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14 January 2012 2702 comments
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Seven three o’clock kick-offs with Chelsea, United, Liverpool and Spurs all enjoying home comforts – the scene is set for a bonanza of Fantasy points. While such a scenario has a habit of smacking us round the chops, we’re remaining optimistic and have opened our Dugout Discussion chatroom ready to soak up your views as the points pour in.

It’s safe to say that the Old Trafford clash between United and Bolton will carry the biggest expectation amongst the Fantasy fraternity. Wayne Rooney and Nani will go into the game with armbands stacking up, while Tottenham’s attacking talent will again carry our hopes as they face up to Wolves at the Lane.

Good luck for the Gameweek, we’ll see you on the other side with the Knee Jerk.

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

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  1. living the dream
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    With yak suspended now for 3 games could macheda be worth a shout?qpr have great fixtures

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

      Don't quite get the logic...but okay if you say so.

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      1. living the dream
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        The logic is quality fixtures and a new manager to rejuvenate them and a differential.

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        1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          There's no certainty that he'll start. Also, from watching him play, I'm not filled with any amount of faith over his abilities.

          Much rather go with the certainty of Fletcher.

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

    Sessegnon or Dempsey for next week lads? Who would you rather have?

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

      Both if you can, but Demps

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      sess mate rising tonight

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    3. Schurrle Not
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Sessegnon imo.

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

      Sess vs Swansea? I'd prefer Dempsey for sure.

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  3. Dave Bauer
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Tempting fate as a Rooney captainer, but I think he'll keep both assists having just seen the goals.

    Not saying he should, just that I think he probably will.

    But we shall see I suppose.

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

    Krul Vorm

    Jose Enrique Evans Simpson Kompany Assou-Ekotto

    Mata Silva Sessegnon Bale Surman

    Adebayor rooney Henry

    TEAM AFTER WC WHAT DO YOU THINK?
    HENRT> BA WHEN HE GETS BACK

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  5. Rwilliams90
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Just rewatched the United goals. On first viewing I thought both were Rooney's assists and now I think neither were.

    First one either bobbles off the ground or Wellbeck gets a touch, now I'm not sure on the fine details on what counts as an assist but it looks like he touches it and ever so slightly changes the path of the ball.

    Second one Wheater touches it on although it may slightly touch Rooney aswell on the way through.

    I'm not very optimistic about either tbh and its a bit gutting really.

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      i watched the game thought the 1st hit welbeck but didn't see the replay so i am not sure. i thought the 2nd was rooneys though

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

      Well *if* the first one touched Welbeck it's definitely his assist..

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    3. Bartowski
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      For the love of god. ASSIST GOES TO LAST PLAYER TO TOUCH IT ON THE SAME TEAM

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Everybody knows that. The issue is whether or not Welbeck touched it. I don't think he did, but MOTD will reveal all.

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

          Read what I was replying to you numpty, he said Wheater touched it on the second one. Fool.

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          1. 1966 was a great year for E…
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Are you retarded? 'Second one Wheater touches it on although it may slightly touch Rooney aswell on the way through.' - so if it doesn't touch Rooney it's not his assist.

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

        Please read FPL rules. If the ball is touched outside the box by the opposing team no assist is given.

        Also I downloaded the flash video from 101goals of the Welbeck goal and played it back at 1/4 speed. The quality is not great but its defo Wheater that plays Welbeck in. Doesnt appear to touch Rooney

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  6. CarelessGenius©
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Any chance of bale baps??
    Sounds fruity....

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

      1 maybe

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

      No chance

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    3. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      No chance

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  7. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    one midfeilder and one defender for 14.2, any suggestions?

    already have:
    Richards, BAE, Silva, Valencia, Bale

    Thanks

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  8. Pat Mustard
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    RVP (C) looking good 🙂

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    1. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I'd happily swap Rooney's 0/3/6 captain points for an RVP armband!

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

        i would bite ur arm off to get an rvp armband instead of my nani captain

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

    Ugh, Mata close to a decent haul again, added to what should have been a few Valencia assists..
    Hopefully Silva assists Aguero 3-4 times to make up for it..

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    1. CarelessGenius©
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      If Torres can stop hitting the bar, mata can get some!!

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

      Damn Torres' luck!

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  10. Caine & Co.
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Odemwingie subbed at 62min. Is he OK, was it tactical?

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  11. kingbails
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    HBA SAVE MY GAMEWEEK! Long shot but I did write it in caps so the FPL gods may hear it yet...

    Last chance saloon for Royston next week and the same will be said for Adeb after his visit to Wigan me thinks

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

      Woah you're a patient one..

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

        I don't believe the quote is "Kneejerking is a virtue"!

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

          I hardly think getting rid of either (especially Drenthe) is a knee-jerk, one's been in shit form FPL wise for a while now and the other barely plays.

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

            Fair comment I simply think both have capacity to do well with the upcoming fixtures.

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  12. Big Sami says: Sack Beni!
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    I changed captain armband to Yak 2 mins before deadline.

    Kill me.

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    1. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I feel for you mate.

      Couldn't possibly call that though, it wasn't a bad choice at the time by any means.

      Just out and out bad luck I'm afraid.

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    2. CarelessGenius©
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      It's a good thing you don't get negative points ie. -2 doubled equals -4.

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

        You do get negative points, what are you on about?

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      2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        eh?

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        1. CarelessGenius©
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          I mean you don't get your negative score doubled by captain choice....

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          1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            yes you do!

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            1. CarelessGenius©
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              So if your captain gets a negative score like -2 you end up with -4? Is that right?

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

                Yeah

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                1. CarelessGenius©
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 3 months ago

                  Wow. Didn't know that at all.
                  My mistake.
                  Wonder what has been the worst weekly score for a player ever?

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

            They are doubled! Why would they not be doubled???

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          3. 1966 was a great year for E…
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Yes you do...

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        2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          love the fact you have einstein as your grav but display nothing but stupidity in that comment

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          1. CarelessGenius©
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            You obviously didn't see the 'careless' bit....

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      3. living the dream
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        You do dont you?

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      4. living the dream
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        I thought it was -4 in a case like that?

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  13. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    WCing tonight to catch a few price rises. But prices apart, which combination looks more promising?

    Bale. Dempsey. Silva. Valencia. ___________
    _________. Aguero. RVP.

    A) Sessegnon + Morrison
    B) Dyer + Sturridge

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

    One Mauro Formica, there's only 1 Mauro Formica...............

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

    mata out for dempsey?? 1FT.
    or should i just use my WC??

    fancy nani next week though. HE IS DUE!!!

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

      i have been telling myself that for a while. tempted to get rid on my WC but got no clue who to get unless i go for RVP, Aguero Rooney up top

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

    does anyone have over 40 points so far?

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

      Some guy with Carrick in his team on here...

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

      A guy in my mini league has 46 with a couple left to play. He got lucky with Shawcross and Sorensen and Rooney Captain

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

      i have 40 pts with krul richards and rvp to play

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

        had skrtel evans rooney(c) bale

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

      so basically no one has done well, aka chill out guys

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  17. Cantona90
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Only 25 points today? Was hoping for 70.

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  18. Craig
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    24 with 5 to play, ino its a low scoring week but thats surely poor

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

      stop showing off.

      lots of 17-20 today, so shut up

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

        Calm down - 24 points is hardly 'showing off' haha

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

        Yeah showing off that ive scored between 4-7points more, dno how anyone will catch that

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  19. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    is cahill gonna walk straight into the starting line up at chelski then?

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I hope so ...

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

      Could do because Luiz can play RB. But I'm not sure.

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  20. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Just looked at the footage. Scholes goal, and looks like a Welbeck assist. More obvious that the Gervinho one the other week.

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

      Yay

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

      One for opta to review though, so it won't be changed till then i imagine.

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Nay

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    4. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      And what say you of the second one?

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      1. Dave Bauer
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        But thanks for clearing up that it was a Scholes goal....

        😉

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      2. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah 2nd one is a Rooney assist, he was the last United player to touch the ball before Welbeck. Whether Wheater touched it or not is irrelevant.

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

          it does matter, its irrelevant inside the box not outside

          ssists are awarded to the player from the goal scoring team, who makes the last touch before the goal is scored.

          If after this touch, an opposing player touches the ball outside the penalty area altering the intended destination of the ball, then no assist is given, except if this intervention directly results in an own goal.

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

      i just looked again and he wasn't touch it in my opinion

      let's wait monday and see what happens

      i just feel that a lot off ppl are pissed cause they didnt get him in their wildcard teams....

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      1. Life's Very Good
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        +1000000
        Absolutely! All Non-rooney owners just trying to make a controversy out of it! Bollocks!
        watch again! Also look at the Sky commentary

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    6. Life's Very Good
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Surely no touch. He went for it n backed out at the last minute. watch again!!!

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  21. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Was thinking if doubling up on Fulham - Senderos and Dempsey - but am now thinking after today's performance, that may not be wise. Also noticed, Dempsey's last three matches = 2, 2, 2. Gerrard maybe?

    Also - Sturridge or Welbeck?

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  22. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Fletcher anyone? Then a switch to Ba when he's back.

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    1. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      great value

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

      I am very tempted.

      I have to downgrade DAD to do my preferred Osman > Dempsey move.

      With £7.3m to spend on a striker, Fletcher looks as good a move as any.

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

        You keeping Sturridge IT?

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

    it was worth use my WC after all

    32 pts(if rooneys ssist stay on) with 5 players to play

    i transfered out players like valencia,The yak,Adebayor,Friedel

    2 be honest i was so pissed cause i use my wildcard cause i had a nice team for this gW

    but at the end it turn out Nicely 😀

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

      I'm pretty sure you'll be down to 26pts with 5 after a review of the assists.

      Not great for a WC week BUT sometimes with a WC it all comes good the next week or the one after. Good luck.

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  24. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Please fill in the gaps, i have 14.2 to spend

    Silva, Valencia, __________ , Bale
    Sturridge, _________ , RVP

    Thanks

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

      Posting the rest of the team would help.

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  25. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Well done to everybody who transferred in Yakubu and BAE and got a combined haul of -1 points.

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

      Me - wildcard fail.

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  26. Jonah Takalua
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    there is one angle for the scholes goal which is abundantly clear

    its showing behind rooney as he crosses it

    scholes calls welbeck to leave it, his leg goes towards then pulls out

    he does not get a touch

    rooney assist

    jog on you desperate gits ive had about 4 stinkers in a row

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

      Both assists will stand.

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

      It defo skinned Welbecks foot on the way past but surely Rooney will get the assist anyway as he hit the pass

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

        The last touch, however inconsequential, is what counts. I've seen the replays and it's very hard to call.

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

        ^ Nope. Any touch, ANY touch and it is Welbecks. Same as the Gervinho one a while back.

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

        nope. That's not how the assist rule works. If Welbeck touched it (which, I think he did), then it's a Welbeck assist.

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

        Touch is an assist :-/

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

      Are you blind?
      He DEFINATELY got a touch

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        It's not 100% IMO... They should leave it as Rooney's

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

          Wellbeck definitely got a touch mate. 100%. You can see a clear deflection.

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Could have been the turf... As I said not 100%

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      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Oh and it's DEFINITELY spelt this way 😉

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

          guess he is blind 😛 so typed wrong

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

        Oh Lordy!, i walked into that one!

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          😆

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

          😛

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

      If I was you I'd email FPL and ask them to review it.

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    5. Life's Very Good
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      +milliions

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  27. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    So thanks yakubu. Is he out for 3 games now?
    Should I wildcard or not? Got ade and the yak defo out, only 1 free transfer.
    Current team is-
    Vorm, ruddy

    Enrique, Richards, brown, Simpson, shotton

    Bale, vdv, nani, silva, dyer

    Ade, yak, rvp.
    Help! Trouble is I wanted to leave my wc until the last possible moment to stop my opponent copying. He does have 2 wc’s though, so I guess he could either way.

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

      Not necessarily, take a punt on Sess or Crouch at home next week

      You're still left with 11 good players - some tough fixtures but It wouldnt surprise me if City V Spurs and Arsenal V United both finished 3-3

      Yak is defo a 3 game ban - they wont even appeal that red card

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  28. UKG
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    37 with Krul and RVP to go, whats the average looking like this week then ? Seems like there may be some low scores so far today, glad I didnt take a hit this week.

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

      go away 🙁

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

      Guessing around 20ish. 37 a good score.

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  29. jayzico
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    i thought i was doing horrifically (for the 3rd week running) until i saw third in my league with the yak! ...as captain. ouch

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  30. pol
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    who thinks nani may bounce back?

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

      I think he's got more chance of bouncing onto the bench. Young can't be far away from a return

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    2. My name is an echo
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Probably nani and nobody else. The smart money is on Valencia. Did anyone else have Lindegard and Evans in their team today? - I am blessed

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