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As mentioned in yesterday’s first instalment of this two-part series, with Robin Van Persie nailed-on for the vast majority of Fantasy managers and Wayne Rooney’s form and fixtures affording the United man the chance to rack up the points, the remaining slot in Fantasy front lines is shaping up to be more crucial than ever.

Having already discussed the various mid-price options available, we turn our attentions to the budget bracket. We take a look at our own ICT Index scores and Opta statistics for the previous six Gameweeks to assess form, with those forwards priced at 6.5 or under in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) coming in for close attention.

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

    I bet you that all three of my doubts will play. Rooney,Nani & Simpson

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      How much then !!!

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    2. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      I don't think Nani will feature.

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

    Couple of Sheep above-
    "Oooh Roonpig has gone orange in FPL--I will give the C to Bale"
    --as if he fell down from the stairs 5 min ago and broke his leg....

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      All the better for us Captainers 😉

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      1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        +1 !

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

      No one is above u !

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        😛

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    3. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      You do realise that Rooney playing doesn't mean he will definitely score.

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

        there's nothing definite in Sports..even Djokovic is not guarenteed to win a 1st round match and Woods making the cut @Masters..

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      2. Scroobius Mac
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Man U are 90% to score according to the bookies (ridiculously high) and Rooney is involved in a high proportion of their goals.
        Speaking as a rare non-Rooney owner.

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

    Those FPL boys are definitely having a laugh.. I'd do the exact same thing in fairness

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  4. Shane Ferguson 4.0
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Who to play?

    A - Siggy or Miyachi
    B - Kelly or Senderos
    C - Simpson or Caulker (already play Vorm)

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Siggy
      Senderos
      Simpson

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    2. little_wizard123
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      you have both Kelly and Senderos, yet you're not playing them both at home to Swansea? Why bother having them both?

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      1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        I am not sure they will play both... I am not sure how Huges impact on this... And the worse option will be that I play both so leave Siggy on the bench, and he do some big damage to me...

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

        Liverpool Kelly maybe?

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        1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          It's Fuhlam's...

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  5. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    My dilemma is..... Moses or Siggy?

    First to three wins.

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

      Siggy

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    2. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Moses

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    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Well that's that sorted 😆

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

        Listen to Chilldoubt - his ranking is heading in the right direction. I'm starting Moses and benching Siggy.

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  6. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Can some who does twitter, tweet him and ask him what's going on. Tell this place needs to know asap

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

      Rooney that is. And also ask about Valencia

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      1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Will ask him on my PS3. Give me 15 minutes.

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  7. Le Bluff
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Rooney still keeps the armband, for sure. Even if he only plays 60 minutes, Utd could have put 4 past Wolves by then.

    I doubt Rooney will be used as an impact sub either, so if he is out then just be sure to have a strong Vice in place. Dempsey pour moi.

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

      yep im going for either Dempsey or Ba for (VC)

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    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I always like to give the VC to someone playing later in the GW, therefore it'll be RVP for me, although Bale def a contender. Rooney keeps the armband without doubt, amongst this nonesense.

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  8. rdb
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Team looking decent for this week?

    Reina
    Skrtel Enrique Evans
    Nani Silva Dempsey Sig
    Rvp Rooney(c) Pog

    Bogdan Kelly Pilk Caulker.

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 14 Years
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      Decent

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Tripling on LIV?
      That's risky, even if it's against QPR

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

        yeah its a risk against anyone..but it paid off last week..worth a risk i guess

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        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          If they keep a cleanie, you're in business 😉

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

            😀 I hope so!

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    3. TommyTabs123
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Triple scouse defence? V risky, but hats off to you if it comes up trumps.

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

    The FPL geeks must be desperate trying to stop people getting in Rooney, all because they can't afford him they add a flag.

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

      If they were that geeky, they'd have been able to afford him. They don't make the news, just report it. 🙁

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    2. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Erm he can't rise anymore this week.

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  10. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Is Drogba nailed on for now?

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Give it a couple of weeks then we'll know but RDM has only taken charge of 1 EPL game so far so it's impossible to tell.

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

      starting against napoli was a very good sign, looked like a strongest line up with only the suspended meireles who could shake it up

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      1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers AB : )

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    3. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Problem with Chelsea is rotation particularly with CL participation. If Chelsea bt Benfica, they will have midweek games in 5 of the next 6 weeks (starting with Man C next Wed) so RDM will have to prioritise.

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    4. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Yes because JT said so

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  11. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Andrews a doubt?

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  12. Senior Agbonlahor
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    sturridge/ade out for rooney but as cant afford bale/silva out for mclean

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  13. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    who to vc, Ba, Dempsey or Bale?

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    1. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Same dilemma, I think I'll stick with Ba - should be a nice open game, whereas Swans are more than capable of keeping it tight at the back against Fulham. Bale presents a considerable risk purely because of the FA Cup game.

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    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Ba. I just hope Cisse doesn't take all the plaudits tho !!

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  14. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Rooney is all better again :).

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    1. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Ooops, #epicrefreshfail.

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  15. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Who to VC? It's currently on RVP
    1.RVP
    2.Dempsey
    3.Morrison(!)

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

      Dempsey (c), Yak (v-c).

      If that helps.

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    2. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Always rvp

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        +1. People have short memories. A couple weeks back after the liverpool game, everyone was saying 'oh why didn't I captain RVP, always captain RVP' fast forward 2 weeks and I forsee exactly the same situation.

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    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      2

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  16. Shane Ferguson 4.0
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    What about RvP for armband? Everton play cup for weekend... If Arsenal do something he will be involved and he play at wednesday so you have a hope until the end that he'll pull out your score...

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      VC for me

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      1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        You have no doubt about Rooney?

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  17. Andy1
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    My team for this week is

    Krul
    Bae Evans Enrique
    McLean silva bale Dempsey
    Rooney (c) rvp ba
    Subs: vorm Kelly siggy Simpson

    Not planning any changes. Any suggestions, comments etc?

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  18. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    I am ready to bet my C**k that Roonpig will start on Sunday..I may end up not having a C**k, but I am still putting it up for a bet..

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

      Minor problem being that none of us wants your c**k.

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

        oh i will shave it and dump it into the drains--I am not giving it to anyone..

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

        I would sure love a cook, ah Steak every day hmmmmmmmm

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

          Lol

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

      Shhhh don't tell them let people sell him away

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  19. Senior Agbonlahor
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    ROONEY FOR ADE OR STURRIDGE ?!?!?!

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      Sturridge, no doubt!

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      1. Royal5
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        13 years, 10 months ago

        +1 Got to be Sturridge.

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Here we go.

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

      Berbatov..

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  20. milito22
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    graham,holt or adam?

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

      Urgghh... what a choice.

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      1. milito22
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        i know.... 🙁 I want to safe FT

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      2. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Holt....slim chance of a pen.

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  21. Reacher
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Does anyone know if Nani is still alive or has emagrated or have any news at all??

    SAF tell us please!!

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      SAF will not play him on Sunday because Nani refuses to take his "get-rid-of-the-Ronaldo-syndrom" pill.

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

        So has anyone got any news on his injury?

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    2. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      SAF lies. If he said today was Friday, I'd still check.

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

      I have him, he'll play don't you worry.

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    4. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      If it helps I'm holding tight with a decent first sub (Siggy) and seeing what happens. Even if he misses this game he'll make it up in others - or be out for ages and then worth shipping.

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

        good idea but i dont have a siggy my bench is not great so i need to decide before deadline weather to get shot

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    5. Declan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Nani(C) FTW

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

        Brave and probs daft declan but good luck, hope you have a good vice

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  22. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Hi Guys

    I really need you help on deciding which one of the following options to go for GW29?

    A Bale and Ridgewell
    B Mata and McAuley
    C Modric and Kelly (FUL)

    Any help would be appreciated

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  23. Spike ⚽️
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    I can muster 12 fit players this GW. Decided not to make any transfers because GW30 wont be that far away after Wednesday's games !!!

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  24. Hiphopopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Evenin' all. I need some inspiration on who to captain out of this lot:

    Demps (SWA)
    Ba (NOR)
    Bale (STO)
    Rooney (wol)
    RVP (eve)

    They're listed in my current order of preference - any help welcome as always 🙂

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Rooney FTW.

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

        His flag and all the chat about his fitness worry me too much... Would kick myself in the ballbag if he only came on for a cameo.

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

      Rooney captain, RVP vice. That's the sensible move, anyone else is a gamble.

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

        Agree that anyone else is a gamble - i still think Rooney is a gamble as well though...

        I'm thinking maybe RVP is the only sensible choice.

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  25. The Rock
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Schwarzer
    Evans, Baines, Skrtel
    Bale, Dempsey, Giggs, Ryo
    Rooney(c) RVP, Pog

    Subs: Bogdan, Surman, Wheater, McAauly

    Anything i could improve on for this week? weeks down the line? Thanks.

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    1. ssssshhh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Not a fan of Baines but you must fancy him to stick him in in the first place. Seems to be weakening your midfield.

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      1. The Rock
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Only got him in on my WC due to a lack of other options, considered doing Baines > BAE but can't see too many other options?

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        1. ssssshhh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Very few will agree with me but I fancy Arsenal for some clean sheets, they're playing most of the lowest scoring teams from now until the end.

          Plus they are much more solid with a stable back four and pinning teams back by attacking. Taking a punt on Sagna myself.

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  26. joinho
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Oh God; Rooney's turned yellow now only 75% chance of playing! Why!?...

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    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Does it really bother you? Load of bollocks mate. Just ignore it.

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

        It bothers me enough to take the VC from him and put it on RVP.

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        1. ssssshhh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Who's your nailed on Captain then?

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

            Dempsey

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            1. ssssshhh
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              Hmm, not convinced Fulham will get more than 1 or 2. Swansea will be full of confidence right now.

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

                Gotta go for differentials I'm tired of playing it safe, got a lot of points to make up.

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      2. Spike ⚽️
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        That's the spirit !!

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  27. The Mighty One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    When in doubt "always captain RVP", but I cannot stop the idea of Rooney as skipper this week. Just take a look at Wolves' starting XI on the Team News page....it looks like a mediocre Championship division team at best, and thus Rooney might get the handband.

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    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Giving rooney the armband is not even close to being in doubt. Wolves are simply tragic!

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

      Exactly that. Karl Henry is out. O'Hara doubtful. And Wolves are just shocking - I was at Craven Cottage the other week when Fulham put 5 past them, and it could have been more!

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      1. The Mighty One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers for the replies, Tom and Sess.

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  28. nevercaptorres
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    vorm or mignolet this wk lads

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

      Mig

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  29. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Any news on Tarrabt's injury?

    May do Tarrabt to Morrison anyway. Thoughts please.

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Taarabt>Morrison NOW

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  30. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Okay, me too.....

    I suppose Rooney C is still the way to go?
    I wouldn't mind too much if he doesn't play 'cos I have a strong bench, but can I sleep in peace and have a strong belief that he either starts or doesn't play at all?

    So Roo C, Rvp VC?

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