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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Kayode	BRE	4.5m	83.2%	Unlikely
Mainoo	MUN	4.6m	83.1%	Unlikely
Rodon	LEE	3.9m	74.4%	Unlikely
Anderson	NFO	5.5m	71.4%	Unlikely
Alderete	SUN	4.1m	71.2%	Unlikely
Gakpo	LIV	7.3m	70.5%	Unlikely
O'Reilly	MCI	5.0m	61.2%	Unlikely
Senesi	BOU	5.1m	63.9%	Unlikely
Wan-Bissaka	WHU	4.1m	66.4%	Unlikely
Leno	FUL	4.9m	66.3%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	64.1%	Unlikely
Aït-Nouri	MCI	5.7m	61.1%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	60.6%	Unlikely
Cucurella	CHE	6.0m	55.9%	Unlikely
A.Becker	LIV	5.4m	59.5%	Unlikely
Justin	LEE	3.9m	57.0%	Unlikely
Frimpong	LIV	5.7m	55.5%	Unlikely
Sarr	CRY	6.3m	54.0%	Unlikely
Thiaw	NEW	5.1m	56.5%	Unlikely
Darlow	LEE	3.9m	44.8%	Unlikely
Aaronson	LEE	5.4m	48.9%	Unlikely
Damsgaard	BRE	5.6m	47.9%	Unlikely
Kelleher	BRE	4.8m	48.7%	Unlikely
Richards	CRY	4.4m	45.9%	Unlikely
Van Hecke	BHA	4.5m	38.4%	Unlikely
Cunha	MUN	8.0m	42.9%	Unlikely
Bassey	FUL	4.4m	44.0%	Unlikely
Shaw	MUN	4.5m	43.4%	Unlikely
Aina	NFO	4.7m	38.6%	Unlikely
Barry	EVE	5.7m	38.6%	Unlikely
Amad	MUN	6.2m	38.1%	Unlikely
Robinson	FUL	4.9m	37.1%	Unlikely
Gomez	BHA	4.9m	35.4%	Unlikely
Haaland	MCI	14.4m	29.2%	Unlikely
Gravenberch	LIV	5.5m	35.3%	Unlikely
Ødegaard	ARS	7.8m	33.8%	Unlikely
M.Fernandes	WHU	5.5m	33.5%	Unlikely
Adli	BOU	5.4m	33.3%	Unlikely
P.M.Sarr	TOT	4.5m	32.7%	Unlikely
Ngumoha	LIV	4.3m	32.5%	Unlikely

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Rayan	BOU	5.6m	86.9%	Unlikely
Gvardiol	MCI	5.9m	84.3%	Unlikely
Kevin	FUL	5.8m	82.0%	Unlikely
Lamadrid	WHU	5.0m	82.9%	Unlikely
Mbeumo	MUN	8.6m	77.0%	Unlikely
Burrowes	AVL	4.4m	81.0%	Unlikely
Weiss	BUR	4.3m	80.1%	Unlikely
Spence	TOT	4.2m	80.0%	Unlikely
McAidoo	MCI	4.5m	79.3%	Unlikely
Saliba	ARS	6.1m	79.2%	Unlikely
Keane	EVE	4.6m	74.7%	Unlikely
Merino	ARS	5.4m	74.0%	Unlikely
Longstaff	LEE	4.8m	73.4%	Unlikely
Travers	EVE	4.3m	72.9%	Unlikely
Emenalo	CHE	4.5m	72.4%	Unlikely
Piroe	LEE	4.9m	72.1%	Unlikely
Gyökeres	ARS	8.8m	70.7%	Unlikely
Salmon	ARS	4.0m	69.8%	Unlikely
Cullen	BUR	4.9m	67.5%	Unlikely
Grealish	EVE	6.3m	67.3%	Unlikely
Trafford	MCI	4.5m	67.2%	Unlikely
Johnson	CRY	6.5m	66.2%	Unlikely
Slonina	CHE	3.9m	65.8%	Unlikely
Potts	WHU	4.4m	65.1%	Unlikely
Steele	BHA	4.2m	61.8%	Unlikely
Fabianski	WHU	4.5m	61.0%	Unlikely
Reijnders	MCI	5.0m	60.7%	Unlikely
Moore	SUN	3.9m	60.3%	Unlikely
Andrey Santos	CHE	4.5m	58.0%	Unlikely
Milenković	NFO	5.1m	56.8%	Unlikely
Evanilson	BOU	6.8m	53.7%	Unlikely
Rice	ARS	7.3m	53.8%	Unlikely
Estève	BUR	3.9m	53.6%	Unlikely
Gusto	CHE	4.9m	55.3%	Unlikely
Cairns	LEE	3.9m	52.3%	Unlikely
Mee	MUN	3.9m	52.4%	Unlikely
J.Timber	ARS	6.3m	48.0%	Unlikely
Gabriel	ARS	7.2m	52.8%	Unlikely

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No Change	Gabriel Magalhães	ARS	A
Up	van Hecke	BHA	B, Vs
No Change	Hill	BOU	B, £
Up	Struijk	LEE	B, Vs, £
Up	Lacroix	CRY	A
Down	van Dijk	LIV	C
Down	Thiaw	NEW	C, Rest
No Change	Kayode	BRE	B
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No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	A
Up	Semenyo	MCI	B
No Change	Palmer	CHE	C
Up	Tavernier	BOU	C, £
Up	Ismaila Sarr	CRY	A
No Change	Gordon	NEW	A, OoP
No Change	Rice	ARS	C
No Change	Rogers	AVL	C
No Change	Anderson	NFO	B, £
Down	Szoboszlai	LIV	B
Down	Wilson	FUL	A
No Change	Stach	LEE	C, Vs, Inj, £

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No Change	Haaland	MCI	C
Up	João Pedro	CHE	A
Up	Welbeck	BHA	A, Vs
Up	Calvert-Lewin	LEE	C, Vs
No Change	Bowen	WHU	B
Down	Thiago	BRE	B

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The ScoutCast – Episode 72 – The Third Man

15 March 2012 1371 comments

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Have Robin Van Persie and Wayne Rooney made this Fantasy football lark look easy? Get the pair in, alternate the armband and watch the points flow. Simples.

Even if it really is that straightforward, there’s still a role for “the third man”, the striker that slots alongside the two titans. In this week’s ScoutCast, we rinse this once through, throw some names around and argue a few theories of our own.

Chuck in the usual bandwagon review in “All Aboard”, the Gameweek preview and Mark’s latest gentle Fantasy Premier League reform idea and you have another episode packed and ready to go.

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Elniñorules
14 years, 26 days ago
Morning lads!

Mig
Evans Skrtel Senderos
McC* Demp Bale Silva
RVP Roo Ba
Subs – Krul Siggy Simpson Caulker
1 FT Bank 2.0 WC available

For the FT, which option would you recommend?
A. McC > Morrison & play 343
B. Simp > BAE & play 433
C. Other Transfer?
D. Save

Any subs suggestions most welcome as well 😀
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1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
  14 years, 26 days ago
  A or D for sure. If its my tam, I do A.
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  1. Elniñorules
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Is it harsh to judge McClean's attacking form though with the difficult fixtures in the recent past?
    
    ARS new wba LIV
    
    he did score in the Arsenal game though.
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    1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Just remember the reason he scored in that arsenal game: the Per freak Per injury is the only reason he scored.
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      1. Elniñorules
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Fair point.
        
        Do you think odem's absence could affect his returns tho?
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        The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 26 days ago
        I absolutely do think that. That's partially why I'm so happy with Ryo. That and amazing fixtures.
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        Elniñorules
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Not convinced about Ryo but I might be wrong. Either way, Villa look pretty solid in defence once again - don't see anything for him this gw.
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2. Ryan
  14 years, 26 days ago
  No longer convinced by Morrison now that Brunt is back so I see A as a bit sideways. I think D is the best option
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  1. Elniñorules
    14 years, 26 days ago
    He's still on corners & had a decent goal threat against Che & United. Brunt is still a doubt innit?
    
    Do you reckon Odem's absence might affect Morrison?
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    1. Ryan
      14 years, 26 days ago
      That is another factor. If Morrison is still playing 'in the hole' then he will always be a threat. I think WBA attacking potential in general will be affected with Odem being out.
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      1. Elniñorules
        14 years, 26 days ago
        agreed WBA attacking potential could decrease, but that might mean Morrison has more responsibility on his shoulders against a woeful Wigan?
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        Ryan
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Could be a good shout but I'd still say its a punt. A good punt though
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3. Parm
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Not so trigger happy then, WC still available.
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4. maglia rosa
  14 years, 26 days ago
  maybe D and then get on fat lad early for silva as one of the two next week 😛
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  1. Elniñorules
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Intriguing option there. Will have to monitor the starts he gets though.
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    1. maglia rosa
      14 years, 26 days ago
      jus had a quick look, fat lad has played 3 out of the last 4 games (missing the brum cup game) not sure when di matteo took over but feel he has nothing to lose playing fat lad as its all about finishing 4th .....for me ill be on him next week i think 😉
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  2. Parm
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Why not ❓ I'm going for Frankie AND Stevie G for the run in, to accompany Nani,Siggy & Miyaichi in the midfield. I'm gunna have a whale of a time 🙂
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    1. Elniñorules
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Risky but could be rewarding.
      
      Hmmm
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      1. Parm
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Yep, going for Leadley as well, im pullin out the oldies here.
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        Elniñorules
        14 years, 26 days ago
        09/10 much? 😉
        
        Btw 2 things KP -
        1) Could you vote for pressers in Matchday 2, if you haven't already?
        2) Possible to wrap up the logos in the group standings? I put in whatever gravs we had.
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    2. Nomar
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Could work but its quite an expensive combination.
      
      Nearly £21m for two mids who have been sporadic with their production and gametime this season, coupled with a rotation risk player who who is eating up nearly another £10m of your budget.
      
      If it works, it works I suppose.
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      1. Parm
        14 years, 26 days ago
        All I care about is the points
        
        Gerrard PPG(90 mins): 6.6pts
        
        Lampard PPG(90 mins): 5.6pts
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        The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Won't matter if they don't play, and both are heavy rotation weeks. Its almost a 50/50 chance every week if they will play or not. add the fact that both are still in the FA cup and you have a no-fly zone for both of them.
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        maglia rosa
        14 years, 26 days ago
        must admit parm i like the fat lad move di matteo will play fatty imo so disagree with him being arisk rotation wise, stevie g is jus a risk injury wise i reckon which is a shame as when on the field he, as we have seen, is just lethal 😛
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    3. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Parm you're going to have three 9.5 plus rotation risks. It would not be at all surprising to have a gameweek where none of those three play. You're just asking for heartbreak, buddy.
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      1. Elniñorules
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Agree with Newman. You'd want more solidity for that price.
        
        I'd rather RVP Roo Kun/Drog upfront.
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      2. Parm
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Ah, not the first time you've persuaded me, I think i'll go for Gerrard or Lamps and get in Bale to be on the safe side.
        
        Thanks Newman
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        The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Bale is fantasy gold. Good call, there.
        
        Only one of nani/Lampas/Gerrard is wise, imo.
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        Parm
        14 years, 26 days ago
        It really does depend on Nani, if he plays much more often than not i'll keep, otherwise i'll get in Tony V and strech the funds for Ade.
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        maglia rosa
        14 years, 26 days ago
        +1
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        Nomar
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Unless you have a healthy lead in your mini league I'd leave all 3 alone.
        
        For the damage they do to your wallet they are too much of a rotation risk. Plus Liverpool and Chelsea away are not exactly points gold-mines for those players.
        
        Bale hasn't been doing much lately either to be honest with you. If they bounce back against Stoke then fair enough, as they have had some tough fixtures over the last month.
        
        o, if it's more of the same against Stoke then I'd consider it a trend and think seriously about losing Bale from my team.
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Jafooli
14 years, 26 days ago
Morning all. Okay after last nights matches, anyone clearer on who will and won't start for Utd and City this GW?

Percentage chance and reasons for:

Welbeck
Rooney
Nani
Young
Valencia
Hernandez
Evans

Yaya
Silva
Aguero
Tezez

Need to make some calls today.....thanks in advance
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1. Parm
  14 years, 26 days ago
  All I can confirm in Tevez 0%
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2. Ryan
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Welbeck 95% In favor
  Rooney 100% He is the man at the moment
  Nani 50% Got no idea what is going on here + Giggs will play
  Young 80% Should start but may get subbed off at some point due to playing 90mins today
  Valencia 20% Will likely start from bench because of injury
  Hernandez 30% Welbeck is in favor not the pee
  Evans 100% Has done well this season so I don't think he will be dropped
  
  Yaya 100% He always plays
  Silva 90% Injury niggle but he also always plays
  Aguero 95% Scored two goals today so I'd expect him to start over Tevez
  Tezez 20% Will feature from the bench at some point. Not fit enough to start, too much golf
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  1. Parm
    14 years, 26 days ago
    I think Tevez has actually been piggin out on the couch, rather than playing golf.
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  2. Nomar
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Fair assessment.
    
    Am sorely tempted to go without City attackers by getting rid of Silva for Walcott. Also not convinced Bale is going to do much the rest of this season either.
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    1. Henry Hill
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Are you going to stick with Cisse nomar?
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      1. Nomar
        14 years, 26 days ago
        No. I've jinxed too many of our players already this FPL season!!!!!
        
        I was looking at bringing in Odemwingie but will have to look at his yellow flag.
        
        Either Silva or Bale needs to go from my team as I need to have some differentials-70 odd points behind mini league leader and our mids are virtually identical. I expect he's prob got Rooney for Aguero now too so that would cancel out my Man Utd differential over him.
        
        Not really convinced Bale is going to get any big scores now and Spuds look like they may have probably run their course for the season.
        
        Walcott is very tempting right now as a differential, especially as he's feeding RVP and Arsenal are on a hot streak right now.
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        Henry Hill
        14 years, 26 days ago
        In fairness he has looked very good, 2 goals in the 2.25 games he has played! I have a funny feeling we can cause an upset agaisnt Liverpool but have accepted we are definitely gone.
        
        Silva hasn't been up to much in 2012 it seems, was underwhelming again tonight.
        
        Play McClean this week, he is going to be marked by Bradley Orr I think
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        Nomar
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Orr will probably turn into Paulo Maldini now he's no longer with us.
        
        Think Cissé will get goals but worried about having our players in my team being a curse on them. Totally irrational I know, but you know what I mean.....
        
        If we beat Liverpool then we will stay up. Players we have are good enough to get enough points from the remaining matches but all about confidence now. You only get that by winning.
        
        The bottom 5 looks like its going to change pretty much every week now. Consider that by the end of this next GW we could potentially be 16th, Bolton bottom and Wigan out of the drop zone.
        
        Looks like it will go down to the last day of the season and potentially all 5 teams could go into that weekend with a chance of staying up.
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        Henry Hill
        14 years, 26 days ago
        You make fair points. SWP must be dropped, Tommy Smith has done more than him all season. Liverpool game is massive, hopefully Adel is back and Stoke kick Gerrard around the place in the cup! I'll talk to you and Crouch on here that night no doubt.
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    2. Ryan
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Yep I need to sell Silva too but its hard to figure out who for. Walcott is the safe option but I'm not convinced the can maintain his run of form. I think Bale will do alright as I can see 'arry reverting back to 4411 soon, especially with VDV back and the need to get back to basics to stay ahead of Arsenal.
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  3. Jafooli
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Nice one Ryan, all makes good sense.....
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Starscream
14 years, 26 days ago
Hey Fellas!
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Jafooli
14 years, 26 days ago
I'm thinking that since Welbeck played zero mins last night, he might be the best bet in the Young, Nani, Rooney, Valencia debate. Even though he's not part of it, he is now. Does that make sense?
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1. Jafooli
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Just for this GW....
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2. Ryan
  14 years, 26 days ago
  No Rooney will always be more nailed on regardless of whether he played midweek or not.
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  1. Jafooli
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Agreed but in terms of energy and therefore points scored, might Welbeck not have more in the tank?
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    1. Ryan
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Interesting point that. You might be right but he doesn't exactly come across as a goal scoring machine now does he
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Starscream
14 years, 26 days ago
Hey guys, haven't been on here for some time...

My team:

Krul (Vorm)
Simpson, Skrtel, Evans (Taiwo, Wilkinson)
Mata Bale Morrison Silva (Syggi)
Ba Rooney(c) RVP(c)

Just wanted some transfer advice on Mata-> possibly Young, Nani or Valencia?
I have the funds and it would be for a 4 point hit, but just unsure on Mata's away form, and i'm liking United's fixtures?
Stick or twist>?! lol
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1. Nomar
  14 years, 26 days ago
  I got rid of Mata to fund Rooney but if I already had Rooney I'd have been inclined to keep Mata.
  
  Young strikes me as the best Utd option at the moment but the Utd midfield is probably going to go through a fair bit of rotation now that all their players are getting healthy again, so there is an element of risk with that move.
  
  I'm not convinced Bale is going to do much the rest of this season either whereas Mata is still vital to what Chelsea do. Spurs may have run their course now. Arsenal look to be the team on the rise now and wouldn't surprise me to see them overtake Spurs very soon.
  
  Why not get Young for Bale and keep Mata?
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2. pony101
  14 years, 26 days ago
  deffo young, in form, no need to rotate now, wellbeck will start up front
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3. सनकी
  14 years, 26 days ago
  keep mata for one more week. do Mata>Valencia next week.
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4. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
  14 years, 26 days ago
  I see you've got 2 captains this week, you're gonna score well 😉
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iLA
14 years, 26 days ago
Morning peeps, anyone/Newman reckon Spurs will maul Stoke? Quite concerned all my strikers playing away so thinking of doing Suarez to Bayor 😐
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1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
  14 years, 26 days ago
  I would do Suarez to Ade, but I'm not exactly sure we will Maul them. A lot depends on how our cup tie goes this weekend.
  
  I'm rather pessimistic about my team recently.
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  1. iLA
    14 years, 26 days ago
    You reckon its better to do Suarez to Ade or Kos to Kaboul?
    
    Tbh I dont wanna double on your team cause I want them to bottle it but a chance to climb up the fpl ranking is also tempting should Spurs batter them 😀
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    1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Of those two, Ade. don't rate our defense one bit these days.
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    2. pony101
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Gonna say Kaboul, neither striker in form but suarez has nice fix and stevie as wingman
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      1. iLA
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Thanks lads noted both inputs..
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  2. Ryan
    14 years, 26 days ago
    You think they will revert to 4411 sometime Newman with VDV back?
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    1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
      14 years, 26 days ago
      I certainly would, but I just don't know.
      
      I actually think it has very little affect on Bale, though. I think hes just not playing well lately, and the two strikers have little to do with it.
      
      In all fairness, even when we were in great form, ade came incredibly deep all the time. I don't think our formation has been far off. I thin VDV's precision is sorely missed, though.
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2. Elniñorules
  14 years, 26 days ago
  I'd keep Suarez over Ade for the moment.
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  1. Elniñorules
    14 years, 26 days ago
    *What did I just say. Blasphemy.
    
    I take that back. I would get Ade over Suarez anyday.
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    1. iLA
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Or should I just plunge for the Drogster? 😡
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      1. Elniñorules
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Good shout but maybe a week too early. Looks like our main source of goals at the moment.
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        iLA
        14 years, 26 days ago
        So it looks like DM will stick with the old guards? He's certainly in the watch list but dont wanna spend 10mil for a striker that can suddenly get rested for Torres considering Chelsea is still on FA and UCL as well..
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        Elniñorules
        14 years, 26 days ago
        He should start majority of the games. But you're right...if there's an easier home game preceding a tough Cup fixture, he'll get rested fo sho.
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Cluub
14 years, 26 days ago
Hey there folks!

Vorm, Friedel
Caulker, Evans, Enrique, Komps, Raylor
Sinclair, SIlva, Bale, McClean, Demps
Pog, Ba, RVP

What to do...?

A. Sit on my FT
B. Silva-->Young/Valencia
C. Ba and Silva-->Rooney and ? (4 pt. hit)

Discuss...Cheers!
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1. pony101
  14 years, 26 days ago
  obvious but rooney is almost essential and will prob hit 13 mil before end, would try to get him in soon, how much for mid wit option c
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  1. Cluub
    14 years, 26 days ago
    5.9 left through option C.
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2. iLA
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Lack of United will costs you imo. Pog and Ba have the fixtures this week and there's still question marks about Young/Nani/Valencia.
  
  Id probably sit and hope Rooney stays quite but its gonna be a long night 😕
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TorresMagic™
14 years, 26 days ago
1471 points from GW2 onwards is the magic number to qualify for the FPL Open. Anyone with a current rank in the league of 240 or below would be qualified if the draw was done tonight. Just over 33 hours left.
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1. Parm
  14 years, 26 days ago
  1478, 7 points in it, I don't think i'll make it.
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  1. TorresMagic™
    14 years, 26 days ago
    You will need a big GW29 to get there I think. Need a league rank of 256 or lower when the gameweek ends to qualify.
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HappyAnkit
14 years, 26 days ago
About to hit the confirm transfer button for Rangel>Evans.
Anyone think it is not worth??
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1. HappyAnkit
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Also doing Suarez/Ba>Rooney for a 4 point hit.
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2. Nomar
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Have you done this move yet, Happy?
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  1. HappyAnkit
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Doing it now.
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pony101
14 years, 26 days ago
good move
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Zep
14 years, 26 days ago
Elnino, in response to your previous question on Silva...

I really feel we already have seen the best from Silva this season, I can't see him regaining form through Citeh's pretty difficult run of games, especially since he can't seem to shake this niggling injury...

Next week, I will be removing Kompany from my team, the sole Citeh player left in my team... and I honestly can't see when I'd want any of them back... given United, Arsenal and Spurs superior run of fixtures until the end of the season...

Definitely a dilemma for Silva owners but I sold him with the WC in GW22 because I foreseen a drop in form, and I have never looked back... way better options in midfield IMO...
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1. Nomar
  14 years, 26 days ago
  I'm tending to agree with you, Zep.
  
  Silva's never been a high goalsocring mid he lives off assists and now that Tevez is back in the mix too that's probably going to hurt him.
  
  Walcott looks to be in a rich vein of form and could well be a better option right now.
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2. Elniñorules
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Definitely worked for you, dropping him in gw22.
  
  Great points Zep. Also he just isn't the same after his injury niggle. Atleast when City goals dried up, he was a nearly player. But now he isn't looking too sharp and his movement seems restricted.
  
  I'm giving him one last week and might get rid for a United min/Lamps.
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  1. Elniñorules
    14 years, 26 days ago
    *mid
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  2. Zep
    14 years, 26 days ago
    The trouble with 'one more week' is that if he scores you 5 points you'll probably keep him for another few weeks... which will then have you back to square one...
    
    Saying that, he is no stranger to stepping up in bigger games, so maybe that is an astute decision...
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    1. Elniñorules
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Here's hoping...
      
      Also the big mids (Walcott, Lamps/Mata, Gerrard) don't have good fixtures. Maybe Young - but SAF could easily rest him this week.
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      1. Nomar
        14 years, 26 days ago
        That is more to the point.
        
        Away to Everton is a difficult game whereas Spurs home to a Stoke side fresh off an FA Cup game may offers probably a better chance of returns.
        
        Mind you, Spurs play a cup game this weekend too.
        
        Bale will probably get injured in the FA Cup game anyway and render this all moot!!!
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        14 years, 26 days ago
        This is true...
        
        But seeing as most serious players will probably hold fire this week too, I can't see you gaining too much of an advantage...
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Parm
14 years, 26 days ago
Off now peeps, goodbye 😛
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1. TorresMagic™
  14 years, 26 days ago
  11 spots off to miss out. 🙁
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2. Elniñorules
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Not sure you saw my earlier post. Would be great if you could work it out tmr. 🙂
  
  2 points –
  1) Could you vote for pressers in Matchday 2, if you haven’t already?
  2) Possible to wrap up the logos in the group standings? I put in whatever gravs we had.
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  1. Elniñorules
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Night mate 🙂
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  2. HappyAnkit
    14 years, 26 days ago
    ENR, I haven't mailed by Grav yet.
    I will maiil it in the evening when I will come back after giving my exam.
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    1. HappyAnkit
      14 years, 26 days ago
      *my*
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      14 years, 26 days ago
      Sure Happy.
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      14 years, 26 days ago
      *mail*
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The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
14 years, 26 days ago
People are talking about Chelsea having good fixtures: I would like to challenge that.

Of all their fixtures left, I see only four that are easy. asv WIG QPR BLB

the others are mcy TOT ful NEW ars liv, all of which are relatively difficult.

I know they were great at midweek against a team that was only playing 3 at the back, but lets not forget how terrible they were against stoke at midweek, and in general lately.
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1. Nomar
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Also playing 3 teams fighting for their Premier League lives and one of those will be a feisty local derby.
  
  However, Mata looks a decent investment for a steady stream of points from their home games. I wouldn't be looking at getting Chelsea players in but if I had them 'd think twice about selling them, if that makes sense?
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  1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    14 years, 26 days ago
    It does make sense, but I disagree. that is horrible fixtures for anyone, let alone a team that is mostly playing poor and still havent really decided how they want to play right now. I love Mata, I really do, but he's not going to supply to his price tag.
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    1. Nomar
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Yeah. LIke I said, I wouldn;t buy their players now, but unless you wanted to reinvest the money elsewhere or get Walcott wouldn't you just keep Mata since you've had him this long?
      
      No skin off my nose anyway, as I sold Mata last week and no intention of getting him back.
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      1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Yeah, good point, that.
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2. Elniñorules
  14 years, 26 days ago
  They most certainly aren't the best set of fixtures for Top 6 sides. But with a bit of form picking up (including a City thrashing mid-week), you will sense a need to chose form over fixtures.
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  1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    14 years, 26 days ago
    form picking up? You mean the ONE good game they played lately?
    
    That's not form.
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    1. Elniñorules
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Win against Birm, Stoke & Napoli means 3 in 3 for RDM. You could make cases for each one being a "lucky" win but winning is everything, imo. Under AVB we had 3 wins in his last 13 games. Possibly a sign of things to come...erase the AVB era from the form equation since the players were playing to get their manager out.
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      1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Ok, if youre proud of THAT Brum win, cool, good on you. I think that was beyond meaningless and could have gone either way.
        
        you lot were awful at Stoke. Just terrible.
        
        I give you all the credit for the Napoli game, but I would say that is the weakest defense of the 3 games, as well. Also only played 3 at the back.
        
        you're getting results for sure, but you're not playing well at all. Very, very poor league form.
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        Nomar
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Chiggurh is right, I'm afraid.
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        Elniñorules
        14 years, 26 days ago
        "Very, very poor league form." based on the AVB era?
        
        We've played only one game under RDM.
        
        Either way I'm not advocating buying Chelsea players. But I am saying our form is improving and we're on our way to challenging for the CL spot, apart from being the Kings of Europe 😉
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        Nomar
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Beter hope you don't draw Barca, Real or Bayern.
        
        All 3 of those teams would seriously embarrass Chelsea.
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        The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 26 days ago
        No, not just AVB. They were horrible against stoke and certainly far from great against Brum.
        
        You played one league game under RDM and you played awful.
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        Elniñorules
        14 years, 26 days ago
        United have been pretty awful too btw - be it in Europe or the PL - but fortunately they've been pulling off results in the PL.
        
        I'm afraid it is that point in the season where teams will have to pull off a WIN despite playing poorly. This is what Spurs, Newcastle & City have failed to do.
        
        The only side with "real free-flowing form" at the moment is Arsenal.
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BBB
14 years, 26 days ago
Can anyone convince me that Man United will easily beat Wolves? They have caused them problems at Molineux in the past.
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1. Ravanelli
  14 years, 26 days ago
  fearing Roo captaincy bandwagon might not come off, might stick with RVP
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2. Nomar
  14 years, 26 days ago
  A look at the League table and Wolves goals against column really should be all the evidence you need.
  
  Yes, Wolves could produce an upset, we don't know what actually is going to happen on Sunday adn that is why they play the games.
  
  But the form book points heavily to a very convincing Man Utd victory here.
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3. maglia rosa
  14 years, 26 days ago
  feel a new back passage for wolves this weekend is the likely otcome 😛
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  1. maglia rosa
    14 years, 26 days ago
    * outcome
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4. BBB
  14 years, 26 days ago
  My Point is how many goals? I personally fancy Fulham v Swansea, this game will offer plainly of goals.
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  1. maglia rosa
    14 years, 26 days ago
    ha, fair enough, fancy a clean sheet for fulham myself, but wot do i know 😛 fancy 2 or 3 at least for utd this weekend really 😉
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  2. Nomar
    14 years, 26 days ago
    You think?
    
    Swansea poor scorers away from the Liberty and Fulham not prolific against good defences.
    
    Low scorer written all over it to me, and I have Dempsey, Kelly and Rangel and I'm seriously tempted to play all 3 of them!
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    1. maglia rosa
      14 years, 26 days ago
      hey mate like i said, what do i know, i feel fulham at home is a difficult game for swansea. granted they've been better on the road of late but for me the guys from south wales are a home team if that makes sence and fulham for me look very strong at home....but like i said, i know very little, have you sdeen my rank 😆
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      1. maglia rosa
        14 years, 26 days ago
        😳 * seen my rank
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maglia rosa
14 years, 26 days ago
wot sorta times do price rises/drops kick in guys, d'ya all reckon jevans is free from such nuisance this evening ❓
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1. Ravanelli
  14 years, 26 days ago
  at 97%
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2. Zep
  14 years, 26 days ago
  I will happen on the FPL website in just over 20 minutes...
  
  Then the TFPL and CTC websites will update soon after...
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  1. Zep
    14 years, 26 days ago
    It* 😳
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  2. maglia rosa
    14 years, 26 days ago
    thanx zep....congrats to you lad, great rank btw 😛
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    1. Zep
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Thanks RD.
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  3. Zep
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Actually its already happened...
    
    Evans has risen...
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    1. maglia rosa
      14 years, 26 days ago
      😆 bollocks f**k w**k s**t 😆
      
      oh well jus as well ive got plenty of dollar atm 😛
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    2. Nomar
      14 years, 26 days ago
      When did he die?
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      1. maglia rosa
        14 years, 26 days ago
        sorry nomar dont understand ❓
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        Nomar
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Evans has risen!
        
        Resurrection.
        
        Never mind. Monty Python moment FAIL! 🙁
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        maglia rosa
        14 years, 26 days ago
        😆 pretty slow me tho 😳
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      2. Zep
        14 years, 26 days ago
        😆
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Zep
14 years, 26 days ago
Evans UP!
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stumanchuu
14 years, 26 days ago
Madness...Walcott to replace Dempsey or Silva or hold tight?
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1. Nomar
  14 years, 26 days ago
  No, not madness at all.
  
  I'm considering Walcott for Silva or Bale.
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  1. stumanchuu
    14 years, 26 days ago
    yea thanks feels like a lateral as either could do well this weekend...
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    1. Nomar
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Silva looks like the one to go. Dempsey has decent home fixtures still, scores more regularly and isn't nursing an injury.
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  2. Churchill
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Seriously considering Bale our Walcott in.
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2. Ini
  14 years, 26 days ago
  I wouldn't do it this week. Demps/Silva are both at home...
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3. Ryan
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Keep Dempsey for sure. Silva should probably go. Whether or not Walcott is the right replacement or not is the main argument.
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adziom
14 years, 26 days ago
Krul | Vorm
Santon | GJohnson | Heitinga | Senderos | Bardsley
Silva | Bale | Dempsey | McClean | Moses
Van Persie | Rooney | Pogrebnyak

1 FT
Who would you get rid of out of that lot? Or save the transfer?

At the moment I'm waiting for news on Johnson, if he's out, then I'll replace him with Sagna. If he's fit I'll probably save the transfer

Thoughts? Thanks
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1. Ryan
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Johnson needs to go. I wouldn't get Sagna though as that is too much invested in defense. Consider Caulker instead and use the funds to upgrade Moses or McClean next week.
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Ryan
14 years, 26 days ago
Crikey! Deadzone much 😯
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1. iLA
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Ryan mate whereabout are ya in NZ? Planning a holiday there this winter care to suggest some destinations besides the usual Queenstown, Auckland etc?
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  1. Zep
    14 years, 26 days ago
    I would also like to know this... been in Australia for 6 months and still haven't been...
    
    Definitely will be going for a few weeks just as soon as I have the time and money to do so...
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    1. iLA
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Hey Zep, how are you liking Australia compared to..Scotland is it? 🙂 Which state did you live in?
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      1. Zep
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Hey ILA, yeah I'm from Scotland initially... I moved to Melbourne at first, spent 5 thoroughly enjoyable months there, and now I'm in Brisbane... it's a little bit different... still sometimes struggle with the humidity...
        
        Saying that, when I went back to Scotland a few weeks back, I was absolutely freezing... so now I'm a good weather snob... 🙂
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        iLA
        14 years, 26 days ago
        aha another weather snob 😀 Must've been harder to follow the football with the ungodly hours they're showing it in Melb/Brisbane.
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        Zep
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Yep, it has completely revolutionized my Saturday nights... the 3pm kick offs are 1am here in Brisbane and 2am in Melbourne, which means I always look forward to the early kick offs cos I don't have to stay up too late...
        
        Sometimes I will go to bed early and get up for the 8pm midweek games which are 6am here...
        
        So yeah, it takes a little bit more effort to keep up with the footie here, but I'm used to it now...
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  2. Ryan
    14 years, 26 days ago
    G'day I'm in Auckland but have grown up in Northland. In the South Island Queenstown and the central lakes district is good but also consider Twizel (Mt Cook). The West Coast of the south Island particularly Greymouth (glaciers) is a fantastic area to drive and explore, Fiordland is also a perfect example of 100% pure NZ. In the North Island go to Taupo, the lake and volcanos are awesome. Rotorua is also a must and is close to Taupo. Wellington is a cool city as well to visit
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    1. iLA
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Ah awesome, will look into all those places fo sho 😀 cheers
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      1. Ryan
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Also if you want to experience regular earthquakes Christchurch is good 😉 But seriously there is a tourist industry for that now 😕
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        iLA
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Yep will definitely be visiting CC, Auckland, Queenstown and Well.. Any specific places you suggest for ski/snowboarding?
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        Ryan
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Any of the ski fields in QT are fine. Mt Ruapehu south of Taupo is good too but tends to be more crowded due to the higher population in the north island. The Tongariro crossing is fantastic though so that would be the alternative there. There is so much more to do than Skiing and bunjee jumping though, the sky is the limit really. For scenic exploring of the landscape etc Fiordland and the West coast are good.
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        Ryan
        14 years, 26 days ago
        The Rotorua Luge and mud pools are also fantastic. Its the Maori cultural element which is big there
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        iLA
        14 years, 26 days ago
        Cool thanks man, hopefully I get to visit most of these places!
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  3. AB.
    14 years, 26 days ago
    I concur with all of Ryan's suggestions - I'd also give a plug to the Hawkes Bay region of the North Island - it's a bit off the standard tourist trail but a nice area with some great wineries - also the far north around the Bay of Islands is very pretty.
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    1. iLA
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Thanks! Noting all the place listed 🙂
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Scratch
14 years, 26 days ago
Do paid members still get these annoying fu*king ads that play a video and drown out whatever else you're listening to or watching?
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1. Ryan
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Yes apparently. I don't know because I use add blocker
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hvsauce
14 years, 26 days ago
Hola dead-zone.

Team for this week:

Mignolet
Evans, Enrique, Caulker
Bale, Walcott, Sigurdsson, Miyaichi
RVP, Rooney(C), Holt

Krul | Simpson, Valencia, Luiz

1FT & 0.0m in bank.

A few questions:

(1) Should I play Simpson over Caulker? Krul over Mignolet?
(2) How confident are we about Valencia starting/playing at Wolves?
(3) Should I move Luiz now or save the transfer for next week?

Cheers for any thoughts!
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1. AB.
  14 years, 26 days ago
  1) play Caulker and Krul
  2) this is the question we'd all like the answer too! I dont have him in my team at the moment and I'm not going to buy him this week because of the uncertainty...BUT...since you have him already I would put him in the starting lineup and let autosub do its thing in the event that he doesn't play.
  3) keep for this week (your team is fine as it is) and enjoy the flexibility of 2 free subs next week.
  
  Good luck.
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  1. Pratik
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Valencia is highly unlikely to start. 25% would be the figure I'd say on his probability to start in the first xi. He should be on the bench for sure, but I'm pretty sure he will come on irrespective of United winning/losing.
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  2. hvsauce
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Cheers AB. This keeper combo kills me sometimes. The one on the bench almost always ends up getting more points!
    
    Leaning towards saving the transfer as well...
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      14 years, 26 days ago
      Yeah it can sometimes be a curse having two good keepers! For this week though, I prefer Caulker to Simpson - in which case it makes sense to go with Krul in goal (so that you still have Newcastle coverage).
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2. iLA
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Not playing any Newc defender at home against Norwich? I like 😀 Im benching Simpson too, but I think you should start Krul ahead of Mig.
  
  Depends, who are you replacing Luiz with?
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  1. hvsauce
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Haha yeah going back and forth. May just play Krul.
    
    Not sure about replacements for Luiz yet. Thinking of Kaboul, Sagna, or a cheap Fulham defender and have some in the bank for any other moves.
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3. Ryan
  14 years, 26 days ago
  1) Play Simpson and Krul. Back the home team in defense
  2) Not very confident unfortunately
  3) You might as well get rid now, downgrade so you can upgrade Holt at some point
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  1. hvsauce
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Krul it is then. Thinking of spreading the risk a bit and playing Caulker but that could change as well!
    
    Whether to bench or play Valencia is a dilemma for sure.
    
    Who would you suggest as replacements for Holt?
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    1. Ryan
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Plenty of options out there so it depends on your budget really. Pog, Yak, Ade, Balotelli would be primary candidates.
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Coldplay
14 years, 26 days ago
CL Draw Predictions??
I reckon:
Milan v APOEL
Barca v Bayern (definitely want to watch this game)
Chelsea v Benefica
Madrid v Marseille
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1. Pratik
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Chelsea vs Madrid
  Milan vs APOEL
  Benefica vs Bayern
  Barca vs Marseille.
  Can't believe I am predicting an absolute random draw.
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Pratik
14 years, 26 days ago
I'd appreciate some help with this team. If you were interested in shipping out Y.Toure and Suarez whom would you get?

Bogdan, Reina
Skertel,Evans,Wheater,BAE,Senderos
Dempsey,Miyachi,McClean, Yaya Toure,Bale
Suarez, Van Persie, Rooney
0.3 in the bank
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1. iLA
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Id keep both Yaya and Suarez and lose one of the Pool and Bolton at the back.
  
  But if you're kicking Suarez, replacements are prolly the usual Ade, Ba or Pog.
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  1. Billy Ketsu
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Yes, me too if that was my team. Wheater > McCauley or Ridgewell seems like a reasonable transfer.
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  2. Ryan
    14 years, 26 days ago
    +1. Not liking Wheater tbh so he should be shipped out.
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    1. Ryan
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Caulker would be a good option as you have no swansea defensive coverage
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  3. Pratik
    14 years, 26 days ago
    I don't know about using a transfer on wheater. The defenders have been so low-scoring this year, that it would feel like a waste of a transfer.
    Will most likely save a free transfer, and wait next week for news on odem. Then I could do Suarez->Odem , and Y.Toure->Gerrard.
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    1. Ryan
      14 years, 26 days ago
      Probably the best option is to save for now. Fair call.
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Ryan
14 years, 26 days ago
All set to go this week?

Krul (NOR)

Enrique (qpr), Evans (wol), Richards (CHE), Kelly (SWA)
Bale (STO), Dempsey (SWA), Silva (CHE)
RVP (eve), Rooney c (wol), Ba (NOR)

Bench: Siggy (ful), Surman (new), Rangel (ful), Linde+
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1. Ryan
  14 years, 26 days ago
  1 FT. Probably going to save it
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2. iLA
  14 years, 26 days ago
  All good to go, any plan to sort out Lin with the ft?
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  1. Ryan
    14 years, 26 days ago
    yeah at some point maybe but he isn't a high priority yet
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3. AB.
  14 years, 26 days ago
  No need for changes here - looks good.
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  1. Ryan
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Cheers 🙂
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4. Billy Ketsu
  14 years, 26 days ago
  That's a good team for this week- I'd definitely save the transfer.
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Billy Ketsu
14 years, 26 days ago
Afternoon Zoners

Is anyone a teensy bit worried about having their players in the Cup games before the league games next week? I've just realised I have 4 playing in the Cup and although I only have two of them in my starting team I'd be well peesed off if they got injured. I was going to do a transfer but since it's not astonishingly vital I think I'll do the sensible thing and hold fire until next week.
There might be some clarity on the MUFC midfielders by then. I'm not holding out much hope though. Kind of think this might be a low scoring week for some of the higher-owned players ( except for Rooney, fingers crossed ).
What to do about Silva, though, that's the question.
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1. Ryan
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Silva is set to leave most teams but there is so much uncertainty on who the best replacement is. Your point about the cup games is also very valid. Another reason to hold fire unless we expect some players to miss out because of possible rotation.
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  1. AB.
    14 years, 26 days ago
    Spot on. This is my predicament exactly - I'm willing to get rid of Silva but all of the obvious transfer targets all come with a degree of risk. I've been thinking about it all week - but at the moment I'm erring towards doing nothing (ie keeping Silva) and then re-evaluating things next week. (It's always nice having that second free trade too!)
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2. Gaz Downright
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Got 4 players as well
  
  Three of them are ever-presents, and the 4th is on my bench anyway.
  
  As of holding fire, I will probably do that, unless Lindegaard decides to drop before the deadline, then I might pull the trigger (not that I need another keeper, but I have 3 United slots tied up).
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  1. Ryan
    14 years, 26 days ago
    In the same scenario regarding Linde. However Linde + Silva out next week for Migs + United mid for 2FT could work well. By then there should be more clarity regarding the midfield situation
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  2. Gaz Downright
    14 years, 26 days ago
    but getting closer to the issue mentioned, since 4 players might play 2 games before next deadline, coupled with the foggy United midfield, and Silva's possible slump continuation, I think this is a very good week to hold transfer fire
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    1. Ryan
      14 years, 26 days ago
      +42
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lazybones18
14 years, 26 days ago
Who to bench ?

schwarzer-mignelot
senderos-simpson-skirtel-evans-caulker
nani-dempsey-bale-sigurddson-surman
suarez-rooney-RVP
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1. Ryan
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Migs, Caulker, Surman, Siggy,
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@FuzzyWarbles
14 years, 26 days ago
good morning

would love some opinions on who you would start out of this lot:

Vermaelen (eve), Carragher (qpr), Evans (wol), Senderos (SWA), Santon (NOR)

im stumped.
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1. Ryan
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Start in this order
  
  1. Verminator
  2. Evans
  
  3. Senderos 80% to start
  4. Santon 70% will see 60mins
  5. Carragher 70% is Agger back?
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  1. @FuzzyWarbles
    14 years, 26 days ago
    hmmm. trying to save a transfer for next week, worth dropping carragher now for a decent cheap CS shout? wanted to wait until next week to get Caulker.
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    1. Ryan
      14 years, 26 days ago
      He would be good to start but its just the uncertainty about Agger being available. I think Caulker is a good shout but start Senderos over him. I expect Fulham to get a cleanie
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      1. Ryan
        14 years, 26 days ago
        In saying that there is no point using a FT on a sub so save imo
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        @FuzzyWarbles
        14 years, 26 days ago
        cheers, that was my plan. everton have been great at home vs the big clubs, all but guaranteed arsenal concede, and im not keen on Verm scoring in consecutive games, but its hard to bench him, though if i start senderos and carragher and one doesnt feature, then i get verm regardless. i think thats probably the way to go.
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2. AB.
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Not an easy decision but, in order of preference, I would play: Evans, Carragher, Verm, Senderos, Santon.
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  1. @FuzzyWarbles
    14 years, 26 days ago
    cheers
    
    only felt strong about starting evans and benching santon, this supports my belief
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NANI screamer screaming !!!
14 years, 26 days ago
Is Begovic nailed on starter for stoke...or is there any chance of sorenson coming in ?
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1. @FuzzyWarbles
  14 years, 26 days ago
  it was confirmed sorensen would start the FA Cup which supports the notion he will remain the keeper for cup games and begovic will start the PL games
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Grounderz
14 years, 26 days ago
Hi fellas,

Who is the best candidate to be given the armband tomorrow?

Bale vs Stoke
Pogrebnyak vs Swansea
Dempsey vs Swansea
Wolves vs Rooney
Everton vs Van Persie

This is important. Thanks, guys.
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1. AB.
  14 years, 26 days ago
  Check the captains poll for the general view. Personally, I'm leaning towards Rooney (C) and Dempsey (VC)
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Christina.
14 years, 26 days ago
More/Morning/Howzit
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