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The Monday Surgery

2 January 2012 525 comments
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It seems like only yesterday. In truth, it almost was. Another Matchday Surgery chatroom opens up to collect our desperate cries for help and a smattering of smugness, ahead of yet another gameweek deadline…

The double gameweek creates new puzzles of course. Hopefully we’ve helped to unravel some of the dilemmas via our usual “Scouting the Doubles” articles. The Scout Picks are also up and available, while the Captain Poll is now concluded with Tottenham’s assets reigning supreme. Aside from all this, we’ve worked tirelessly to collect all the team news and collate that for you in the Team News section. Go figure.

Plenty to ponder then. Plenty to question and discuss in the Matchday Surgery prior to 11.30.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Isabella
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Is Ade on pens?

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    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

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    2. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      should be

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    3. Baggers
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      If VDV is fit I would say no

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      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        He's taken the last 6 with and without VDV in the team

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          lol bollox.

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        2. Just A Hat
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          lol! lies

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    4. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      took the last one but not certain he will take the next one IMO, apparently VDV was worried about his hammy(shocker) when the last pen was taken.

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    5. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      No one really knows until they get another one. While he did take one with VDV on the pitch, VDV was only just getting back from his latest hammy.

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    6. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Nobody knows for certain but he has taken the last 2. Has taken 1 while VDV has been on the pitch.

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    7. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      VDV is on penalties. Period

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Dick. Period.

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    8. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      FFS said so.. Above in SET PIECE TAKERS tab. 🙂

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  2. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Macheda has signed on lona to QPR, could be interesting

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    1. Baggers
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Nice fixtures and good differential, will he play? I can't see Fergie loaning him out if he wouldn't but they have quite a few strikers already

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      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah he already has, it's been confirmed.

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      He's crap.

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    3. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks for the info fellow Jam Tart. C'mon the Hearts today.

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      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Let's beat those Hobos in their own back tip!!

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    4. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Or not. I am not sure on his game time

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Err, exactly who in the QPR team will keep him on the bench

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        1. heartsattack
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Helgusson has been scoring for fun and Jamie Mackie has looked dangerous as well. I think you're also missing the fact that Macheda has a long long way to go before he can be considered a good premier league player.

          Most of his appearances will come from the bench imo.

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        2. FPL Daniel
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Hellguson, Mackie, DJ Campbell. Other questions?

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  3. vicvega1978
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    RMT please.

    Vorm
    BAE / Shotton / Jags
    Bale(c) / Silva / Nani / Osman
    Ada'B(vc) / Sturridge / RVP

    Krul / Dyer / Enrique / Brown

    On a 4pt hit currently. Worried about Sturridge and RVP but what can you do hey!

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  4. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Hi all

    Can I have some advice for this week please:

    Freidel (vorm)

    Richards, jones, shotton, (Evans, Simpson)

    Silva, Nani, bale, Moses (dyer)

    RVP, adebayor, sturridge

    0.9 in bank and one free transfer

    I am thinking of bringing in either SAMBA or HIBBERT for Evans?

    But now sturridge is a doubt I'm thinking of him out for yakubu?

    Who do you think?

    Thanks so much!

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Hibbert, been there done that

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    2. Doc Graham
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      i would favour hibbert for the double week

      i wouldnt take a 4pt hit to take out sturidge, you bench will cover him if he doesnt play

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  5. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Morning all...

    I play a different fantasy game to you guys where points are awarded just for playing. What do we think about marouane fellaini's chances of playing in both games this DGW? I have concerns he won't feature at all on Wednesday but read Moyes said there was a chance.

    Cheers.

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Go Rodwell

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        +42.

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  6. The Dude
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Bench order is 1) Shotton 2) Allen 3) Gabbidon

    Agree? Disagree?

    Or should i just do Sturridge -> Yak (4 point hit)

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    1. The Dude
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone care to comment

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    2. Baggers
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Yes on bench, no on transfer. Yak has to score just for you to break even and I think Sturridge will play

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      1. The Dude
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers, have Drenthe and RVP so may need to use the bench

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    3. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Don't do the hit. Bench is fine

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    4. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good

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  7. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Well lads I am going big. The injuries at my back line forced me to it. 6 players. Villa and Bla after for Eve and Tot have home game against Wolves. So I think the risk is worth to do it. Stranger things happened in the past in the double GW's. Bale captain also.

    Tot cover the best 3: Ade, Bale, VDV
    Eve cover: Baines. Osman, Hibbert

    Looking forward. Good luck to everybody

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    1. Oliver Reed
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      how many hits did you to need..?

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      1. Oliver Reed
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        ignore the 'to'

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          two 2 point hits actually. Will see Manatee

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    2. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Hi Daniel can u pls help with some advice? See above pls mate

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    3. Isabella
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      It's 2012 and people are still of the mentality that only 'lads' can take an interest in football 😉

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      1. jimnastics
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        To be fair, most "girls" on this site turn out to be 40+ year old south african men.

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        1. Gargamel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          🙂

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        2. Isabella
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Oh ok, well that makes sense.

          :s

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  8. keotes
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Which of these 2 should I trade out for the DGW, Sturridge or Walters?

    I'll be bringing in Walker and Osman/Yak with those transfers.

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    1. brianyboy 42
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Studge looks doubtful

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    2. keotes
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      For free btw... I've got 2 transfers

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  9. villian-ty
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Help me pick an option
    A. Brown -> Gallas (1 vote)
    B. Silva -> VDV
    C. Enrique -> BAE/Walker (2 votes)

    Team
    Vorm (Krul)
    Kompany Evans Enrique (Brown Simpson)
    BALE Silva Nani Walters (Moses)
    ADEBAYOYR(C) Rvp Sturridge

    1 FT 0.1 in bank

    Thank

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      c

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  10. Mak_Gold
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Vorm or Westwood?

    Enrique, Naylor or Simpson?

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  11. Oliver Reed
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    really spinning out about weather to cap ade or bale, currently on ade but bale cd get 50 points as cap if he has 2 stormers.. ðŸ™

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah there is a case for either as captain. No one can even advise which one to go with. Too close to call.

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      1. Oliver Reed
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        i think i might stick with ade as if i recall bale doesnt do quite as well with vdv in the team..plus everyone else will cap bale so cd be a differential..

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    2. Pasqualinho
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Feeling the same way. Bale is a distant 3rd to Ade and VDV for anytime goalscorer odds, according to most bookies.

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    3. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      It is difficult.

      I just have a feeling about Ade this GW and think he will grab a couple of goals and should hopefully be on penalties.

      espite that I think Bale is the safer choice.

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      1. suarez 25
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Just remember the last two seasons Bale has hit massive on DGW 36 pts last year if i rremember right

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    4. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Going bale myself, but it is a tough one!

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  12. Alonso14
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    RIP Gary Ablett - 46 is no age, appreciate what you have people.....very sad news

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Really? Link?

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      1. Oliver Reed
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        non-hodgkins lymphoma, sad year for 40+ footballers..

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        1. Oliver Reed
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          saying that we are in a different year now ðŸ™

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        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Just looked it up. Thought it was another Gary Ablett. Never heard of him. Sad news all the same. ðŸ™

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      2. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        ah shit. sad news.

        on Jan 01 too.

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  13. Catastrophe
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Hi guys,

    Little bit worried i might not have 11 starters - is it worth making any transfers for a hit?

    Vorm (Krul)
    BAE, Jagielka, Evans (Enrique, RTaylor)
    Nani, Bale, Silva, Valencia (Surman)
    RVP, Adebayor, Sturridge

    cheers!

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  14. Gregor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Moses or Sturridge? Main rival has Sturridge.

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      im playing moses, sturridge first sub. not risking the notion that he will either start or not feature at all. worried he will get me a 1 pointer. moses is hitting form, it may not last long, im going to give him a chance to start.

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  15. tw
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    bench one from walters, sturridge, silva

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  16. HappyAnkit
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Berbatov or Bellamy for next few next Gws?
    Money no bar.

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    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Plz Reply Fast!

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        No.

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        1. HappyAnkit
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Y?

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      2. bob fossil
        • 17 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        berb

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  17. encored
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Fergie should send Michael Owen out on a loan. That guy sits at home, does his horse- racing stuff, talks about darts on twitter all day long and picks up his 50k/week for doing nothing. N he hasn't done anything of note for ages. I think he won't even like going out on loan as he'll have to play every week then.
    Other commitments you see

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  18. embo76
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Larson or Walters to start. Silva bale and drenth are others. Thanks

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  19. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    RIP Gary Ablett

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    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      +1

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    2. DementedFlamingo
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      What? The AFL footballer?

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      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Nope, Liverpool and Everton

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      2. DementedFlamingo
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Never mind. Just googled. Sorry to hear.

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      3. NED KELLY
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        the greats ever AFL player imo.. but its sadly the former liverpool everton player.. RIP

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    3. jimnastics
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Couldn't believe the news, 46 years ofd... so sad ðŸ™

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  20. DementedFlamingo
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    TM you there? Sportal: thinking of taking out YaYa for either Ramieres, Ireland or TCahill for next few weeks... Thoughts?

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    1. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I know I'm not TM but I'm risking Cahill for the DGW if you want some company

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      1. DementedFlamingo
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Haha you don't need to be TM but I'm not sure who else here is playing Sportal. They don't have a DOuble GW for Everton this week. Assume next week though.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Next week they get their dgw. Stock up on Bale, VDV etc.

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          1. DementedFlamingo
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            Yar 🙂

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I have had Cahill for awhile. I got Ireland in just now. He will increase in price for next 2 gws. Really stuffed up my midfield this season & suffering in rank due to it. No thanks to Ramires. I even had Lampard, shows how much I am into it.

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      1. DementedFlamingo
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        That's why I was thinking Ireland due to his price and decent fixtures. Cahill is also cheapish with an extra game. If you didn't already have Cahill which would you pick? My season has been less than great but improving. Did you notice league up to 3rd

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          I left a message in the managers box. I really have'nt helped this season.

          Ireland = good player with confidence, rising value
          Cahill = due a goal, extra game, always an injury risk.

          I think Cahill may outscore him in the short term if Everton can keep a clean sheet or 2.
          Ramires comes a distant 3rd.

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      2. RogerC
        • 17 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        This is my first season in Sportal. I just want to say that the price rise is way too unpredictable. It's all about getting the right player at the right time. If a boat is missed, then it might take two transfers to get in the player. Tough.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Price rises/drops are very predictable. It goes off a rolling 3 game average. Once a player score well i.e. Ireland, he will get 3 rises, he already recieved his 1st, you can get 2 weeks of rises now. Someone like Nani will drop heaps due to his 2 recent failures. Should drop 2 mil at least after the next round. I actually sold him tonight.

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          1. RogerC
            • 17 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            I also sold him too. For Bale.

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            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              14 years, 7 months ago

              Same trade. My midfield has been terrible this season in Sportal. Been taking punts all season. Should have stuck to the usual suspects. You can see likely prices changes on the Sportal forum.

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        2. DementedFlamingo
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Yes. But atleast you only have to check weekly. Price rises and drops are predictable and happen immediately after a GW.

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          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            Hi DF, compliments of the season from Cape Town, SA.

            😀

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          2. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 17 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            Also reserves getting no points is a major change. Didn't even have a keeper last week in either side as I had De Gea in both & my reserve keeper didn't autosub. ðŸ™

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  21. r0binh0
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    am i mad to be considering saha? need to ship Ba out anyway and seems a choice between yak and saha (no spare cash). surely with the extra game saha should get more points??

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      No way would I trust Saha, regardless of DGW.

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  22. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Any chance of Yakubu being rested?

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    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      No

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Slim to none.

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  23. The Sundance Kid
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    a) Enrique -> BAE

    or

    b) Naylor -> Gallas/Hibbert?

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    1. Fine, keep changing my name…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Naylor to Gallas seems better long term. I've not checked the upcoming fixtures.

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  24. NED KELLY
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    spurs next 2 games 0-0 whats the odds

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    1. jimnastics
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      You'd probably get shorter odds on them scoring 10+ goals over the 2 games, that's how likely that is.

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  25. Nicti
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Brown to Clark or Warnock? Its free thx

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  26. zyad947
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Bale vs Ade for captain?

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    1. Isabella
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      99% of us are in the same situation of not knowing who to choose, so there's not much point in asking 😀

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Just choose one.

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  27. suarez 25
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    RMT this is with a 4pt hit ive taken RVP/ Ade S taylor/ Baines

    Vorm

    Enrique Baines Kaboul

    Drenthe Walcott Sinclair Bale (C)

    Yakubu Rooney Adebayor(v)

    subs Hoolahan Shorey G Cahill

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    1. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Not for me 4/10

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  28. HappyAnkit
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Repost
    Berbatov or Bellamy for next few next Gws?
    Money no bar.

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    1. Isabella
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Bellamy if Suarez is definitely banned.

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      1. HappyAnkit
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Will Berbatov play against Bolton?

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  29. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    With all this sturridge news do I start him? Or start Moses instead?

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    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      got the same dilemma - think I'm going to play moses

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    2. bob fossil
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      i'd start sturridge

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      1. you can call me AL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Start with Sturridge

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  30. 7923dos
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Start Vorm or Sorenson? Both playing teams away that have played well this week…

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    1. bob fossil
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      play vorm imo

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