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

    McClean or Enrique as first sub?

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

    Captain Nani or Rooney? (Serious question)

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

      Rooney I would say, if he plays he will ofc score. If you are unsure have Nani as Vc

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    2. Hiphopopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Piggy out of those two Udit.

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

      Nani for me

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

        Seriously?

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

          Yep, Nani (C), Rooney/Suarez (v) havent decided yet

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

            Nice 🙂 That's reassuring to know I'm not the only mad/brilliant person here. 🙂

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

              I reckon he'll start or not be in the squad, I dont see a cameo 10mins tbh

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

                I reckon he should start.

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

                  fingers crossed

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

      Roo!

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

    richards(4-3-3) or siggurdson(3-4-3) which formation could prove to be more fruitfull???

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

      3-4-3

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  4. alfast1c
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    McClean or Siggy?

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

      Siggy.

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  5. Hiphopopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Am i mental to (C) Demps and (VC) Ba when i also have Pig, Robin and Bale?

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

      ba has just been dissapointing last few weeks!

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

        Palace fan? Are you in the BBS league?

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      2. Hiphopopotamus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah, but he's still quality and could damage Norwich big..

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

      I'm captaining Ba....

      So yes you're mental like me,

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

        Nice one BigJack - glad i'm not the only nutter.

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

    Which one would you choose?...

    a) Sessegnon to Morrison
    b) Sessegnon to Ben Arfa
    c)Reocoker to Siggurdsson (Reocoker is bench fodder, this will leave sessegnon available for next week)
    d)swap rtaylor to anyone

    could do more than one but I don't think 4 point hit will be worth it this week

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

      A is long term
      B for a 1 week punt

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

    Guys worth 4 point hit to do following or just wait until next week and do for free?

    Silva> Morrison
    Dzeko> Rooney

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

      You won't regret it even if you take a hit 🙂

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

      Now tbh

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

    A) Rooney C, RVP V
    B) Dempsey C, Rooney V
    C) Dempsey C, RVP V

    ????

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

      Rooney C, Dempsey VC

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

        yea missed that option, if chance rooney aint playing then might fancy dempsey over RVp

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

      Rooney (C), Dempsey (VC).

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

      Rooney C, RVP VC

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

      Personally I have A, purely because RvP is so unpredictable and the fact that Everton are playing twice in a short space of time so will be more tired. RvP will ofc be fresh so goals galore (Heres hoping)

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

      I'm going Dempsey... got a feeling Fulham vs Swansea will be high scoring.

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

      Rooney C, Dempsey VC

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

    Help needed

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

      Anyone?

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

      u only listed 5 players

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

        Sorry 3 from 5 then...

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

          Hedge my bets and play Skrtel, Santon and Enrique and SIggy?

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  10. Cantona90
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Told myself a few weeks back that the armband is staying on RVP for the rest of the season, but Rooney is looking far more tempting this week.

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

    All done, Teams finalised.......

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

      Looks alright, but I'd personally make Dempsey vc

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

        Do you think Dempsey could score high against Swansea? I know Swansea are away but they always keep a high amount of possession.

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    2. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I'd play Enrique instead of Santon. Midfield looks v nice.

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

        That is one of the hardest decisions I've had to make. I keep switching between the 2, but after reading Paul Merson's weekly prediction article on Skysports I think your right. He had the Newcastle and Norwich game at 3-2, which sounds about right. Think I might make that change then. 🙂

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  13. ch33kych4ppy
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Good morning all,
    Who to captain this week please help.

    A, Aquero
    B, Dempsey
    C, Bale
    D, Rooney
    E, Rvp

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

      D, second choice E

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

      I am going Rooney (c) Dempsey (vc) if that helps.

      I reckon United could get a big score, and assuming Rooney plays...

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      all good alternatives (except maybe A), now its up to you

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

      D

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      1. ch33kych4ppy
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        I think it gonna have to be Rooney(C)Dempsey(V)
        Thanks all for opinion.
        Already taken Suarez and Srytel out this morning for Aquero and Walker, I just have a slight feeling City vs Chelsea will be a high scoring game and didnt like Suarez as 3rd Striker for some reason. Will i live to regret my Satuday Surgery...................???

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  14. MDK
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Vorm
    Kelly, Evans, Simpson, BAE
    Silva, Bale, Dempsey (vc)
    Rooney (c) RVP Suarez

    Ruddy Sigurdsson, McClean, Caulker

    Look alright?

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

    Krul|Caulker or Migs|Simpson?

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

      The second one 🙂

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

    Bale or Dempsey captain?

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

      dempsey

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

        I think Bale is more consistent but Fulham have had some explosive scores this week.

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

          Fulham's potential for a big score is there as shown against QPR, wolves

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

            And those are defences that are no way as tight as Swansea's.

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

              Fulham also destroyed Newcastle, who you could argue have a stronger defence.

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

      I wouldn't risk Bale. He plays today in the Cup and, to be honest, his form has suffered as a result of him not spending enough time on the left.

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  17. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    FPL Open Update

    430 entered, last qualifying spot @ 1482 points for GW2+.

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  18. 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

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

    Meh... What the hell.. Tired of trying to preserve my ML lead every week.. Here goes..

    Al-Habsi
    Evans Enrique Kelly
    Silva Bale Valencia Dempsey
    Ba(c) RvP(vc) Yakubu

    Subs: Mignolet Mata Caulker MartinR

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

    Correct team. subs in the correct order.

    Krul
    Skrtel, Evans, Senderos
    Dempsey, Bale, Valencia, Moses
    RVP, Rooney(VC), Ba(C)

    Subs: Sorensen, Kelly, Siggy, Williamson

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

      Dude!! Ba captain~ now we talkin... 😉

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

        I'm just going with a differential captain because my rank is so poor. Hopefully Ba can shoot us up the ranks.

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

          I'm with you, Ba (C) all the way......

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  21. Cantona90
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    McCauley Simpson or Squirtle, to play?

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

    This is the kind of gameweek the really puts the frighteners on. Top 2 lose in 'Europe' which potentially leads to selection backlash, midweek games allowing for niggles in training with team selection done, and around 4 decent candidates for captain.

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  23. 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

    RMT Please

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

    Any news on Rooney??

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    1. Jimbo123
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Out for a month

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

      Rooney could be benched?!

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  25. DementedFlamingo
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Drenthe to Valencia or Demsey for a hit??? I assume no but Drenthe may be rested v Ars?

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

      Just saw this....

      I did Drentre to Valencia ( I already own Dempsey )
      I'm gambling.....

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

        For a hit?

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

          Hmm for a hit, maybe not!

          I'm not taking a hit so mines only a cheeky punt!!!

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

      Valencia may play second half it depend en the result of the first one.

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  26. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Consistently ignoring any question containing "is it worth"

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

      Every question on here assumes "is it worth"??? Or do you just not like those particular words 🙂

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        "is it worth?" implies student dont know what he asking. so cannot teach.

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          this was written with (mr miyagi voice) (/mr miyagi voice) around it, but website ate it

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            • 15 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            ill get my coat

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

      I'm not comfirtable answering questions that aren't phrased in the standard genius/madness format.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        bonkers at a reach

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

    Drentre to Valencia done... Is it a Good move??

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

      will he play?

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

      If he plays, yes.

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  28. Jimbo123
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Rodellega or Danny Murphy to start?

    Cheers chaps

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

      Murphy

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

    madness to both double liv def, play simps
    and bench siggy???

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

    Schwarzer or Mignolet?

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

      Schwarzer

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    2. Jimbo123
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Schwarzer 100%

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