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Paddy Power Cup V – The Semi-Final Results

29 January 2012 2572 comments
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As entry opens for the Members-only Paddy Power Cup VI, we’ve almost reached the final stage of it’s predecessor. Gameweek 22 saw four fantasy managers face off in the Semi-Finals of the Paddy Power Cup V. In case you missed the summary in this week’s ScoutCast, here is how the two ties panned out…

sleepingmaster 48 – 41 ChickenDevil

sleepingmaster advances to the Grand Final after a seven-point win over ChickenDevil. A late fight-back courtesy of Antonio Valencia’s 13-point haul wasn’t enough to close the gap after Stephane Sessegnon and, to a lesser degree, Ciaran Clark’s performances the day before.

Sitting 59,659th in the world, sleepingmaster advances as the underdog, but is safe in the knowledge that he’s already pocketed prizes worth over £100. ChickenDevil will have to settle for a Gameweek 23 3rd-place play-off to bag a prize.

Raasclart 26 – 37 Funkyav

Eleven points was the margin of victory for Funkyav over Raasclart, who has John Ruddy’s unlikely clean sheet against Chelsea to thank. With Funkyav backing a heavy Chelsea win, seeing as his team boasted the likes of Juan Mata and captain Daniel Sturridge, fortune was certainly on his side.

Congratulations to sleepingmaster and Funkyav for reaching the Grand Final! A preview article will follow…

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  1. Holy See
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    I've doubled up on Zambia defence. Doubt I'll ever say that phrase again. F*ck it, I'll say it again. I've doubled up on Zambia defence. Evenin.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Mighty brave, I went for Double Ivory coast and Double Ghana

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      1. Holy See
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        You find yourself living on the edge when your balls are made of steel.

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  2. Valar(Keith)
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    Senderos, Kelly or Taiwo for my WC team
    and
    Simpson, Santon or Williamson

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    1. Hate that rotation
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Senderos and Simpson.

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    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Taiwo, Simpson.

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    3. Ginkapo FPL
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Senderos and Santon

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    4. Holy See
      • 15 Years
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      That should clear that up 😉

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        lol.. thanks.. i guess

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

          2 for senderos, 2 for simpson, 1 for taiwo, 1 for santon.

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

      senderos and simpson(if you had simpson from start, if not i would get santon)

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      1. Valar(Keith)
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        Senderos and Santon sure starters though?

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

          definately

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          1. Call Me Old Fashioned
            • 15 Years
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            *definitely

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      2. Hate that rotation
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        now three for senderos and simpson. 🙂

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  3. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    how did arsenal come back to win that?? missed the second half

    bleurgh

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    1. isacki: full casual
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Poor Villa tackles gave away pens for the first and third goals (Bent's was just mindless for the latter), Arsenal used their dominant possession better and got behind the Villa defence more often. Second goal went in off Walcott's face after he cut in from the wing.

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      1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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        in off his face eh... tekkers

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          Its his remarkable finishing that makes him believe he should be a lone striker

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

            He's pretty good at hitting the target... if the target is the pukka pies van in the car park.

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    2. Retro
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Why 'bleurgh'? That's the pot calling the kettle black!

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      1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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        not with you...

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  4. CatMac
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    I dont like the sound of this from a scoring point of view:

    #Zambia seem happy to sit and soak the pressure from #EqGuinea and try the counter attack #Afcon2012 #CAN2012 (BBC tweet)

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      A draw is good enough for them, so they just dont want to lose. Once they got two they will probably start full on attacking

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  5. isacki: full casual
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    FPL fitness alerts...

    RVP played the full 90 against Villa. He's got 72 hours to recover against to play Bolton on Wednesday at 8pm. He then plays Blackburn on Saturday at 1pm - 63 hours! No way is he going to play 90 in both matches IMO.

    Similar concerns apply to Walcott who played 80+ minutes today.

    Ba is playing for Senegal. Combined with making the journey back from Africa to Newcastle, this virtually extinguishes any hope of him playing on Wednesday against Blackburn.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      I knew there was a flaw to my one captain choice team. Come on RVP man up

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        lols. I played a football match on Thursday for the first time in a while - let's just say I really appreciate what it's like to play a match, all over again. Granted it was 5v5 on astroturf, but it was a 60 minute game and after 20 minutes I was reduced to walking. Had to go in goal for the next 20 minutes, got cramp, had to get it massaged out. Perked up a bit and ran a bit for the last 10 minutes, scored a couple of goals from CM. Unfortunately my legs have been totally cramped up and sore since then and it's Sunday now. Can barely get out of bed lmao.

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          I played today and am not looking foward to tomorrow. Think my ankle is bust and I can feel my legs dying already.

          nobody ever bothers to track the runners at my kick about, so I end up doing a lot of running. Still got a hattrick though, fair to say Kolarov would be proud.

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

            Ouch, you reckon you got an injury? Congrats on the hattrick. I think I might not have warmed up and warmed down properly. Just make sure you get that done proper before the real pain sets in tomorrow...

            Haven't even considered painkillers up to now, maybe I should swallow my pride and use them. Generally I only use painkillers when I know what the source of the pain is, and I certainly do in this case...

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 2 months ago

              Painkillers are like giving in. Well I played on for another hour after the crunching tackle so i cant have broken it, just feels like it.

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              1. isacki: full casual
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                Ice...

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                1. Ginkapo FPL
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                  Frozen peas....

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                  1. isacki: full casual
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                    14 years, 2 months ago

                    Good luck walking around with them in your shoes tomorrow 😀

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    2. Hate that rotation
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      As long as he plays bolton 75+mins, wenger can rest him for blackburn as I will have more captain options that GW.

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        Why not write to him and point out how convenient this would be? 😀

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        1. Hate that rotation
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          Lol. He doesnt read any of my emails or letters.

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          1. isacki: full casual
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            Probably way too many of them, most just one line
            "PLAY RVP B*TCH"

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

      PS: Ox is a doubt to play the full 90 against Blackburn and Bolton too after playing 80+ minutes today.

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

      Ideally, Wenger would want his best player to play the 180 if he's fit.

      However, I can see him getting 90 at Bolton and 45 at Blackburn

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      1. Jax
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        home v blackburn

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

          Yeah you'd think he might be needed more for the away game as Arsenal are better at home. At least, they concede less so they might not have to score more.

          Puts a doubt over me captaining him today.

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          1. applebonkers
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            over christmas arsenal played wolves at home, then qpr at home 3 days later, then fulham away 2 days later. rvp played 90 in each. i really don't see an issue here, especially as they have a full week after blackburn until their next game

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            1. isacki: full casual
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              14 years, 2 months ago

              It's clearly not sustainable is it though? If anything that history makes it more important to rest him, not less

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              1. applebonkers
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                speculated using logic over that period and it didn't work (even took the armband off rvp for QPR). given that there is more time between games this time around i see no issues, certainly not enough to not captain/bench/sell rvp. the concerns are valid but this next 2 weeks happens about 10 times a season, too hard to guess

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

                  Alright, from Wenger's prior behaviour there's no certainty he will be rested...

                  Just asking for RVP gets one of 'those' injuries again, though. I suppose I'm extra worried this year because we have no one else to count on. Yes, even Thierry...

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

                    * RVP to get

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                  2. applebonkers
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                    • 16 Years
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                    ah so you're a gooner. yeah i'd be terrified too. a positive is muscle injuries are the only ones to worry about from fatigue and rvp hasn't had a muscle injury for years, his last few were impact ankle injuries

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

                    I am terrified - but yeah I Wikipedia'd his injury history and it seems the biggies were stuff opponents did to him as opposed to stuff he did to himself. Fingers crossed. ta.

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      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Due to Tuesday teamsheets, there are more certain captains than RVP for sure.

        Trouble is I'm worried about playing time for him, Sess, Walters and Bale now

        Bale (c) for me if on the teamsheet, with Dempsey vc

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    5. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      THEY CAN ALL F*CK OFF

      if djokovic can do what he's done on friday and today, those footballing pansies better grow a pair and play

      😉

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      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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      2. Hate that rotation
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Really wanted Nadal to win it. Djok has really built a psychological advantage vs nadal now.

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        1. Holy See
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          Always thought that if came down to a physical battle, then Nadal would come through. This was, in fact, a bollocks theory. Djokovic is bloody outstanding.

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          1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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            djok had beaten nadal 6 times in a row before today

            odds were stacked against the spaniard

            he wears his heart on his sleeve whereas djok is stone cold

            loved how he let out all his emotions as he won though!

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          2. Hate that rotation
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            14 years, 2 months ago

            Djok is too powerful. Back hand is so strong. Nadal is always on the back foot. Nadal really had to work to get winners. French open should be nadals but cant see him win US or wimbledon unless somebody knocks djok out early.

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            1. Granville
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              • 16 Years
              14 years, 2 months ago

              There's not much between them though.

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          3. AP
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            Rumour is that Djoko's younger brother could be as good if not better too. Brothers haven't dominated a sport since the Nevilles.

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            1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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              14 years, 2 months ago

              what about the venus and serena?

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              1. Granville
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                • 16 Years
                14 years, 2 months ago

                Yes the Williams brothers dominated womens tennis for years. If only the authorities had checked them out first.

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                1. AP
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                  hehe.

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                2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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                  if i had to f*ck a guy, like if my life depended on it, i'd f*ck venus

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            2. isacki: full casual
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              As good if not better? It's a bloody high mark to reach Novak... that would be better than Nadal, Fed, Murray, plus all the chasing pack like Tsonga, Del Potro, Roddick...

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      3. Bob.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Exactly! I was just about to post the same! What an amazing athlete that guy is!

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        1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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          i've never seen athleticism like it

          machines

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          1. Syd.
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            14 years, 2 months ago

            The myth outlasts the music..

            They're really not that good imo...

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            1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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              *reply fail

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              1. Syd.
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                😳

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          2. Henry Hill
            • 16 Years
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            To think if they started that match now it wouldn't be over until 1am 😮

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      4. isacki: full casual
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        Djokovic is my hero, couldn't ever stand Nadal, and here's a guy who out-Nadals Nadal at his own game.

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    6. Jax
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      he will play for the full 90 in both games. no doubt. they're footballers they can deal with it.

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    7. applebonkers
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      wenger showed over xmas and new year that he'll flog RVP to death

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      1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        just imagine what'll happen to arsenal if he gets crocked after the january transfer window closes

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      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        But he didn't have Henry then. Is he fit yet?

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

        Well, Mr Wenger can do what he likes, but he can't ignore the simple physical reality going on in RVP's body, ie., it probably looks like Hull right now.

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  6. v12w12
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    McClean and Augero or Silva and Morrison?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Second for me

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      1. v12w12
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate.

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  7. iqbal7melk
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    so i’m still leading in my league with 10 points..its is worth to transfer rooney—>R.V.P and Enrique for simpson??

    current formation for gw23
    hart(krul)
    walker,evans and R.taylor(enrique and shawcross)
    dyer,silva,bale,segsenon(derry)
    aguero,rooney and morison…

    thinking to transfer rooney for R.V.P and enrique for simpson(brown or senderos)

    need some opinions from u guys out there thanks!

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    1. v12w12
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, I think RVP is a must mate.

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  8. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Hallelujah, hallelujah
    When Shaun William Ryder
    Will lie down beside ya
    Fill you full of junk

    the 'mondays reunite!

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    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Woah, great news. Shaun Ryder seems to have sorted himself out

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      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        til the next time

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

        talk of them supporting the stone roses in manchester??

        yes please

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

          I'm sure they won't though, they're not exactly a support band.

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

            they supported oasis when i saw them at wembley in 2000

            and shaun has said if the roses asked him he'd love to do it

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

              Really I don't remember that. I saw Black Grape support The Stone Roses once.

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              1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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                14 years, 2 months ago

                nice!

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            2. isacki: full casual
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              14 years, 2 months ago

              I'm going to the Stone Roses comeback gig, if the Mondays were there my head would frigging explode.

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              1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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                14 years, 2 months ago

                me too, on the friday night for definite and maybe the saturday too

                gonna be epic

                a friend of mine is producing a stone roses film based around spike island and a young group of mates making the trip to see it, watch out for it later in the year

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

        for how long?

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      4. Attila the Bum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Did you know Shaun Ryder presents a documentary series on the History Channel? It's about UFO's.
        Not seen it myself.

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

          say WHAT?!

          is that not just him tripping his tits off and seeing things in the sky?

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  9. Hay Number 2
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Any news on Bale and Rooney?

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      they're both alive and well

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    2. v12w12
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Not heard anything mate.

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

    Enrique -> Kosielny

    Free transfer. Should I do it?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      it's an arsenal defender

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

        With better fixtures

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      no f'n way

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

      of course not

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  11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    so what's going on with gary cahill, does he start or not?

    on the bench again v qpr so it worries me

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

      Honestly wait till the terry trial is over. Then you will get your answer.

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    2. Jax
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      who knows. wouldn't risk him.

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  12. PlayPercentage
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone going VDV (C)?

    Time he bagged a few points, I think.

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    1. Jax
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      nah he rarely finishes a game these days. the injury prone bastard that he is. good luck if you do! 🙂

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    2. Retro
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. Fo shizzle. If he's on the teamsheet.

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    3. Tommytour
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Good option!

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  13. Screaming Midget
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Taye Taiwo - talk to me.

    I'm hearing a lot of him being mentioned on here. He's a LB, right? So the thinking is he'll be good for assists?

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      LB who scores about 2 free kicks a season. falls into the exciting category, not sensible one imo

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      no

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Did he even get a work permit yet?

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

      He is okay. Seen him a few times for marseille. Got a powerful left foot. Somebody has to put away his crosses, who will that be? Bothroyd, DJ, Macheda (assume helg is injured). While for free kicks, dont expect many to go in. He doesnt put them over the wall and in the top corner.

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  14. v12w12
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    WC team:

    Vorm (Krul)
    Kompany/Evans/Enrique (R Taylor/Kelly)
    Silva/Bale/Valencia/Dempsey/Sessengon
    RVP/Ba (Morrison)

    Any advice? Much appreciated

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    1. Tommytour
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Taylor > Santon more assured to start
      Enrique > Richards double on City if you aren't having Aguero

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      1. v12w12
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers.

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  15. The Milkman
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone know the latest on Wayne Rooney's injury?

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      people keep asking this and we won't know til monday at least. looking like he'e out until chelsea game at the moment.

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      he may be back for chelsea

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  16. Syd.
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    Whats up with Wes "Craven" Brown???

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    1. Jax
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      injured today

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      1. Cruicky
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        knee injury - landed badly going for a header.

        probably out of norwich game would be my guess.

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    2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      freddie kruger sliced his leg off

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  17. Tommytour
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Striker for this GW, want Ba and Silva next week!

    A) Torres (save transfer)
    B) Ba now
    C) Ade/Bent or other (-4 next week)

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  18. Breadbin
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone have an educated guess on Cahill/Luiz/Bonsingwa? If I knew which 2 of 3 will play most games I'll shove them in the WC. None seem like bankers, the rest too expensive... and are chavs 😉

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      cahill's signing and ivanovic returning to fitness should rule out bosingwa

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  19. PlayPercentage
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    He seems to get at least 60 mins. Depends if Bale + Lennon are both fit, I suppose.

    31 Dec GW19 SWA(A) 1-1 = 69 mins
    03 Jan GW20 WBA(H) 1-0 = 90 mins
    11 Jan GW20 EVE(H) 2-0 = 90 mins
    14 Jan GW21 WOL(H) 1-1 = 90 mins
    22 Jan GW22 MCI(A) 2-3 = 66 mins

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    1. PlayPercentage
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      [Replying to VDV for Captain thread]

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      yes but he didn't do much in those games

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  20. JoeySamSam
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Replacement for Jones for 6.1m tops. Any suggestions?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      is it for a 1 game punt or permanent?

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      1. JoeySamSam
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        erm mid term. ie next 3-4 weeks

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          then get Clichy or Lescott

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  21. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    I'm playing catch-up in my mini-league.

    Considering Rooney to Torres - any thoughts?

    Alternatives Aguero, Dzeko, Fletcher?

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      torres - if you hand your mini league rival the title

      aguero or dzeko - if you want to catch up

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    2. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I gambled on Torres on wildcard and dont advise it! Dzeko is a good differential for next 3 weeks atleast! Bent is also a good option!

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        torres. why????? clueless transfer

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      2. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Dzeko is still a risk though. Aguero could easily operate on his own with Nasri and Silva tucked in behind.

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

      please view my team, its in the link... it doesn't make for good viewing, had torres in there a few times this season as i thought he's def due some goals 🙁

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  22. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Mignolet
    JEvans, BAE, Richards
    Sess, Valencia, Bale, HBA, Dempsey
    RvP, Rooney

    Krul, Fletch, McAuley, Williamson

    0 FT's and 0.3M in the bank.

    any thoughts?

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    1. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      yeah, pretty much what i thought.

      it's perfect.

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  23. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    didn't see this post 😳

    ok folks here is my team for the week as it stands (not on wc till after)

    Friedel

    BAE, Raylor, Brown

    Bale, Nani, Silva, Donovan

    Odem, RvP, Sturridge

    Vorm, McAuley, Jones, Tiote

    0.9 in bank and 2 FTs

    Was gonna lose Donovan and Odem this week, but clearly I need to hang onto them and lose Nani (who will fall tonight) and Jones, who is likely to fall soon as any remaining owners like me ditch him

    Thoughts on these transfers for a 1 week punt

    Jones ➡ Evra

    Nani ➡ Theo/Arteta/Ox or Evra’s best mate, Park.

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      just get valencia and a city defender instead

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    2. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Go Theo!

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  24. Portsmouth Bubblejet
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Uh-oh. Alex McLeish would like the FA to investigate Robin van Persie's apparent elbow against Carlos Cuellar this afternoon.

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

      didn't see it, what was it like??

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

      Mcleish do us all a favour and just resign.

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      1. Portsmouth Bubblejet
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        As a Villa fan. I agree wholeheartedly.

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

          had no idea you were a villa fan!

          you don't come across as one 😉

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        2. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Dunne should have been sent off... How he didnt receive a 2nd yellow for the penalty is baffling

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

      That would be fun for FPL! Imagine all the fun things we could do with the money

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

        Would you sell RVP if he had three game ban?

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        1. Gargamel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Nobody I think, but some would at least!

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            I'd have too, Vermaelen would have to go to be able to buy him back again.

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      2. Drip Doctor
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        I think i'd have to keep him, i'd lose 0.7! It would be hard to get him back.

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        1. applebonkers
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          he would surely fall at least 0.1 a week

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          1. Drip Doctor
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            • 15 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            Ah right, i wasn't sure if players who are suspended are protected or not.

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 2 months ago

              In a way, it takes 250% ish of the normal transfers out to cause a price drop

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

              they are protected when they lose their red flag if i recall correctly

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              1. Ginkapo FPL
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 2 months ago

                Yup, 8 days of protection

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    4. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      If the FA do charge him then they will open up a massive can of worms considering they let Lescott get away with an elbow and Crouch get away with a blatant eye gauge.

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    5. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      anyone got a clip of it?

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    6. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Would make things interesting! Would even think of selling if he misses his 3 next easy fixtures!

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      1. CatMac
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        I wouldnt sell, he only cost me 11.9m so I'd lose too much.

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      2. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        yeah definitely..load up on midfield then..

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    7. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      seems like the ref saw it, given that it was where the ball was it was hard to miss. i'm not very worried, would seem bizarre for nothing to happen to lescott then rvp get a 3 game ban

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  25. palalmas
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Lindy, Vorm
    BAE, Richards, Enrique, Naylor, Simpson
    Bale, Silva, Dempsey, Walters, Dyer
    RvP, Sturridge, Adebayor

    Who should I put on the bench, in what order, and who is C and VC?

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  26. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    It has been a very quiet transfer window this year....

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    1. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      i didn't hear the fat lady yet.

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

      This is actually a good time for the top clubs to get players because city arent competing for players this window. And yet nothing.

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  27. v12w12
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Morrison and Valencia or Dzeko and McClean?

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    1. GlasgowFF
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      M&V

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      1. v12w12
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate.

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Dzeko & Mclean.

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  28. Gargamel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Demba Ba subbed off at half time. Cissé coming on. Ba was shit.

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      ah well, so that's about 180mins he's play all tournament then? hopefully the disappointment (they were favourites to make the semis by most accounts) doesn't hit him too hard. imo being back in the premier league will help take his mind off it ASAP

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Makes you wonder, does the Senegal coach think they shouldnt play together?

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  29. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Gerrard stay or go?

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    1. CatMac
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I'm keeping for now. Only had him 1 week so far and want to see how it goes.

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    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      He hasn't been too impressive of late... apart from scoring dodgy pens...

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  30. palalmas
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Ba of at half time

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