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11 January 2012 2319 comments
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We can finally wave goodbye to Gameweek 20 after tonight’s events, as Spurs and Everton clash at the Lane to bring it to a conclusion. Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to capture your thoughts, comments and opinion in real-time as events unfold.

The same double Gameweek assets that disappointed the first time around, will now be expected to deliver with Gareth Bale and Emmanuel Adebayor once again carrying the armband for thousands of Fantasy managers.

Investment in the Everton lineup was far more modest and, with both Phil Jagielka and Leon Osman sidelined, it’s likely to be just Leighton Baines who goes into tonight’s game with Fantasy backing.

Away from the Lane, City and Liverpool clash in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final – a distraction perhaps, but Roberto Mancini’s teamsheet and the form of Steven Gerrard will be on the agenda for watchful Fantasy managers.

The City lineup shows no start for David Silva, with City moving quickly to offer reassurance that the inspirational Spaniard won’t be sidelined for long – it remains to be seen if he’ll make Monday’s trip to Wigan. The Liverpool lineup has Jose Enrique on the bench with Martin Kelly, drafted in; Craig Bellamy and Steven Gerrard both start, as does Andy Carroll.

At the Lane, Jake Livermore comes in for the injured Scott Parker while both Michael Dawson and Aaron Lennon earn starts. Everton recall Tim Cahill, with no place for Royston Drenthe – he’s left on the bench.

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

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  1. Basicilly
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    who's the best striker for 8.5? Yakubu, Ode, Welbeck... other

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    1. SouthCoastSaint
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      Ode for differential

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  2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    BAEEEEEEEEEEEE> WALKER HAHAHA.

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    1. the axolotl
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      i thought i was cool with my kaboul differential. backfire!

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  3. Hotrod
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking that Assou Ekotto is a complete tool! An assist, clean sheet and his first goal in about 20 years plus the 3bps, why Benoit, why? I'm going to get him in this week so he'll most likely get injured, what a jerk

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    1. Declan-
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      me too but i'm on a wildcard and i just hope he goes up twice by the deadline

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      You are talking a fair amount of nonsense there ... 🙂

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      1. Hotrod
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        I'm second in my mini league and the guy in first has him, I went for Gallas instead, it hurts

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          So, take a step back then. I am sorry for the hurt ...

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          1. Hotrod
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            Well my first post was only messing really, just sorry I didn't have him

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              Good man - good luck next week! 🙂

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  4. Hate that rotation
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Any ideas for one week midfielder punt for 7.0 or less?

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    1. Hotrod
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      HBA maybe

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      1. Hate that rotation
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        Is he nailed for this GW?

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        1. Hotrod
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          Not sure, that's why he's a punt. I think he'll start alright though, his goal last week was epic

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          1. Hate that rotation
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            Thanks

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  5. Tim Canterbury
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    Picks being updated

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      picks?

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
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      Never seen that before

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  6. Chris_White
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    So, who would you captain this week:

    Bale, Nani, Ade or RVP

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    1. Declan-
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      Nani out of those. I'm going with rooney

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      1. GordonGekko
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        Valencia or Nani captain?

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  7. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Doosra

    Going back to our prior discussion, are you saying have Walters not Dempsey in order to get BAE and Kos?

    Could get all 3, but I'd have to leave Yak in and not get Ba unless I downgraded Dempsey or Kos later on.

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    1. CRAZY TRAIN
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      As a Kosh owner I can't see the benefit in having Kos and BAE personally (see gw's 26/27!). I've got Enrique and reckon he's a better pairing with Kosh, looking at the fixtures

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        but my ML rival has Jose, he does not have BAE and he knows I do thus he may be reluctant to get him.

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  8. Cooper123
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Repost: Has Pardew actually said that HBA will start the next game? Everyone seems to be bringing him in but his history seems to suggest he’ll be on the bench; any insight?

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    1. hillbillypete
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      no

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      1. Cooper123
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        Why the hell is everyone bringing him in then??

        Minutes in last 4 games: 30, 30, 26, 0.

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        1. Manani
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          14 years, 6 months ago

          tiote is gone, so might get some game time??

          cannot be worse than the drenthe punt. can it??

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          1. CABAYE4
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            14 years, 6 months ago

            Nothing can be worse than Drenthe!

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        2. Menly
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          Aaah but did you see the goal... toootally justifies the punt 😀

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        3. CABAYE4
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          No Demba Ba so a free position and a great FA Cup goal, should start but not certain.

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  9. Syd.
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    Still in the FPL Cup

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  10. GordonGekko
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    I'm considering differentials. What do you think of N'Zogbia? He always looks dangerous, though it seems he doesn't get the points he deserves on FLP. He terrorised the Liverpool defense for instance with some heavy shots.

    What do you think? With Aston Villas great fixtures, a better short term midfield option than Walters / Sess?

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    1. Manani
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      same

      but have already used the transfer for this week.

      looking at his stats, he is real good. the best in AVI

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  11. DV8R
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    Clark or Senderos?

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    1. The Bandit
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      Clark but I may be in the minority

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    2. Well you know, Triffic
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      Senderos

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    3. Chris_White
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      senderos for me

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    4. Kick Some Goals
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      Senderos.

      Trust not in the Villa defence.

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  12. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    G Cahill> BAE??? I already have VDV and Bale.

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    1. hillbillypete
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      chasing points of the past

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      1. hillbillypete
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        or do u mean to cahill? its not clear

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        1. the axolotl
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          14 years, 6 months ago

          i hate when people use the > sign. you may as well use % or $.

          > means more than afterall. fair enough if you use -> as a kind of arrow.

          pedantic rant over 🙁

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  13. Matakuko
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    If Ekotto gets 3bp and Ade and bale get none I'll win my cup tie on Goals!

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    1. jamsiep
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      Well done. You've won.

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      1. The Bandit
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        How do you think you'll fare in the vote whether to ban you or not?

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        1. jamsiep
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          😀

          Very badly I'd imagine!

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        2. AP
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          You got that email too?

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          1. The Bandit
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            Didn't everyone? 😕

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  14. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Bae just saved my cup. 21 points. God damn. I wish i captained him.

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    1. hillbillypete
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      u never would do

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        True that.

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      2. alsybach
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        my main rival did.........100 points for him this week............w******

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  15. Big_Andy_GAWA
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Evenin', lads.

    The captains poll thing on the main page ain't working for me. Anyone else having the same prob ?

    Who would you captain this week if you had Rooney, Ade, Yak, Bale & Nani >?

    Cheers.

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      Going Rooney...hope he doesn't start in midfield.

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  16. alsybach
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    about 82 points for me this week which is above average ..............but losing about 20 points on my mini league leader............... bollox................

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    1. alsybach
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      oh I did have a 4 point hit too........I know some of you get a bit anal about that.........

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  17. Thatsnotcricket
    14 years, 6 months ago

    I took out Ramsey for Osman for a 4 point hit, serious fail, gonna be on 60 points after points are deducted. What does everyone think the average will be this week, I was hoping for a green arrow but is looking doubtful now. 🙁

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  18. isacki: full casual
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    Interesting, apparently Liverpool are considering loaning out Carroll to a club he was previously loaned to by Newcastle - Preston North End. It's a perfect match actually, although there are concerns over whether he'll be able to score in League One.

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  19. halnone
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    What did you all get for scores??
    not going to say mine because people will call me a c*nt for posting it.

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    1. alsybach
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      some one will ask you and you will post it anyway...............

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    2. The3rdTurd
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      you already did earlier, c*nt

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    3. Ginkapo FPL
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      93 just to put you back in your place 🙂

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        If anyone reading this dislikes me for this, look at my rank and feel better about yourself

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    4. isacki: full casual
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      You have already posted it... would you like to be called one now?

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  20. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    anyone not getting Dempsey in their wc team, if so, why not?

    Also, anyone contemplating losing Bale?

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    1. GordonGekko
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      He's the last one I would loose. I'd easilly drop Nani for him, and actually Silva too with City's current form. A must if you ask me!

      If you've seen the matches, he and adebayor is a deadly combo. Don't know how that will change with Lennon back, but so far Bale has been Tottenham's Ba.

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  21. Cruicky
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Quick question:

    Are Howard's saves cumulative? He had 4 vs Bolton and 2 vs Spurs.

    Is that 1pt or 2pts?

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    1. Jimmers
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      one

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  22. Syd.
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Silva, Kompany & Sturridge all in my team....

    Will lose alot of value if i was to transfer any of them out...

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    1. halnone
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      then dont transfer them out

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    2. The3rdTurd
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      I have all three of those. Sit tight.

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  23. Parm
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    KNEE-JERK

    GERRARD ➡ SILVA

    YAY OR NAY

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    1. Spoiler
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      still dont rate liverpool going foward so nay

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    2. hillbillypete
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      not the greatest fixtures

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  24. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/382756/event-history/20/

    Lad on TFPL's bench, missed the deadline.

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    1. 4vets
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      BAE comes on for Evans... result!

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    2. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      lol he gets BAE subbed in

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    3. pilgrim
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      BAE will come off bench for Evans

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  25. adziom
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    Who to have for just this week - Gerrard, Nani, Silva or VDV?

    I have City coverage in Aguero, and Spurs coverage in Bale.

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    1. GordonGekko
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      Change Nani to Valencia. Nani's been dreadful of late, and Valencia's style is more suited to FLP.

      For this week, I'd have Valencia. For the next three weeks, Silva.

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  26. The Wizard of Ozil
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    will Best be the main forward at newcastle without BA ? might be worth a punt at 4.6

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  27. blind faith
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    Thanks to BAE being an absolute arse to everyone who don't hav him I now hav 80 points to make up on 1st in mini league. We both hav silva, Walters, Aguero, rvp. I hav nani and bale as differential. Ideas VERY welcome!

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    1. 4vets
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      Suicide?

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        1. 4vets
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          Brings back memories 🙂

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            Me too - old gits, unite!!! 😀

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      1. Menly
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        Wow.... um.... wow

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      2. blind faith
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        And everyone the moment you've been waiting for... the worst reply of the week goes to... 4vets. Thank you and good night!

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        1. 4vets
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          Thank you! The first thing I've ever won... wonder why... 😕

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Oh come on, now - you have been fairly shambolic all week!!! 😀

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        3. isacki: full casual
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          Er... I have to agree LMAO

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  28. FPL Daniel
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    Anybody made a century?

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    1. hillbillypete
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      not so far this season 🙁

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    2. 4vets
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      The wife will get 91 with BAE baps... the damn woman is hunting me down!!!

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Not hard, as it happens ... 😉

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        1. 4vets
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          Next week will be different, my boy, next week!

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            So that's what she says to get you going? 😉

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            1. 4vets
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              Those unfulfilled promises... oh yes.

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  29. fatherted
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    Torres Magic, you on tonight?

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  30. Life's Very Good
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    If Silva is fit for the Wigan game, I'm guessing he'll be benched. Risk?

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    1. Syd.
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      If fit he will play

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