[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
31 January 2012 3778 comments
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Crazy times. The midweek deadline stretched our resources to the limit as the teamsheets caused a frenzy around the 7.30 deadline. We remain alive and kicking, though, and our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to take us into the action.

Hopefully your final tweaks were submitted in time and now you can sit back and take in the action, shaing the anguish and joy with your Fantasy Football peers in real-time.

The teamsheets are interesting to say the least. United are forced to hand Ben Amos his debut with both Anders Lindegaard and David De Gea unavailable and Stoke have laid down the gauntlet – both Kenwyne Jones and Peter Crouch start. Elsewhere at Old Trafford, Danny Welbeck makes way for Dimitar Berbatov, while Paul Scholes comes into the midfield.

Andre Villas-Boas keeps Gary Cahill on the bench at the Liberty, despite the absence of John Terry. Jose Bosingwa starts then, with Branislav Ivanovic partnering David Luiz. Swansea recall their regular first teamers in opposition.

Everton choose to star with Tony Hibbert at centre-back and he’ll be up against Sergio Aguero who returns to the City lineup, along with Vincent Kompany.

Gareth Bale is safely nestled in the Spurs lineup as he overcomes a thigh injury to start. He lines up alongside Niko Kranjcar who is given a rare start.

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

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

    Bit of educated thoughts here

    I have worked it out this week that I have the exact right amount to replace bentner(don't ask) to ba.

    Worried that either ba will go up or bentner will go down

    How accurate is totalfpl cos neither are on the move for price changes which is good

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    1. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I found TotalFPL to be pretty accurate, particularly on the risers. Ba interest will gain momentum particularly if he notches a goal this weekend...

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    2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      while his flag stays red, Ba won't go up

      totalfpl good for rises, fiso for drops

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    3. Le Bluff
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I go by fiso.co.uk - seems very reliable. And Ba is nowhere near a rise, probably won't even rise by the next GW.

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    4. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      They are reasonably accurate. If neither are anywhere near then you are right. If it gets to 90% i would pull the trigger as i wouldnt want to risk it in your situation

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

      I would just make the move. Bendy isn't going to play anytime soon and Ba is a season keeper if he recaptures his form

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

      use fiso!

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

      Cheers for all the replies

      That's great I can hold off on the move till Friday but I'll keep an eye on them

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

    So are people going to continue hanging on to Sturridge now?

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      EVERYONE must be doing Studge > Ba?

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

        That's what I thought but there were others here earlier claiming that they'd all be playing Sturridge over Enrique today? That worked well for them 😛

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

        +1

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

        You're not wrong.
        Promised so much, delivered so little.
        I benched him over McClean tonight.

        Can't wait to get rid.

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    2. The Red Viper
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Nope. Has done nothing since I replaced Ba with him.

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

        Yeah I think Chelsea players are just a no go for another few weeks at least!

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

      Sell him. Take his profit. Done berba transfer today for him.

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

        Oh I never had him, was just hoping people were finally giving up on him!

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    4. McDog
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Thinking of doing Sturridge to Ba for a 4 point hit.

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

        Probably worth it I reckon.

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

    The guy in my league has bale as vc and gerrard as captain lucky sod...fpl best refund me my wildcard after messing with my tinkering once the teams were out.

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  4. UKG
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    So now is the last chance to use the wildcard, correct?

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    1. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Yep - I am on it.

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    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Correct for the Jan wc.

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  5. MCM
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    41 points with 8 to play 😀

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    1. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      nice one sir. assume Bale (c) had something to do with that 🙂

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

        Ofcourse. 😉

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

      Wow. Nice. Thought i was in decent shape!

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

      Lucky B*stard your 3 players scored 18 more than my 7 players.

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    4. Zep
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      you mean 7

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

        I do, typo's can be humiliating things.

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  6. kraftwerker
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    50 with Brown/Simpson, Dempsey and RVP to play. Pretty happy with that.

    Could have done with Spurs or Swansea holding out though...

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  7. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    12 from Bale so if my Capt. choice is right I should get 26 from RVP. Like it.

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      You forgot the baps for RVP 😉

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

        Thank you sir. It gets better and better

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  8. Mihai Roman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Any chance RVP will be rested? Have Bale as vice and Enrique first substitute 😀

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    1. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Dont like your chances mate.

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    2. DLL18
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      He could be rested but I think he'll probably play some part at least from the bench.

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    3. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I have Bale as VC so that wouldn't be bad for me, except Huth would come in for RVP.

      Don't see it personally...

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    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      About 4 more.

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Wow, epic reply fail.

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  9. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    So then this whole wildcard thing (first time use this season), it's all about getting in the players that are going to rise as of now right? Keep switching player for pricerises and make sure i have the right team for when the next deadline comes along (Saturday), right?

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, but you've missed the boat imho.

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    2. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Yeh but you will only make money on the ones you sell if they go up by 0.2 or more. Not a great chance of that happening between now at Saturday I wouldnt think. But the ones you intend to keep obviously get in early and get them cheaper if at all possible.

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

      Lose players who you're certain you don't want, bring in players you thing will have a double rise.

      Then Sat morning, you can choose your WC team.

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      1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        yes, important point is don't sell players that you bought cheap that you are planning to keep. otherwise you have to buy them back even higher price!

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  10. Le Bluff
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Quaking in my boots that I'm gonna timble down the rankings if my folks playing tomorrow don't do something. Although most people with good scores this evening appear to mostly have terrible ranks...

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

      I've got both a terrible rank and a terrible score. I'm useless at this game.

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        We all know, don't worry. It's the same for most of us.

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

        We all are, mate. Take heart, give it another go next week.

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

          At least i'm not doing as bad as you Doos. 😉

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

            Sad - a negative comment.

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

      I think you'll need something from RVP to not slip down the rank. Fulham and Newcastle clean sheets would be welcomed also! 🙂

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  11. Spoiler
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    everton are the ultimate party poopers of fantasy football

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

      +1

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

      -42. 😉

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  12. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    how did Berbs play? put him in for a one week punt, any chance of bps?
    him to Ba next week!?

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    1. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Cant see bps mate. Unfortunately for us both.

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

      Scored a pen, one missed shot. I have him too. Prob 1/2 baps.

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      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Shame he didn't tuck that chance away at the end.

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  13. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Will Cashley be suspended for United match now? Could be good for Valencia owners

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    1. Le Bluff
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      And Rooney owners (like myself) 🙂 Especially if Terry's still got a little niggle, and PS3 plays...

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

      Valencia normally destroys Ashley Cole anyway.

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

    That Jim White really is an insufferable muppet. Would someone please inform him that he has a microphone and there's no need to constantly SHOUT.

    Tw@

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    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Can't stand him. Makes me not want to watch SSN.

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    2. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      It gets very tiresome, he really needs to relax

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

    Citeh are wobbling ... definitely wobbling ...

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

      and wet spam?

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

        Well ... 😀

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    2. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Understatement. Great as a United fan. Gutted about the Swans last gasp draw.

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

      Stumbling, Mancini mumbling....

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

        Come on now - complete that Haiku!!! 😉

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

          My talents they fall short, for I am not as smart as you, you make a Haiku! 😉

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  16. bmb100
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    If only Spurs had won last weekend, they'd really be in with a shout.

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

      In this league there's no point in 'ifs and buts'- there's just too many of them, it all evens out at the end of the season though.

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    2. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      But that's precisely why they aren't in with a shout...

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  17. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Who to replace Rooney with? Have RVP and Morison as other attacker and plan to do Morison -> Ba in a few weeks.

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

      Aguero.

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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    2. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Dzeko would be the obvious. But City seem to be wobbling (to use Doosra's terminology) :p

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    3. Le Bluff
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Why the rush to get rid of Rooney? Should be back for this week, and Chelsea really aren't very good at present!

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  18. Davemc23
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Any English Fans on here going to Euro 2012? There's tickets for the France and Ukraine games as well as your possible Quarter and Semi finals on the Uefa Ticket Portal. Wish there were as many Ireland tickets going!

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

      There is going to be so much trouble out there, it's going to be frightening.

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

        I had the offer of some free tickets and turned them down for exactly that reason.

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      2. Davemc23
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Guess the English fans just aren't as loyal as the Irish fans! Wouldn't worry about the trouble, I'm sure the whole thing will be well policed

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  19. Ernie_Schitt
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Grrr. Time to ditch Aguero now, I think - can't stand any more 2 pointers. Welcome back to Blighty, Ba, I've missed you.

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    1. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Yeh 3 2 pointers in a row has frustrated me.

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    2. 7923dos
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      awful decision

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

        Either Silva has to go, or Aguero does, and Silva is more reliable, I think.

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

      Think Aguero may have jeopardised his place in my XV, he'll be quite put out I should think!

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    4. McDog
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Why are you selling him now, just when his fixtures have improved?

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

      Really? I'm looking to get him in!

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

        Having two expensive City players sucks up cash, and Aguero is too inconsistent.

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  20. Spoiler
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    so then whos with me studge to ba?

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    1. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      me but i'm doing torres to ba. I'm just worried cisse could take points off him

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    2. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      every owner of sturridge lol

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    3. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      The whole world, I'd imagine.

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    4. McDog
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Most likely.

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  21. Declan-
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Torres to ba for a free transfer? Surely i should do it

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    1. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      yep

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  22. Just One More Thing
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Is Aguero still a must have? Him and RVP up front don't half chew up my WC cash?

    Dzeko would balance the books nicely.

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    1. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero has never been must have. Even less now.

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

      Dzeko was absolutely dreadful tonight by all accounts. Aguero will always score goals, great fixtures too.

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

      I'll give him a chance at home. Goodison is a tough place for anybody to be fair. Im sure nobody was backing him to go nuts at goodison. Otherwise he would be right up there in capt polls. Still think he is class and has plenty of goals in him.

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

        I agree he will come good.

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  23. Bullet Tooth Toney
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Ive got no chance in my mini league.

    Im up against a guy who chose Gerrard as captain tonight, away at Wolves - Rested. With Bale as his Vice. Not only that, but he chose Pilkington over Sessegnon who will now come off the bench anyway.

    I'm not doing badly myself but these sorts of things have happened for him week in week out all season and its driving me nuts.

    Raaarrr!

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    1. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Luck of the draw really. Someone in my mini league was in top 10000 2 weeks in a row and he built up a 100 point lead over everyone else and he captained bae in dgw

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

      What's this about Sessegnon and Pilkington?

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

    What u think of this WC team?

    Sorensen Schwarzer
    Huth Tiawo Kelly Senderos Kompany
    Moses Siggi Silva Valencia Walters
    Ba Aguero RVP

    Going big in defence and siggi and moses are great rotators

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    1. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      No Bale. Walters way out of form, although fixtures OK. I'd get Maclean in.

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

      Trebling up on Fulham? Ballsy. Not sure on Tiawo either. Rest looks great!

      Bit of a joke transfer window in Spl eh? 35,000 spent!

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

      Schwarzer? When is he back?! Stockdale's in the scout picks?! Think I may stick Wilkinson in my wc now.

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  25. rasher
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Delighted I captain bale he should be a shoe-in for 3 bonus

    Gutted form conceded so late though.. Started lindegaard but form will replace

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

    its the end of the road for adebayor

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

      for sure

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

    Fair play to Everton, I thought City had it for a while but they held out very well. Looks like Moyes is finally realising that attacking football is how you win games, not cowering in a pool of your own urine. Great night for United too, win/win 😀

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

      Straqalarsi did an incredible job, and may keep jelavic out of the team.

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

        😀 😀 😀 😉

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

    Just noticed, Walker got a cleanie 🙁

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

      🙁 Anoying. My rival had a clean sweep of CSs.

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

      My Father-in-Law is skipping about like a right prat. 🙁

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

        Fair play to him - given your age, Doos, he must be 98.

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

          You have put 5 or 6 years on him, I'm not sure. 😆

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  29. kraftwerker
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Wildcard....activated.

    Ah, the endless p*ssing about and hair-pulling frustration, I can't wait.

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

    lucky that i amthe only one who (C) bale 🙂

    shame that my city combo+huth is underperforming 🙁

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