[sbu_large_image] Matchday Surgery
17 March 2012 269 comments
Mark Mark
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Gameweek 29 is a strange one – as we approach the 11.30 deadline, we’ve just two matches to wallow in this fine Saturday. The rest of the fixtures lie splintered around FA Cup exploits. Nonetheless, the same crucial decisions have to be made, transfers and captain’s armband deliberated. Our Matchday surgery chatroom is now open to help out accordingly.

Here’s a rundown of some handy little Scout links for those requiring to catch up on this week’s coverage:

  • The Scout Picks – Balotelli over Demba Ba? No United midfielder? Are we mad? Follow the link to get our justification.
  • The Team News – Our regular view on the predicted lineups for the Gameweek.
  • Injuries & Bans table – A full breakdown of the “outs”, “doubts” and bans.
  • Spot the Differential – For something a little bit different from Big Dunc
  • Any of our Members searching for a third striker option to partner Rooney and Van Persie need to take a gander at our two-part article and the options available – here and here.
  • Oh and don’t forget this week’s ScoutCast right here.
  • …and if you haven’t done so already, get your entry in for the qualifying round of the Paddy Power Cup. It’s free and open to all. Details here.

Then there’s always the Captain’s Poll which can be viewed on the home page, down the central column, to aid your armband decision. We’ve even dug into the dark art of refereeing to see if the Men in Black can influence our thinking.

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

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

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  1. Willis.
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    i am first yet again. im just too good

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    1. Yes Don
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      you are the best

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

        +1

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

      so he will start? sorry i dont really understand what u said

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
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        Read the link troll.

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        1. Willis.
          • 14 Years
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          well he kept on saying "we" and "us". he knows that the game is very important for mutd, but doesnt mean that hes going to play

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      2. Demí
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        There's a shock

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        1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          +1 ! -.-

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

      Thanks Demi, I was never taking (C) off him anyway but this is reassuring.

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    3. adams_6
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Not totally convinced. I've heard this sort of talk from Rooney before a game previously and then he wasn't even in the squad. Fergie loves a smokescreen.

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      1. adams_6
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Having said that. He's still got my armband.

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        1. Taribo West on a free
          • 15 Years
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          RvP v can;t go wrong really

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

            nice work demi

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  2. jhill89
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Thinking of doing D Simpson and J Enrique to Jonny Evans and Cuellar, worth a 4pt hit? I'm 50 points ahead of 2nd in my mini-league

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

      dot get cuellar you nutter. Villa's fixtures are shocking

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

      Nah, don't take a 4pt hit on defenders, especially when the ones you are taking out could easily keep a cleansheet. 50 points can evaporate.

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    3. adams_6
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I reckon you've caught 'Arry's twitch.

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  3. Roger
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone noticed AVB has now gone from the article picture?

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

      he was gone last week as well. its because of his sucking

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

        you seem awfully simpleminded for someone who's graduated from harvard... but I guess it's all about dedication and not so much about intelligence

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    2. adams_6
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      He was gone last week. Good call to the FFS boys, they were straight on that. haha

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  5. SWANS ARE BACK!
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Ive Captain Dempsey and Vice Captained Pogrebyank is that a good or bad choice ????

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

      Bad imo man, spread it around. Remember a lot of people went Silva & Aguero a while back and got burnt

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

        thats becuz they both didnt play. if dey had played, they couldve scored big. thers no chance that dempsey and pog will both not play

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

          Ya see the key words there are "if" & "could've".

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

            the reason why silva and aguero captainers got burned is because neither of them played. there is absolutely no chance that neither pog or dempsey wont play u twat

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

              How long has this cabbage been around?

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

                🙂 Too long now.

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              2. सनकी
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                LOL

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      2. johnbobman
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        I agree.

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    2. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      bad

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

    Siggy or Miyaichi this round?

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

      miyachi

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    2. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I have the same dilemma myself. Was originally planning on Ryo, but is on Siggy now due to Bolton's FA-cup match today. Don't know whether that will affect Ryo's gametime or anything at all, but it's the only reason I've got...

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

        I've gone Siggy because I like him more as a player. Pretty pathetic, but that's what's splitting them for me haha.

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  7. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Mar/wayne-rooney-previews-wolves-vs-manchester-united.aspx?pageNo=1

    Does this mean that Rooney is playing since the United site has an article posted this morning about Rooney set to play Wolves?

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

      Just realised Demi posted this my mistake only noticed !!

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    2. adams_6
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Not necessarily....

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

    Vorm - Sorensen
    Cahill - Taiwo - Richards - Simpson - Enrique
    Bale - Dempsey - Siggy - Yaya - McClean
    Aguero - Suarez - RVP

    1FT, 0.5m in bank, shall i do Aguero and Richards > Rooney and Evans for 4pt hit?

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    1. blue cheese
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

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

      Yes.

      But don't hold it against me.

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

        haha okay, unless he gets a hattrick and then ill come on here and praise you 😛

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    3. Dirty_Harry
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I'd say yes

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  9. Barry Frys revenge
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    is it better to get a captain score during the early games this GW, or perhaps give it to someone like RVP who plays in the last day of the round..??...just in case there are upsets or players missing due to injuries during the FA Cup you can look forward to RVP being the captain at the end to potentially save your GW..???

    ...ok; i'll come clean, i cant decide between RVP or Dempsey as captain this GW...!!!!

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

      RVP, there I've settled it for ya 🙂 although don't hold me responsible if it doesn't go according to plan ...

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  10. @Team Shark FC
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    silva-->young
    yes or nay??

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    1. Barry Frys revenge
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      ..i would have to say..yes, i think Silva has to go next GW im afraid...

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      1. @Team Shark FC
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        ok nice...
        ply simp or enrique??

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    2. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      keep this gw
      Out next if he does not have some returns

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      1. @Team Shark FC
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        got it!

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

    Listened to Scoutcast other day - I think the idea of 1 WC + 5(?) extra free transfers to use across the season is a good one. Don't like 2 WC's a season.

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    1. blue cheese
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Totally!!

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Nah shite idea. Just get rid of the 2nd wildcard full stop.

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

        I think one wildcard plus the ability to save as many FTs as you like so you can "make" another wildcard if you like would be better.

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

      Not sure myself.
      While I don't like the 2nd WC much, I think the limitation of not being able to use it before Jan is a good one.

      Maybe a similar limitation on those 5T would work too?

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

      How about unlimited transfer rollovers and no second WC? That would keep the casuals interested as they'd have effectively saved up an entire wildcard's worth of transfers through inaction.

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

        This is a pretty good idea

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  12. Killitzer
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Who to transfer:

    Silva or Mata for Young?

    Don't have Rooney so need man u coverage.

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

      That's quite a hard one. I'd personally say Mata, but Silva hasn't done much recently either. Think Silva is worth keeping. Unless you wouldn't make a loss on him at all.

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    2. F is for
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Mata all day long. Chelsea are playing away to Man City. When has Mata provided the goods away? Hardly much this season is your answer.

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

        thanks. Mata out and keeping silva for one more week!

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    3. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      difficult one

      Silva it is - Chelsea fan

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  13. VagnerLove
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Mignolet or Vorm?

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      mignolet

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

      It's hard Decision for pure tactical guess I'll play...Mignolet.

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  14. Cracked Egg
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Was i right to replace Adam with Ben Arfa?!?!

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

      Could be a good move considering Taylor is out today. Might mean Ben Arfa starts and does damage

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    2. China Mag
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Yes!!

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

      yesh

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  15. Taribo West on a free
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Did anyone else see Robbin Van Persie's troll face? http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/qvT9S-150x99.jpg

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

      Epic 🙂

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

      Page not found for me

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

          Haha. 🙂

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    3. Willis.
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      lol

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  16. THE PUNISHER
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    stephen ireland, ben arfa or morrison???

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    1. blue cheese
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Morrison

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    2. Mattymo23
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      brunt

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    3. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Morrison

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    4. vishnu
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Morrison

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

      If I was certain of gametime, I'd take HBA, but Morrison is the consistent pick.

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  17. keotes
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Who is more likely to keep a clean sheet from this lot (in order)?

    1) Liverpool
    2) Fulham
    3) Newcastle

    ?

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

      2, 1, 3

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    2. THE PUNISHER
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      2, 3, 1

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

      2,3,1

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

      I'd put Newcastle last of those 3. The others are interchangeable. Swansea (nowadays) and QPR fully capable of scoring away from home.

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    5. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      213

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    6. China Mag
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Not newcastle. 2,1,3

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

      2, 1, 3

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

    Anyone fancy helping my decisions this morning?
    I need 3 from the following 6:

    Skrtel (qpr)
    Enrique (qpr)
    Lescott (CHE)
    McAuley (wig)
    Surman (new)
    Drenthe (ARS)

    Want to play a Liverpool defender at QPR, but not sure if I'm confident enough to play 2
    Fancy a WBA win at WIgan, but a shut out seems less likely.
    Potentially resurgent Chelsea against Kompany-less City puts Lescott down the list.
    Surman was subbed last week so might not start, but I'd back goals in the NEW/nor game.
    Fancy Everton to score 1 against Arsenal but will Drenthe be that man?

    Decisions decisions.

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    1. THE PUNISHER
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      drenthe is the biggest let down of the season, doesnt play full games and comes on late off the bench.. stay away

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

      first three

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

      I would be tempted to hedge bets on Pool and just play Skrtel + McAuley and Lescott

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

      Skrtel McAuley and Enrique for me

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    5. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Double Liverpool & McAuley/Surman IMHO

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    6. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Skrtel, Lescott and Enrique.
      I can see Liverpool keeping it clean and City will be at home to a tired Chelsea team after the Fa Cup.

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

        this

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  19. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Just over an hour to enter the FPL Open...closes at 11.29

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    1. Hazard267
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      What does it start from this GWK

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  20. wikidwhite
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Just wanted some thoughts on my team for this week please:

    Krul - (Vorm)

    Turner - Senderos - Evans

    Dempsey - Ryo - Bale - Young

    Rooney (C) - RvP (Vc) - Suarez

    Subs: Siggy - Santon - Cahill

    Any changes anyone would recommend would be appreciated, thanks

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  21. Blue Moon Rising
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Some difficult selections in defence and midfield

    I've got Skrtel, Enrique, Santon Simpson and Siggy (Already starting vorm)

    Need to play 4 out of 6 of the above players

    Suggestions?

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  22. bring_on _the_fantasy
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Which one to play?

    Caulker, Simpson or Enrique?

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    1. THE PUNISHER
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      simpson, caulker, enrique

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Enrique.

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    3. vishnu
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Enrique if you don't have Skrtel already.

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  23. THE PUNISHER
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    anyones thoughts on stephen ireland??

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

      bold

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

        ... and bald 😀

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

      one thought only

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    3. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Next 4 games:
      BOL ars CHE liv

      No

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    4. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      chav

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

    Captain Rooney or RVP? 😛

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    1. THE PUNISHER
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      roo

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

      Rooney

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  25. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi folks.

    Defensive dilemma. Double up on Liverpool or play Santon?

    Cheers

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    1. The Stock
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Newcastle will concede in my opinion, but doubling up is risky strategy.

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      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Hence the dilemma.

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        1. The Stock
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          QPR are in woeful form generally, but have consistent goal threat.

          Tough one. Maybe play Santon and hope all 3 get cleanies.

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  26. F is for
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Anybody recommend any changes to my lineup for today. I'm still not entirely sure if I've picked the best team from my squad.

    Mignolet
    Kelly, Evans, Santon
    Dempsey, Silva, Bale, Young
    Pogrebnyak, RVP (V), Rooney (C)

    Subs: Bogdan, - McClean, Enrique, Lescott.

    Thanks in advance lads to anyone that can help me sort this mess!!

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

      Enrique ahead of Santon

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  27. The Stock
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Gerrard in for me this GW. Cue 1 point.

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  28. wikidwhite
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Just wanted some thoughts on my team for this week please:

    Krul – (Vorm)

    Turner – Senderos – Evans

    Dempsey – Ryo – Bale – Young

    Rooney (C) – RvP (Vc) – Suarez

    Subs: Siggy – Santon – Cahill

    Any changes anyone would recommend would be appreciated, thanks

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

      Nice! 🙂

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

    is it worth going for a 4 point hit to get in doubtful rooney??????

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

      for?

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

      I brought him in for Aguero for a 4 point hit. I'm pretty sure he will start!

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