[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
8 April 2012 2962 comments
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A pivotal day of Premier League football sees both Manchester clubs involved, as the race for the title heats up. Justifying the “Super Sunday” billing, the Dugout Discussion opens for the opener at Old Trafford, where United are in a prime position to pile the pressure on City. They themselves visit the Emirates later this afternoon, facing an in form Arsenal.

The team sheets for the Manchester United – Queens Park Rangers game are in, and the sides line-up as follows…

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Rafael Da Silva, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Scholes, Carrick, Young, Rooney, Welbeck.

QPR XI: Kenny, Onuoha, Ferdinand, Hill, Taiwo, Diakite, Derry, Mackie, Taarabt, Buzsaky, Bothroyd.

Two changes for the champions then, with Ashley Young and Danny Welbeck replacing Phil Jones and Javier Hernandez from the side that were victorious at Blackburn.

Somewhat surprisingly, Bobby Zamora is dropped to the substitutes bench for visitors, with Jay Bothroyd replacing him. Meanwhile, Joey Barton isn’t risked, with the midfielder one yellow card away from a two-match suspension.

Follow the action as it unfolds in our Dugout Discussion chatroom, which can be accessed right here.

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  1. jamsiep
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Rooney 3 Scholes 2 Evans 1

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    1. The Milkman
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Rafael 3, Rooney 2, Scholes 1.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        +1 unfortunately.

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      2. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Rafael was subbed early and conceded a yellow, not so sure he will get 3.

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          and assists seem to count for less than expected

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      3. ratchet
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        rafa yellow card = 1 max

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      4. jamsiep
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Yellow card, didn't play 90 minutes... Depends how much PPI an assist gets compared to Evans' blocks.

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    2. tangtastic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'll take that.

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    3. Nickyboy
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Yes please

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    4. The Finnisher
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed.

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  2. tangtastic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Its nice when you find a ridiculously good stream for the footie 😀

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    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      there's a 3D city vs arsenal on TV coming up in my country.
      this is going to be interesting 🙂

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      1. tangtastic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        This stream is in HD. Its so good, it should be illegal!

        Oh. Wait..

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  3. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    BBC sport brilliant as always

    Manchester United go eight-points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 win over Queen’s Park Rangers

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    1. Life's Very Good
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      :lol

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      1. Life's Very Good
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        fail

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    2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      The BBC never fail to make me proud.

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  4. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    39 good enough for a green? Have Rvp and Walcott left.

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    1. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Probably not unless Walcott goes on a rampage.

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  5. HappyAnkit
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Rooney>Ade in GW 36.

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    1. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'm in mate!

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      1. HappyAnkit
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Good. 🙂

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  6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    disappointed with united result. They were poor

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    1. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      They have been all season.

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    2. Manani
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      qpr was in good form tbh.

      dominated the match in terms of possesion

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Having the lols yes? 😀

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      2. floydy_floyd
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Eh?!

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      3. Manani
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        oops.
        i mean united dominated the match. 🙂

        but qpr was in good form, won against liverpool and arsenal.

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    3. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Some poor finishing but other than that they looked pretty good. QPR just played defensively all game.

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  7. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    my team's opponents for gw 33:

    qpr
    BOL WBA wig
    qpr NOR wol wig
    wig BOL wol

    hmm.........

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    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'm considering if I should start the same GK or choosing CHE instead.

      Btw, so afraid to see some rests in wig game.

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  8. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Wolves seem to concede more goals at home. RVP(C) without a doubt.

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    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Cheeky punt on Walcott perhaps

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        It's tempting, it could pay off.

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  9. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    The new pepsi advert makes me laugh, putting Fat Frank, Wilshere and Torres with Messi, and showing them as footballers to celebrate together. Bet Messi had a seperate trailer!

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    1. Kirby
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Lampard looks so out of place 😆

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

        feel sorry for the people in the crowd having to support his weight!

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    2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      bet the other 3 were told not to try and make eye contact with messi

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

        🙂

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  10. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Verm scoreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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    1. bmb100
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Let us pray together

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    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Please come soon......

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  11. HappyAnkit
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    When do you think BPs will be out??

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    1. Kirby
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Tomorrow morning?

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  12. CFC1990
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Would you opt for Mignolet (playing away to Everton) or Vorm (playing away to QPR)?

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    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Vorm every day.

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  13. boltonstars45
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    'IF ANYONE WANTS AN ACCURATE PPI SCORE FOR MATCHES THE METRO PROVIDE ALL THE STATS FOR EACH PLAYER. ROONEY LOOKS NAILED ON FOR 3BPS CHECK http://FANTASYFOOTBALL.METRO.CO.UK/LIVE-SCORING/2817/

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    1. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Caps lock hurts my eyes.

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    2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      PARDON?

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    3. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Why are you shouting?

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    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Could be handy, cheers!

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    2. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      A/Q to it , Valencia should get 1 BP.

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    3. threeputt
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      hmm looking at last weeks actuals it doesnt seem to represent EEA Sports ppi very well

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    4. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      thanks.

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  14. LaLaLand
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    a 1-0 city win with verm scoring rvp assist and richards coming on in stoppage time would be ideal

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    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      +100000

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    2. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be going for eight Aguero OGs and a few RVP goals with Sagna assists. That's be nice.

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  15. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Which keeper shall I play this week?

    Mignolet or schwarzer?

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    1. sotothemightygreek
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'm playing Schwarzer. Lots of 0-0 draws in that fixture over the years.

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  16. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    how reliable is this bale injury news??

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    1. The Milkman
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Highly

      unreliable.

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    2. Ivor
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Fairly reliable I reckon, took a nasty one yesterday from Gardner.

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    3. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Not buying any of it yet. Will keep Bale, if he doesn't play then Ben Arfa comes off the bench

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      1. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        u won't start HBA against Bolton??

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        1. DV8R
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Who would you drop for him though? Look at my team

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    4. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      What news?

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    5. jms
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Don't know but he took a pretty hard hit. I would not be surprised if he sat. I am definitely leaning towards Bale to Walcott

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  17. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    No shame in going down at Old Trafford with 10th men.

    2-0 defeat keeps us out of the bottom 3. I'm happy with that.

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    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Yep.
      QPR played well with 10 men.

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    2. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      No shame in winning at old trafford 2-1 too

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

        Creditable indeed, palace fan.

        Today was all about damage limitation even before the sending off, and making sure we kept our goal difference advantage over Blackburn.

        That was achieved and thats all I asked of my team today. Move on now to 2 games that are winnable now.

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Having no shame won't stop relegation though.

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  18. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Pick 1 to play

    a) Caulker (qpr)
    b) Skrtel (bla)
    c) Turner (eve)

    Migs
    JEvans, Kompany XXX

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    1. floydy_floyd
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Caulker and his 8 points

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    2. The Milkman
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Turtle.

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  19. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Citeh have to attack, could make this game very interesting especially for us Walcott owners, hope he shows up today

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  20. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Everybody log in and don't log out until tomorrow. Who knows with FPL now a days, they can choke again while updating

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  21. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    lol @ scholes MOTM....more scholes wank fest on sky

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    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      But he was?

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    2. Oncemoreuntothebreach
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      He was clearly the best player on the field today. He and Carrick completely controlled the middle of the park.

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    3. Lloyd Xmas
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Redknapp = over rated pundit

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      1. David Davros
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Nobody rates him!

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    4. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      He deserved it

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    5. Declan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Paul Scholes is still Utd's best player

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        is that a good thing?

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    6. Lloyd Xmas
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      No doubt about it,this years premier league quality is the worse for last 4 years at least.

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  22. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    so i am on 47 while my opponent on 37...he s left with rvp(c) and richards...while i m left with rvp and toure...odds favouring me ????

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    1. Oncemoreuntothebreach
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely. Unless RVP scores.

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      1. Oncemoreuntothebreach
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Twice.

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        1. Scholsey
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          i am a bit worried....for the first time wouldn't want rvp to score!!!

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  23. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    What to do? Need some more GW34 players

    A) Kelly -> McAuley
    B) Kelly -> Turner
    C) None of the above

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  24. Green-Pea
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    50 with song , kons and rvp to go green arrow?

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  25. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Which 1 to go with Walker & Evans for tomorrows gameweek:

    Enrique
    Caulker
    Gahill

    ?

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  26. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Go on Tommy V, make it a clean sweep of cleansheets for my defence.

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      A goal was be even sweeter!

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        For sure!

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        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          He'll probably get booked though, he always gets booked when i have him, every game.

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          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            I had him as capt v QPR when he got Koscielny's yellow and went off injured after 57 mins... 🙂

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  27. The_Druid
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    RVP(c) doesn't look bad at all now,does it?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      looks a good shout

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    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      No but can't tell if he'll have one of his unreal days or one of his quiet ones.

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      1. The_Druid
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        True.

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    3. The Milkman
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      If I was able to, I'd rather take Rooney 8 or 9 points, than switch to RvP.

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      1. The_Druid
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        I am not so sure, but that's the safe choice for sure 😉

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    4. Le Bluff
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      We'll see if your statement still stands in 2 hours.

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  28. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    WTH.

    Bendy & Bale injured now.

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      What?

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  29. dogtanion
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    if you have two free transfers and you just make one, you carry two over for the following week right?

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      correct

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      yes

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    3. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      yeah

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    4. Kirby
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Yep.

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