rafael, Jones, Carrick, Evra, Nani, Valencia, Park, Welbeck, Hernandez, Berbatov.

Blackburn XI: Bunn, Lowe, Samba, Hanley, Pedersen, Henley, Nzonzi, Petrovic, Rochina, Formica, Yakubu.

Sir Alex Ferguson, who turns 70 today, names a peculiar looking side for the second game running. Given United’s 5-0 drubbing of Wigan last time out, who are we to question his selection? However, eyebrows will be raised at the exclusion of Wayne Rooney from the matchday squad, after only featuring for half an hour on Boxing Day.

Phil Jones returns from illness to partner Michael Carrick in defence rather than midfield. Nani and Antonio Valencia play in midfield behind a trio or strikers, leaving Ji Sung Park to man the middle of the park.

As for Steve Kean’s side, injuries to both Junior Hoilett and David Dunn (surprise, surprise), mean Radosav Petrovic and Ruben Rochina start. After his heroics at Anfield, Mark Bunn continues in goal.

After that we’ve five 3pm fixtures, and no evening game allows us to be unfashionably on time for our New Year’s shindigs. This is my last post of 2011, so I wish you all a Happy New Year! See you in 2012!

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

    Will Vermaelen's injury keep him out for some weeks?

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    1. kaz 96
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      i can see him playing vs swansea

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

    Nani Bale Mata, what a waste of ff money ........... untill next week

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  3. GullyOne
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Verm > Baines
    Nani > Osman
    NTaylor > BAE

    4PT hit?

    Got Ade and Bale already

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

    God lets hope 2012 brings us less Fantasy Footy shocks than this year no major rotation no major knee-jerk fails,no injuries and some bandwagons that actually pay off.

    Please Sir Alex,Mancini,AVB,Redknapp and Arsene.
    Spair a thought to all Fantasy Footy managers while selecting your teamsheet.

    And on a more important note have a good new year to one and all.

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  5. Matt Sk
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Verm or Howard for gw 20???

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  6. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Posted this earlier but lost what page it was on.

    Is there any chance Evans or Baines will change in price tonight? I need to know because i have the exact
    amount to make the transfer. Not sure if i should do it now or wait until tommorrow matches are over.

    Do the transfer now or wait till tommorrow?

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      neither will change. Evans will likely drop in about 2 days time though.

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  7. Matt Sk
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry Vorm not Verm

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  8. 4vets
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Just a quickie as party guests will be arriving soon!

    Many thanx to all on here who have put up with me over the last year. Many thanx for your help and patience.

    I wish you all a great New Year and hope your scores are better than mine was today!

    Take care.

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    1. Cowshed - Blue & White …
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Where's our invite?

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      1. 4vets
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        In the post.... 😉

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        1. Cowshed - Blue & White …
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Well, im just amazed that you wouldnt want a night of everyone on ffs in your living room, discussing the double gameweek and forthcoming wildcard.

          Hmm, when i look at it in writing that looks like something out of the Saw films.

          Have a good one sir, compliments of the season and all that.

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    2. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      happy new year. Enjoy your night.

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

      ditto

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    4. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      happy new year mate. we welcome the year of the dragon

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

      ... and to you too, mate! 😀

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    6. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      you're excused... this time 😉

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

    Rooney (c).....Walters (vc)

    Aren't I the lucky boy!

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

      tbh i think rooney captainers deserve any luck they get with VC

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

        Even the bad luck? Cheers.

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    2. Andy
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      You're the AT&T of people.

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

    vermalean-baines
    nani-vdv
    both for free?

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    1. My name is an echo
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      seems like a pretty obvious move - might want Bale instead of VDV though.

      Does anyone know when Cahill will actually start for Chelski?

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

        i got bale already

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

      i would

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

    I just heard that Vermaelen is out for 2-3 weeks. Any confirmations ?

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  12. Steve
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    did Sturridge make it through todays game ok? Was the sub tactical or for an injury. Want to bring him in for Rooney and need to do it tonight as Rooney is bound to fall in price.

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      rooney is nowhere near dropping in price..

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  13. villian-ty
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys

    Which option would u choose?
    A. Brown -> Gallas
    B. Silva -> VDV

    Team
    Vorm (Krul)
    Evans Kompany Enrique (Simpson Brown)
    Silva Bale Nani Walters (Moses)
    Adebayor RVP Sturridge

    0.6 in bank 1FT

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

      B I reckon

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  14. Hazard267
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    did anyone do worse then me ive got 13 points with 2 to play and im on -4 and to make it worse and i had yakubu as second sub wtf

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    1. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Not quite as bad - 21 points with Silva to play. Took out Sinclair for Ethers last night. Ouch!

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

        Me too, 21 with Silva left.

        #disasterofagameweek

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  15. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Never seen a manager contradict himself as much as AVB does.

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

    Bad GW... but looking goof for next GW!

    Vorm
    Kompany | Jones | Enrique
    Nani | Bale | Silva | Drenthe
    RVP | Ade | Sturridge

    Krul Shotton | Naylor | Dyer

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

      goof ,, like it

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

        lolol

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    2. Derailed Bandwagon
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Identical to my team exept i have vermaelen not kompany. Looks good.

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

      I like the squad, but I wouldn't say it's "looking good" for next gameweek... to me it needs a Spurs defender (could easily get 2 x 6pts), don't fancy cleanies for Kompany, Jones or Enrique, and VDV could cause big problems.

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  17. Derailed Bandwagon
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is adebayor essential for dgw??

    Ive currentley got:
    A) RVP: Cant take hime out.
    B) Sturridge: Great fixtures - bad form.
    C) Fletcher: Bad fixtures - can score against anyone.

    I can afford adebayor for any of these.
    Thanks!!

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

      have ade, doing sturrige to defoe this week omg

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

      WBA, EVE, WOL

      Get Ade and captain him. Not sure over B or C though, leaning towards Fletcher out.

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      1. Derailed Bandwagon
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Thats what i was thinking. But am thinking Bale (c) tbh.

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

    Off out in 20 mins for anothing guaranteed disappointing new year party. Anyone else think NYE parties just generally suck once you hit late 20s? I'd much rather just get a curry and night in watching a movie with the wife... but expectations don't let you do that.

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    1. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Guess what I'm doing? - a curry and a night in watching a movie with the wife.... 🙂 have a good one.

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

        You lucky bastard... honest to god I'm tempted to call a sickie on this retarded party, but know I wouldn't get away with it.

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        1. Just One More Thing
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          A few pints down your neck and everything will look a bit different - saying that New Year always felt like an anti-climax....

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

            I find every year I just haven't got the energy after doing loads over Chrimbo, so you end up going to these NYE parties already knackered, you have to stay up til midnight, talking to people you either don't really know or don't really like. I'm even going to miss Winter Wipeout in 5 mins ffs.

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

        Chicken Pasta for us ... 😉

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      3. Cowshed - Blue & White …
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Ditto, for wife see fiancee, although we have opted for pizza.

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

        Similar for me but with champers instead of curry. hic.

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

      like ff expect a lot, but no returns, better to go with the flow and have a great night.

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  19. tristanabc
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    chances of roo playing next gameweek?

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    1. Derailed Bandwagon
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      very very likely

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

      We dont know if he is injured.

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

      on the transfer list, i believe

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  20. Very good manager
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Me 23 points with Jag+ bonus points for RVP (not C) moses and BAE, Cup Opponent 24 points with Kompany+ Bonus poimnts for RVP (c) worried about thsi situation ideaas??

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

      me cpt rvp may save my cup . similar situation looking bad for you

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

      I feel BAE will get 2 points. RVP may be three being the lone scorer and Moses should not get more than 1 as Jerome are Walters got an assist and a goal each.
      So you must need a better score from Jag. A clean sheet from Everton may be.

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

        clean sheet for w brom v everton would be very nice,

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      2. Very good manager
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        AHH tottenham not keeping the cleanie and walters getting an extra assist!!!

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

          walters goal and assist, and he's my 1st sub, need Silva to be rested and off the bench please

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          1. Very good manager
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            hahah that would be useful, if mancini goes defensive which is not in doubt as man utd drew im gone for sure!

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

              fingers, toe's, wifes legs crossed tonight, latter being every night.. Happy new year Silva, enjoy your weekend off to see the family.

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  21. Cowshed - Blue & White …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Lucky Charlton there, awful decision.

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  22. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    So Chelsea lost again only after lampard came onto the pitch?

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    1. Park the bus
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      and torres!!

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  23. Park the bus
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    well after a wholly devastating final 10 mins of todays games, away out to see off 2011 in style. enjoy your new year celebrations all fellow FFS'ers!

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

    average about 23 pts? ur say guyz

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    1. Derailed Bandwagon
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      27

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  25. Just One More Thing
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Verm will probably not make the Fulham game so I am going to do the unthinkable - get Baines in...never thought I'd do it...

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    1. Park the bus
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      tbh makes sense if he is out, espec with the WC coming up when u can get rid!

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

      Some of us have actually had him for a while ... 😉

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  26. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Repost

    Walters, Jags ... OR ... Baines, Drenthe, -4?

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  27. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Andy you there? I see you've got to decide between ditching RvP and Rooney as well! Rooney's pretty much lost me my league this year, having held on to him all season. I'm pretty sure he's finally out tonight.
    Away game, not 100% going to start either, easier to buy back with WC etc.
    What you thinking?

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  28. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Ahh something to make me feel a bit better about my dismal 21 point haul this week. Cup opponent is on 14 with Dzeko and Howard left. I have Larsson and Silva. Hopefully should be alright.

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

      I, on the other hand, am being well and truly stuffed! 😀

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

      scratch - does Dzeko not worry you? my h2h work rival has him and think he may do the business tomorrow

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

        Yep there's every chance he starts so it's by no means a forgone conclusion. Howard could easily get a c/s too. We'll see.

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  29. OPTA FPL
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    http://hasandrevillasboasbeensackedyet.com

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

      reply fail

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

    Anyone think sturridge is now out of favour with avb?

    being taken off in successive games after 60 odd mins. Torres came on and played very well.

    Sturridge or ba out for adebayor?

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