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Sunday Dugout Discussion

1 January 2012 1337 comments
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Welcome to a brand new year at Fantasy Football Scout. Hope you all have a happy one.

Now you’ve disposed of your empty cans and pizzas boxes into a black bag, you can settle into your lazyboy and spend the afternoon shouting at your TV screen. We have two games: West Brom entertain Everton and Sunderland welcome Man City to the Stadium of Light.

The teams are in for the opening game, with the main talking point, the omission of Royston Drenthe. It seems there’s not even a place for him on the bench, with Jack Rodwell returning to the Everton lineup.

WBA: Foster; Jones, McAuley, Dawson, Shorey; Thomas, Scharner, Morrison, Brunt; Long, Odemwingie.

Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Distin, Jagielka, Baines, Heitinga, Neville, Rodwell, Osman, Cahill, Saha.

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  1. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Update on the "VDV" goal: I've now reviewed the video footage more closely and I can confirm that it was heading off target before the deflection, so it will be classed as an own goal according to FPL rules.

    I have e mailed FPL. They tend to agree with me on issues such as this, although it may not be resolved until the morning. I've requested that they resolve the issue before bonus points are calculated to avoid confusion.

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

      Eh? It was heading straight at the keeper.

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    2. Tim Canterbury
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      who said that

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      1. Tim Canterbury
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        If your right then I don't see why the decision shouldn't be reversed

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    3. Retro
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      People trying to get other players points reduced is one of the things that annoys me most. And I don't have VDV. It's selfish and bitter. Like trying to get an opponent sent off.

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Or waving imaginary yellow cards

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      2. Fratboy
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        +1 I don't have him either, it's pathetic.

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

        +1 it was on target and VdV goal. I don't own him either.

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    4. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      And you are?

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    5. Messi & fabregas
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      why do u care? mind your own players and stop sending mails to the fpl to try to deduct other players points, this is called bad loser to me

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

        Anyone who sends emails to FPL is taking things waaaaay to seriously.

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

          *too

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      2. Messi & fabregas
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        this is for MJ6987

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      3. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Not when there's a lot of money at stake

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

      I just had a look at hd motd and you're right, the shot was going nowhere. Commentator stated the deflection and was deflected by Williams.

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I know I am right - I only e mail FPL when they have got a decision wrong.

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

          Can't argue with that logic.

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        2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          So how many mails have you sent them when they've given you too many points?

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          1. MJ6987
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            That's up to other people to do, I'm not stupid lol!

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

          However, PL has credited VDV so you could face an uphill battle.

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    7. pukey
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      sad. c***. 🙂

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        🙂

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      2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        +lots

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

      Who are you like? Emailing FPL on issues like this is just so bloody sad and pathetic. I take it you dont own VDV or BAE and would you have done it if you did?

      Maybe you should get a gf or something.

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

      Embarrassing.

      That's a bit like sending an email to FPL to try to get Agger's own goal overturned. 😳

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    10. Hannibal Jack
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Very childish and pathetic. What a sore loser

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      1. Messi & fabregas
        • 14 Years
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        +10000

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    11. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Happy with that. Since Leader got those 8 points

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

    Geez this is such a boring game. Thanks Sky for picking out the best of the fixtures

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    1. drunken_mess
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      +1

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    2. dopey1
      • 14 Years
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      +1

      The only reason I'm watching is to make sure Baines doesn't get injured!

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      1. drunken_mess
        • 14 Years
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        same here

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    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Thanks Moyes for being a 6-defender-playing twat.

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

        Yeah, he isn't helping is he

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

        reckon thats exactly how moyes is going to play against Tottenham. . .

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    4. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      are they not showing the city game? the other week they showed a liverpool game which ended 0-0 when there were goals flying in all over the place elsewhere. Oops.

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

        Glad they have the City game afterwards, reckon it will be much better than this! They've had quite a shocking december imo, really dull choices in their matches.

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

    Now, what is up with Drenthe's absence? Should we rather sell him before the double gw?

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

    Scoreless draw would do me just fine....

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

    my team worth getting everton defensive cover??

    and can some everton fan tell me what is the main difference between hibbert, distin and hetinga. the place that they place

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Right back, centre back (left side), utility back (currently holding mid)

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

        how about corner threat, who is the highest??

        and are all those nailed starter, as far as dgw goes?

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        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I'd watch out for hibs in the spurs game as Moyes likes Neville vs bale. No regular goal threat from any of them..

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

            Distin once scored me a majestic 15 points while at City, but I'm not sure he's scored since then...

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

            thank you very much.

            think i am getting hethinga, just for the sake that he have some long shots

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

      Not an Everton fan, but Hibbert plays RB, Distin CB and Heitinga either CB or def mid.

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

    Nani -> VDV
    Vermaelen -> Jagielka
    Ba -> Ade
    4pt hit

    or

    Vermaelen -> Gallas
    Ba -> Ade

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

      nani - - VDV and
      Verm - - walker ??

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

        Hmmm. Think I need to get rid of Ba?

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

          but for 4 points? man U are not playing well at the back,

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

      The first imo, not sure if Gallas will play both matches

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

    Oh Scotty why did I every get rid of you!?

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

      Is this guess the quote? Is it Captain Kirk?

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

    2 free transfers.. thinkin Yakubu and BAE in for Evans and Sturridge.. team will be
    Cerny
    Jones BAE Caulker
    Silva Mata Nani Bale
    Rvp Adebayor Yakubu

    Vorm Moses Enrique Evans
    0.7
    gives me DGW coverage without destroyin my team.. cannot afford BAE without the Yak transfer.. good?

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

      the Yak has 3 home games in the next 4 and i already have mata.. dont wanna back everton at all this dgw as i think they'll disappoint

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

      depends at what price u get stu.

      if u get him at 6.9, i wouldn't sell him
      but evans>bae is a good one.
      who's ur other defender??

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  9. Silva is Gold.
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    A)Mata to Bale

    B) Sess and Mata to Bale and Drenthe 4pt

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

      Drenthe not playing today, not worth a 4 point hit in my opinion since he might not even play

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  10. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is Smalling > BAE a decent move for my freebie this GW? Then when I use my WC later in Jan will probably bring Smalling back

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, a very good move

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

      Good move.

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

        Cheers guys

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  11. Mr Smith
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone watching the borefest so far? Irony is Toffees look like they could have done with Drenthe today

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    1. Jack Frost
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Exactly, game looks like the economy- stuck, boring, fading, lackluster.

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

    I need Sess to score, even though I have Kompany... my cup opponent doubled up on city defense!

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I hate being in that situation.

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    2. Silva is Gold.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I also need sess to score. And aguero not to.

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

    So,
    B Johnson>Rodwell/Drenthe/Osman/Donovan?
    And Ba>? (less than6.1)

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

      ?????

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

    A) Walters + Wilkinson -> Osman + Gallas

    B) Walters + Wilkinson -> Drenthe + BAE

    C) Nani + Wilkinson -> VDV + Heitinga

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

    A) Walters + Wilkinson -> Osman + Gallas

    B) Walters + Wilkinson -> Drenthe + BAE

    C) Nani + Wilkinson -> VDV + Heitinga

    I have Bale and Ade as DGW players

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

      C)

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  16. Retro
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Was there any comment from Redknapp about VDV? Did he just come off for a rest?

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

      I had a chat with him, told him i was bringing VDV in for the double, he said fair enough, i will make sure hes fit as a fiddle for both games. Hes good like that Harry.

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

        Good man. COYS etc etc.

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

          To be honest, i think he will be fine, huge gap between both games and he wont be imvolved in the Cheltenham cup match in between. I was originally swinging towards giving him the armband too but i may lose my bottle on that.

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

            You mean you weren't being honest before?! Yeah, reckon I'll captain him.

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  17. keotes
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    ABE or Walker if money is not an issue?

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

      walker

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      If money wasn't an issue then Walke (marginally)r, but money is always an issue, so BAE

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  18. TigerGaz
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Current team is

    Westwood/Krul
    Jones/BAE/Enrique/Simpson/Evans
    Nani/Bale/Larsson/Walters/Dyer
    RVP/Sturridge/Adebayor

    2 FT with 1.8m in the bank.

    Probably get rid of Evans and Larsson (i know he hasn't played yet, but want an EVE mid for double gwk). Who should i get in?!

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

    Simpson > Hibbert just got next week? Then swap straight back (everton 2 games, newcastle against United...)

    Or Dempsey > Osman - then swap back week after?

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

    Brunt and Osman cmon i need goals

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  21. keotes
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Who to get for Everton cover for the DGW? Fair to assume its going to be Osman, now that Drenthe is injured and didn't make a start today?

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    1. Romford Pele - Don't w…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not bothering with everton cover. especially for point hits

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

        What if there is no points hit?

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  22. craka2011
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    any city fans know if richards is playing ?

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

      I would like to know that too

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    2. Arse Craic
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      You'll know in half an hour

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  23. big oak
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    sorry guys whats the score?

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  24. Romford Pele - Don't w…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    When i use my january wildcard, I may take a punt on Fulham's Frei. Nathan Dyer has lost a bit of game time and Frei looks really exciting

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

    How is Osman doing?

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

      not too good tbh

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  26. Animals & Scandals
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Enrique -> BAE a good move?
    or Enrique -> Walker?

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

      if money is not an issue, walker.

      BAE is almost the same, but i still think that walker is slightly more attacking

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  27. drunken_mess
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    predictions for city lineup?

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    1. Arse Craic
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      No

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  28. Hannibal Jack
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Pick 1 option for the DGW
    1.Rooney>Ade
    2.Nani>VDV
    Already have BAE and Bale as Spurs coverage. I don't think Everton coverage is needed. They are just too boring and can hardly score.

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

      2

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      1. Hannibal Jack
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Nani is just too annoying also. Unless you can predict his usual 20-30 points in a few games

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

    B Johnson>Rodwell/Drenthe/Osman/Donovan?
    And Ba>? (less than6.1)

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  30. Romford Pele - Don't w…
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Going to do Aguero to Ade for one week only. will lose .1m but hopefully enough people will do the same and aguero will drop price! any of you out there doing this transfer?

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

      keeping aguero, feel a hauler is coming. Ade may score, but seing everton playing with 6 defenders . . .

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

      If I had Aguero and didn't have Ade I would definitley do that move.

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    3. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Did it staright away after the deadline on Friday. Ade will rise 0.2 anyway so you'll make the money back that way.

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      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 15 Years
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        Ditto, did it the same time. Still a good move now though

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