[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. The Light Knight
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    inside 150k for the 1st time this season.. annoyingly its probably only going to last for a few nights

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  2. special one
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    Hi guys.Is Gibbs injured?Hes not yellow flagged or anything....I watched the game and it just looked like a normal sub.arsenal website has nothing on it either.

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    1. Oncemoreuntothebreach
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      I was listening on the radio and it sounded like he was injured. 🙂

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  3. Kirby
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    Got to say, tomorrow would be brilliant if Cisse does nothing tomorrow.

    10,000 words of revision plan will look even worse if he gets a big haul.

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    1. Oncemoreuntothebreach
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      I am hoping and praying for a spirited Bolton defence and a Cisse blank. I fear that I may be disappointed. 🙁

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      1. Kirby
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        It SHALL happen 😀

        ...surely he can't carry on his form...can he?

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  4. RoysCallerAnne
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    Ok, Bale to Walcott, I think..

    I only brought Bale back into my team GW31 (for Mata 🙁 I was convinced Mata would be rested Vs Villa or Wigan, I was wrong 🙁 )

    So, financially the Bale to Walcott move is good for me...allows me to keep Demps....plus there is every chance Bale won't play tomoro.

    Good move?....thanks lads, as always

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

      Hmm I'm not too sure personally.

      I'd have to take a hit to get him out...plus I did Dempsey > Walcott so for me, I'm keeping and hoping he plays. Got Caulker / McClean as at least decent subs incase.

      It could be a very good move though yes, gives you an extra GW34 player and Wolves are shocking.

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

        Same here. Did Dempsey > Walcott and will do the opposite transfer for GW 35. Just felt Bale would score better than Dempsey this GW. Of course that is if he plays but i think/hope he will

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    2. The Light Knight
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      walcott looked pretty rubbish today although wolves should be much easier. i wouldn't do it because i think the ox might get a game soon

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        ok, thanks all..appreciate the feedback

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  5. Raise_the_Roof
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    This game.. Made two subs going in to GW 32... Scholes to Ben Arfa and Jelavic to Ade hoping to catch my leader. finished up with 70points could have been a close 100! Two subs that probably cost me my league!

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  6. bmb100
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Choose three to play from:

    Evans
    Verm
    Shawx
    Williamson
    Caulker

    Playing Vorm in goal (ahead of Schwarzer)

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    1. Kirby
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Evans, Verm, Williamson.

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      1. bmb100
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        That's what I've got.

        It boils down to Williamson vs Shawx I guess, leader will prob play 2 Newcastle, so worth covering myself.

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        1. Kirby
          • 15 Years
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          Yeah, Williamson actually put in a good attacking performance 2 games ago as well, not saying he'll get anything but he did impress somewhat.

          Also Stoke away form is abysmal and Newcastle form in general = superb.

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

            Ye think its a no brainer, just wanted some confirmation.

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    2. gledy
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Well, certainly not Caulker, while Evans and Verm should be in your team for sure.

      So it's between Shawx and Willo, first with some goal threat but second with (much) better cs chance.

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      1. bmb100
        • 14 Years
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        Cheers, Williamson has even looked dangerous recently so maybe even similar goal threat.

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  7. doncastro
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    Im tinkering here with my team for the next few weeks. I can field 9 in the GW 34 and 7 DGW'ers in GW 36 with a 4 point hit... Is it enough?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      Quality over Quantity.

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    2. Oncemoreuntothebreach
      • 14 Years
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      If you only have 9 in GW34, you should have 5 DGWers without any transfers (6 if you already have a DGW keeper). That would give you 7 DGWers with no hits, or 8 with a hit.

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  8. hellothere23
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    play richards or cahill?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
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      richards

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      1. Epic Fail
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        ^ This.

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  9. Always (C)ane
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    i have H2H League with 3 rounds, why GW 36-38 is blanks?

    please explain to me..

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

      Eh? Link?

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

          I haven't bothered to count the fixtures and what not, but is it to do with there only being 16 players on your league? Playing each other twice and finishing the league once all the fixtures have been played, which will be earlier than the proper season.

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 16 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            That doesn't work out in this case.

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        2. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          That's abit weird. Would have been better with 13 & playing with average & starting GW13 so everyone plays twice.

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          1. Always (C)ane
            • 14 Years
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            maybe it means knock out stage will be held in GW 36 with top 8 players ?

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              13 years, 11 months ago

              That's the exact reason. Forgot to think about that.

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

                Ahhh of course. I even remember seeing that option a while back. I've never seen anyone's league actually do it before though.

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              2. Always (C)ane
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                thanks 😀

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  10. Willis.
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Has anyone been following Nasri's twitter? It's hilarious!

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    1. bmb100
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Link?

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    2. Oncemoreuntothebreach
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      Wahahahahaha! That is hilarious. 🙂

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    3. Epic Fail
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Pier Morgan is such a d*ck on Twitter.

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      1. Oncemoreuntothebreach
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        You could have safely left the 'on Twitter' out of that sentence. 🙂

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

          haha. I don't actually mind him when he's on TV. He just tries too hard to be funny on Twitter and fails. Yet everyone bangs on about him and it annoys me.

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

    Need to bench one out of:
    a) Skrtel
    b) Cahill
    c) Bendtner

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

      Skrtel.

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  12. Starscream
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    After what looked like a great team on paper, i'm now struggling to field a good first 11!

    Krul (Vorm)
    Simpson Evans Skrtel (Wilkinson, Taiwo)
    Bale Silva Valencia Siggy (Etherington)
    Cisse RVP Rooney

    Thinking Bale->Walcott
    Silva->Nasri for a 4 point hit...

    Don't like hits but with Etherington also a rotation worry i may not have a midfield at this rate, then Wilkinson is a doubt so my only autosub will be Taiwo...

    Any better transfer ideas guys?

    Much appreciated, Starscream... 🙂

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    1. celtic10000
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      i would just go bale->walcott as bale possiblly wont be playing this week and spurs have no game the week after

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  13. ste_k_
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    I am in a bit of a dilema this week as to who to bench, hoping you guys can help me out.
    My team at the moment is:

    Vorm (Mignolet)
    Verminator Baine JEvans (Simpson BAE)
    Siggy Walcott Dempsey Valencia (Surman)
    Rooney RVP Jelavic

    Any help much appreciated ^^

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

      Simpson in for Baines?

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  14. Littlebitwizardoföz
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Chasing by 60 points from the leader in 2nd, with place behind me around 20 points away in my mini-league.

    Krul
    Evans Komp Verm
    Walcott Bale Siggy Dempsey
    Rvp Cisse Rooney

    Mig Caulker Kelly Morrison (inj)

    Correct order + who to captain???

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

      Captain is between RVP and Cisse probably.

      It depends on who your ML leader will captain but I'd say RVP.

      Correct order, looks good 🙂

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    2. celtic10000
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      im in a very similar position to you and im going with sessegnon as (c) out of desparation haha.. i would go walcott as (c) if i were you just make sure your team is DIFFERENT to your rival or you have NO chance

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  15. meclive
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone else think Bale's injury is nonsense is going to DESTROY Norwich??

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

      *and is

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    2. Epic Fail
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      No, but I'm playing him just incase.

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    3. sushi36
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I have him captain and hoping for this scenario

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  16. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    For the first time since the first two weeks of the season I've got 2 back-to-back red arrows. 56 points obviously wasn't enough! Aaarggghh!!

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  17. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    caulker or kelly

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    1. UBS United
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      same dilema... but through Cahill in the mix too

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  18. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    I am little bit scared for my team. It's all Ars, Utd, New, Swa, Tot. Am I too reliant to all those teams, is more versatility needed? I know they all have great fixtures but still

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  19. Spoiler
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    dempsey/bale for walcott is literally killing me im undecided still

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  20. GOONER
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Will Jelavic play or should I SWAP him fr cisse for a -4hit?

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

      why? jel is on fire as much as cisse

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

        JEL is on fire I know but he just played yesterday and everton's game is tomorrow so he might be rested according to the team news =S

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    2. celtic10000
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      hes a rotation risk and hes not playing at all the week after

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  21. gers23
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    jus did young/jelavic to valencia/cisse as my FTS.thoughts?

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

      A bit meh. I hope it didn't cost you a hit

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  22. hazza
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    mig or schwarzer??

    and could fortune score against city?

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

      Mig.

      Yes he could.

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

        punt commenced!

        helps me out for 34 as well

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

          City aren't looking too good atm and I think they could be down in the dumps about pretty much losing the title. Having said that. I'm playing Richards because I think they might keep a clean sheet. It's all ifs and buts.

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  23. meclive
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Which is a better combo:

    Hart / Walters
    or
    Vorm / Arteta?

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

      Is there a third option?

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

        Well I fancied Arteta but can't afford him unless I downgrade Hart.

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  24. UBS United
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    PLAY? Cahill - Kelly - or Caulker

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

      im playing caulker

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

      Caulker
      Cahill
      Kelly

      In that order

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

      I could play Cahill for attacking potential..but Caulker for sure CS

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  25. asyrafdanial
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    hye..morning guys ! RMT please

    Krul (BOL)
    Bae (NOR) - Evans (wig) - Verm (wol)
    Valencia (wig) - Siggy (qpr) - Walcott (wol) - Bale ~doubt~
    Cisse (BOL) - Rvp (wol) - Roo (wig)

    Vorm - Caulker (qpr) - McClean (eve) - Skrtel (bla)

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    1. DV8R
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I'd put McClean as first sub but good team nevertheless

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

      solid team 8/10

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    3. asyrafdanial
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks dude..Everton are solid in defence imo...

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  26. Ryan
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    • 14 Years
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    Like most gameweeks this is going to come down to captaincy choice. For those that don't have Cisse who will you captain?

    RVP (wol)
    Rooney (wig)
    Siggy (qpr)
    B Arfa (BOL)
    Bale (NOR)
    Dempsey (CHE)
    Valencia (wig)
    Ade (NOR)

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    1. DV8R
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      • 14 Years
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      RVP

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    2. GOONER
      • 14 Years
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      Dempsey

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    3. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
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      hmm bit of a lottery really isn't it

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    4. dierstraights
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      aguero

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    5. asyrafdanial
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      rvp

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    6. Mull
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      Siggy.

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  27. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    I'M BORED

    Anyone wanna play FIFA 12 on PS3 now ? 🙂

    Apart from SOM, he destroyed me 🙁

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  28. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Who to sell this week?

    Senderos : looks like a 0 every week unless there's an injury. Would rarely play a FUL defender.

    Enrique : playing but scoring low & now a rotarisk. Could do with the extra cash. Liverpool could come good & I could miss out

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

      Liverpool wont come good. Both players are bad so get rid of the more expensive one

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    2. DV8R
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      Enrique

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    3. Fratboy
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      Senderos for sure mate

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  29. oxido_76
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Chance to Santon (NEW) to start ?

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  30. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Ok what is the back 4 for the double in 36,

    I am thinking something like:
    Friedel *
    Skrtel * SImpson * Che defender *

    Please post yours

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

      Krul
      Cahill, BAE, Baines

      This is assuming I stick to my plan

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    2. DV8R
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      Friedel
      Caulker, Cahill/Williamson, Baines

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      At the moment

      Krul*
      Shawcross* Simpson* ?

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    4. Mílanista
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      • 14 Years
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      Krul (not the best option for it but already have him)
      Baines, BAE, Chelsea or Huth

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