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12 January 2012 2693 comments
Granville Granville
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The first Scoutcast of 2012 is here. There’s no dressing this up, the Episode title tells you exactly what to expect. With consecutive gameweek scores hovering around the two millionth rank mark and “ghost ship” squads passing me by, who can really blame me?

A string of unfortunate transfers and an errant injury to an Arsenal centre-back threatens to bring my season falling around my ears. Mark spends much of the podcast attempting to reassure me – convinced I’m at the point of no return, whilst simultaneously adding a few sly digs on the 71 points that’s opened up between us. I wouldn’t have expected anything less.

The season and the show must go on. In between gripes, we eventually throw in the usual array of regulars and, by the end, there’s even a sense of hope. Happy New Year? It couldn’t get any worse.

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  1. Just A Hat
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    2 Newcastle Defenders/2 Fulham Defenders + Evans

    or

    2 Newcastle Defenders/2 Sunderland Defenders + Evans

    or

    2 Newcastle Defenders/1 Fulham/1 Sunderland + Evans

    is the best combo!

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

      A

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    2. 5times
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      For what................

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      1. 5times
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        C sounds like a great stew

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

      Don't go two of anything and Evans is garbage

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

      or C with a swans defender instead of Sunderland

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  2. stumanchuu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Valencia or Sess for the next 4-5 games?

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    1. pony101
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Both if possible i think, valencia 6.6 form with two handy games in next three, Sess 6.6 form with two handy home games in next three!

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

      Sess

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

      Thanks for the reply, currently on Sess...I can't have both other mids are Dempsey, Silva, Bale, Moses...

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      1. pony101
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Silva a doubt, get both and leave cash spare for future transfer in?

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

          Had him since day 1 would lose too much $

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

    How likely is Kelly to lose his spot to Baird?

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    1. pony101
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Great punt as 5th def, cheapest playing defender in fantasy

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

      went with Kelly, cant lose at that price - is Baird even back for sure?

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

    Final Wildcarded Team for this week;

    Krul
    Simpson Riise BAE Jones
    Bale Nani Dempsey
    RVP Sturridge Yakubu

    Vorm Dyer Shotton Sessegnon 0.2m

    Thoughts?

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    1. pony101
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Jones to Smalling Dyer to Cabaye or Ben Arfa maybe?

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

      Huth is waaaay better than Risse

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

      Very nice in my opinion - lack on Man City & 'pool coverage would be the only long term issues...

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  5. pony101
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Finally settled on a team!
    Krul
    Smalling Enrique BAE Clark Kelly
    Bale Valencia Ben Arfa Dempsey Sess
    Rooney RVP Sturridge

    Marks out of 10? Any screwups? Advice greatly appreciated

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      you desperately need a city player in there, one of richards, silva, or aguero if poss.

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      1. pony101
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Just think with city being leaky and Silva 50/50, i think I can go a wk or two without em but they will be coming in, def rather rooney ahead of aguero this wkd, only option is milner for valencia maybe and bump ben arfa to cabaye? good advice though, thanks

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        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          no probs man, here to help, i still think that city without komps or silva should do well though, aguero will be relied upon more than ever and with good supply he could bag a hat trick any game, he's may cap this GW. your choice though 🙂

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          1. pony101
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers man!

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

            Agreed - Aguero is looking dangerous. Looking to fit him in for Ade if at all possible.

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    2. 5times
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney to Aguero for some City coverage perhaps

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    3. Pilko's Pump Pants
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Looks pretty solid to me... although i'm not sure why you picked clark... surely there are other better options out there...

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  6. Barnsley FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Bale or Rooney (c)?

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

      Roon

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    2. pony101
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Will have both, rooney for me

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

      Rooney

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  7. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    One week punt, 1 FT + 3.8 in the bank

    Front 7: Nani Osman Bale Sess Sturrdige RVP Ade

    Drop Osman for ??

    a) Silva (WIG)
    b) Dempsey (BLA)
    c) Valencia (BOL)
    d) Gerrard (STO)
    e) Mata/Lampard/Ramires (SUN)

    One week punt only before WC

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

      D

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    2. pony101
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Valencia for fixture and form im guessin, all tempting though

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

      Gerrard - coming into form and fitness, though is expensive....

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  8. gunner1994
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Is it worth keeping Shawcross, or bringing in any Stoke defenders, for the long run?

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    1. 5times
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Next 4 at home, WB, Sun, Swa, Nor. Not bad

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      1. pony101
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        See what you mean but the way things are going, could see all 4 scoring too!

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    2. pony101
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Shotton as a 5th sub, otherwise prob not with fixtures

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

        agreed, Shotton is cheap and oop.

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

    FFS. Look what team my CUP OPPONENT HAS. hes ranked @ 100k How the hell am i going to beat that???

    HIM:

    ------------------Stockdale--------------------------------
    ---Richards----BAE----Williamson-------
    -----Valencia---Bale---Silva----VDV---
    ---Rooney------RVP-----Sturridge------

    Subs: Vorm, HBA, Caulker, De Laet.

    vs

    My team

    --------Vorm(krul)-------------
    -Richards---Santon---Enrique------
    -Mata--Sess----HBA--Bale----(Walters)---
    ---------Aguero----Yak-----RVP------

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

      Am i screwed|?

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    2. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Your OUT!

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        (c) Mata and hope for the best

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

          Thats my only option i think 🙁

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    3. pony101
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney for Aguero maybe, richards is ur city coverage

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      1. 5times
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Play Krul and pray for a New cleanie!!!!!!

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

        He already has Rooney and Richards.

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

          What am i going to do?

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          1. pony101
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Play krul anyways, still think rooney is a must against bolton, tough one though, he could be makin transfer also so ur in with a chance

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

              He has rooney already though. Dont i need some differential. Hes got spurs vs wolves as well. good god.

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

        Madness, Aguero (c)

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

      He has a cracking team. What's his team value?

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

        109.9

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

      Not much in that mate
      Play Krul, your back 3 is good (hope wolves score and stoke dont)
      All you need then is an Aguero hat-trick really or Yak, HBA and Mata could easily do the business for you
      Good luck

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

      Just went through player by player and think you edge it:

      You (if you play Krull)
      Draw Him You
      You Him You Draw
      Him Him You

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

        thanks for the positivety. But generally he has a much better team than me with favourable fixtures for all his players except maybe stockdale.

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

          Consider: Rooney plays deep and gets an an assist, Valencia plays at RB, Studge fails to net against a defensive Sunderland. But Aguero bags a brace against Wigan. Mata scores a dead ball against Sunderland, and Yak has another explosive brace against inconsistent Fulham. That'll win you, easy, it's not hard to imagine

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

            Valencia wont play at RB since smalling and Evans have returned. Even Jones could play MF. hence rooney wont play MF. hell be at the front. Gona have to take a Yak attack to win this one.

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  10. Najoman86
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Any thoughts on having both Nani and Valencia in midfield for United coverage this weekend? Too risky?

    With Silva 50/50... a United home game against Bolton should surely mean decent attacking points?

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

      Definitely too risky, think of something else.

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  11. Mak_Gold
      14 years, 3 months ago

      A) Richards + BAE + Aguero

      B) Smalling + BAE + Rooney

      C) Richards + Smalling + Aguero???

      Have Valencia and Silva as my other MU and MC cover.

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      1. pony101
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        B deffo

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        1. Mak_Gold
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers.

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

        Just been given my FPL Cup opponent, 4th round. They're ranked 50k above me and we have 7 (!) players in common: Evans, Bale, Valencia, RVP, Ade and Studge, plus injured Osman. I wouldn't be surprised if they're on FFS 😀

        Differences:
        GK - I have Sorenson and Vorm - they have Krul and Stockdale
        Def - I have BAE, Enrique, Baines and Naylor - they have Walker, Richards, Raylor and injured Jags
        Mid - I have Drenthe and Silva - they have Sess and Sinclair
        Attack - Identical.

        Who do you reckon will win, and what transfers do you suggest?

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

          1 FT 0.7 bank. Was considering Silva > Nani and possibly Osman > HBA before all this.

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

            Oh the unrelenting issues facing a FF manager! Trying to balance the cup with the season. I don't think Silva for Nani is a bad thought for this GW. I def would do Osman to Ramires though.

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

              True - I mean in theory we should be seeking to make our team as good as possible every week but certainly seeing who your up against can change your priorities of which week to focus on. Silva to Nani if he's definitely out, not sure about Chelsea players v a fast improving Sunderland against a defensive manager - or whether I can count on Ramires.

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        2. pony101
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Opp has better goalie option
          U have better def marginally
          He wins mid with Sess

          Tight but him marginally, baines and drenthe out, maybe cole and cabaye in?

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

            Cole is a bit expensive, tricky fixture against in form team too. Cabaye is alright but want someone with big potential to make transfer worthwhile

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

              Lose Drenthe anyway

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

        About to confirm my WC team, feedback greatly appreciated!

        Vorm Sorensen
        Simpson Enrique Senderos Richards McAuley
        Dyer Silva McClean Bale Dempsey
        Rooney RvP Sturridge

        Planning Rooney(c) for GW21 then trade him for Aguero GW22 onwards

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        1. DV8R
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          How much money do you have in the bank? Maybe get in Ben Arfa for Dyer

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          1. pony101
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Is Ben arfa worth a punt?

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            1. DV8R
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              Playing OOP, newcastle have good home fixtures, yeah

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        2. pony101
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Like but maybe val mata or gerrard in for silva and buy him in two wks

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

            @DV8R 0.2 in the bank, not enough for HBA

            @Pony101 Got Silva at 9.5 so if i sell him don't think I'll be able to afford him back

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      4. Dave1966
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Is Ben Arfa worth a shout as a cheap midfielder option.

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        1. DV8R
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          I heard he's playing OOP, so for 5.4m it's worth a shot. Better than McClean imo

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          1. Dave1966
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            I know he played well last game but doesn't seem like he had much playing time before that.

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        2. pony101
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Just asked same question! I hope he is...

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

          Yeah. Him or Moses.

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

          Am very tempted but little record of solid time in FPL and Pardew wants to play him on wing. It's a gamble but he'd be a great 5th mid.

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      5. RD
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Till which Gameweek can i use my winter wildcard?? Is it Gameweek 23 or 24??

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

          "The January Wildcard can only be used after Gameweek 20 starts (2 Jan 11:30) until Gameweek 23 ends (4 Feb 11:30)"

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      6. pony101
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Best def for 4.8m? Thinkin Clark

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        1. DV8R
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Not getting the Clark love here... Brown is 4.5m and more nailed on and has better fixtures

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          1. pony101
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Didnt think of him but fixtures are good, doubt for wkd though but prob wouldnt be in starting fantasy 11 anyway

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      7. Bobby Reds
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Vorm, Krul
        Richards - Jose Enrique - J.Evans - Senderos - Shotton
        Silva - Walters - Bale - Dempsey - Sessegnon
        Van Persie - Aguero - Sturridge

        or

        Vorm - Krul
        Brown - Jose Enrique - J.Evans - Senderos - Shotton
        Silva - Moses - Bale - Dempsey - Nani
        Van Persie, Aguero, Sturridge

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

          Gotta say I like B more.

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        2. DV8R
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          A

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        3. Bobby Reds
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Im leaning towards B to be honest

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        4. The Humungus
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          I prefer A

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

        Made two subs this week for a 4pointer and wondered if it's just worth biting the bullet on my WC considering Silva is a big doubt.

        Krul
        BAE / Enrique / Kelly
        Dempsey / Silva / Nani / Bale
        Sturridge / RVP / Adebayor

        Vorm / Dyer / Shotton / Brown

        Thoughts really appreciated!

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

          Your team is perfectly fine for this week. I think next week would be the better time to WC.

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          1. pony101
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Agreed, u don't have to WC

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      9. Dave1966
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Please give feedback on my wildcard team:

        Mignolet, Sorenson
        Santon, Caulker, Richards, Enrique, Ekotto
        Bale, Sess, Silva, Ben Arfa, Nani
        RVP, Sturridge, Adebayor

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        1. pony101
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Goalie dont rotate greatly for season.
          Caulker has iffy fixtures, santon not nailed on, silva a doubt, that would be my three worries, otherwise top notch

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          1. Dave1966
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Thanks for the reply. Keeping Silva so not worried about one week. Any suggestions for someone in place of Caulker/Santon.

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            1. pony101
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              WIlliamson/simpson, kelly/senderos or shotton maybe?

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              1. Dave1966
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 3 months ago

                Cheers for advice

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

        Wildcarding next week. With that in mind, Drenthe>HBA or Silva>Gerrard for a 1 week punt? Or what I'm really tempted by, a 4 point hit to do both?

        I wouldn't lose much value on Silva and I might be getting rid anyway, plus I really don't want him this week if he doesn't play as it would result in me doubling up on Swansea defence at home to Arsenal.

        I would also probably captain Gerrard if I brought him in.

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        1. pony101
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Had Gerrard in my team all wk but went for dempsey instead to free up cash for elsewhere. Liverpool fan but dont think they'll get many against a tight stoke defence.

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          1. 5times
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Stoke have conceded 20 goals in 10 away fixtures. Gerard on pens and set pieces could be a great differential...........

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            1. pony101
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              didnt realise they have conceded that many, but liv at home have been poor unfortunately

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              1. 5times
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 3 months ago

                They certainly have but Gerard back and playing 90 minutes will hopefully create more chances and heck, if they can have one hit the net instead of the woodwork at home for a change, they might rip some side a new one!

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                1. pony101
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 3 months ago

                  I hope they do but Gerrard played very deep on wed against city, come on the pool!

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                  1. 5times
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 3 months ago

                    Stoke at Anfield, surely a more advanced role.........I hope so cause I got him in for Silva. Swore I'd have no more Pool players this season after the Suarez fantasy flop but here I go again with Stevie G for the next 4!

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

                    He was very deep, but I think that may have been a one-off. I think they may have wanted Henderson further up the pitch to put De Jong and co under pressure, and give Gerrard a little more space in a deeper role.

                    I can't imagine Gerrard being that deep in a game where Liverpool will dominate possession and will be looking for goals. The only reason Liverpool have been struggling at home is that both Suarez and Carroll have missed chance after chance. If Gerrard gets a chance I'd fancy him to bury it. 3 goals in 3 games for him now. He's just so very tempting. I think I'm talking myself into the 4 point hit.

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                    1. 5times
                      • 14 Years
                      14 years, 3 months ago

                      Sober up and if you still feel like its a good idea...........I honestly feel like Liverpool have the potential to start scoring big style, hitting posts more than ex girlfriends and DJ's and visiting keepers at Anfield have had more man of the match champagne than they keep behind the bar at Spearmint Rhinos!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

                        Thanks for the input guys. Will wait for more info on Silva, but unless he's definitely fit, I think I'll take the hit and captain Stevie.

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

          Liverpool don't necessarily have to score many for Gerrard to get returns. I think Liverpool will win, and he's as likely as anyone to score or assist. I'd be surprised if he didn't get me at least 6 points as captain, whereas Silva could easily get me 0 or 1.

          I fancy Ben Arfa at home to QPR too. No Faurlin or Barton should mean he gets a bit more space.

          I've been sliding down the rankings for weeks now so I really feel like doing something different.

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      11. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Am I crazy for choosing Odemwingie over Sturridge this gameweek?

        O'Neill has improved on the Sunderland defence and can't see them conceding too many... On the other hand, Norwich without a CS all season

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

          Not crazy at all - thinking same and would do that if I had Odem.

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

          i am afraid u are not alone ...same thought and same replacment for Ba is i am considering

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      12. pony101
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Yes you are crazy, unless u have mata for chel coverage- sun home and two fixtures against promoted sides, have to be backin em in some way

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        1. DV8R
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          What about if I do Sess -> Ramires?

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          1. pony101
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Sess is essential for two home games after chel i think, ramires is hit and miss, would still go with stur

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

            sess have two home games after che away and he is the man at the moment i feel

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      13. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Guess i cant complain my cup opponent is ranked 2,395,227th in the world. Perhaps its that 40 point hit in GW8 that caused him some problems. He hasn't made a transfer in 10 gws but he still sets his lineup. Very odd. His likely squad:

        Szczesny

        Enrique, Jones, Walker

        Silva, Kuyt, Larrson, Ramsey, Pilkington

        RVP, Balotelli

        (Graham, Olsson, Kelly(liv)) vs.

        Krul

        Enrique, BAE, Kelly(ful)

        Silva, Nani, Bale, Drenthe(sigh)

        RVP, Adebayor, Yakubu

        (Moses, Kompany, Jagielka)

        we both have silva as a doubt and two players on bench that wont play. Do i need to take a hit by dropping drenthe or jags? 1.3 mil in addition to spend.

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        1. pony101
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Dre should start and moses can come on for silva, not ideal but will get away with it against opponents crap midfield

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          1. @FuzzyWarbles
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            last week he got Pilkington 10, Ramsey 9, Graham 6......kuyt due a start, balotelli due a brace. Why am i nervous?

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            1. pony101
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              Nah, too many ifs and buts, ramsey was a once off!

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              1. @FuzzyWarbles
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 3 months ago

                cheers

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

          No, you'll probably lose more on a hit - you should win comfortably come on, none of his first two subs will do much and he has Silva out with Pilkington subject to rotation - you at least have Moses

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          1. @FuzzyWarbles
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            yeah graham should be his only sub, olsson is red flagged apparently not due back, and kelly (liv) will never see the pitch. Assuming he captain's RVP, better to follow suit and rely on rest of my team to beat rest of his team? Could prevent disaster. Or just captain bale or nani as planned?

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

        I am planning to play 3-4-3 for the rest of the season.

        My 4th and 5th midfielder are Ramires/Milner and sess for now. So probably rotate sess and ramires/Milner for sometime.

        with this combination, i can have enrique and walker as my only good defenders. i am thinking if i have to downgrade Ramires to someone like pilkington or HBA and upgrade one of my defender like cahill to Richards....

        So my question is it best to 3 solid defenders or 5 good mids??

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        1. pony101
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          3 solid def, 3 savage and two average rotating mids i think

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        2. @FuzzyWarbles
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          if you plan to rotate sessegnon, why not just go with barfa or cabaye? take advantage of natural sun/new rotation. one will always be playing for you at home, and its a cheaper option.

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

            HBA will play regularly right now that BA and ameobi are out for sometime? Is it a good option

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            1. @FuzzyWarbles
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              id rather spend the extra .5 on Cabaye. More well rounded prospect IMO. HBA's lack of use in road ties puts me off him. I think he will start regularly over the next 4-5 gws, but it still worries me a little.

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

        Looking ahead to GW 22....I am seeing it as quite a tough week.

        Will still be on WC. However my WC team (which is going to be quite similar to everyone on FFS) does not match up for that GW. It seems like such a waste!

        What are your plans for next week?

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        1. @FuzzyWarbles
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          WCing 🙂

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

            whats your WC look like?

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            1. @FuzzyWarbles
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              actually not going to until gw24, sorry. but my injuries are mounting, may have to next week.

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      16. f27489
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        any improvements for me guys?

        Howard, Ruddy
        BAE, Kompany, Enrique, Skrtel, Clark
        Walters, larsson, Gomes, Sliva, Nani
        Abebayor, RVP, Strurridge

        Thanks for the help in advance!

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        1. @FuzzyWarbles
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          money in bank, free transfer(s)?

          id play BAE, Enrique, Skrtel, Clark

          Larsson, Silva, Nani

          Ade, RVP, Sturridge

          (Walters, Gomes, Kompany)

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          1. f27489
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            1 FT
            0 money in bank
            With Wildcard

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            1. @FuzzyWarbles
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              i dont think there is a necessary transfer for any of your starters. You could use it to improve your bench, mainly gomes, or you could get howard outta there. Or you could pocket it. every home team plays away next week and vice versa, so if you pocket it, you can take out 2 players with road ties and replace them with 2 players embarking on consecutive home ties.

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      17. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Play Sess (che) or Ben Arfa (QPR)

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        1. @FuzzyWarbles
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          barfa may only have this window in ba's absence. Hes home to a struggling club in transition. Id bench sess. Take advantage of the opportunity to use barfa. Home to QPR, fixtures wont get much better. I understand if im in the minority on that.

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          1. pony101
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            +1

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        2. pony101
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Currently startin BA with sess on bench

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

          Sess. QPR will be playing for their places with the new gaffer watching on.

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      18. rice farmer
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Nani(c) or Bale(c)...

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        1. @FuzzyWarbles
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          faced with the same dilemma. Im leaning bale. i just think spurs attack has more of an identity right now. dont see less than 2 goals vs wolves and i cant imagine bale NOT being involved in one of them. Whereas united could score 3 or 4 and i can picture nani having nothing to do with it. (or get a hat trick and an assist :()

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          1. rice farmer
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            yeah, I have a 40pt deficit against a rival to make up so the Nani(c) could be a good differential but then I've been burned by Nani more than once..

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

          I have it on Nani for the time being, but will probably change it to Gerrard unless Silva is definitely fit.
          So for me, Nani over Bale, purely because I fancy United to score more goals than Spurs.

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          1. rice farmer
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            for me spurs haven't had the same fluidity past few weeks, they've looked abit nervous at home.

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            1. 5times
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              Are you sure you have you been watching the spurs that play in London, not San Antonio

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      19. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Is it mad to ditch Sinclair this week with him playing at home to a weakened ARS defence? Either he or Ramsey is going for Dempsey. Best player to kick out?

        Ruddy
        BAE, JEvans, Simpson
        Nani(vc), Bale, Ramsey, Sinclair
        RVP, Adebayor, Rooney(c)

        Westwood, Caulker, Reo-Coker, Wilko
        Bank 2.6m

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        1. rice farmer
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          ramsey

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

          _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _

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

            Is that Morse code for "sell Ramsey"?

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

              I've told J-dubs countless times to do this transfer. It's now making me angry 😡

              I've made it my goal to get him out. 😉

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          2. @FuzzyWarbles
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            _E_-_O_E_? i need some consonants.

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

              It's actually supposed to be Reo-Cockup 😛

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      20. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Where is this Ben Arfa love coming from? I seem to recall some love earlier in the season as well..and that all went belly up.

        Surely Cabaye is a better bet?

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

          Not sure. Smacks of the Drenthes tbh. 😕

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

            Morning. What does the Doc say re the back?

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

              G'day Inze, Yep, the Doc was pretty pleased with my progress. Just got to ease into things. Just wish all the stiffness in the lower back would go away.

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

                You allowed to get physio?

                * Lots of Alcohol also works

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

                  I have a very nice physio who has a lovely pair...of healing hands 😛

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

                    ...as long as it's not a pair of balls..

                    😯

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

          Playing up front...Ba and Tiote gone to ACN

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        3. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Did you see his goal against Blackburn? :O Messiesque...

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        4. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Another Drenthe phenomenon.

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

            Have ye been missing the last few PL matches or something? He's been partnering Ba up front as of late and is a far better player than Drenthe imo (re is goal against Blackburn in the cup:phenomenal) he is a real attacking threat and playing well. A bit of a punt but potentially another oop bargain. That's why.

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

              If he starts, that is.

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

                He will. Pardew is talking about putting him on the wing.

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

              Partnering Ba up front? 131 minutes in 7 gameweeks.... 😕

              ...Screeeeeetccchhhhhh....what's that I hear....a wagon coming to a sudden stop?

              😯

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

                I'm aware he's been coming off the bench but with two key players at the ACN and with Barfa in good form...ya know what forget it.

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

                  What good form?

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        5. The Humungus
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          It's that goal he scored. People watch too much football on this site and don't pay enough attention to the boring spreadsheets. 😀

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

            Noooooooooooooooooooo, I watch football myself mate, Just my thoughts. With Tiote and Ba out he'll surely have a reshuffle. Ameobi and Best is a pretty shocking partnership imo

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