[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. Hostage
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    How stressed are people about not getting 10 outfield players for GW34? If I buy Cisse, I won't manage it.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      I think 9 should suffice if decent fixtures

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    2. ChampionBlades
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Cisse has good fixtures either side of the blank and then (obviously) has the double in 36 - I've already done it and only field 10 in GW34

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    3. An Púca
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      I'll have 11 but who knows how rotation etc will affect that outside of my control
      so i won't be losing any sleep

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    4. Somalion
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      I really don't care too much about it! I think people are making far too much out of GW 34 and GW 36. I don't know how many DGW players I'll have but I don't think I want that many, hardly any of them have decent fixtures and with so many games happening rotation is going to be a bitch.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        Oh ... dear ... 😉 😛

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        1. Somalion
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          Well apart from Spurs 😛

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      2. COMH
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        I think it's best just to take each GW as they come and not obsess about one which is 3 weeks away as we don't have a clue what the scenario with form/injuries will be. Just looking for maximum points as each GW arrives and see how that pans out.

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

          It's what I've been doing and really I can't complain about the past few weeks.

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    5. Captain Robert Hatch
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      prepared to have 11 possibles, but with rotation........ hope to have 9-10

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        11.. with 6 defenders(inc goalie) so i can avoid rotation.. yes i plan way too much

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  2. SouthCoastSaint
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Rooney out RVP in?

    I have Rooney Ade and Cisse, can't squeeze them both in

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    1. gledy
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      No RVP? What's your rank? I'm afraid to even check it 😀

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        Great move. Do it

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    2. happy
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      RVP it is then.

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

    Barton Diakite Cattlemore Bellamy

    Balottelli Cisse

    ^Makes a nice violent attacking 6. 😀

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    1. MCM
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Schools of the past not make the cut?

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

        Scholes, I meant.

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        1. Davido989
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          13 years, 11 months ago

          He makes the bench as Diakite is showing some nice, consistent form 😉

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          1. MCM
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            13 years, 11 months ago

            Like it. Though I wouldn't play them against Barca

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            1. Davido989
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              13 years, 11 months ago

              Haha

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  4. woodenarmadillo
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    sagna over kompany/lescott? yaay?

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Yes IMO.

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    2. Xabi
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      yay

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  5. @ImpressiveTackl
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Not having that end of page malarkey

    GW33
    Krul
    Verm Kompany Evans
    Dempsey Bale Siggy Tony V
    RVP(c) Cisse Rooney
    Subs: Mig, Caulker, Enrique, Surman

    Thoughts on Bale > Walcott for a hit? It will help me field XI in GW34 and I want to do Surman > McClean next week.

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

      I'm almost certainly doing Bale to Walcott for a hit.

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Oh mummy! I might be joining you.

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      2. woodenarmadillo
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        is it really worth it? do you have any other spurs coverage for their amazing run of games>?

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    2. Just One More Thing
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Go for it.

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    3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      You know your Suarez > Cisse move is gonna back fire!!

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        Yep! Ah well!

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

          Seriously though, you confident it'll prove a good move? I really fancy Suarez to net against us and i also think his DGW looks much more attractive than Cisse's. Saying that i am feeling massive pressure to bring in Dave

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

    Hi Who would you replace Pog with? 8m to spend?

    A) Cisse
    B) Yak
    C) Bendtner
    D) Someone else?

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    1. Pickled and Preserved
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Cisse

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    2. @ImpressiveTackl
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      A) Cisse.

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

        yeah damn thought it should be really, just feels boring...but right

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

    Play Evans or BAE?

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Both preferably.

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

        Bench one of:

        Evans, Lescott, BAE.

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        1. @ImpressiveTackl
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          13 years, 11 months ago

          No. 😛

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  8. What is love? Robin Van Per…
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Fridel/Vorm
    Jevans Verm Cahil Wilko Caulker
    Valencia Bale Siggy Mata McClean
    RVP Adebayor Ron
    I have 2 FT, and I really can't figure out what to do with them
    any advice?

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  9. SC not pearls before swine
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Well, now that I've finally wised up and sold Silva, Danny Simpson is the only player who has been in my team the whole year. And he only keeps clean sheets when he's on my bench. D'oh!

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

      Same here on the simpson bit

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  10. Jönny
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Christ... Anyone else having problems with the FPL site on an iPhone? It looks all weird, I managed to do my Senderos->Vermaelen move but now can't change my team... Verm currently third sub behind Andrews and Shotton - not ideal!

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

      Worked fine on my iphone. your on the mobile version of FPL ye?

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

        Legend... Didn't even know there was a mobile version! Normal one had worked fine before, but that's it sorted now. Cheers mate, that was a little worrying- was looking like an early morning Internet cafe session then!

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  11. Arsenals Number 10
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    2 freebies
    bale to sess
    drog to ageuro

    ya or na cheers

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    1. Flycroft
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      not a chance, get rid of drog but not for kun- he and city are horribly out of form

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      1. Arsenals Number 10
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        there is no one else to get though

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      2. gledy
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        Aguero will do fine, he was in good positions today and he's on pens. Also Mario red helped a lot with my decision to offload Suarez and get Aguero instead.

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

    Got a frontline of drogba Adebayor and vp. If I'm to sell drogba who can I get long term with no money in the bank ?

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

      Drogba's right hand 50 million man Torres.. oh wait 😉

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    2. Flycroft
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      cisse or bendtner. cisse looks irresistible atm but feel bendtner has some decent scores in him. if not try and find cash for rooney

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

    Should I aim to get a gw34 player in or get spurs def in

    Will have u gw34 players currently and aim to add 1 more next gw

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

      7 gw34 players at min

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    2. @ImpressiveTackl
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Did you enjoy today's football events? 😀

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  14. Rebellion
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Vorm or Mignolet?

    Keep getting it wrong 🙁

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  15. Hibs Kid
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Right troops who should I bench this week

    Vorn (Bogdan)

    Evans Simpson Kelly Cahill lescott

    Bale soggy Valencia Ben Arfa Dempsey

    Cisse RVP Rooney (c)

    Should I keep soggy on bench or bench Dempsey for him

    Also should I bring in lescott and bench Cahill

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  16. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Ok chaps just eatching motd.
    Yaya got a knock on his left knee but was icing the right one, so looks more like he damaged it on landing.
    I guess this is worse than a knock then?

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  17. Pickled and Preserved
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Which midfielder should I bring in until GW 36?

    A) Walcott
    B) Sess
    C) Mata

    Any thoughts guys?

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    1. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      A

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

      Walcott, no brainer for me

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  18. Kanus hat trick
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Vermaelen missed out on BPs sue to his "shot" hitting the bar!

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    1. Kanus hat trick
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      *due

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      1. Holy See
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        A truly ridiculous system.

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

    Jeez, it's busy. Slow down guys - I am an old git.

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

      Hahaha :P.

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

      We can take it slow on my post down below Doos 😉

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      well that is your problem, bot ours 😛

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

        Bot, bot, bot ... 😛

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  20. alsybach
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    PADRAIG COME ON YOU MUNCHER

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

      Ffs Louis you Deliverance looking gap toothed donut

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

    Lost on earlier page(got one answer)
    Suarez—>cisse
    gerrard —> walcott
    4 point hit

    Yeah or nah , advice welcomed

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

    Hey guys I have to go on holiday tomorrow so your input really would be appreciated on this conundrum.

    Should I just do Young ➡ Walcott now?

    Pros: Good fixtures and form, plays GW34, means I don't have to decide who to ditch from Bale and Dempsey, and ends my misery of Young Rotation Roulette.

    Cons: Means I will only be able to play 10 in GW34, Young could do well against wigan IF he starts, possible rotation worries with the Ox, Bale injury doubt may make it a pointless transfer

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

      Absolutely yes, imvho! 🙂

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

        Even if it means I can only play 10 in GW34?

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

          Well - I think I may have landed in the same boat. Yes, one off is OK.

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

            Yay 😀

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

      Do it NOW. 😀

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

      Young and Walcott both play in GW34. How does Walcott in mean you only have 10 players next week?

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

        Because I have 9 at the mo for the dgw, and taking out Young (who plays then) for Theo (who also plays then) means I still have 9

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

          Go for it. Make the transfer then get to France! 🙂

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

          You need one more. Do another.

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

      Finally going to get rid then?

      Yes.

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    5. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      YES

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

        Thanks for the help guys! I'm doing it!
        Good bye Ashley, its been horrible

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

      Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

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

    Please help!

    Bench one of:

    Evans, Lescott, BAE.

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

      Bench somebody else 😉

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

    sorry, prob the most faq on here for past week but can I ask you guys how many you are taking into GW34?

    I currently have 9, will have 2 FT, but like the DGW players fixtures so not keen on ditching…..

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  25. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    i want a ranks update!

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  26. jimski
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Should I get Turner or Ridgewell?

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

      If I didn't have Ridgewell, I would get Turner - or even Kilgallion.

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

        Not sure I trust Kilgallon to start for all that long though.

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

          OK.

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

        Don't listen to Doos. He owns Ridgewell but is not playing him.

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

          Onanist. 😉

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

      Turner

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  27. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Daniel.

    You and I have thought alike when it comes to Rafa.

    So what do you think of in 34

    Rooney, Theo and eiither Skrtel or Santon to Ade, Clint and Rafa?

    and who tell sell, Skrtel or Santon (or Caulker?)

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

      Skrtel. We're I'm free fall at the mo.
      Is Santon secure?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        that is what worries me for DGW

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

      Well Ade is a gamble always, but really I don't understand the question really, Could you please rephrase it?

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

    Do I risk Arteta or play safe with Walcott!

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

      Safety first.

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  29. ChampionBlades
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    What a lot of posts on the space of 7 minutes

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      what a lot of posts at 10.54!

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

    Signing Pisse now is like trying to close the stable door after the horse has bolted.

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