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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.

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

    Gerrard or Aguero

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  2. yanky
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    gerrard or nani for next three gwks before i switch to silva v fulham H???

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  3. Woga
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Is Nani injured? red flagged on sky fantasy

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  4. The Bandit
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Nobody capt BAE? I don't have him but I seriously considered capt Walker as I thought that at least one cs was a cert

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    1. kennethrhcp
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      when fpl updates no doubt some crazy f*cker has him as capt & will be top scorer for the week. i'm shocked at ade capt, 8 points 🙁

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      1. The Bandit
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        True, just expected a few shouters on here

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    2. alsybach
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/64158/event-history/20/ my mate and main rival............

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      1. kennethrhcp
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        & cabaye coming off the bench... some week for her!

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      2. Call Me Old Fashioned
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        and cabaye to come on. She will hit a ton. Impressive

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        1. alsybach
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          its a he under his wifes name the cheating c***!!!!

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    3. Manani
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      had the same reasoning as BAE will likely have 2 CS, so (C) means 24pts.

      didn't think that bale will be so quiet.

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

      I thought about giving the armband to Walker over Ade for the same reason. Of course I went with the striker.

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

      The A-Team, apparently!!! 😀

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

    Osman > Nani (BOL)
    Baines > Williamson/Shotton

    Yay or nay?

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  6. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Is this the first instance of the Inedible beating the Unspeakable??? 😉

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    1. 4vets
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I don't talk with my mouth full 😉

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        There is a rather rude reply to that! 😉

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  7. Crouch Potato!
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Decent Spanish game on.

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  8. is_there_nanibody_out_there
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Gerrard or Aguero long term

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero...once Silva's back he'll get more clear cut chances to bang the goals in.

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  9. adziom
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    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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  10. Lovzat
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on Silva ?

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    1. Fancy Feet
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Injured,a doubt for weekend and possibly out for a while

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

        I am severly tempted to kneejerk him out.

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  11. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Tempted to Wildcard to this team:

    Sorenson, Vorm
    Riise, Simpson, Shotton, Caulker, Enrique
    VDV, Bale, Silva, Sess, Moses
    Yakubu, Aguero, RVP
    0.4 in the bank

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

      I know Riise was the subject of the article but I still really can't see any evidence he will rack up points. especially 1.7's worth more than Kelly.

      Aguero is a dodgy bet now given City's form.

      VDV - definitely a risk.

      Delay your WC

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

        would u choose rooney over augero right now??
        or are ther anyone else in ur mind??

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

          You know what I probably would... still a risk though. Main reason I'd OK Rooney is because he's unlikely to play CM now with United mids returning.

          There really aren't that many other options at high prices right now. I cannot in good conscience recommend Ade to you.

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      2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Agreed I think the Riise article is a red herring for non-members like me 🙂
        I bet the members get way better advice...

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      3. The Finnisher
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        You have to look longer term then a few weeks when WC'ing..
        Aguero still created plenty of chances against United and Liverpool, and has brilliant fixtures coming up. Silva isn't out for long, if at all..

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

          Yep I'd just wait. No point getting them before they're ready.

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  12. hillbillypete
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    auto subs tonight?

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    1. kennethrhcp
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      could be in the morning along with bp's but im not too sure

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  13. bongotramp
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    BAE you beauty. Saved for me, what was a shocking dgw. Anyone have the balls to captain him?

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    1. halnone
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      he wont score again for a couple of years

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    2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Had him Bale and VDV. THANK GOD I didnt get ade. lol. Ade is balls when VDV plays

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  14. Congressman
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    OK, so where is that Walker owner who came here the other day after his 1 bonus point and cockily boasted "Is Walker worth the extra 0.5m over BAE? Ohh yes"...

    You spoke too soon, son.

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

    to 'punt' list:

    n'zogbia
    ramsey
    HBA
    joey barton once he is back

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    1. Somalion
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      The middle 2 could be worth a look.

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

        n'zogbia got loads of key passes though.....

        ramsey is about to explode

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        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          N'zogbia is not going anywhere near my team, I'd rather have Moses and the rest in 1 penny jellies.

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  16. halnone
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    BAE scored 25% of my points.

    Thank you.

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    1. kennethrhcp
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      before bp's its around 33% of mine

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  17. Towser44
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Any chance of VDV baps? I'm 2 points behind cup rival and have him as (c). Though if it's a tie I'll lose on goals scored anyway, he got 2 (Ba and Cahill) and I got 0 🙁

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Hell get 1 or 2 probably 1.

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    2. Captain Shirokov
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Chance of one but I doubt two

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      1. Towser44
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for replies guys. See what tomorrow brings then 🙂

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  18. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    OK is G Cahill ever going to move to chelsea. Im going to travel to london to slap him in the face already.

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Once he is given the dishwasher he wants, its a done deal.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Classic, Crouch - I have just sprayed my Imac with wine!!! 😆

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        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          You silly git 😛

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

        torres is just trying to find the right washing up liquid 🙂

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  19. The Bandit
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Vote on whether JP should be banned?

    I vote no, funny as fck even though I was suckered in...

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    1. RASPUTIN - the foking bom t…
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Id rather vote RBJ back 😉

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Hell yes, he was funny as well as controversial. So much dross this year that he would have scared off....

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        1. Funkyav
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          whats happened? what did i miss?

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      2. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        HA those were the days. Wasn't his biggest fan but some stuff was very funny.

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    2. kennethrhcp
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      +1 hell no

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    3. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Actually why would he be banned? I missed this apparently.

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  20. RASPUTIN - the foking bom t…
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Baps for

    ekotto
    vdv
    bale

    hoping 3 2 1..?

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      This,.

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    2. Towser44
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Won't Lennon get some for the goal though?

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    3. Captain Shirokov
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      3, 1, 0

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    1. Fancy Feet
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yes he is

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  22. lazybones18
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    about time to get rid of drenthe... good player but bad fantasy.. everton refuses to play him

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    1. The3rdTurd
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      He won't play against the likes of Spurs when Moyes wants to keep it tight at the back, but he's worth considering against the teams that don't score many. Like Aston Villa on Saturday.

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    2. Hate that rotation
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      thinking of bringing another frustrating mid pricer in for him. Ben Arfa.

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  23. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Wow what a terrible night (again)
    Ipswich lose in 93rd minute after having stonewall penna turned down
    Only man in my league who captained Bale, but didn't have BAE
    Drenthe....1point

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  24. Chris
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Hey there. Wanted to ask a question about formations....
    I have always taken the view that one must play 3 at the back, in order to maximise attacking points.

    Has anyone ever had any concerted success playing 4,3,3?

    Here is my proposed 4.4.3 WCT:

    Vorm (moriera)
    BAE, Simpson, Shotton, Richards (De Laet)
    Silva, Bale, Gerrard (Furguson, Henry)
    Rooney, Aguero, RVP.

    I accept that I am a bit ****** if anyone doesn't play due to poor subs bench... But that front 6 is just making my mouth water!

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

      lots of people do 433/442.
      defence have a more reliable point, u might argue.

      bale is back to his 2pts. routine soon. not a good bet

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Doesn't matter about what formation you play. Just have a good 11 and a solid bench. Then play the 11 each week that you think will get you the most points..

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    3. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Big Money does not equal big points. I wouldn't be buying Rooney yet!

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  25. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    I am sure this been said before but anyway...

    Adebayor - I am most upset with you. Why you never get a decent haul when you are in my team and score well when you are not in my team is beyond me. I was hoping you would help me out this week, you didnt man! If i wasnt playing WC in GW24 i would shaft him now. But will ride out wolves and wigan.

    BAE - I love you man! Single handedly helped me through my H2H and FPL cup game.

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Ade's out for the City game for me.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      You are so polite. He is a fecker - but is still playing well - better than Aguero, anyway.

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

        I reckon Aguero has been playing better than Ade - perhaps the grass is greener on the other side but there's no doubt he's been scoring way more. Ade goes on these infuriating dry runs. More worryingly, he doesn't seem to have wet runs either. This is also beginning to sound like diarrhoea.

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        1. Call Me Old Fashioned
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          As soon as those mid week games at end of month kick out, I am booting Ade. I have had him in spurts, and it has been a real annoying person to own.

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  26. HANTON1984
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    wc team

    lindergaard sorensen

    savic williamson cahill sendoros caulker
    valencia bale ben afra mcclean dempsey
    aguero rooney rvp

    your thoughts?

    Anyone anyone ?????????//

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    1. lazybones18
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      bring some solid defenders.. all ur defenders are SHYT

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

    So, all that rubbish about saves being cumulative over the DGW was, ermmm,, rubbish!

    Howard made six saves in total, two tonight and four against Bolton, and only has one save point.

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    1. RASPUTIN - the foking bom t…
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      your still a great guy jamsiep and i really am rooting for you come hell or high water sunny 😉

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Hasn't this always been the case? Would've thought a veteran like you would know that!

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    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Who ever believed it? I made a post calling it shit, it made no sense at all

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      1. jamsiep
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        SuperDunny claimed he'd been in contact with FPL and they said that it was cumulative. 😕

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          That always looked a no-show to me ... 🙁

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    4. bazrah99
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I'm not surprised they are not cumulative as it would be very unfair, each game needs to be taken in isolation.

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  28. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    My second team has done well.
    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/2667424/event-history/20/

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

      100 pts - so close, but yet so far...

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      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        I might get 100. BAE 6 and VDV might get 1

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      2nd team?! BAN HIM!!

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  29. HANTON1984
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    wc team

    lindergaard sorensen

    savic williamson cahill sendoros caulker
    valencia bale ben afra mcclean dempsey
    aguero rooney rvp

    your thoughts i want feedback ppl

    Anyone anyone ?????????//

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    1. bazrah99
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Is Savic nailed on? Sendoros is rubbish. Ben Arfa is a big risk as is Valencia (although he should play this weekend).

      Other players look good.

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  30. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Glad I avoided the temptation of getting any Evertons..

    To be honest I was never tempted in the slightest...

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