[sbu_large_image] Matchday Surgery

The Saturday Surgery

10 March 2012 352 comments
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Gameweek 28 is all but upon us. Little over an hour separates us from the Merseyside-packed double Gameweek, and the Matchday Surgery opens it’s doors to aid you through the deadline.

As always, here you’ll find some very handy links for those of you a little pushed for time this morning…

  • The Scout Picks – What we think are 14 of the best fantasy prospects this week.
  • The Team News – Packed all the relevant and up-to-date information along with our predicted line-up for all 20 Premier League teams.
  • Injuries & Bans table – A more detailed view of all players with a question mark over their availability this weekend.
  • Spot the Differential – For those players we feel are big-risk but potentially big-reward this week

On top of that, there’s the Captain’s Poll which can be viewed on the home page, down the central column, to aid your armband decision. We’ve also looked at the men in the middle in our referee-based Men in Black article.

Your Fantasy peers are also here to help, so join them in our Matchday Surgery chatroom, which can be accessed right here.

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  1. Puzzle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Silva to Nani and drop all city coverage? Got him at 9,5 but chasing in ML. Have Rooney as well.

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

      No

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

      Na you should just stick with Silva.

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      1. Tin of Directors
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        I can see the reasons.
        Man Ure next few fixtures are really tasty.

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

    Skrtel or RVP as captain?

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

      RVP

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

        +1

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

      rvp

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    3. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      skertal will do well to get 8 points this gw

      rvp could get 8 at his ease

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

        cheers all i am DONE for the GW

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  3. MisterT
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Guys I'm really struggling to decide whether to play Ba or McLean - any thoughts?

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    1. anish10
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      McClean

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

      Demba

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    3. Doctor X
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Play the one against the weaker defence. So Ba it is.

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    4. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Arsenal's defence is good when the first choice is fit, which they are. McClean.

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

        thanks for clearing that up guys 😉 I'm a spurs fan so I'll take Demba i think

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  4. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Is tom cleverley first choice once he is back? Thinking of bringing him in for Valencia

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

      Better options around

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    2. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      first choice or not you should think again

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  5. anish10
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    vorm or mingeolet?

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

      Think if you have pool players it might be best to cover the spread

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

        So you reckon play Mignolet?

        Schwarzer or Mignolet? I have Suarez.

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

          IMO man, if Liverpool lose 1-0 you always have the second game, I just prefer to cover the chances. Same with Demps + Schwarz away.

          If its any use McGurn agrees with me 🙂

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  6. HappyAnkit
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Would you play Vorm or Mignolet??

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    1. anish10
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      lol same situation as me

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

        I have don't have Vorm & Mig in my FPL team.

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

        Vorm I'd suggest.

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    2. Doctor X
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Depends on your defence. Vorm if you havent doubled up. Mignolet otherwise.

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

        No it doesn't. It depends on who he thinks would get him the most points.

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  7. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Am I the only one who thinks Swansea will have a good goal against Man City?

    Can see it being close...

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

      **Go

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

      im playing vorm

      i can see 1-1 or 1-2 city

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    3. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      If City score early in the game it could destroy the Swans.. but the longer they hold out the more positive it will be. Also, you have to believe Swansea will have a good few opportunities at goal and if they can stick one of those in it'd make things very interesting.

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    4. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Swans will have over 50% possession. Who's getting the red card for City?

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  8. Michael_I_Young
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Hello,

    Will Gerrard start today? If so is he a good captain choice?

    Thanks

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

      if fit then 100%

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    2. Half volley
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Yes and No

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    3. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Yes and yes, if you have him.

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  9. Bumbaclot
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    question is..... will suarez score more in 2 than rvp in 1??

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

      Yes

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

      based on averages, yes

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    3. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      NOT likely.

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    4. Pat Mustard
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Goals this season: RVP 25-6 Suarez.

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      1. Caine & Co.
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        +1

        Even if Suarez had quadruple game week RVP would score more

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    5. Goonther
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      how yes....Suarez doesnt SCORE he hits the post....

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    6. Half volley
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Or will suarez score more in the last 12 games of the season than RVP in one.

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

        I'd consider him if he had 12 games in a week. Probably still RVP (c) though.

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  10. Litti
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Ideas about Vorm or Al-habsi to goal? Thinking of going with Vorm. Vorm will get lots of saves and Norwich will score at home.

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    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Wouldn't fancy Vorm's chances much.

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  11. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Um...

    Suarez + Mata + Ox?

    Or

    Pogrebnyak + Young + Kuyt!

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

      First one for sure!

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

      Suarez+Silva/Nani+Surman

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      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Silva & Nani both out of form of late?

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

          They will be back with a bang.

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    3. Mr.Vuvuzela
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      ox won't start...

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

      I like Mata but the second looks stronger overall - Surely better options than Kuyt though??

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  12. COMH
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Schwarzer Mignolet

    Skrtel Enrique Evans Ridgewell Caulker

    Nani Dempsey Mata Drenthe Siggy

    RVP(c) Rooney Holt

    * Drenthe > Morrison after the DGW.

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

      Looks good. Which keeper are you playing this week?

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  13. Teenage Mutant Ninja Skrtel
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    A) Rooney & Rosicky
    B) Suarez & A. Young
    Which one?

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

      B

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

    any help guys?? Mclean or Siggy??

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    1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Skrtel
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Siggy takes free kicks, could easily grab a goal or an assist
      McClean taking on G. Johnson, can't see his pace being too much for Johnson so he looks set for a 2pt imo

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

    i'm planning to sell silva next week to free cash for rooney, should i take a 4 point hit and do it this week for a punt on adam?(already have skrtel and saurez)

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

      no, 2 liv is enough...

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

      BTW if you are not chasing, don't sell Silva 😉

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  16. Orion
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    My attack line --- Rooney RVP Suarez--- Captain? RVP, of course... 😀 Vice ? Rooney by miiiiiillllleeeeeee!!! 😀

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

      captain Suarez! be bold!

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  17. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    If money not an issue, should I go with Pilkington or Surman? Was all set for Pilk but scout picks have muddied the water...

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      he was subbed at HT last game so may not start?

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

      Ill go for Pilks

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  18. Sean.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58ILbyflta8&feature=player_detailpage
    how can u captain this ?

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    1. trisonetwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      morals go out the window with FPL unfortunately!

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

        +1, everyone hop on the Bramble-wagon!

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

      He's misunderstood.

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

        just a cheeky nibble, nothing wrong with that 😛

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  19. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Last week I managed to bring the gap between myself and my mini league leader down from 75 points to 30 points..

    He has RVP and is likely to captain him this week, I have RVP and Rooney... Should I captain RVP incase he has a great game and I lose points on him, or captain Rooney hoping it'll get me even closer?

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    1. Puzzle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      As you've just demonstrated 30 points is nothing and can easily be overtaken in a week. Go safe and steady - captain RVP this week.

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Capt who u think will score more, loads of gw's left

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  20. Damo.
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Not the best time to be talking about it but:

    I was a bit worried about Sky's coverage of F1 but watching the preview show the analysis looks class.

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    1. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I agree, but then I am sure Sky have a lot more money to throw at it than the BBC.

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

      Was wondering about this the other day. Their build up for the F1 season was really boring and I thought it might be a let down but that sounds promising. Much more in depth that BBC?

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

        Yeah man and the technology there using to show/explain things is top drawer. I suppose they have to draw the punters away from their loyalty to BBC.

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  21. ronmaiden
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    OK so thinking of taking a 8 point hit - I have already swapped Kompany for Skrtel but want to get in Drenthe for the banned Sessegnon and swap Aguero for Rooney - what do people think? worth it?

    Team at mo:
    Ruddy (Vorm)
    Williamson, Skrtel, Cahill, Evans, Senderos
    Sessegnon, Bale, Silva, Sigurdson, Morrison
    Aguero, Sturridge, RVP

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  22. embo76
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Play lescott, bae or siggy. Pick two please

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

      lescott siggy

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  23. MrJefferson
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    I'm leading my leagues so should be captaining rvp so why does Saurez the wee rat have a (c) beside his name!!!!

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  24. Bumbaclot
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Siggy or Mclean guys really dont know!??

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

      I am going with Mclean, Siggy first sub 😉

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  25. Arsenals Number 10
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    start mig or vorm

    start simpson or shotton ?
    cheers

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    1. Terminal Velocity
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      i think both keepers will concede today but i think vorm has the ability to gain points from saves made.
      shotton is playing out of position and takes long throw ins,always possibility of an assist especially if luiz plays,

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  26. Slumdog Mignolet
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Any news on whether Taiwo will play?

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    1. Arsenals Number 10
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      cheers

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  27. fijuhmon
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Im going to sess -> pilks in the long run, drenthe has bad fixtures and hes not favored by moyes. This even with dgw in mind

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

      Reply fail, this was for ronmaiden

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

        Sounds good Fijuhmon - thanks, no guarentee Drenthe will play I guess although he did notch last outing but they have Arsenal after the double gameweek so might be best to wait till sessegnon is back.

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  28. DINDINDINDIN
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Who will play Gerrard , charlie or spearing?? Is jordan henderson a definite start??

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

      I think Charlie will play both. I reckon Kuyt could come in for Hendo for the derby.

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

        Same thoughts actually!! Thanks for reinforcing my thoughts!!!

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  29. JoeySamSam
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Should I get Nani or Young? Please answer!

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Young but I wouldn't get either

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

      Nani

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  30. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    mornin gents! let the madness begin

    speaking of which taiwo or raylor?

    both have little chance of a cs (maybe qpr v bol has a higher chance) so it comes down to likely attacking potential in which case i suppose raylor looks more attractive but again not guaranteed against arse......

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