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24 March 2012 1156 comments
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Glossing over another near miss last Gameweek – Wayne Rooney’s contribution deserved a goal but it just didn’t come – we look ahead to a weekend bathed in sunshine and lathered in goals.

As the Premier League heats up for the final furlong, three home games take our fancy, and as per usual, Paddy Power have made some tempting specials for us to test our Flutter tenner.

First up is Swansea’s Icelandic midfielder, Gylfi Thor Sigurdsson. The hammer blows cast in two of his last three outings have suddenly transformed Swansea into a top eight side – his Norse god namesake proud. Paddy have him at 6/1 to get a goal and Swansea to keep a clean sheet against Everton, which is likely the best business of the weekend. With the stats backing this up, seven home cleanies and five goals in just shy of 690 minutes of pitch time, our first Flutter fiver is spent.

Each week, Luis Suarez puts in his now customary workhorse performance with a dollop of flair, but fails to notch a goal. With Wigan at Anfield this weekend, is the scene set for Suarez to finally deliver? A Suarez goal and Liverpool to get a cleansheet at 6/4 doesn’t seem very generous from Paddy, but as the Latics have continued to struggle for goals, there is some value there to balance the risk. We’re going to take a pass on this one though and save our pennies, as a red-hot Antonio Valencia is up next.

Valencia’s return from his near career ending leg break has been an exceptional one. Back in his stride with goals and assists flowing, he and Man United, are looking good to stay the distance at the top of the table, even with the magic touch of Carlos Tevez returning to their sky blue neighbours. Paddy offer 4/1 on Valencia to provide yet another assist and United to keep a clean sheet at home to Fulham. An easy choice for our Flutter’s remaining fiver.

Our final bet is a clean-sheet treble of Man United, Liverpool and Swansea. Paddy are offering a fairly promising 7/1 on this, a price hard to beat, yet with away goals all the rage in last week’s fixtures, hitting the treble may be a bit too much of an ask.

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  1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Ok, team almost ready. Last head scratcher......

    Bench Silva (stk) or McClean (QPR)?

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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      silvia

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    2. Nomar
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      McClean

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      1. 8-2
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        McClean

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      2. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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        14 years, 21 days ago

        AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH! That's where my heads at, I can't decide. Anyone else and why?

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    3. big oak
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      i dnt believe in sunderland anymore, sold mclean for miyachi last week

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        I think Sunderland are going to disappoint a lot of people today.

        Cup qtr final replay on Tuesday will be on their minds and they are ravaged by injury too.

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    4. MCH
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      I think McClean can post a decent score today but benching Silva is scary! If I was split between the two toss a coin its pretty close this week.

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        Hmmmm thanks guys... food for thought. Probably go with Silva for one last throw of the dice. Lets me down and I sell next week anyway.

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    5. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Sell Silva & save the headache.

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        Done my transfers already to bring in Siggy and Valencia.

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        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 21 days ago

          Same ones I've done.

          4 pt hit in my case but I reckon they'll both outscore Young and McClean over the next few GW's anyway.

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  2. RASPUTIN - the foking bom t…
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    roo or rvp capt ? x

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    1. Top Heavy
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      14 years, 21 days ago

      Roo

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    2. 8-2
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      RVP

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    3. PepBehrami
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      14 years, 21 days ago

      I'm thinking Gerrard ahead of RVP and Roon for captain am I losing it?

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    4. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      thats the big Q. think it's a coin toss. could go either way.

      what if your cup oppo had one of them capt? would that change your mind?

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    5. Nomar
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Rooney

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      1. 8-2
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        RVP is the safe bet. Rooney started deep last week.

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        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 21 days ago

          I'm captaining Rooney because he plays on Monday night. No science to it really, just hate having captain playing in an early game.

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          1. lightspeed
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 21 days ago

            often use that logic too. Makes the game more enjoyable

            However, goals can come from anywhere in Utd, whereas Arsenal invariably reply on RVP and he score well in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.

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    6. big oak
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      14 years, 21 days ago

      roo for me but not totally sure tbh

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  3. Ferris Bueller
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Who to play; Dempsey, Pog (mun) or Williamson (wba)?

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  4. DUDE
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    14 years, 21 days ago

    When was the last time Villa played ? ?

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    1. big oak
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      when oneill was their manager

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      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        Tick

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    2. Top Heavy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Fulham at home, they won 1-0 (Weimman)

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  5. Top Heavy
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Anyone have any bets on this weekend?

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    1. udit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Schumacher podium at 10/3

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      1. Top Heavy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        I don't really as the Schumacher love :/ as he actually done anythin of note yet.

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      2. Back on the horse
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        hey Udit, your cup oppo described you as 'a bit of a legend around here' last night

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      3. MCH
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        I think he is going to need something to happen to one of Vettel, Hamilton or Button for that to happen can't see past those three again tomorrow.

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    2. DUDE
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Hattrick double Suarez RVP

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    3. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Rose & Garcia to finish top ten they are setting up for it nicely right now.

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  6. Water_Pink
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    silva and sturridge > valencia and little pea????

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    1. big oak
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      why not suarez instead of chicha... just for the sake of diversity

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      1. Water_Pink
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        iv got suarez already

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    2. Bio Hazard
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      for a hit? plus eggs in one basket n all that

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      1. Water_Pink
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        ot a point hit

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Update your link. No idea on the rest of team.

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      1. Water_Pink
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        how do i update?

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    4. DUDE
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      little pea is rotation risk stick with Rooney

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      1. Water_Pink
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        cant afford roonpig.

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    5. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Yes. Do it

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  7. Bio Hazard
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    1 FT and 1.4 in the bank thinking kelly>gahill, any other suggestions? Thanks

    Vorm

    Evans, Simpson, Skrtel

    Valencia, Bale, Silva, Siggy

    Rooney, RVP, Aguero

    Subs:

    Bogdan, McClean, King, Kelly

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  8. Team Hayemaker
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Lescott to Verm worth it for a hit?

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    1. big oak
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      i think u can live with a back 3 of evans simpson and skrtel

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    2. Top Heavy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Yes it will more than repay u over the next few weeks.

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    3. Alan R Statham
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      I did it, but not for a hit. Meant benching Caulker which is a bit scary...

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  9. JoeySamSam
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Are team and subs order correct?

    Vorm
    Simpson - Enrique - Evans
    Siggy - Bale - Valencia - McClean
    Suarez - Rooney - RVP(c)

    Sorensen - Dempsey - Taiwo - Cahill

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Interesting UCL game coming up. Good luck. 🙂

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      1. JoeySamSam
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        haha yeah, and you too, it will be an interesting one seeing as we're joint on points!

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 21 days ago

          4 points are massive for you,

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  10. bring_on _the_fantasy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Tough tough Captain choice.

    Rooney Suarez and RVP in attack.

    At the moment its on RVP! Rooney could smash a few in, suarez could as well....arghhh

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    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      I'm going pig at the mo

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    2. Top Heavy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      The problem with Suarez is he never usually does smash them in..out of the same forward line I've gone with Rooney

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  11. Madridista
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    who will win?
    We have got identical teams difference he has doubled up on liv and swan defence while I have gahill and playing 5 mid he also statrs from -4 points

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  12. Water_Pink
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    also pilkington> mcclean?? for 4 pnts??

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    1. BootlegRascal
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      No

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  13. 22yards
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Greetings all

    Who to bench Peeps ..

    Ben Arfa or McLean ?

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  14. udit
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    No one has mentioned that avl have had 14 days of rest so they should be relatively fresh vs arsenal

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      or rusty

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      1. Bad Pen
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        14 years, 21 days ago

        Was just about to say this.

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      2. udit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        True could go either way that, but teams often have a 2 week break when there are international friendlies so they are probably used to it

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Time to buy Nzog?

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      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        Nzog smells of donkey poo this season

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      2. udit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        Isn't he injured?

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        1. Paul Psychic Octopus
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 21 days ago

          think so

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        2. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 21 days ago

          Isn't he rubbish?

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          1. CABAYE4
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 21 days ago

            It's about time for him to hit form and try and get himself a transfer for the summer.

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  15. FantasyFS007
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Desperately need your help! 1 FT, 2.1m in the bank.

    Vorm

    Kompany Enrique Evans

    Mata Dempsey Valencia Siggy McLean

    Rooney (c) RVP

    Subs: Mig Simpson Kelly Yak

    A: Simpson/Kelly (both have tricky fixtures coming) ----> Caulker/McAuley
    B: Yak (hasn't got a good fixture for about 6 weeks) ----> Odem
    C: Both
    D: Neither

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    1. Bio Hazard
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      komp won't play do komp>verm

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      1. FantasyFS007
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        But when Kompany gets back he's got some good fixtures?

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  16. sachmo
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Thinking of getting ride of either Silva or Dempsey for either Walcott or Mata.

    Either will cost me a 4pt hit. Worth it? And if so, which one?

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    1. Only1KunAgüero
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      I would do Silva > Walcott

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      1. sachmo
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        Is it worth the 4pt hit?

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        1. Only1KunAgüero
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 21 days ago

          I'd say so, yes.

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    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Walcott has better fixtures and generates more FPL points.

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  17. Only1KunAgüero
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Alright... now my team is:

    Vorm
    Caulker, Enrique, Vermaelen
    Bale, Reo-Coker, Siggy, Sessegnon, Dempsey
    RVP, Agüero

    Ruddy, Pog, Cahill, BAE

    What do you think of the bench? And should I change the order??

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    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      I'd put Cahill ahead of Pog, but I think your three defenders will play anyway so pretty cademic

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  18. Bazman returns
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    A) Demps to Walcott
    B) Demps to Valencia
    C) Demps to Valencia and Dyer to Siggy for a 4pt hit?

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    1. Bonkers
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      A) and C) Part II

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    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      I thought about B) earlier in the week, but it's criminal to get rid of fantasy gold like Dempsey. But C) looks best. Siggy is also fantasy gold (new money!)

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  19. We Need Van Der Sar
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    HI guys! Need to repost this because i accidentally left the midfields. Please rate my team for this GW.

    Vorm

    Evans-Skrtel-Enrique

    Walcott-Bale-Siggy-Valencia

    RVP(C)-Ba-Rooney

    Bogdan-Dempsey-Shotton-Sanderos

    Cheers!

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    1. Bazman returns
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Good to go.

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    2. Only1KunAgüero
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Very nice team.

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    3. Bonkers
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      How about Ba --> Cisse and Shotton --> Caulker ?

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  20. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Seems odd to do it while he's playing at home, but thinking of getting rid of McClean for Myaichi.

    To fund it have to do Skrtel to Kaboul. And yes, Skrtel's also at home.

    Have 2 FTs. Want better rotation and get 1/2 Bolton/Villa ahead of their DGW.

    Am I mad?

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    1. doisneau
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      a gamble but could work

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  21. doisneau
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    On paper the easiest fixture has to be Liverpool vs Wigan. But the Pool players are a gamble. I'm playing catch up - do you think it is worth Mata to Gerrard for a hit or leave it?

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  22. Dale Cooper
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Mignolet (Krul)
    Enrique - Evans - Skrtel - Caulker
    Silva - Bale - Valencia - Sigg
    RVP (C) - Rooney (VC)

    P Cisse, Dempsey, Kelly

    Play Cisse or 2 LIV defenders at the back?

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Play the attacker

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  23. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Taking out Enrique who has a home game against Wigan and getting Verm for a hit would be stupid right? Have Skrtel as well, was planning to do Enrique to Verm next week for free.

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    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Umm.... Yes.

      Wait a week dude

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    2. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Play Enrique. They should hopefully keep a cleanie. Don't take a hit mate. I'm doubling up also.

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    3. udit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Yeah that would be stupid you'd basically have to rely on verm's attacking potential

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  24. DUDE
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Im keeping RVP (C) for rest of the season.. playing it safe

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    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      With shades like that I doubt u play it safe

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  25. Primprong
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Bench Caulker or Simpson? Vorm in goal.

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    1. Only1KunAgüero
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Bench Simpson

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Gamble on a Swansea double.

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      1. Primprong
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        Double Swans it is!

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    3. sachmo
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      I'd double up on Swansea, might well pay off. Not so sure about Newcastle D these days...

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  26. Rebellion
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Vorm (EVE) or Mignolet (QPR)

    First to 8,365 wins......

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    1. Only1KunAgüero
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Last time I benched Vorm, he surprised everybody and got 8 points... I see your dilemma.

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      1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        Vorm. We both know you'll regret it if you don't!

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    2. Geriatric Unathletic
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Vorm

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    3. Mílanista
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Vorm x 8,365

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      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        I'm playing mig. But if I had vorm I would play him.

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    4. TIMO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Mig

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    5. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      I gone minge over vorm, only as I'm playing caulker and I do t want a pair of jacks !!!

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    6. Rebellion
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Thanks all, looks like Vorm is winning...

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    7. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      I have it on Mig at the mo

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    8. living the dream
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      I cant decide on this either, i think i will go vorm but everton are a funny team who could score against anyone on their day.

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  27. Bonkers
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Vorm Krul

    Jevans Skrtl RMartin Senderos Santon

    Mata Bale Walcott Silva Siggy

    Roo Suarez Poggy

    Confused. Should I go for 5 MF + 2 ST / 4 MF + 2 ST ???

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    1. Rebellion
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      3-5-2 for me!

      JE Skrtel RMartin
      All your mid
      Rooney RVP

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  28. Geriatric Unathletic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Mignolet (Krul)
    Evans – Skrtel – Rangel- Enrique (Senderos)
    Gerrard – Bale – Valencia – Sigg (Silva)
    RVP (C) – Rooney (VC) (Pog)

    HELP PLEASE!!

    My head is about to explode.
    Do I play 4 in mid and bench the god who was SILVA. Or play 3 at the back and bench Enrique/Rangel. I already have Skirtel and Evans starting at back and mid of bale, Valencia, Siggs and Gerrard?

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    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Personally I always play 3-4-3, but in your case today I would...

      Play silva over rangel

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    2. Rebellion
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Personally, I think you have it right!

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      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 21 days ago

        Good.

        I'm glad you agree 🙂

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  29. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Rooney will rape fulham.

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  30. TIMO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 21 days ago

    Is Crouch a crazy idea for 3rd striker?

    Thinking if doing Surman&Ba>Siggy&6.4 Forward next week.

    Other options are Yak or Hoillet, but Stoke have good looking fixtures after this week.

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    1. Bonkers
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 21 days ago

      Why removing Siggy? Get Cisse instead!, Stoke hardly score via Crouch.

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