[sbu_large_image] Matchday Surgery
9 April 2012 2857 comments
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Here we are again, just a matter of hours after waving goodbye to one Gameweek, we’re thrust headlong into another. With squad rotation the major concern ahead of the 11.30 deadline, we’ve opened the doors on our Matchday Surgery chatroom to allow you throw your questions out there in real-time in a quest to gather the wisdom, or otherwise, of your fellow Fantasy managers.

Meanwhile, here’s a rundown of some links that might just be of interest as the minutes tick by…

  • Sir Paulos and the Scout Committee got their heads together on Easter Sunday to bring you the Scout Pick selection for Gameweek thirty three, soak that up right here.
  • Our exhaustive guide to all the team news has been compiled and freshly updated this morning to bring you our predicted lineups right here
  • The results from the fourth round of the Paddy Power Cup can be found here – if you want to deduce your next opponent in advance, check out our pre-determined draw here.

The Captain Poll shows over 2500 votes in less than 24-hours with Papiss Cisse heavily backed to carry his outstanding form into the home clash with Bolton later today. It’s been a while since we’ve seen Robin Van Persie and Wayne Rooney pushed down into second and third – testament to the support that Cisse is gathering right now from Fantasy managers. You’ve all got Cisse right?

If you’re worried about your Papiss-less squad or still hovering your finger over the transfer button, you can visit the Surgery chatroom for some last minute reassurance.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. bring_on _the_fantasy
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    arrggh who to bench?

    Siggy Bale Dempsey Ben Afra Valencia

    Dempsey at moment just bcause of chelsea game....maybe ben afra though as i have cisse?

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

      Tough call, but I'd go Barfa

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

      Who are your forwards?

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      1. bring_on _the_fantasy
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        cisse rvp and roony

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    3. DLL18
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Probably bench Barfa if your playing Cisse.

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    4. CravenA
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Similar dilemma [posted previous page - you may have missed it] HBA is gonna be in a game with goals, I reckon.
      Walcott/Valencia/Deuce/Bale/Siggy: one has to be benched!!
      I’m thinking: [1] Walcott can’t be left out v Wolves [2] If Bale starts he’ll be in a game with goals [3] QPR looked reasonably resilient yesterday but Swans&Siggy can be very hard to contain [4] Wigan will be stubborn but Valencia is a bit good [5] Fulham v Chelski is not gonna offer Dempsey many opportunities.
      So,you can see where I’m going but I’m one of the many who thought it through sensibly & benched him last time!!
      I know there’s not an answer but any thoughts would be appreciated as I mull this over for another half hour.

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  2. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Just looking for a couple opinions - Kompany (WBA) or Simpson (BOL)? Thanks lads.

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    1. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Kompany

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    2. big oak
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      actually.... both regardless of who u have in ur defense

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      1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Verm / Evans are the other two though, don't really want to drop either!

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

      Kompany

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    4. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks everyone

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    5. udit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Bad K

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

    Sir Jafalad is captaining Cisse.
    I have faith in Jafa Jafalad.

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

      Jafa got Cisse?
      Jeeze what's gotten into him lately.

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

        ???

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

          Eh don't worry 🙂

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

            Captain RVP?

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

              Yep, Wolves are terrible.
              Although Cisse is a good shout also, just didn't think Jafa would have bought him after last week.
              Go for it IMO 🙂

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

                K, Best of luck to both of us 🙂

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

            Does he still have Silva?

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

              I hope not. 😯

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  4. Belli2007
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi all, as anyone heard anything in regards to Yaya injury?

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

      Not as yet but I have a feeling he will be rested to recover.

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  5. Pinoche
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Team for this week :
    Vorm
    J.Evans R.Taylor BAE
    Dempsey Bale Ben Arfa Valencia
    Rooney RVP Cisse

    Subs : Bogdan McClean Caulker Cahill

    Good to go ?

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

    Guys I've asked this a few times but still confused.

    Who would you play out of Lescott and BAE?

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

      Did no one give you an answer?

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

        Yes some said bench Lescott, others BAE and Evans.

        I think I'll be benching BAE as can see Norwich banging at least one in. Not happy about not playing BAE though!

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

      I had it on Lescott but noticed that Norwich score quite heavily so BAE on the bench it is!

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

    Which one to play this week, and why?

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

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

      A

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

      Caulker

      QPR dont have any goalscorers

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

        Zamora?

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

      Bookies say a). And Skrtel has a bit more of a goal threat compared to the other two.

      Alternatively you could go with Turner if you think Everton will rest players for the FA Cup.

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  8. TheBear
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Walcott in for Bale or Dempsey??Need to keep silva to have a team next GW!!

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    1. Yes Don
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Demps

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      1. China Mag
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Demps for me.

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  9. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    which one to play out of:-

    A. Simpson
    B. Cahill,
    C. Caulker

    Krul already in goals. Leaning towards Simpson at the mo.

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  10. #Swish41
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi all

    Is it worth doing suarez > Cisse for a free...or..

    save the free and do suarez and kelly > aguero and mcauley next week for free (would have 11 next week then)? Cheers

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

    Any more news on Bale? I am going to do Bale to Walcott (no hit) if I don't hear anything in the next 30 minutes.

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

      I've done it anyway, Arsenal have Wigan at home after Wolves.

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  12. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Bench sturridge or taiwo?

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

    Pog>??
    Have 3.1m & Already have Cisse.

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

      Jellyfish.

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

        He might get rested A/Q to some reports.

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

          I heard that but all anyone says is 'reports' - I'm not aware of any source for this information.

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

      Can you afford Adebayor?
      Yakubu maybe? Not many great options

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

    mornin gents,
    got rid of surez to cisse and enrique to komps last night

    wanted surez for the double gw36 but did this so i could get sess instead of maclean for the next 3 gws, will defo not be able to get suarez back now, even tho his fixtures arent bad, its probably the wrong decision but.....

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    1. Belli2007
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Not sure of your plans but you could ship Zamora who you are unlikely to play GW36 as not on a double for someone cheap, you could then get him back in and keep Sess

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

    Surely i can't get ignored again. 🙁

    Does Bale instead of Dempsey to Walcott make sense for me if i'm gonna get him back in on my GW36 wildcard? Frees up a transfer for GW35 ('cause i won't need to get Dempsey back in) which means i can do McClean > Petrov or something.

    Also, Skrtel > Verm?

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

      Yes to both.

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

      That's the million dollar question lad. Most people here are waiting to hear news about bale. I want to do either Bale or Demps -> Walcott.

      Leaning towards Dempsey.

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    3. China Mag
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      As you have a wildcard, yes.

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

      Its tough to answer that is probably why you are getting ignored. If I would know that Bale is playing than I would not make any transfers. So really it is impossible to answer.

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  16. AWOL-Ekotto
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Is it only me finding it a bit weird that ffs name Bale in their predicted line-ups but doesn't include him in their scout picks? surely he's in for a haul if he starts?

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  17. Andy1
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Should I swap Cahill to sagna?

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  18. Mr Blue
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    strategic advice pls
    I have dropped from 1st to 5th in my ML the last 3gw.. yaay
    Now what? Go for same cap as I think the top players will have, or cap someone they dont even have?
    My team for this GW is:
    Hart (Bogdan)
    Simpson - Evans - ShawX (Skrtel, Brown)
    Bale - Gerrard - Siggy - Valencia (Morrison)
    RvP - Graham - Hernandez

    Guess most will go for RvP as Cap (ofc), and my choices are:
    Gerrard, Siggy, Valencia, Graham, Hernandez

    Advise pls

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  19. Manani
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    accroding to bookies, cahill have real high CS chance.
    anyone playing him?

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

      You bet on that and see how it "Dempsey" goes.

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    2. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Yes.

      Or swapping him to sagna...

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  20. j.m
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Krul (Vorm)
    BAE, Simpson, Evans, Vermalaen, (N.Taylor)
    Bale, Valencia, Mata, Siggy, (Morrison)
    RVP (C) , Rooney (Pog)

    GW33: Bale -> Walcott
    GW 34: Morrison and Pog -> Bendtner and McClean
    GW 35: Walcott -> Bale, Verm -> Warnock
    GW 36: Bendtner -> Adebayor

    No hits.

    Thoughts?

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  21. PlayPercentage
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Yaya 75% to play on Wednesday?
    How can someone limp off after 17 mins and make the next match?

    May go Yaya -> Milner or some other Man C midfielder

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Or some other NON Man C midfielder?

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

      Have you never been kicked in the leg? It hurts. You Limp. It's not life threatening.

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  22. emperikal
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Cisse or RVP (C)? Show of hands please 🙂

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    1. Dale Cooper
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I'm going RVP (C), Cisse (VC).

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

        same

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  23. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Bench sturridge or taiwo?

    Thx

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  24. Top Heavy
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone on here have any tips for the Irish grand national today?

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

    Does anyone else feel an impending sense of doom when clicking confirm transfers?

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

      Always

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

      All the time!, and then I shut my eyes and click confirm on impulse 😀

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

      definitely.

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  26. woodenarmadillo
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Can I have any support for a one week punt on the ox for a 4 point hit ... Plan to bring in sess after that anyway ?

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  27. Lawrø
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Which two would you pick? taking rotation risk into account.

    Van der Vaart(NOR) or N Taylor(qpr) or Bale(NOR) or Richards(WBA)

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

      VDV and Richards

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  28. gavlaa
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Morning guys,

    Don't know whether to swap Mata for Walcott, or change my defence up a bit.

    Mig
    Evans, Verm, Cahill
    Mata Siggy Dempsey Sess
    Jelavic Rooney RVP

    Lindegard, Kelly, McAuley, McLean

    1.5 in bank.

    Thinking Cahill or Kelly to Caulker, or even Kaboul?

    Or save a transfer?

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

    play caulker, kelly or taiwo?
    i think the stats surprisingly support playing taiwo, then kelly, then caulker.....feels wrong tho

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  30. big oak
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    this is exactly the kind of weeks that needs a preamble post!

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