The draw for the first round of the 2019/20 FFS Cup FFS Cup
9 February 2012 1967 comments
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With the Paddy Paddy Cup V sewn up last week by sleepingmaster, we now turn our attention to it’s sister competition, the Members Paddy Power Cup II. Over 900 Fantasy Football Scout members signed up, with hopes of qualifying for the first round of 512. As expected, the standard was very high, and the qualifying mark was set at a lofty 82 points for Gameweek 24.

That put 494 in the hat for round one, and forced 41 fantasy managers to rely on their overall rank to earn one of the remaining 17 spots. The list of all qualifiers can be viewed right here.

On to the first round draw then, which has been made and can be viewed right here. All 256 fixtures will be played over the upcoming Gameweek 25, and the result will follow shortly afterwards.

Our reigning champ, Kippax Kikkers (formerly Kippax Kolggers), is up against leekota, as he looks to defend his title.

Elsewhere, plenty of Scouts (not me) are in the mix – Mark takes on Shimmy, G-G-Granville has drawn Shehzu, Andy will square up to Lucas that is all, it’s Big Dunc Vs. ChrisHighwind, Pure Olivia is up against djembe, Anorak‘s been paired with Primprong, and Jonty will play johnd.

The prize? Well, once again sponsors Paddy Power are supplying the competition with some great prizes and we’re supplementing these with Amazon Vouchers. The prizes break down as follows:

  • Winner – £150 worth of free bets. £50 Amazon Voucher
  • Runner-up – £75 worth of free bets. £30 Amazon Voucher
  • 3rd Place – £50 worth of free bets. £20 Amazon Voucher

Remember, to claim a prize you will need a Paddy Power account and be aged 18 and over to be eligible. Prizes are also subject to Paddy Power’s terms and conditions.

If you’ve yet to register a Paddy Power account, then you can sign up via this site and get a free £20 when you register and bet £10.

Finally, if you set up an account and are going to bet with Paddy Power, always gamble responsibly.

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  1. Granville
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    Who would you bench this week if you had this forward line?

    Demp, Bale, Silva, Valencia, Sess
    Aguero, RVP, Yak

    One of the city players?

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    1. Fancy Feet
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      Sess due to is injury

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    2. Top 210 Club
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      Valencia

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    3. Mid-Table Obscurity
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      valencia

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    4. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Sess if doubtful

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    5. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
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      I think Sess, but through gritted teeth, and purely on the basis that he's probably the most knackered.

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    6. @FuzzyWarbles
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      valencia for me with an eye on sess.

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        i detect you listed both lines in captaincy order as well.

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    7. Bob.
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      If Sess is fit he will start I guess. But he seems like the prime candidate! Great forward line though. I wouldnt bench any City players. They are capable of destroying most teams, and Villa are not great!

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    8. udit
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      Either Sess or Aguero

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    9. Top 210 Club
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      Just make Valencia 1st sub in case Sess doesn't play. Arsenal bit leaky of late, Sess can do the damage at home if he plays...

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    10. innocus
      • 15 Years
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      i have the same problem, except its Ba instead of Ya.. Prob bench Yak since you can't be too sure of his form after such a long layoff.

      I benched Valencia, can't see many goals against Lpool, and even so it will prob be a rooney pen

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    11. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Valencia.
      Or maybe Sessegnon.
      No, Valencia.

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    12. Hay Number 2
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Yak/Sess in that order of pref!

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    13. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Interesting. United will score.

      City wont have it easy. Villa will park the bus and City have been poor at breaking down teams that defend for their lives.

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      1. Silenzi's Dream Team
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        Bet you United won't score!

        The Pils will park the bus!!... and counter! 😉

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        1. udit
          • 14 Years
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          Bet you they will

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          1. Silenzi's Dream Team
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            13 years, 10 months ago

            bet you score be 0-0!

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            1. Hay Number 2
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              United will score....3-0 mark my words and throw em in my face come sat 😉 lol

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            2. udit
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              How much do you wanna wager?

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            3. Arse Craic
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              I bet you it wont!

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      2. innocus
        • 15 Years
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        Tough call this week, so i decided another option is to match my closest mini-league rival and hope for the differentials to come through. Eg, he has nani, so i play Valencia, and captain Demp which he doesn't have, as the differential. But its too scary to leave aguero/dzeko on the bench!

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    14. Twisted Saltergater
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      Why does Granville get all the replies to such a mediocre question? 😉

      I smell something...

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      1. Bob.
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        Hes a boss

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Exactly! Please Granville let me help you... listen to my post Granville... I know what I'm on about Granville... 😀

          (p.s. I wouldn't be 'happy' playing either Valencia or Sess this week and make a transfer for Oxlade or Siggy!)

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          1. Silenzi's Dream Team
            • 14 Years
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            So into Oxlade and Siggy right now!

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    15. Rossendale Rover
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      Similar team and same dilemma. Sessegnon is likely to be a goal threat at home to arsenal who are vulnerable defensively through the middle. With the same midfield, I've opted to bench silva.

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    16. Declan-
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      Out of those i'd go for yak, but i think i'll bench aguero. I have ba and McClean instead of yak and Silva

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  2. J0E
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    Ok, quick captain poll
    Dempsey, Bale or RVP for the armband.

    ....a g, a g, a gooooo! (only those of a certain age will get that)

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    1. ch33kych4ppy
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      Dempsey for me

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    2. stilicho
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      Hearts says Dempsey head says RVP, so RVP.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        Thanks Dr. Who.

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        1. J0E
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          lol ...if it was heads instead of hearts then it would be more Hitchhikers than Dr Who.

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        2. stilicho
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          Ha! I had to google that reference, honest.

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    3. 1mills
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      I've had Dempsey all week.

      After seeing how much Villa got at Newcastle, I'm now leaning back to Bale.

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    4. Arse Craic
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      Look at the captain poll on the home page.
      Personally, I can't argue with the results this week.

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      1. stilicho
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        There's a captain poll on the home page?

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        1. Arse Craic
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          I find it strange when people ask for a poll when there's an obvious one...

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          1. J0E
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            I just like to see what people I know on here have put. Helps my decision.

            Blimey serious questions would be asked if I didn't know there was a captain poll on the home page. 😉

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            1. Arse Craic
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              I need a coffee and a smoke....I might be a little narky this morning.

              Dempsey (c) Bale (vc).

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              1. J0E
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                cheers, that's what I have at the moment....really tough this week, but in a good way, as in there are lots of candidates.

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    5. COMH
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      Dempsey

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    6. The Finnisher
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      Bale, fo shizzle.

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      1. udit
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        That's racist you know

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        1. The Finnisher
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          ok.

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    7. udit
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      bALE

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    8. J0E
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      ok so I lots of people's views I respect all say different things. At the moment I have it on Dempsey as he has both form and the best fixture, but that's something I've never down outside of a double so consider it a slight risk. RVP is classic, text book captain choice..and for good reason. Bale as well is likely to score well at home.

      this is going to go all the way into Sat morning.

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      1. stilicho
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        There are two things putting me off Bale - the fact that Newcastle travel pretty well, and the worry that the speculation around Harry might have had an effect on the team atmosphere.

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  3. Ryan
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    Is it silly to captian a City player when you have 3 of them in your starting 11. It sort of means you will have 4. Too many eggs in one basket?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      Not if that's what you like.

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      1. Ryan
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        Surely it would require a serious thumping for it to work out alright

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          That is the problem with Citeh - bonus always goes to the other one!!!

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    2. Chris_White
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      I'm waiting one week

      Not that this week couldn't work, Villa are truly awful at the back!

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      1. Ryan
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        Ah nice spotting. Blackburn at home will definitely be a thumping

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  4. Ryan
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    Narrowed the captaincy choice down to two. I have the typical front 8.

    Who would you go for

    A) Dempsey

    B) Dzeko?

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    1. Anders
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      A)

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    2. 4vets
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      A... he's nailed on with good fixtures.

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      1. 4vets
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        *with a good fixture. Ignore me.

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      2. Ryan
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        City are playing Villa. That is also a good fixture

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        1. 4vets
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          Not as good as Ful v Stoke with no Huth, imho.

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          1. Ryan
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            Fair call. As I have 3 city players its probably best to spread things out a bit

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            1. 4vets
              • 15 Years
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              I have Richards, Silva and Aggy and will be 99% Demps (c)

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    3. Zod
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      Dempsey, without any doubt.

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      A), imo.

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    5. Chris_White
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      No love for Gareth?

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
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        No. RVP is a possible 3rd choice but I have ruled him out as I need to chase the pack

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        1. Chris_White
          • 14 Years
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          Dempsey, then

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    6. Ryan
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      Thanks guys, seems fairly unanimous then. I guess its not worth the risk to Dzeko considering I have 3 Citeh players already

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    7. Raise_the_Roof
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      A

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  5. Ryan
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    For those who have 3 city players in their team and are looking to captain one of them, do so at your own risk. It would essentially mean you have 4 players in one team. Too many eggs in one basket surely, and its an away game. If a 1 - 0 result happens you will be struggling.

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    1. andy85wsm
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      Not sure I agree with this. Surely if you've got 3 City players it's because they're a good team and you're expecting points from their fixtures? IF it's 1-0......could also be 5-0!!

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      1. Ryan
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        If 5-0 its a good result. Its still a risk though

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    2. udit
      • 14 Years
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      ryan, haven't seen you much around here these days, I agree with this points, hence, no (C) Aguero for me.

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      1. udit
        • 14 Years
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        Err... what I meant to say was I'm not expecting city to do that well, so 4 players seems like overkill

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        1. Ryan
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          Yeah thats what I'm thinking. Was considering a Dzeko punt with the armband but my better judgement is holding me back

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    3. Jubei
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      If you have 3 city players and one of them is your captain, then you also agree that Aston Villa are shit regardeless if it's a home/away game. Aguero has the armband for me.

      Bam.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Im just saying its a risky idea. That is all

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        1. HVT
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          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          I'm going with rvp - end of against a tired and their mon luck will run out sometime Sunderland . Don't forget Chelsea took them apart 2 seasons ago (7 goals) when mon was in charge, he's human heck if he was that good he be at real Madrid âš½

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    4. Blonde Faith
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Fair point, but for those of us with just two city players *cough* it's no greater risk than anyone else getting the armband this week. Everyone seems like a crazy punt atm.

      'scuse my French.

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      1. Jubei
        • 14 Years
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        even RvP is an iffy choice for captain considering he may get rested (or only play half a game) for the mid-week CL game. Probably the main reason why I decided to pass the captaincy onto Aguero.

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        1. Blonde Faith
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          Hm. yeah, I'm tempted too, but Aguero's not exactly a safe bet, almost a lazy second choice. No more likely to go nuts than Dempsey or Siggy this week. You might as well put the names in a hat.

          Come to think of it, that's not a bad idea at all.

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    5. Elniñorules
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      Well put it this way.

      If there was one team I'd be confident of tripling up & (C) this week, it'd be City.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Away really? Could be a low scoring match

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        1. Acquafresca
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          not with villa being the opposition, and possibly the worst defending side in the league!

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          1. Ryan
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            Your not trying to be optimistic though are you? It will have to be at least 3-0 for it to be worth while

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            1. hisk0
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              Well isnt picking any captain a risk and thats the risk you take to get the reward

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            2. James
              • 16 Years
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              Why would it need to be 3-0 to be worthwhile???

              It is quite feasible that Silva assists Aguero in a 1-0, and Aguero gets 3 bonus. 9 points for a captain aint bad. Even if Silva AND Aguero arent involved in the goal, it is quite likely that 1 of them will be.

              That said, Aguero doesnt get many points away.

              Arsenal havent been good away lately.

              I think its gotta be Dempsey.

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  6. In Like Flynn.
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    Any news on Sess? I see the Metro league gives him as doubtful "knock", but nothing on injuries here or FPL.

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      1. Fratboy
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        13 years, 10 months ago

        Adam Reed eh? Will keeping an eye for him.

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      2. stilicho
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        Definitely edging towards RVP for the captaincy now.

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        1. tosey
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          yeh that may have swayed me away from dempsey

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      3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        Ta, Tosey. 🙂

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      4. The Finnisher
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        Think he'll be on my bench anyway.

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      5. In Like Flynn.
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        Thanks Tosey I saw that , but nothing since.

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  7. In Like Flynn.
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    DUDU. Thanks for answering the Cleverley question. Popping back and forth, so couldn't reply straight away. 🙂

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    1. PL Ball
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      No worries 🙂

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  8. In Like Flynn.
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    So only one more game for Henry before he goes back. Big game against Sunderland then?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
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      RVP rest? 😉

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  9. applebonkers
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    the oxlade chamberlain injury doubt and djibril cisse can shove it up their ass..es, shove it up, uhhr..
    I'M FED UP!

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    1. Optimus.
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      whos in your grav and whats that on your face?

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      1. applebonkers
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        kenny hotz as helmut

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      🙂 Calm down, dear - it's only an advert! 😉

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  10. Gaz Downright
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    Ok, Stardust, you are in for the Colombian (of sorts) export.

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  11. Gaz Downright
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    Congratulations to Mark on the birth of his son!

    So he named him after Chris Bart-Williams? Respect.

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    1. King Eric, in America
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      CBW?

      I thought it was after William Keane, United Youth team striker.

      Forward thinker, that Mark.

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  12. Gaz Downright
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    about an hour ago I saw the most illegal move in wrestling history...

    I am not quite sure yet, but I feel like my life has forever changed

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    1. teddy.
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      I think you might have been hypnotized.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        wait... why am I in my undies?

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        1. Arse Craic
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          Teddy took your trousers off.

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          1. ColeHole
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            Anyone feel like dancing?

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  13. andy85wsm
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    Morning lads.

    Busy week so not been checking the site much. What's the deal with Kompany? Is he likely to be back this weekend? It's bad enough trying to run with a cheap defence, let alone when the only big defender you have is yellow flagged.

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    1. Domo
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      He's in full training so should play

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    2. Starscream
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      He's ok, he trained again this week and looks likely to play.

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      1. andy85wsm
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        Cheers guys.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Check twitter next time 😛

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          1. andy85wsm
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            You ALWAYS mention Twitter on any of my posts, why!?!?!?!

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            1. andy85wsm
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              I'm on Twitter now and VK has just replied to a follower

              “@curtisMCFCward: @VincentKompany heard your back in training, you playing at the weekend??” All fit and ready to go Curtis!

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              1. Congressman
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                “@TomForecast: @VincentKompany you ugly looking c*nt !” ... Morning to you too sir. Breakfast, cup of coffee and i'm ready to start my day!

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                1. Gaz Downright
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                  eh?

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  14. sigaam
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    oh yes

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  15. Jukesy
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    Just seen the latest tweet, congratulations Mark!

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  16. Menly
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    Congrats to Mark and Mrs Mark!

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  17. Menly
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    NEW POST! Too tired to trod it on the other article so hopefully they'll see it on the latest comments thingy

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    1. Menly
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      *post not trod!

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  18. champion_elect
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    can't wait

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  19. denial
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    Congrats Mark - great news.

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    1. denial
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      oh, and 82 points? Jesus.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        I know. I guess we ALL had a "good" week

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        1. Parm
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          Some who (C) Aguero over RVP didn't !!!

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      2. sy
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        Very high score to get in, must be gutting to score 81 and not qualify!

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        1. Sleep Talk
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          13 years, 10 months ago

          You're welcome.
          I was exactly one point below the qualifying for the ordinary cup as well earlier this season. Cups have never been my thing. :/

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          1. Lovzat
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Good luck for this one 😉

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  20. PlayPercentage
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    Why was Nasri playing in defensive midfield last week?
    Surely City have more capable players in that position.
    It struck me as a bit strange.
    Then Samir limped off after 50 mins...

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  21. Menly
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    Ooh Jonty vs Johnd! Exciting match up!

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      thats the good thing about members cup..posters against posters

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    2. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      It's a jonty derby of sorts.

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  22. RMT's Professor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    http://www.ratemyteam.co.uk has just been updated to take into account the latest injury and team news.

    Captaincy is very interesting this gameweek and not as clear cut as last week. Currently Aguero tops our list, with Bale running closely behind, followed by Adebayor, Rooney, Dempsey and Adebayor.

    If you have any feedback about the site feel free to contact us- we're always happy to hear what our users think about the site and our numbers. Email is admin at ratemyteam.co.uk.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Adebayor twice, he must be good!

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      1. RMT's Professor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        good point, that should be van Persie not Adebayor again! 😀

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    2. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero away from home!
      And Adebayor after the way he's played the past few weeks!

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    3. Fancy Feet
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      nice site man

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    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I like the design and obviously a lot of work has gone into it, but I don't really like the concept of a site that essentially tells you what to do 'by the numbers' with none of the debate, reasoning and argument that you get on this site.

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  23. Parm
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone got the link too Marks sons team yet???

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  24. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Who would you bench this week from…3-4-3 or 3-5-2 this week..

    Sinclair, Sess, Silva, Dempsey, Bale, RVP, Fletcher, Aguero

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    1. Abominable Snowy84
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      aguero will get you the least points imo

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Sess, simples. Even if fit i reckon hell get a rest

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    3. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Dammit...three people picked three different people Aguero, Fletcher and Sess...

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    4. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Fletcher, or Aguero if you have loyalties

      A Fletch is for Christmas, not for life

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  25. Hyperion
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Who to bench this week: Evans or Taiwo?

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    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Taiwo

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  26. Abominable Snowy84
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    adrian lewis to beat taylor 8-5

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  27. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    This Siggy man crush is out of control. Unless you're going to play him every week or you have 2 FT and nothing to do, why get him? Why is everyone doing everything in their power to get the guy? Swansea fixtures arent even that great!

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    1. Menly
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Flourishing form. Cheap. Norwich at home. Set pieces. Icelandic so loves it when its snowing

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      1. Low-Life
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Nice 🙂

        He'll go in to FFS folk-lore if he does well this weekend.

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    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Nor(H), Sto(A), Wig(A) - Look like great fixtures to me. Great goalscoring record for a midfielder, set piece specialist, attacking role. Whats not too love!?

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        But then who am i to argue with no 215 in the world! Not a point hit all season, unreal!

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        1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          😆 its possible! 🙂

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          1. jimski
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            I've resolved to stop taking so many hits. The only trouble is my last two paid off.

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          2. Menly
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            You ARE the messiah!

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            1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              haha, only the messiah would say he's not the messiah

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      2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        and after these 3 fixtures?

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        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          I am not going to name all his fixtures, sure there are some tough ones, like City and Spurs but there are some great ones aswell. He only costs 5 so can easily be benched for harder games...

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          1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            hmmm, he would be taking a 5th spot in my midfield, and I play 3-4-3. so I'm really not that bothered!

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            1. Tommytour
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              Moses going to get much of a look in? Congrats on ranking so far!

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              1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                exactly my point, why change a non player to a non players. moses is adequate as a sub.

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                1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
                  • 16 Years
                  13 years, 10 months ago

                  and thanks!

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    3. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      McLean is scoring more points, is more nailed on and is cheaper

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  28. Best Ba None
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Evening

    My team for gw25:

    Vorm
    Caulker-Richards-Senderos
    Sess-Dempsey(C)-Silva-Bale
    RVP-Aguero-Ba

    Subs: Skrtl Dyer RTaylor

    Thinking of shipping Skrtl due to fixtures, and to avoid having to double up on swans, but who do people rate as the best replacement. Currently thinking Evans/Cahill/BAE. Or leave defence alone and do Dyer to Sigurdssen?

    Thanks

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    1. Best Ba None
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      missed Krul

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  29. baines is god
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    non united fans, try not to be blinded by your hatred for rooney. I am a palace fan, don't like rooney as a person, but strongly believe he is the best player in the premier league. He has a mixture of silva's creativity, aguero's work-rate, proved he can finish like van persie, his movement is as good as anyone, and sometimes it looks like he single handedly carries united, without him they lost 3-2 to blackburn and seriously lack a spark. He's really their only top class player, and he for me is the main cause of their success in the past 7 years. He scores a lot of goals presuming he has to play in the creative midfield role as man united lack any decent creative midfielders. I think he's the best player in the premier league by some distance, united have won 4/5 leagues, potentially going on to be 5/6 really without great teams, he's the shining light that lifts them. That's why I, despite not liking the bloke, look beyond my dislike for personality, try to avoid being blinded by hate and I think rightly acknowledge he's the best player in the Premier League by some distance. Views

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      are you wayne rooney?

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      1. baines is god
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        i'd like his money if not his looks

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      2. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        I'm a United fan and Yes Rooney is possibly the best player in the BPL when on form but players like Silva and RVP have shown for all throughout the season and they've been better than Wazza this year..

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        1. Optimus.
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          agree

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    2. Abominable Snowy84
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      best player in the league "by some distance".

      you are deluded

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    3. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Best player in the league? Not a chance. Not even in the top 5.

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      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Who's in your top 5?

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        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          RVP, Silva, Yaya, Modric, Bale.

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          1. Menly
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah id agree with that. Though I really rate Kompany and Parker

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          2. baines is god
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            RVP- rooney has his movement and finishing as proven by his goalscoring, silva-rooney has proven to have silva's creativity, being instrumental to everyone's of united's attacks in big games, i.e scoring 8 against arsenal, 3 at city, 3 at chelsea, yaya-rooney's powerful driving with the ball is just as good and dangerous as yaya's, he just has more of an end product, modric-the same as silva, bale- different to rooney, bale's legend, but not quite at rooney's level yet

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            1. Drip Doctor
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              You are talking shit.

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            2. Menly
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              This is just not true.
              And also he's no leader, which many of these are

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            3. applebonkers
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              • 16 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              'proven to have silva's creativity' stop it, you don't have to exaggerate, i'll believe you

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              1. baines is god
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                honestly silva's bordering on the most over-rated player, he had a good first 5 months this year, averagel ast year, average since november, and poor before then. I know spain's tough but can't get in the national team. He's city's 5th best player, behind aguero, yaya, hart and kompany

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                1. 1966 was a great year for E…
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 10 months ago

                  Bainesey, you're not doing your noble Rooney-is-f*cking-brilliant argument too many favouors here 😉

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                  1. 1966 was a great year for E…
                    • 15 Years
                    13 years, 10 months ago

                    *favouououououours

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                2. applebonkers
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                  • 16 Years
                  13 years, 10 months ago

                  it doesn't matter what you think of silva, you picked his best quality, and one which no one since fabregas has got near, and claim it's bettered by rooney. silva beats defenders with passes, rooney sprays passes to valencia, beating 0 men each time but getting a nice round of applause because it looks pretty

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            4. Gargamel
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              He doesn't really have the finishing of RVP or creativity of Silva though. He beats them in other areas and he's a very good player but I wouldn't say he's the best in the league.

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          3. Optimus.
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            rvp silva roo kompany bale for me

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      2. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        lol

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    4. Menly
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      This whole thing that Rooney didn't score because he was playing in midfield makes me laugh.
      Midfielders are some if not the majority of the highest scoring players. No excuse.

      As for not liking a player, I agree to a certain extent, but there are some players I will never allow in my team

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        ???

        Name the last midfielder to win the golden boot?

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 15 Years
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          *Ronaldo doesn't count 😀

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          1. Menly
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            😀 I really meant pointswise so assists as well...

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            1. 1966 was a great year for E…
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              FPL-wise, OK. No need to discuss it, just look at the highest scoring players. In real life, Rooney is easily in the top 3 with RVP and Silva. Possibly not on current form this moment, but still.

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              1. Menly
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                Oh yeah definitely 🙂

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    5. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      i have picked many players i don't like on a personal level, at the end of the day it's all about points. that said i don't think rooney is vital especially considering his price. it's not the same as not picking the other hated man, cristiano ronaldo, a few seasons back (where you kinda HAD to have him). Rooney is nowhere near delivering points to make him a must-have, in fact there are many better choices.

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      1. baines is god
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        not talking about FPL, agree no wayne in FPL, but his actual ability as a player

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  30. LarkyTown
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Boo, didnt draw a regular poster

    Maybe in the next round......

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I got Zapatero, whover that may be??

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      1. Declan-
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Fools gold for me. Never heard of him

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