[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. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    15 minutes left for you disorganised folk!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yw5jkAHgME

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

    Everton 13/10 to keep a CS
    Swansea 3/1 to keep a CS
    Start
    Mclean or Caulker? cant decide

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

      Caulker (but its a very close call)

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

        hmmm

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

          Its just that everton are playing really well and having been conceeding much so the chances of a goal involving mclean are small

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

      Always choose the attacking midfielder over the defender on a tough call. No way of knowing the result in advance but there is greater upside for the mf if it goes well for them and greater downside for the def it it goes badly for them.

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  3. QPR expects... glory!
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Quick poll pls.

    Sess or Bale?

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    1. Mindless Freak
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Sess, Bale might be injured. - 80% his not going to play i think.

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    2. Jimbo123
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Bale

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

      Bale

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

      bale with sess 1st sub

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    5. QPR expects... glory!
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks all. Bale it is with Sess as 1st sub.

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

    pick one to bench verm, kompany, jevans, williamson

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

      tough one

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  5. Ace Ventura
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    no1 considering Rooney (C) utd are 'to score' favourites?

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    1. Mindless Freak
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      His playing away, and as usual might play deep. Not worth the risk with RVP going to Wolves, even if your chasing as you could loose points rather than gain.

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    2. Le Bluff
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      No, it's always been RVP for me. Wigan have the ability to make it tight for Utd, and Rooney generally drops into a more advanced CM role when Utd are away from home - he's much less of a goal threat.

      Wolves are shocking; and RVP will always be the focal attacking point of Arsenal.

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  6. Puzzle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    yaya to walcott for free? No news on yaya is a little annoying

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

      Yeah do it.

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

      do it

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

        +1 - did it myself

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    3. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Go for it. Walcott will play and so will Mancini; with his selection

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

    So Man United apparently 'handed' the title after poor refereeing decisions. We knew that was coming. What about the fresh air penalty Newcastle got at Old Trafford to make it 1-1. 2 points dropped for a bad decision. Like Fergie said you get them go in your favour and you get them going against you.

    The officiating needs drastically improved looking ahead but you can't lay the blame with United or say that's why they have won the title.

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

      We have more important things to worry about right now.
      Bench Deuce or Siggy? What do you reckon?

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

        I'm playing both. Too difficult benching 1 of them dude.

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  8. anish10
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    im 30 points clear of my mini league and think my rival has forgot about the deadline leaving him with Roo as captain, shall i match him or go with cisse captain?

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

      Go Cisse. Bolton can't defend. Wigan look a really tough team to beat atm.

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      1. anish10
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        true say, thanks!

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    2. Mindless Freak
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      If your ahead play it safe and go with Rooney. That way he won't be able to catch up.

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  9. mahone24
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Team is:
    Vorm
    Baines Verm Jevans
    Sess Bale Siggy Valencia (c)
    Rooney Cisse(VC) RVP

    Subs: Mig - Simpson Moses McAuley
    Look ok?

    Cant decide on captain, stuck between RVP, Val and Cisse (as Im sure many people are) Valencia's away form and his form against Wigan themselves are immense hence his consideration.

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

      ive gone RVP..wolves are in trouble! Cisse is tempting....valencia.....no chance

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      1. mahone24
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Merci, Im going RVP. Its been awhile since ive captained him anyways. Maybe its time to re-ignite the relationship

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  10. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    I'm keeping and playing Bale. Would you have Miyaichi or Odemwingie as first sub?

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

      Miyaichi

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  11. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Paddy Power: - Van Persie anytime scorer - 8/15
    Cisse anytime scorer - 8/11

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  12. Screaming Midget
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Comments on Twitter is suggesting Yaya won't make it; Bale will.

    Don't think Bale > Walcott is a bad move though. He hasn't scored since January and isn't in great FPL form for his price.

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

      What they saying about Bale?

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

      Comments on Twitter from who?

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

      comments from who?

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

      Comments by whom

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

        Comments by hopeful FPL Bale owners i should think!

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    5. IceMan DB
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Link to the Bale news?

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

      But he hasn't had great fixtures and he has looked sharp

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

    I just realised my Europa opponent just happened to get the highest score of the round. 🙁

    I best start preparing my departure speech/excuses.

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  14. Bezz82
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    getting rid of Silva for another city mid...... but who? first name to pop up 3 times is my change.....

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    1. Mindless Freak
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Silva his had his rest and will be back with a bang.

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

    anyone know is gibbs injured. why he come off after 55 mins yesterday?????? help

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    1. Mindless Freak
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      He picked up an injury.

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  16. adp1113
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Whitbread out Caulker in, altho caulker wont play but i want to get him in and place him as first sub instead of surman and kelly, i was getting him in gw 34 anyway... what do you think of this move?

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  17. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    So in conclusion, Bale>walcott for a hit is foolish?

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

      Yep.

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

      Yes, for no hit it's not foolish and I'm probably going to do it, depends who is on your bench to come in off Bale doesn't play, if it's someone like McClean, Sess, Pog then yes it's foolish

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

      Depends if Bale plays and we have no idea on that really

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

    RVP or Cisse for captain ?
    First to 10 wins .

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

      10 😆

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

      RVP x 10

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

      10

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

        Beaten to it...

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

      You will be doin well to get 10 replies! RVP for me!

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  19. nokia666
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    hi folks,

    if ivanovic is going to get FA ban over punching wigan player, when is the ban going to be declared? fulham - chelsea starts in couple of hours, so ivanovic will be eligible for fulham?

    thx

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

      8pm start

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      1. nokia666
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        right, 8pm, still how do things work with FA? how quick are they? the ref needs to write report, someone has to read it, then decide etc.
        in the past (ballo, suarez) it would take at least couple of days

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  20. snowman
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    rvp or cisse for captain? Talk to me!

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  21. Viper
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Not sure if i’m making the right choice with bench, some advice perhaps?

    Vorm
    Evans Baines BAE Verm
    Valencia Bale(vc) Siggy Dempsey
    RVP(c) Rooney

    Crouch, McClean, Caulker

    Anyone?

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  22. Fulgencio Obelmejias
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    wow! gone up 100k in 2gwks upto 92k, 5 green arrows in a row and just 13pts behind ML leader. squeaky bum time for him!!!!

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  23. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    For anyone still debating (c) issue, odds to score a brace today:-

    RVP 12/5
    Aguero 13/5
    Tevez 3/1
    Rooney 3/1
    Cisse 16/5

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

      16/5 is a bargain.

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

        +16/5

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

      Should add to that:-

      Adebayor 11/5

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  24. Darth
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    For all those that have Young, what are you doing with him, I'm benching him for Siggurdsson yay or nay?

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    1. Duane Dibley
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I don't think he'll play, especially with Nani now fit, I've sold him for Walcott this morning since I also have Rooney for Utd coverage

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

    Play silva or sigurdsson????

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

      Siggy! Look at his away form! Im benching Dempsey for him...

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  26. Eden Eden
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Subs order?
    Caulker miyaichi Cahill?

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  27. Duane Dibley
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone see Lennon at Spurs as a good differential for this week

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

      VDV FTW.

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      1. Duane Dibley
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Not enough coins to go VDV, plus Lennon seems certain to play and VDV could be rested

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

    Repost? can't figure out this one
    Everton 13/10 to keep a CS
    Swansea 3/1 to keep a CS
    Start
    Mclean or Caulker? cant decide

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    1. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I couldn't decide so think I'm going to transfer HBA in instead! (see below, advice appreciated)

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  29. CABAYE4
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Is it worth getting Ben Arfa in for Miyachi now for a 4 point hit later on??

    Already have 10 for GW34 and getting in Mignolet next week to make it 11 so that's not a problem.

    Can get Miyachi/Petrov back in GW35 as I need to donwgrade Walcott to fund Ade move in GW36.

    Any thoughts??
    Thanks

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

      Thumbs up to Miyaichi to Barfa

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      1. CABAYE4
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

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

        no game in gw34

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        1. CABAYE4
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Doesn't matter - when I get Mignolet in, I'll have my 11 anwyay.

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

      Barfa will repay the 4pt hit today, and then some!!

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      1. CABAYE4
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Hoping so, I've hit the button!

        That would be good, paying off the hit before I've even done it!

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  30. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Is anyone going with 10players for gw34?

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

      Yep

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

      9

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

      50-50.

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

      yes

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