[sbu_large_image] Scout Picks
8 April 2012 3631 comments
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The Easter eggs are only half-eaten, yet here we are again. With the Gameweek 33 deadline approaching at 11.30am tomorrow, it’s time to roll out another XI from the Scout Picks Selection Committee. Newcastle and United are firmly backed, while Everton also feature strongly in light of the Toffees’ recent form:

Tim Krul gets the nod between the posts ahead of tomorrow’s home showdown with Bolton. The Magpies keeper has been in sparkling form, conceding just a single goal in the last four Gameweeks and, with the Trotters failing to score in four of their last five on the road, a clean for Alan Pardew’s side is more than a distinct possibility.

This afternoon’s 2-0 triumph over QPR added yet another clean sheet to Jonny Evans’ recent tally. That’s five in a row now for Evans as United’s defence continues to prove profitable for Fantasy managers. A trip to Wigan should hold no fear for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side and with the Latics scoring just four times in the last six at the DW, Evan’s looks likely to pick up the points yet again.

With just a single goal conceded in their last five at Goodison, Everton’s recent home form has proven to be particularly reliable. No surprise, then, to see us give Leighton Baines the nod ahead of a home clash against Sunderland. While the Black Cats have produced the goods at home, they have failed to score in three of their last six on the road and, with set-piece and penalty duties also capable of boosting the left-back’s returns, Baines’ owners will be confident going into tomorrow afternoon’s match.

A home game with West Brom brings Vincent Kompany into this Gameweek’s line-up. City will clearly be devastated after today’s result but their Etihad form is unlikely to be troubled by Roy Hodgson’s side; the Baggies have netted just once in their last three on the road and looks set to afford City the perfect pick-me-up in light of their Emirates defeat.

With Steven Pienaar cup-tied for Everton’s semi-final with Liverpool, the South African looks certain to turn out in Monday’s Goodison encounter with Sunderland. Pienaar has shone in recent weeks, notching back-to-back assists in Everton’s last two league outings. The Black Cats will provide stern opposition for David Moyes’ men but we feel Pienaar could be the key figure, particularly if the Everton boss rests striker Nikica Jelavic ahead of the weekend meet with Liverpool.

Having scored in his last two league outings, Theo Walcott drew a blank in the 1-0 win over City but nonetheless remains pivotal as the Gunners look to seal third place. Like so many midfielders in the Gameweek, Walcott could suffer from rotation for the trip to Wolves on Wednesday but with Arsenal playing their Gameweek 34 fixture next Monday, there’s every chance that Walcott will be given another opportunity to add to his recent goal tally when Arsenal pay visit to the basement club.

Gylfi Sigurdsson is a must for a Swansea away day. Having scored all six of his league goals on the road, the graceful Icelander remains a top Fantasy target for the Swans’ visit to Loftus Road. Sigurdsson maintained his recent form with another display bristling with goal threat in Friday’s defeat to Newcastle and, despite drawing a blank, showed enough for us to back him to keep his start for the R’s clash and provide the cutting edge for Brendan Rodgers’ side.

Clint Dempsey’s brace at Bolton will have frustrated many Fantasy managers, having previously provided such disappointment on the road. Shifted to a striker’s role in the absence of ankle injury victim Pavel Pogrebnyak, Dempsey’s two strikes proved devastating and take him into the local derby with Chelsea brimming with confidence. With Pogrebnyak still struggling to overcome his knock, Dempsey looks set to lead the line and the threat for Martin Jol’s side in Monday’s clash.

Bolton’s visit to the Sports Direct Arena hands Papiss Cisse another chance to plunder the Fantasy points. The Newcastle forward’s incredible run of six goals in the last three games has Fantasy managers queuing up in their thousands to get in on the action – a price rise of 0.8 since Gameweek 30 is indicative of the show of faith. With the Magpies gunning for their fifth straight win, Owen Coyle’s side have an unenviable task ahead tomorrow, given Cisse’s irresistible form.

When you’ve gone four games without a goal, the best possible remedy is a showdown with Wolves. Robin Van Persie and on-form Arsenal now roll up to Molineux and, with the midlands outfit shipping an average of three goals per game since Terry Connor’s installation, the Gunners skipper is surely set to profit once again on Wednesday evening.

Wayne Rooney’s trip to Wigan is impossible to overlook. While Cisse has been lauded for his form, the United forward has been almost as reliable, notching nine times in his last nine games as the champions edge ever-closer to retaining their title. With an eight-point gap now established at the top, Sir Alex Ferguson will be determined to go for goals once again – United have averaged three goals per game over their last five away fixtures and the Latics are likely to afford them plenty chances for further attacking returns.

While Peter Crouch is doing all he can to squeeze his lofty frame onto England’s Euro 2012 plane, Stoke have scored just two goals in their last six away league outings. With that in mind, and having seen Villa defend like lions at Anfield, we’ve opted for James Collins for the defensive role on the bench. Always a magnet for impressive performance statistics, Collins will be integral to keeping Stoke at arms length on Monday night.

QPR’s Adel Taarabt claims the place on our bench for the midfield role. The Moroccan has come to the fore in recent home matches and with Djibril Cisse still suspended, Mark Hughes will likely look to Taarabt to lend his influence to QPR’s ailing attack as they scrap for points against Swansea.

Steve Kean shifted Junior Hoilett back out to the flank for the trip to the Hawthorns and duly saw his side slip to defeat. With Liverpool due at Ewood Park on Tuesday, Kean will surely look to renew Hoilett’s partnership with Yakubu against a Liverpool side with just one clean sheet in their last eight. Both Hoilett and Yakubu offer value, then, but we prefer the trickery and FPL price tag of the influential Hoilett for our bench role.

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  1. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Walcott captain? Chasing.....

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    1. the Penman
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Not the worst idea that will be posted on here before the deadline...does your rival have RVP and Cisse?

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        It's got to be close

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

      I don't think Walcott and RVP scores will ever be a million miles apart. And the majority of the time Theo will be putting the ball in the areas where RVP will be so I don't think he is a great (c) differential in that respect. So if you think Arsenal will smash Wolves go with RVP over Walcott every time and if not look at Dempsey, Siggy, HBA, Papiss for some tidy differential captaincy pointers.

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  2. snowman
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Should i do Ba>Cisse or keep him?

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    1. som3awy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      No brainer

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    2. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      do it...very late at this stage

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    3. the Penman
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Ba > Cisse. Do it. Form doesn't lie, and Pardew has shifted their formation to suit Cisse in front of goal lately.

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  3. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Krul

    Baines - Verm - Evans

    Bale - Siggy - Valencia - Dempsey

    RVP (c) - Rooney - Cisse (vc)

    How's she lookin'?

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    1. som3awy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Sexy

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Why thank you 🙂

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

      Deliciously generic. Not fancy Bale to Walcott?

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  4. Andy1
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Rooney or rvp for captain?

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    1. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      rvp i reckon. think rooney will play is deep role away to wigan. think arsenal may annihilate wolves

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

      Rooney away has been sitting deep. Go RVP.

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    3. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      of those 2...RVP. Rooney not really doing it for me at the moment

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      1. The3rdTurd
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        but rvp is?

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

    GW points have changed on the history page. Hopefully an update is coming soon.

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  6. Merlinho
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    4 point hit for Suarez to Cisse (or play 10 next week) - yay or nay?

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

      Wouldn't even do if for free, people making this move will regret it big time imo...

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        +1 (possibly)

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

        Why's that?

        genuinely interested and thinking of taking out Suarez for Cisse myself (for free)

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        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          I think that Suarez may start scoring a few now he has got 1

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

            hmmm, fair enough, part of my reasoning is that I do like the fact that taking out Suarez for Dave frees up more cash for DGW fun though

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        2. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Suarez is hitting a bit of form, Liverpool can only get better, Cisse unlikely to keep it up, Liverpool have a better dgw, costs a valuable transfer

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

            hmm, yes, I do keep thinking that Liverpool MUST get better soon, but I have also thought that and held Suarez for a while

            I also agree that Cisse can't keep going forever (shirley)

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

        I have a very narrow lead to protect and my rival has Suarez. I just feel he'll go for differential to Cisse and I was trying to cover it; I might play percentage game until GW35 though.

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      4. bmb100
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        It's comments like this that are putting doubt into my mind, but I'm terrifed what Cisse is going to score...

        Care to elaborate to help me decide?

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

          exactly the same 🙂 and I am desperate to decide tonight

          (sorry I know this doesn't help 🙂 )

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        2. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Replied above

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  7. Cooper123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    OK I'm now looking at Bale and Adebayor to Walcott and Cisse for a -4 hit. Knee is jerking away like it's got a life of its own!

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    1. som3awy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Keep ade & sell bale

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        +1

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    2. The Milkman
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Bale and Adebayor will outscore Walcott and Cisse.

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

        I disagree.

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

          Wait and see.

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        2. Cooper123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Sporting, would you pull the trigger on these two or just ship Bale?

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

            I'd keep Bale.

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  8. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    How did Michael Vaughan get to be a golf interviewer? His effort with Tiger was cringeworthy and most of the others were not much better, you could sense his relief that Adam Scott at least probably knew who he was...

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Could be worse...hazel Irvine???

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    2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      apparently because he plays off 8

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      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        That sums the bbc up really

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  9. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Say, where's Fratboy. Haven't seen him for a while.

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

      He was on a little earlier.

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

        Ah right you are. Cheers.

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  10. The Pep Revolution
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Does anyone know if Bale will be playing tomorrow or will it be announced before 11.30 tomorrow?

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

      He's fine, will almost certainly play.

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      1. Cooper123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        What are you basing that on?

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

          There is very little to suggest he is injured. He had a slight knock but it's unlikely to trouble him.

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      2. The Pep Revolution
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Might he be rested for the FA Cup match though?

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

          6 days to recover for that... no probs!

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          1. The Pep Revolution
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            Yeah thats true. Thanks.

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  11. ReinaMan
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    GW34 Defenders?

    Swansea or Sunderland?

    Worth noting, I already have Vorm

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  12. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Drop 1

    Santon
    Evans
    Verm
    BAE

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

      Sant off.

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  13. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    play Holt or Caulks this week pls?

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    1. The Pep Revolution
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Caulker

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

        Coolker

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        1. Connor's Calling
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          cheers both

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    2. bmb100
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Holt for me, higher ceiling.

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

    Have the choice between Arteta and Walcott, who should I pick? Any advice?

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    1. The Pep Revolution
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Walcott imo as he has better form.

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    2. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      the better one

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    3. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Arts scored a couple from long distance but Walcott much more attacking

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    4. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Walcott....surely Arteta wont score twice in a row

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

        Well he scored two weeks ago and I must pick a player I'll keep at least 3 weeks...but can't decide..

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Arteta - I have.

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

    Awwwwww bless...

    http://i41.tinypic.com/29vbc3t.jpg

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

      His reaction to hearing that it wasn't a Ba assist

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

    I'm captaining Siggy and benching Young and Stur. Am I utterly mad?

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  17. Scroobius Mac
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Have the GW ranks been updated? 379K seems a bit low for 73 points - that many people beat that? I guess there were quite a few big scorers out there and a lot of dead teams would have had Rooney (c) anyway.

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

      They haven't.

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      1. Scroobius Mac
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Ta.

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  18. Samwise the Brave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Suarez—>cisse
    gerrard —> walcott
    4 point hit
    yes no why

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  19. Nibbsy
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Ok I'd always planned to do Enrique - Komp this week, but with City pretty much losing the title today should I look elsewhere? They do have a nice fixture and Komp is in the picks, and they have a nice game in GW34, but is there a better option?

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

      I still like City, despite today, feel much happier with their defence with Komps + Lesc back

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

        Yeah they did look fairly solid too, just a bit worried about their mental state now. They don't really have anything left to play for.

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

      I was going to say Verm but you already have him. BAE maybe?

      Nice Burial picture too. I always like seeing your grav and the guy with the boards of canada one.

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

        Yeah will prob get BAE in for GW36, but want someone with a GW34 fixture really.

        And cheers, Burial is a genius.

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    3. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Rafael and BAE seem a better option atm...

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

        Cheers. Already have 3 United though and getting BAE would leave me with 9 players for GW34, whereas Komp would give me 10.

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    4. Arse Craic
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I got Kompany in for this week. Still see clean sheets there.

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

        Cheers, think I will do it.

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  20. David Davros
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Need to bench one of Bale, Siggy.

    Hopefully it won't matter, but thoughts?

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

      Bale

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  21. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Suarez is THE third striker... just not sure if Rooney and RVP are the first two...

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

      I will be shipping one of RVP/Rooney in the next couple of weeks. Jelavic/Papiss/Ade with DGW will be doing some nice scoring.

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  22. The Milkman
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    People seem to be seriously overestimating Walcott today!

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

      You overestimate Spurs.

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

        You overestimate Torres.

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

    Wow, pressure building on the leader.

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      You forgot me earlier (FPL Open)...not sure I am "known FFS"???

      Thought I was out of it but, somehow, Suarez got 3 BP's and Dempsey didn't - through by 1 point!

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

        I forgot your numbers. I know you got through. 🙂

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

          Can't believe you forgot me.....

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  24. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Is anyone other than me actually going into this GW without Cisse?

    2 FT's used this week and still no sign of him in my team. I don't chase points.

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

      Plenty of us. Great effort in the Millionaire Club. 🙂

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers - I thought it was till the end of the season - maybe should be next year? Up to you - your comp!

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

      No real point with a missed game next week. I'm getting him in for GW35.

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      1. The3rdTurd
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        ^^ This

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    3. David Davros
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      lol, chasing points has worked out where he is concerned for the past few weeks,

      I'm not getting him, need a differential, and at least if I'm not gonna catch my rival I'd like to keep it interesting. Jelavic was equal to him this week, hoping he'll go one better next week,

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

      Most likely seeing as I chose Ade over him as my third striker last week. I am indeed regretting that decision.

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

    2 free transfers
    bale & young -> walcott & valencia?
    would only lose 0.3 on bale so can get him back for gw35

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  26. JCrosbie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    suarez to cisse? ...could cause me to take 4pt hit next week

    opinions on bale starting? cause its really f**ked my plans

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  27. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Play Bale or BAE?

    Cant go for both as I am doubling on Newc defence vs Bolton and rest of team picks itself.

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

      Back the attacking player.

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

      Norwich are good at scoring, shit at defending. Bale for sure

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        though it was easy, just doubtful as i been benching a lot of CS of late and Bale's yellow flag

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  28. Ostrich Baby
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    I want to ditch Bale or Young this week, which one? 2.2 in the bank, 1ft. Team is...

    Vorm, Tremmel

    Taiwo, McAuley, wilkinson, Williamson, Evans

    Young, bale, Siggy, McLean, mata

    Cisse, rooney, RVP.

    Considering Pienaar or Walcott, leaning towards shipping Young...

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

    Gerrard out for:
    a = Walcott
    b = Bale
    c = VDV
    d = Dempsey.

    Rival has Walcott & Bale...what to do??????

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Walcott at this point, Dempsey in a couple of weeks. Rival's players is irrelevant I always think.

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  30. arcadia
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    anyone else thinking bale to vdv?

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    1. The3rdTurd
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Yes but not this week

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