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Monday Dugout Discussion

16 January 2012 3783 comments
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League leaders Manchester City travel to the DW Stadium tonight, looking to put breathing space between themselves and their city rivals. The Dugout Discussion chatroom opens in anticipation of the conclusion of Gameweek 21.

Both team sheets have been handed in, and here is how they line-up on this horribly cold Monday night…

Wigan XI: Al Habsi, Stam, Alcaraz, Caldwell, Figueroa, McArthur, McCarthy, Gomez, Crusat, Rodallega, Moses.

Man City XI: Hart, Zabaleta, Savic, Lescott, Clichy, Milner, Barry, Nasri, Silva, Aguero, Dzeko.

Roberto Martinez continues with Albert Crusat, who manages to shake off a slight back injury to start tonight. James McArthur begins for only the third time in the league this season, replacing Mohamed Diame who is unavailable thanks to the African Cup of Nations.

Manchester City are forced to partner Jolean Lescott and Stefan Savic at centre-back once more, despite a very ropey performance in their defeat to United last weekend. Elsewhere, David Silva is restored to the starting line-up, Sergio Aguero partners Edin Dzeko up front, and Pablo Zabaleta replaces Micah Richards.

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  1. @FuzzyWarbles
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    senderos, santon, i suppose clark, someone was saying earlier that villa/wolves was typically a low scoring affair.

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      reply fail, forgive me, i just woke up, coffee still too hot to drink.

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      1. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        shot of bourbon in there might cool it down a bit!

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        1. @FuzzyWarbles
          • 15 Years
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          on it 🙂

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    2. hvsauce
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      hey fuzzy! i'm 2 away (hopefully from silva BPs) from 1000 points!

      thank god for halle berry and monster's ball

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        HA- lva will "make you feel good".

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        1. @FuzzyWarbles
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          13 years, 11 months ago

          or silva for that matter, stupid beefy fingers--wake up!!

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  2. gravless
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    Hakeem Nicks in playoff challenge 8)

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      nelson out, nicks in

      TANKS FER NUTTIN nelson!!!

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      1. gravless
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        somebody with Brady + Gronk from the start will win it

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        1. RevsFC
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          13 years, 11 months ago

          Gronk shouldn't be allowed on Fantasy Football.

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  3. Buck The Trent
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    A quick question guys.

    Can I use my 1 free transfer today (to get a player before price rise) then use the WC later in the week?

    thanks

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    1. tezzaboy7
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      yes you can. but why not just WC now if your set on doing it anyway

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    2. thivagar
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      yes

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  4. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Votes please guys - best 2 week punt out of the below? Reasons would be great also...

    a) Sessegnon & Sturridge
    b) Mclean & Torres
    c) Mata & Helgusson

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    1. thivagar
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      sessengon and torres if possible as sess is in form and nice fixtures, whilst torres is looking ok and could be a big gamble. high risk, high reward

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    2. Kitchen Sink
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Probably B mate. I think McLean takes one of the corners and is in the box for the other. Torres looked good. Im punting on him myself for one week. I will probably give him the armband.

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  5. thivagar
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    who to bench out of these 8

    carroll vanpersie aguero
    bale valencia dempsey ramires sessengon

    currently have valencia on bench, but if verm doesn't play who to bench? thx

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Urgh, Carroll?

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    2. tezzaboy7
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      carroll

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    3. Test Eagles
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      Just ditch Carroll altogether and bring in, well ... ANYONE else.

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  6. Zep
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Playing around with my WC... who would you prefer out of these for the next 6 GWs?

    Baines, Valencia, Aguero

    OR

    Evans, Silva, Rooney

    Thx

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Evans, Silva, Aguero

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    2. Zep
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I should add that I'm only planning to keep Baines for Blackburn game... then I'll probably get Richards /Kompany back...

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    3. RedForLife
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      That's a tough 1. Don't like Baines, overpriced. So 2nd option but I also like Kun ahead of Rooney.

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      1. Zep
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        I'm scared of losing Baines though, cos I just know the prick will score a goal if I do...

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  7. Canadian Football
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    Anyone surprised on how high the FPL avg. is this GW? 46 before BAP’s from todays match!
    Not one person broke 100. Further not one of the“BIG HITTERS" (with high ownership) with a massive week

    City - Silva, Aguero - 1 assist. No Richards or Komp for CS
    United - Nani, Roo, Valencia 2 assists (Fraud) and a missed PK No Jones CS no bonus
    Tott- No CS. Bale, VDV,Ade 1 assist no bonus
    Che - Sturrdge & Mata 2 pts between them
    New - No Ba
    YAK - Sent off - minus 2
    Ars - RVP 1 goal no bonus
    Swa - No CS for Vorm
    Sto - Walters nothing
    Sun - Sess nothing

    Raylor & Enrique are the only ones who came good in their position.

    Very Strange!

    .

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    1. Zep
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Mata got 3pts... Ryan Taylor and Enrique both have approx 35% ownership... so that 35% of teams with 21pts right there... not so surprised myself...

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      1. Canadian Football
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        But few captained them.

        If you owned the

        Top 3 forwards in ownership
        Top 5 Mids
        Top 4 Def
        Top GK

        The score is only 62 and that is with the score of 13 players.

        Even in DGW the average was 54. (still bonus to play in this GW)

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      2. Fitzy.
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        A lot of dead teams would have the armband on Rooney and probably have Silva as well, so if they also have Raylor & Enrique, there's 39 points just from those 4...

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  8. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    David Silva will allegedly be changing his name to David Assist

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      * David Yawn Assist

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        🙂

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    2. RevsFC
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Does anyone else know that David Silva means Scotty Pippen in Spanish?

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  9. RedForLife
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    What are people's thoughts on Joey Barton on Set piece's, with a good run, under Hughes now? @ 5.8 i'm considering.

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    1. tezzaboy7
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Hope you like the colour yellow as well as red.

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      1. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Is a good point ... on a good day Joey is brilliant and his set-piece abilities are top shelf. However, his temper and attitude let him down regularly and the risk is too much IMO.

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      2. RedForLife
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Meaning bit prone to cards?

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        1. tezzaboy7
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          yep

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  10. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Like f*cking seriously. I just dont understand how lucky some tool can be. the guy on top of my league benched dyer as second sub last week. Larsson didnt play and he got all the points from dyer.

    He benched him again this week. Sturridge didnt play so he got all the points again.

    meanwhile Ricahards who i transferred in doesnt play. and the Yak gets -2. Roon Penalty miss and valencia should have at least had two assists.

    f**k this bullshit.

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      LOL
      Calm down, jesus...

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    2. @FuzzyWarbles
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      i thought i found a game that was less frustrating than poker. I get sick of someone who doesnt understand the game, the betting odds, bet increments, etc, still beating me in hands 40% of the time. you can make all the right moves and still hit a wall. well this game seems to offer the same benefits.

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        He is 250th in australia. And he doesnt even watch football at all. He is my one of my managers at work and everytime after the weekend he comes in with this stupid grin on his face. "duhhh i bencehd dyer and he get 13 points". I just want to smack him in the mouth.

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          It's just a game, chill out.

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          1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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            13 years, 11 months ago

            Not when there is 750$ pot at stake

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
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              It's a game with luck in it, saying you want to punch him in the mouth because he is beating you is ridiculous, grow up, or get better at it so you don't feel the need whinge like this.

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            2. Test Eagles
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 11 months ago

              smack him in the mouth and threaten to kill his goldfish if he doesn't start trading in duds

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              1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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                ^He does have Goldfish. Good idea.

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              2. The Finnisher
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                😆

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    3. DanMed
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      One of my rivals used their second WC, kept/benched Kompany and Ba, and as a result got Dyer 3rd off the bench.

      Just the way it goes sometimes. 😆

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    4. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Snubya, feel your pain! I too copped the Roon pen, Yak -2 and Valencia no assists. Leader of my main league had Raylor as cover for Sturridge

      Tough game sometimes! Just grateful Roon kept his assists

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  11. tezzaboy7
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Any news on the Rooney assist situation?
    Is it still being decided?
    If he keeps both i lose my H2H. If he loses one I tie. If he loses both I win.

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    1. Fitzy.
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      You lose mate.

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    2. Zep
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Both will stand... I hate to be the one to break it to you...

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    3. The Finnisher
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      They're both staying.
      I don't see how but such is FPL.

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    4. @FuzzyWarbles
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      oh this, this is awkward. feel like im in a waiting room overhearing a doctor breaking the bad news to some poor widow.

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    5. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I lost mine due to this as well.

      Thought there were 2 possible explanations behind this:
      1) The reviewers had Rooney and the decision to stick with the assists was easier than a coin toss for them.
      2) Rukawa & his 4321 mails.

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      1. tezzaboy7
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Lol. Imma go ahead and blame Rukawa.

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      2. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        lady girl! why you 2 explanation when fantasy Rooney in the coin toss assist

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        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          sorry couldnt help myself

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          1. tezzaboy7
            • 14 Years
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            lol

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  12. DementedFlamingo
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    WC... If I downgrade Kompany to Senderos/Kelly I can get

    Vorm, Krul
    Enrique, Senderos/Kelly, Evans, Raylor, Cahill
    Sess, Valencia, Bale, Silva, Moses
    Aguero, Sturridge/Ba, RVP

    Thoughts?? Cheers

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    1. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Reckon you've more than enough DEF cover to downgrade Kompany... go for it!

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Cahill....nope!

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      1. DementedFlamingo
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Really? Surely will only improve Chelsea defense with a nice run of games coming up??

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    3. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      city defender is a must if you are WCing IMO. cahill and evans are potential value at their price, but i'd downgrade one or both for city. i doubt there will be many top fantasy teams in the world without at least one city defender over the next month or two.

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      1. DementedFlamingo
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Would you have 3 from city though? I could downgrade Aguero or Silva?

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    4. The Finnisher
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Would downgrade R.Taylor to Santon and upgrade Cahill to Kompany/Richards.

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      1. DementedFlamingo
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        Thats certainly an option. Raylor just got me 12pts so it's really hard to let go 🙂

        Does everyone expect him to lose his midfield role and hit the bench?

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          He may be a risk when Tiote and Ba return perhaps causing a re shuffle, along with HBA 'pushing towards a starting spot' according to Pardew, I was just thinking that with 6 CS's in the last 7 games I'd wanna have some City defense rather than the odd attacking point from Raylor (as Santon/Williamson/Simpson will be getting the clean sheets that Taylor gets)

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  13. Najoman86
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Worth keeping the ManU attacking trio of Nani, Valencia and Rooney for this week? I know, not ideal, but a punt I thought worth taking last GW that didn't quite pay off

    Krul Vorm
    Enrique Richards Simpson Senderos Caulker
    Nani Valencia Bale BenArfa McLean
    RVP Rooney Yakubu

    Currently 2.4m in spare change

    Nani > Silva or Mata or Sessegnon
    Yakubu > Sturridge or Bent or Torres

    Thoughts appreciated

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Might be worth it if Verm's still away & Mertesacker's still at CB. Considering Rooney myself.

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      1. Najoman86
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers ElNino

        A little concerned that if the result doesn't go ManU's way, and a decent result for ManCity... the risk of falling further behind in the leagues... majority of sides with Silva/Augero as coverage

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  14. zan
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    A)

    Krul/ Vorm

    Simpson,Enrique,Cahill ,(BAE ,Williams)
    Bale, Silva, Mata ,McClean (N.Dyer)
    RVP,Sturridge,Aguero

    Bank .7m

    B)

    Krul/ Vorm

    Simpson,Enrique,Cahill ,(Williams, McAuley)
    Bale, Silva, Mata Sessegnon, (Dyer)
    RVP,Sturridge,Adebayor

    bank 0

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      A) BAE, McC, Kun + 0.7 - why BAE & Cahill?
      B) McA, Sess, Ade

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      1. zan
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        ooop's

        B)

        Krul/ Vorm

        Simpson,Enrique,Cahill ,(Williams, McAuley)
        Bale, Silva, Mata Sessegnon, (Dyer)
        RVP,Sturridge,Aguero

        bank 0

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    2. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Option (A) IMO

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      1. zan
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        A) is the Team I have now but i'm looking to mix it up some more

        why BAE , because I have had him for about 4 weeks now

        Cahill - blues is the colour 😉

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  15. tezzaboy7
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Should I play Santon and Senderos against each other? Or take a punt on BAE or Evans pulling an unlikely clean sheet?

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      santon and senderos for me.

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    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I'm in the same boat and will go with Santon and Senderos ... i can see the game being a 0-0 draw (think they drew last year a couple of times). Only downside is if you have Cabaye, BA or Dempsey you'll be punting for a goal-spree. Highly unlikely that Evans or bAE will get more than 2 points a piece.

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      1. tezzaboy7
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Only other player Ive got involved is Dempsey. Will probably stick with S and S.

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        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          Yeah cool. I'm bringing in Huth for BAE this week to give me some hope of getting 1 clean sheet in the backline. All the best, hope it works dude

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          1. tezzaboy7
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            Yeh i considered bringing in ShawX this week for Evans. But then I wouldnt be able to get Silva in for Mata in a couple of weeks.

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  16. teto
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone reckon Chelsea might sell Torres come the end of the season if he keeps playing this way? Looking back at 10/11 season with Liverpool, he still scored a good number of goals even though he wasnt on form.. Would love to have seen him play with Suarez and Gerrard. I've a feeling they wont sell him, but as a Liverpool fan id be more than happy seeing him come back.

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Sorry Teto, I know you want him back. But the El Nino dynamite is about to set the PL on fire 😀

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        not the best metaphor there, but there is something rumbling in the deep -- that overhead kick was almost perfect

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      2. teto
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        I know 🙁 honestly though, every time I see him play I want him to score. Really like him and wish him the best.
        Guessing your a big fan too? El nino is certainly one of the best in the world when hes on form.

        Lets see if he ever gets to this number again 😉
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3JUdryT9zI

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        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          he is / was definitely quality ... why hasn't he clicked at chelsea?

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  17. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Sorry for the delay Elnino, but I wanted to respond:

    I honestly think Evans is nailed on. Sir Alex doesnt even want Rio playing that much, even if smalling and jones regain their places.

    I actually STILL think Lindegaard is a risk for the same reason. Manager keeps saying that De Gea is still in the picture. Of the cheap ways into the united defense, I like Evans much more.

    I like Schwarzer because he rotates best with Vorm. I am fine with playing Vorm for the next 3 weeks until Schwarzer returns. When he returns, he will start, for sure.

    I don't like not owning a United playing either but here's the thing: they're fixtures are really, really bad. The other problem is that goals and assists are now coming from anywhere, and they are getting very hard to predict. It's hard to justify owning one of them offensively right now.

    City aren't attacking as much? They just slaughtered Liverpool, the leagues best defense, 3-0. Amazing fixtures to come, as well. I feel bad for anyone without Aguero and silva the next 7 weeks.

    surely you were joking about Torres. No way any smart manager can put him in their team.

    I am

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    1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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      *never going to make that mistake again, lolz

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      1. Fitzy.
        • 14 Years
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        Lol! I was hoping there was some missing text in there! 😉

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Well hopefully I'm wrong about Evans. But United fans certainly don't think so. They reckon it will Rafael/Smalling - Jones/Smalling - Rio - Evra most games & Evans will fill in for injuries like in the past.

      What makes you think Linde Gas is a risk? He's started 5 in the last 6 (incl FA Cup vs City) and the one which he didn't, they lost to BLA at OT. Maybe De Gea's for the long-term but I can't see how he can make a case for himself with Linde Gas's record.

      Fair enough. United are unpredictable at the moment - but they really hit hard at this time of the year.

      Yeah, well City are doing alright offensively in tougher fixtures like Liv & Utd but are taking it easy it in the easier ones. They look really tired yesterday too & could manage only a goal vs wigan. Also if they beat liv at anfield in the CC, you have the gw26 match removed. Just my 2 cents, though. I'd rather have 2 City defenders than 2 City attackers at the moment.

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      1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        • 15 Years
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        While aguero hasnt been explosive, his consistency surely can't be overlooked heading into amazing fixtures, right? I still Silva's returns speak for themselves (although you are clearly a member of the group who got rid) I find it interesting that you think Nani is must have and Silva is not.

        Wait, if City win at anfield for carling cup, they will not play at all week 26? Is that really true?

        United fans really think Smalling will win out over Evans centrally? I haven't heard this at all. In fact, it seems when both are healthy, that Evans is usually preferred.

        I need to give more thought to Lindegaard then. Lind/Vorm makes so much sense if that ends up being true.

        I just think United's fixtures are so very bad these next six weeks. That along with very sporadic form and losing games they should win makes me very nervous about offensive investment.

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Re GW26, yeah if they go through to the final it's true, however I'll be keeping Richards, Silva and Aguero and benching them that game, because I'd get them back in later for a DGW with Blackburn and whoever else they are up against when it's re scheduled.

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          1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
            • 15 Years
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            Thanks Jack,

            What do you think of my Wildcard team? Whats your thoughts on Evans/Lindegaard spots and whether its smart to have United offense during their bad fixtures?

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 11 months ago

              At the moment I'm staying away from Evans and Lindegaard, the main reason being that I only really see them keeping 1, maybe 2 clean sheets over the next 6 weeks.
              I've gone for Valencia at the moment, he's on fire and when you look at the fixtures, they don't seem that tough in an attacking sense, considering United can turn it on against anyone. At the moment I feel Valencia is a better option then Dempsey, as Fulham are so inconsistent and Tony V's on fire, but could easily change soon.

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              1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
                • 15 Years
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                Thanks man.

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  18. jordanmw94
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Rooney to kick 8 goals this week, with Valencia assisting every single one of them. Of course Van Persie will snatch just the couple.

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Wayne '4.5 points per game not including GW3/4' Rooney? I doubt it.
      Although I'll take those Valencia assists 🙂

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      1. udit
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        How about Juan'3.5 PPG not including Gw 10/15' Mata? 🙄

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        1. udit
          • 14 Years
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          That's GW 13 not 15.

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        2. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
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          At least Mata isn't 12 million?

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          1. udit
            • 14 Years
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            He's 10? or maybe sergio' 5.1 PPG excluding 2 GW's' aguero. The point is you can't exclude a player's best performances.

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
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              He's 9.7 actually..
              My point was Rooney hasn't really done anything to justify his price since his 2 big hauls against Arsenal and Botlon.

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              1. udit
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 11 months ago

                True, but he's been playing in mid for quite some time, but he's back up front now and has scored 6 goals in 7 games, RVP in comparison has scored 4.

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                1. The Finnisher
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 11 months ago

                  I have no doubt he'll prove me wrong eventually, but until then I am anti-Rooney 😀
                  Oh and btw, since GW4 - Mata 79, Rooney 62 😉

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      2. tezzaboy7
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Arent you a Gunners fan Jack? Gunners win 8-2 this time lol. RVP all 8. Suppose Valencia can grab a couple of assists. :p

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Haha, if Arteta and Vermaelen back we have a chance at least 😕

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          1. tezzaboy7
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            Are they both going to be back?

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 11 months ago

              I think so..

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              1. tezzaboy7
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 11 months ago

                Good news for us. Cant wait to watch the game. I finally got AUSTAR yesterday. Bring on the EPL!!! haha

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    2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      8 goal rooooNaii. id take that.

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  19. Test Eagles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    What are these Chinese whispers in the atmosphere about Carroll being shifted in the transfer window by Pool ... any truth to this?

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    1. teto
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Carroll- Bent deal is whats being talked about but Kenny has said he doesnt want Donkey Carroll to go

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    2. DementedFlamingo
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Doubt it....

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  20. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    In-form, or out of form - what is it really with all this man-love for the boy Torres? Honestly?

    My mate had a theory: Can it be down his feminine looks, blonde hair and a lot of confused teenage boys?

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    1. teto
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3JUdryT9zI

      Hes one of the best when he's in form, thats all.

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  21. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Right took a -4 hit. time to take some risks and bring in Lampard C vs norwich for next week.AVB said he was nailed on in a recent statement. Guna have to risk it.

    -------------Sorenson(Schwarzer)---------

    -------Richards---Evans---Santon-------- (caulker, Kelly)

    --------Valencia----Lampard(c)----Silva----Bale-----

    --------Rooney(vc)-------RVp------Yak-------------------

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Not smart after yak just got a red..

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Ive got Mclean in for him with two promising fixtures.

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          McClean mid, yak ST?? :S

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          1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            Just guna have to do it. Also my rival had to much similar midfield to mine. he had the 3 same mfers. Now its two.

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  22. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Currently on WC :

    Vorm Krul

    Clichy Senderos Vermelaen Simpson Enrique

    Silva Bale Valencia Sessegnon Walters

    Rvp Aguero Torres

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      How the hell can you afford all that.

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      1. Fitzy.
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        He's a writer...

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          ...and a thief....

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          1. udit
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            You're one to talk lisbeth

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    2. DementedFlamingo
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Nice..... I dislike that I don't have enough funds for a similar team

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    3. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I started Building the team value from the starting week 🙂

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    4. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      When's your next big post coming up man?

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        +1 🙂

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      2. udit
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        He's writing a joint article with rukawa 😉

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          If it's a members article I will pay to become a member. Won't miss it for a thing.

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          1. udit
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            Lucky me, I'm already one! 😀

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    5. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Vermaelen ... even when fit, is till playing in a fragile Arsenal defence, would downgrade him and upgrade Clichy to Kompany. And Torres ... only my opinion .. but there are much safer options. Otherwise looks great, Sess & Walters rotate really well for the next 8 GWs.

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  23. FUTBOL
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Any advice on my current squad after using my WC?

    Vorm, Foster
    Dawson, Simpson, Evans, Enrique, Kelly
    Sess, Dempsey, Bale, Mata, Dyer
    RVP, Rooney, Odemwingie

    Would it be good to take out Odemwingie for Sturridge or even Dawson for Cahil?
    Any feedback would help!

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  24. vicvega1978
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Right. First WC team and I'm feeling pretty good about it. Could do with some thoughts if you're up for it.

    Krul / Vorm
    Raylor / Evans / Cahill / Kelly / Senderos
    Valencia / Silva / Dempsey / Bale / Dyer
    RVP / Roonpig / Fletcher

    Be good to hear feedback.
    Cheers

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    1. tezzaboy7
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      3 Fulham is bad. Especially 2 defenders. Wouldnt be having 3 ManU players just yet either. Not sure if Cahill will slot straight in at Chelsea. Rest is good.

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      1. vicvega1978
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Just thought fulham / Newcastle rotated well, apart from this week!

        I've been thinking Dempsey to Ramaires already. That would free up some funds for a better defender. Not sure who though!

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        1. tezzaboy7
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Dont mind Dempsey. Would be doing somthing about Kelly/Senderos first.

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  25. udit
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/01/16/2850285/manchester-united-chelsea-and-tottenham-all-keen-on 😀 Super Vorm indeed!

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    1. tezzaboy7
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      He has deserved it. Been a great season for him. United would do well to get him. De Gea is terrible.

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  26. EL TANO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    I was over 120 points behind the leader in my fiercely competitive mini league in gw 11 (200 points behind earlier in the season due to torres vs rooney gw3)
    I'm now in 2nd place, 13 points behind the leader

    a 100 point wild card in gw 12 helped (spurs trinity, baines/richards - goals/assists, RVP(c), morison, walters etc.)

    ...but it can be done

    Keep the faith brothers and sisters

    I'm sure I just jinxed myself

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Good one!

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  27. higgi1989
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    my attacking 8 - which 1 to bench?
    sess, bale, silva, dempsey, valencia
    sturridge, aguero, rvp

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    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      none of them ... just play 2 defenders

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      1. higgi1989
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        impossible! have to start 3 defenders 🙁

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  28. Ray Allen Iverson
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    will rooney keep his dodgy assist??

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    1. Kagawa-san-mia
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      already kept sir

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      1. Kagawa-san-mia
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        and for good reason too

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  29. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    A draft WC team:

    Mignolet Sorenson (or Lindy)
    Richards Enrique Cahill Kelly Simpson
    Silva Bale Sess Walters Siggurdson (or Dyer)
    RVP Aguero Fletcher

    1.2 in the bank (for upgrading flexibility e.g. Demba Ba, one of the midfield etc)

    Views? thanks in advance 🙂

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  30. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Best quote of the day

    Jack(off)Attack. telling someone to grow up 🙂

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      ..only because Rukawa has not been on this morning....

      🙄

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      1. udit
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        but Abhishek has, that's quite an achievement from Jack.

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        1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          I am always online in Morning. 🙂

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    2. udit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Where?!?

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