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Suspension Tightrope – Gameweek Twenty

5 January 2012 335 comments
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The first of the disciplinary elephants was ushered noisily out of the room this week as Liverpool and Luis Suarez accepted both the token fine and lengthy ban as punishment for the Patrice Evra incident. With the other elephant wedged firmly in the corner while the Metropolitan Police continue their investigations into claims against John Terry, we were in danger of a disciplinary void forming amongst this zoo.

Never one to pass up an opportunity though, Joey Barton stepped forward, first with his head in the vicinity of Norwich midfielder Bradley Johnson on Monday, and second with the full force of his Twitter feed in the subsequent days, to whip up a media storm of his own alongside the immediate 3 match ban he will serve. The appeal by QPR having failed, Barton will now be missing for the FA Cup tie in Milton Keynes and fixtures in gameweeks 21 and 22 (new, WIG).

Elsewhere, there were also red cards in the gameweek for Arsenal’s Johan Djourou, booked twice in the defeat at Fulham on Monday, and Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry who suffered the same fate in the 3-0 win over Liverpool on Tuesday. Both therefore pick up a 1 match ban that will be immediately served in the weekend FA cup fixtures against Leeds and Manchester United respectively, leaving the pair available again for their next league games – away at Swansea for Djourou and at Wigan for the City man.

Finally a note for the yellow cards, and as you may have seen, the Suspension Tightrope widget situated underneath the Watchlist to the right has evolved following the New Year’s amnesty. Instead of showing those sitting nervously on 4 yellows it now helpfully shows those approaching the 10 yellow limit that would now incur a ban. Plenty of familiar names amongst the list, indeed Barton, Barry and Terry all feature fairly prominently, but no one is currently a match for the card magnet supreme of the first half of the season, Blackburn’s Jason Lowe who still leads the way with his 8 yellows, seemingly in a quest to better the tally of 14 (and 1 red) racked up last season’s worst offender, Cheick Tiote.

GAMEWEEK 21 BANS

  • Joey Barton (QPR) – 1 Red for serious foul play (second of 3 matches)
  • Luis Suarez (LIV) – Found guilty of racial abuse (first of 8 matches)

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  1. Doctor X
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Where are the bloody Bps ðŸ™

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    1. Djerbil
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Got lost on their way..

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    2. â­ Bemba_Da â­
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Bps are coming out after spurs v everton game I reckon

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    3. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      ðŸ™

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  2. Djerbil
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    4 point hit next week..

    Nani-> Sess
    Sturridge-> Aguero

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    1. The Finnisher
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      for GW21?

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      1. Djerbil
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        yup

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        1. The Finnisher
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          Tough one.
          Aguero could absolutely destory Wigan but likewise Nani with Bolton

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          1. Djerbil
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            I will probably take time to think over this..Manc's CCup S/F team might have an influence on it..

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          2. Fratboy
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Nani has been terrible the past 3 games, for a player who is picked based on his form, surely getting rid is a logical move?

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              I have on WC, just saying it could bite people (including me) on the arse.

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    2. IceMan DB
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Keep Nani for at least one more game.

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      1. Fratboy
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        wahhhhhhh!!! I don't want to :'(

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    3. IceMan DB
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero hasn't been prolific away from home so no hurry to get him in.

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      1. Damo.
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Yep

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    4. AA
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      why would you want to get rid of studge? Drogba is a gonner,Torres is Torres. Studge should come good over the next 3 Gw's i reckon.

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      1. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        true..
        Sess have Chelsea next right??
        ok GW22 then w/o a hit..

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  3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Happy New Year, Anorak - very pleased that you got this sorted with FFS! 😀

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  4. mackay007
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Morning everyone,

    Looking at my team I'm not sure where I'm going wrong, I've got two FT for this week not sure where to go with them though.

    Krul Hennessey
    Simpson Jones Caulker Walker Jose Enrique
    Valencia Silva Bale Moses Walters
    Sturridge RVP Adebayor

    I was thinking of Walters > Sess?

    Not sure what else to do though?

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  5. bangers and M*A*S*H
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    What needs changing? On my wildcard

    Krul, Sørensen
    BAE, Kompany, Evans, Skrtel, McAuley
    Nani, Silva, Sessegnon, Sinclair, Drenthe
    Sturridge, RVP, Adebayor

    Not selling Drenthe. He will come good again.

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    1. oomzee
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Not much. How much do you have left with this team?

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      1. bangers and M*A*S*H
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        nothing in the bank

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    2. tw
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      no swansea defense?

      not so sure about sinclair and drenthe. but if you insist on keeping them thats your choice

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      1. bangers and M*A*S*H
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        I think the Swansea bubble is going to burst. Though games coming up.

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  6. Forest4Life
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez will be 2nd of 8 matches ???

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    1. Forest4Life
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Wont it

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        It wont

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          But his first match was against man city the other night

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Correct, my bad. Got confused with the 'Fulham finger' suspension and this one 😕

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Wont it be third cause of FA cup

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      1. Forest4Life
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

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    3. stuart_vw540
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Suarez comes back for Manchester United game

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      1. Forest4Life
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Spurs game if They play in FA cup 4th ground

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  7. SWANS ARE BACK!
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    When will the Bonus updateee

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  8. raisingtheba
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Vorm (ruddy)

    Richards-Jones-Taylor R (caulker,Simpson)
    Silva-Valencia-Bale-Sess (ferguson)
    Sturridge-RVP-Aguero

    Any suggested changes much appreciated

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    1. AA
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Doubling up Newcastle? you could look at sunderland and stoke's defence. You don't need the deadwood in your team.

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  9. isacki: full casual
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Ahhhhhh it’s a strange feeling. Technically I still have the other half of my DGW to co but it feels like it’s already over. I have Baines, Drenthe, Osman, BAE, Bale and Ade Made wrong calls on at least 4 of them.

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    1. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I hear you mate, just wasn't a good week, never mind!!

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah got to own this defeat, appreciate it and come back stronger and smarter! 😀

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        1. Fratboy
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          Exactly, so far this is my worst week, but who knows, could still come out 50+ after the next game. Probably won't but still could haha.

          The wildcard will win the season imo.

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah we all got to see it in perspective - one bad week doesn't destroy a season. A bad WC will. And a good one will ignite a season!

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            1. Fratboy
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              14 years, 3 months ago

              Very important to get it right, very. Still not decided on next week or the week after...injuries may force me into it...think I only have 2 defenders now ðŸ™

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  10. GoneFishing
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Does anyone know if Jag and Osman are injured, or will start for part2 of DGW. I am on a tight rope with cup opponent and even 2 point might make a difference?

    On the FPL website, no orange or red!

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    1. GabrielSpurs
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Jag is out 99%

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    2. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Jag was seen leaving on crutches, he'll be red.

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    3. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Jags apparently left stadium on crutches, possible knee ligament damage. Not playing. Osman, no idea

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    4. GoneFishing
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      This DGW is the pits. I had only -4 and 6 players, planned for a month. my three Everton got a combined 3 points so far.

      Here is praying for a Baines hat-trick......

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        +1... hope Spurs Everton is a GOALFEST. Who am I kidding...

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        1. Djerbil
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          wish Drenthe plays..with all these injuries, think I might get lucky

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  11. thobe230
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Hey guys, what do you think about this possible WC team, im thinking GW 23 when the fixtures seem to turn around for some of the big teams:

    Vorm/Lindegaard

    Enrique/Kompany/Simpson/Caulker/Kelly

    Bale/Silva/Dempsey/Valencia/Moses

    Aguero/RVP/Sturridge

    Currently only leaves me with 0.2 in the bank though, so I'm wary of price rises for the players I don't already have (Lindegaard, Simpson, Kelly, Silva, Dempsey, Valencia, Moses, Aguero)

    Cheers for your thoughts!

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  12. facer
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Decisions, decisions...

    "The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim." -Sun Tzu

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  13. SPorting
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    aarrgghh…..hate this WC-ing. maybe i’m brain-dead from this DGW but all i can come up with is:

    Vorm, Krul
    Senderos, Jevans, Kompany, Shawcross, Cahill
    Silva, Bale, Walters, Valencia, Cabaye
    RvP, Ade, Yak

    i know, boring!

    come on people, make me rip it up and start again or make me drool with differentials….

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  14. matiakez
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Is anyone sticking with Ade through the WC? I would like Aguerro but for the value Ade gives me is it worth the difference in price? Plus keeping Ade means its easier to bring in Ba as the 3rd striker.

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    1. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      yep.

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    2. THE BAD
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I will sell for aguero...can't igonre his fixtures... when Ba is back, I will sell him...

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        raci... wait, nevermind

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  15. Screaming Midget
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    My once solid team is slowly becoming out of form.

    What do you see as being the weakest part for the next 3 GWs?

    Krul (Vorm)
    BAE Jones Simpson Enrique
    Valencia(c) Bale(vc) Nani
    Adebayor RVP Sturridge

    Subs: Osman Brown Walters

    All starting 11 have nice games, apart from perhaps RVP where he's likely to get a max of 1 goal.

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    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      You could trade in one of Nani or Valencia and spread your team coverage a touch?

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    2. Screaming Midget
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah the reason why I went for both Valencia and Nani was because of United's form at the time and their upcoming games until I WC.

      Could United take their anger out on Bolton and destroy them? It's happened before.

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      1. THE BAD
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        I sure hope so...

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      2. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Especially as they will be in a bigger strop after playing Man City

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  16. Hank Scorpio
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Guys,

    What is the general opinion on the best time to use this WC?

    Is there any particular GW that represents a good time to shift the focus of a squad? (i.e. any GW that shows an obvious switch in fixture difficulty for certain teams?)

    I'm thinking WC before GW 24?

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    1. THE BAD
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      you got ir right;) hold you spurs players until, then get rid of them...imo

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    2. Screaming Midget
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yep as above. Once GW23 deadline has passed I'll activate it

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  17. THE BAD
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Bale, Ade and Drenthe...you better go crazy against each others...

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    1. Screaming Midget
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Bale, Ade, Osman for me - although the way my GW has gone, Osman wont play

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  18. LaLaLand
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    which goalies rotate best with vorm?

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    1. FORCA INTER
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      i've been rotateing friedel/vorm al season and it works perfect

      i know friedel is not cheap option but he is great option to enter in spurs defence and he somohow deliver Bps

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Krul

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    3. Romford Pele - Don't w…
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      vorm rotates pretty well with vorm! was hoping mignolet would for my wildcard but alas, they do not

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

      Schwarzer

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    5. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Krul has some decent fixtures coming up

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  19. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    The Guy who had 0 dgkwk players currently have the highest points(61) in our ML..he will probably get to 70 inc BPS..
    thats something I will struggle to hit with 5 DGKwkr's..

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    1. Romford Pele - Don't w…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      still love Drenthe?

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      1. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        not me..the guy in my Gravatar..can't u comprehend his expression??

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        1. Romford Pele - Don't w…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          ha. that's the face of love right there. i though he was summoning more winds

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  20. Romford Pele - Don't w…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    im certain baps will be out today. otherwise wouldn't their index scores get added together (the DGWers) and make it thoroughly confusing. Must be today

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  21. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    BAE (wolves) or R Taylor (qpr)

    for GW21?

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  22. Scroobius Mac
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Nevermind where are the BPs - where is Sigurðsson?!

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    1. Romford Pele - Don't w…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      has he actually signed yet?

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      1. Scroobius Mac
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I'm fairly sure he has.

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    2. Billy Ketsu
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Patience, he'll be along soon.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPMf8G8Pi5o 😀

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  23. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    As Ginkapo says, GW21 will be Suarez 3rd of 8 ban.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I AM FAMOUS!!!!!!

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Rofl Lauren

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        See below 😉

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      3. Forest4Life
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        I surely get the assist as I started the move

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Duly awarded, 3pts.

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  24. Commander Makara
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone double up on Spurs defence like me this Gweek?

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    1. Domo
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Wish I had

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yup, and didnt get any evertonians

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  25. matiakez
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Do i have enough to hold off?

    Krul
    Baines Jose Walker
    Nani Bale Dyer Drente replacement
    RVP Ade Ba replacement

    Or is it WC time?

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  26. joinho
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Come on, give us the baps!

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  27. MZ
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    do i go...

    A: Sessegnon, Best (New), Senderos, Taylor R

    or

    B: Enrique, Evans, Yakubu, Surman

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  28. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    😳 My Bad it will not be 3rd of 8 ban. It will be the 4th. 😀

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      eh, whats the other match?

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        League Cup semi first leg on the 11th.

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          fair play

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  29. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Nani to burst into a supernova of points for BOL next GW.

    (slight wum)

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    1. Domo
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      More likely to just burst

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    2. Romford Pele - Don't w…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      what does WUM mean? i now know IMO, FTW

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Wind-Up-Merchant

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Many of them were seen leaving Goodison yesterday

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    3. matiakez
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      he better had every GW i have had him this year he has been useless..

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  30. Screaming Midget
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    It's looking like a Sturridge > Yak move this GW.

    Yay or Nay?

    Krul (Vorm)
    BAE Jones Simpson Enrique
    Valencia(c) Bale(vc) Nani
    Adebayor RVP Yakubu

    Subs: Osman Brown Walters

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