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FPL GW36 Scout Picks - Bus Team

Henderson

van Hecke
Lacroix
Gabriel Magalhães
O’Reilly

Cherki
Saka
Bruno Fernandes
Rogers

Haaland
Welbeck

Kinsky
Torres
Mainoo
Kroupi

GW36 Captain Poll

Price Change Predictions

Risers

Fallers

Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Saka	ARS	9.8m	110.2%	Very Likely
Haaland	MCI	14.6m	103.7%	Very Likely
Saliba	ARS	6.1m	102.1%	Very Likely
Groß	BHA	5.5m	100.8%	Very Likely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	94.0%	Unlikely
Aaronson	LEE	5.4m	87.0%	Unlikely
Verbruggen	BHA	4.5m	82.2%	Unlikely
Leno	FUL	4.9m	82.3%	Unlikely
Isak	LIV	10.3m	75.7%	Unlikely
Truffert	BOU	4.7m	73.6%	Unlikely
O'Reilly	MCI	5.2m	72.0%	Unlikely
Doku	MCI	6.4m	69.6%	Unlikely
F.Kadıoğlu	BHA	4.4m	69.2%	Unlikely
Okafor	LEE	5.6m	69.0%	Unlikely
Gabriel	ARS	7.2m	67.8%	Unlikely
Richards	CRY	4.4m	64.6%	Unlikely
Aït-Nouri	MCI	5.7m	64.3%	Unlikely
Gakpo	LIV	7.3m	63.6%	Unlikely
Ngumoha	LIV	4.3m	63.0%	Unlikely
Alderete	SUN	4.1m	62.5%	Unlikely
Ndiaye	EVE	6.2m	59.1%	Unlikely
Osula	NEW	5.4m	56.0%	Unlikely
Wan-Bissaka	WHU	4.1m	54.8%	Unlikely
Richarlison	TOT	6.3m	54.5%	Unlikely
Shaw	MUN	4.5m	54.3%	Unlikely
Tavernier	BOU	5.4m	53.9%	Unlikely
Frimpong	LIV	5.7m	53.2%	Unlikely
Bijol	LEE	3.9m	51.5%	Unlikely
Brobbey	SUN	5.3m	50.5%	Unlikely
Casemiro	MUN	5.8m	49.5%	Unlikely
Mateta	CRY	7.6m	49.4%	Unlikely
Hermansen	WHU	4.2m	48.3%	Unlikely
Ødegaard	ARS	7.8m	47.3%	Unlikely
N.Williams	NFO	4.8m	45.9%	Unlikely
Bruno G.	NEW	6.8m	45.6%	Unlikely
Beto	EVE	5.0m	42.0%	Unlikely
Aina	NFO	4.7m	41.7%	Unlikely
Damsgaard	BRE	5.6m	41.4%	Unlikely
M.Fernandes	WHU	5.5m	41.2%	Unlikely
Bassey	FUL	4.4m	40.7%	Unlikely

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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Gusto	CHE	4.9m	101.7%	Very Likely
Merino	ARS	5.4m	100.2%	Very Likely
Andrey Santos	CHE	4.5m	100.0%	Very Likely
Mbeumo	MUN	8.4m	99.5%	Maybe
Thiago	BRE	7.4m	97.7%	Maybe
Tchaouna	BUR	4.8m	96.5%	Maybe
Piroe	LEE	4.9m	94.9%	Unlikely
Reijnders	MCI	5.0m	94.2%	Unlikely
Schade	BRE	6.9m	92.5%	Unlikely
Salmon	ARS	4.0m	92.1%	Unlikely
Emenalo	CHE	4.5m	91.1%	Unlikely
Cullen	BUR	4.9m	90.8%	Unlikely
Grealish	EVE	6.3m	90.6%	Unlikely
John	NFO	4.0m	90.3%	Unlikely
Estève	BUR	3.9m	89.8%	Unlikely
Slonina	CHE	3.9m	89.7%	Unlikely
Tolu	WOL	5.2m	85.2%	Unlikely
Lucca	NFO	5.4m	85.0%	Unlikely
Trafford	MCI	4.5m	84.6%	Unlikely
Keane	EVE	4.5m	82.3%	Unlikely
Kilman	WHU	4.1m	81.8%	Unlikely
Longstaff	LEE	4.8m	81.2%	Unlikely
Calafiori	ARS	5.6m	80.1%	Unlikely
Woltemade	NEW	6.7m	79.9%	Unlikely
McAidoo	MCI	4.5m	79.0%	Unlikely
Cairns	LEE	3.9m	77.4%	Unlikely
Mee	MUN	3.9m	77.2%	Unlikely
Byfield	TOT	4.0m	76.7%	Unlikely
Johnson	CRY	6.5m	74.0%	Unlikely
Strand Larsen	CRY	5.9m	73.9%	Unlikely
Obi	MUN	4.2m	72.8%	Unlikely
Steele	BHA	4.2m	71.8%	Unlikely
Enzo	CHE	6.5m	70.9%	Unlikely
Ebere	EVE	4.4m	68.6%	Unlikely
Caicedo	CHE	5.7m	66.4%	Unlikely
Rogers	AVL	7.5m	65.8%	Unlikely
Scott	BOU	5.1m	65.7%	Unlikely
Van de Ven	TOT	4.4m	65.1%	Unlikely
Iwobi	FUL	6.2m	64.8%	Unlikely
Amissah	FUL	3.8m	64.9%	Unlikely

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Watchlists

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	B, Vs
No Change	Donnarumma	MCI	B
Up	Henderson	CRY	C
No Change	Pickford	EVE	C
No Change	Verbruggen	BHA	B
No Change	Darlow	LEE	B, Vs, £
Down	Roefs	SUN	B

Last updated: 1 May, 2026 4:27pm

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Gabriel Magalhães	ARS	B, Vs
No Change	O’Reilly	MCI	A
Up	Lacroix	CRY	A
No Change	Keane	EVE	C
Up	van Hecke	BHA	B
Up	Struijk	LEE	B, Vs, £
Up	Hill	BOU	C, £
Down	Ballard	SUN	C
Down	van Dijk	LIV	A
No Change	Thiaw	NEW	C
No Change	Cash	AVL	C

Last updated: 1 May, 2026 4:31pm

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	A
Up	Cherki	MCI	A
Up	Saka	ARS	C, Vs
No Change	Wilson	FUL	B
No Change	Ismaila Sarr	CRY	C, Rest
No Change	Rogers	AVL	B
No Change	Gibbs-White	NFO	A
No Change	Dewsbury-Hall	EVE	A, £
No Change	Palmer	CHE	C
Down	Szoboszlai	LIV	C
No Change	Tavernier	BOU	C, £
No Change	Hinshelwood	BHA	B, £

Last updated: 1 May, 2026 4:39pm

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	B
No Change	Thiago	BRE	B
No Change	Bowen	WHU	A
No Change	Watkins	AVL	A
No Change	Welbeck	BHA	B
No Change	Calvert-Lewin	LEE	C, Vs
No Change	João Pedro	CHE	C
Up	Isak	LIV	B

Last updated: 1 May, 2026 4:43pm

How many Palace players?

GW36 Chip Poll

[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion

10 April 2012 2736 comments

Mark

Just the one Premier League to concentrate on this evening, as Blackburn look to battle for points against a Liverpool side desperately looking for a change of fortunes ahead of their FA Cup semi-final with Everton. Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to welcome your real-time chatter as the game unfolds.

The team news from Ewood is interesting and somewhat predictable. While Steve Kean tinkers by bringing in Mauro Formica and Marcus Olsson for Morten Gamst-Pedersen and Jason Lowe, his opposite number has a different agenda with the weekend cup tie in mind. Kenny Dalglish rests Steven Gerrard from his squad, whilst Luis Suarez is shifted to the bench, allowing Andy Carroll and Craig Bellamy to start up front. Glen Johnson returns to the side, with a left-back role looking likely as Jose Enrique also makes way. He sits alongside Jamie Carragher and Dan Agger as Sebastian Coates starts alongside Martin Skrtel.

Follow the action on your screens with one eye on our Dugout Discussion chat via this link.

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★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
14 years, 28 days ago
How many DGW players are you all planning on having?
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Scratch
14 years, 28 days ago
So which doublers from GW35 are people here considering? I drunkenly transfered Given in on monday morning but I had a transfer to burn so it's alright I guess.

From Villa, a defender mightn't be the worst. Maybe Collins.
I'd be interested in N'Zogbia too maybe if he plays 75+ against United.
That Weimann's getting a lot of interest on here but I don't see him getting the pitch time you want from a doubler.
Agbonlahor... pleh

Then the Bolton lads hmm. Bogdan maybe and hope he racks up some save points.
Miyachi is seeing the bench too much recently which doesn't make him very appealing.
Petrov.. possibly but tbh i'd probably prefer 90 minutes of Bale vs Qpr than 2 Petrov matches vs Swansea and Villa.
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1. Epic Fail
  14 years, 28 days ago
  The same thing you said about Weimann probably applies to Insomnia too.
  
  Personally I think the only viable option with Villa is in defence, and even that is dodgy.
  
  Bolton I wouldn't waste a transfer on, but I'd keep their players if already got them.
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  1. Scratch
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Ya you're prob right. I'm wildcarding in GW36 though so really only looking for a 1 week punt.
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    1. Epic Fail
      14 years, 28 days ago
      Ahhh a WC'der. That changes things. I'd probably go with Collins or Lichaj. I can see them possibly keeping a clean sheet in the double and he is a goal threat, sort of.
      
      And yeah, probably Petrov from Bolton if you really want a Bolton player.
      
      I've currently got Given, Bogdan and Ryo and I'm not too happy about having them, but they are cheap and I've had them a while as rarely played cheapies.
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      1. Scratch
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Aye my current thinking is to go for a mid from either Villa or Bolton. Don't think i'd double up on Villa's defence and neither club have much in terms of striker options.
        
        After much pondering i'll probably end up rebuying Bale 🙂
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2. BootlegRascal
  14 years, 28 days ago
  I'm getting Weimann and Petrov and I'm not letting people talk me out of it, my own mistakes if it doesn't work out.
  
  Delayed the Yak transfer a week after I got talked out of it
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3. adziom
  14 years, 28 days ago
  M Petrov and probably Ream
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The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
14 years, 28 days ago
Currently fielding only nine for this weekend:
Vorm
Caulker Verm Evans (Skrtel Simps)
TonyV Siggy (Bale Demps Miyaichi)
RVP Rooney (Cisse)

Options
A. Ryo>Sess..........Will give me nine doublers for 36, but will have to play 4 defenders, and only 9 this week for a 3-3-2

B. Skrtel>Sagna (or Kompany, maybe).....will be give me nine doublers, and only have to play 3 defenders for the double, but will also result in having to play a VERY ugly 4-2-2 this week.

C. Skrtel>Turner Ryo>Walcott for a hit Hits suck, but a 4-3-2 isn't the horriblest way to do it. This of course will mean only 8 DGWers, but I am more than fine with that. I almost think the hit is ok, considering it is still better than the 0 their replacements will be getting me for the week.
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1. Scratch
  14 years, 28 days ago
  I could see Walcott not starting one of either tomorrows match or the weekend, he's been used a lot recently.
  What about Skrtel & Ryo -> Sagna & Sessegnon
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  1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    14 years, 28 days ago
    I can easily do that: is that my best bet?
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2. Ryan
  14 years, 28 days ago
  A) seems the most logical especially as it seems Ryo will see a bit of rotation. However I understand your point about then having to play 4 defenders for the DGW. No doubt you'd want to play RVP, Siggy and Rooney? for GW36. If you get Sess you'd have to play him as well. Other people will have a similar problem if they choose to buy Sess
  
  B) Not sure its the best week for a defensive transfer when your short of players
  
  C) A defender is never worth a hit, especially if its only a Sunderland defender.
  
  In conclusion none of the options are particularly appealing but A offers the most potential maybe.
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  1. Scratch
    14 years, 28 days ago
    The defender never being worth a hit logic only works when you have a defender on your bench ready to play and expect only 2 points from them, so even if the defender you buy gets a cleanie you only break even, that obviously isn't the case here.
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    1. Ryan
      14 years, 28 days ago
      true, that is a good point when its either that or 0 pts. Still its asking a bit for the player to get at least 4pts to make up for the hit. Just not a significant transfer really, is that worth it? maybe in the long run perhaps
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      1. Scratch
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Well chances are you either gain 2 points or lose 2 points. And in bringing in, say, an Arsenal defender this week for a hit, there's over a 50% chance of it paying off.
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        Ryan
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Is that really worth bothering though? not really I think
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3. Elniñorules
  14 years, 28 days ago
  A) for me. Anyone against Wolves is always a lot of potential for points.
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  1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    14 years, 28 days ago
    So even though the hit is for someone who will score Zero, not worth it, you say?
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    1. Elniñorules
      14 years, 28 days ago
      Oh right. Didn't see option C. Definitely worth a hit.
      
      But I fancy Sess to outscore Walc from gw34-36.
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      1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 28 days ago
        So Elnino, are you recommending a hit then?
        
        Maybe Ryo> Sess and Skrtel:Sagna?
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    2. Phaze 1
      14 years, 28 days ago
      If u bringing in a defender who also has the potential to gain attacking attacking points I feel its worth the risk over just having 0.
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      1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Would you consider sagna a good chance for offensive points? What about Kompany?
        
        already have Verm.
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        Phaze 1
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Sagna has put in a few decent crosses lately and could nab you an assist so I would put him slightly ahead of Kompany away from from home. If you willing to take the hit he would be your best bet imo.
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sotothemightygreek
14 years, 28 days ago
6 league starts all season for Maxi. Dalglish really doesn't use him anyway near often enough.
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1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
  14 years, 28 days ago
  The announcers said something about 11 goals in his last 10 starts or something.
  
  Insane. Downing and Henderson start more.....why?
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  1. Mull
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Because they're worth too much to fail.
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    1. Oi! Shadders!
      14 years, 28 days ago
      *cost, not worth
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2. THE SQUARE ONE
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Agreed. He's a great player and needs more game time.
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3. Scratch
  14 years, 28 days ago
  He's not a great player but he is an effective player, which is something Pool have been sorely lacking all season.
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4. Willis.
  14 years, 28 days ago
  His two goals were tap-ins.
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  1. sotothemightygreek
    14 years, 28 days ago
    But he gets himself in a position to score goals better than any other Liverpool midfielder. Hence he gets a lot of tap-ins. His movement is excellent.
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Willis.
14 years, 28 days ago
Which option should I take to give me 10 players for GW 34:

1) Miyaichi -> McClean, keep Bale. This would give me McClean for GW 34, and Bale for GW 35 and DGW 36.

OR

2) Bale -> Sessegnon, keep Miyaichi. This would give me Sessegnon for GW 34, and Miyaichi for DGW 35 & DGW 36?
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1. Ryan
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Don't expect Ryo to play all 4 games in both DGW's. He will be rotated, I'd do 1) if you think its worth it for the long run
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2. applebonkers
  14 years, 28 days ago
  poo
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China Mag
14 years, 28 days ago
If everton beat liverpool on saturday, and spurs actually pull their finger out, it looks like our game v chelsea is going to be crucial in deciding who gets the final europa spot. What are you guys none biased views on that one? In my opinion, our first 11 is better than chelsea on paper, but playing at stamford bridge is a bit of a leveller. If I had to pick a team from the two line ups it would be:

-----------------Krul----------------
Ivanovic Collochini Terry Cole
-----------Cabeye Tiote----------
----------------Mata---------------
Barfa Ba
-----------------Dave--------------

That makes it 7-4 to the toon!! I'm guessing that you won't all agree!!
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1. China Mag
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Formatting fail!! Obviously Ba on the left side
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2. Mull
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Is this for how good they are now or over their careers?
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  1. Scratch
    14 years, 28 days ago
    It's for how good they've been in their last 3 or 4 games by the looks of it.
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    1. China Mag
      14 years, 28 days ago
      Well of course current form would have to come into it. You wouldn't exactly pick torres over dave for the run in for example, even though torres has been one of the best players in europe.
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  2. China Mag
    14 years, 28 days ago
    If you were a manager, and had to pick a team from the two squads for the rest of the season. Base it on what you want.
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3. adziom
  14 years, 28 days ago
  I'd have
  Krul
  Ivanovic Cahill Collocini Cole
  Mata Lampard Tiote Ben Arfa
  Ba Cisse
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4. Willis.
  14 years, 28 days ago
  You don't think Newcastle will finish fourth?
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  1. Jinswick
    14 years, 28 days ago
    This. I think you have to put NEW above CHE as candidates for the CL and only behind Spurs slightly on fixtures (although NEW are bang on form!). Very good chance.
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  2. China Mag
    14 years, 28 days ago
    It all depends on spurs. I keep expecting spurs to get their form back. If they do, then 4th spot is theirs. if they don't, you never know!
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    1. Willis.
      14 years, 28 days ago
      Spurs are out of form, and up against QPR, Blackburn and Bolton, who are all battling to get out of the relegation zone.
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5. Willis.
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Cech
  Ivanovic, Collocini, Terry, Cole
  Ben Arfa, Lampard, Tiote, Mata
  Torres, Cisse
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  1. Jinswick
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Probably these players (different formation), if looking at current form (Ba looks off right now). Although Krul over Cech.
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6. Mull
  14 years, 28 days ago
  -----------------Krul------------------
  Ivanovic-Coloccini-Terry-Cole
  ---------Tiote------Essien---------
  ----Barfa--Lampard---Mata-----
  -----------------Dave-----------------
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  1. Jinswick
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Essien - does he even get a game? Agree he is (was?) quality though, so if he comes back to that form then sure.
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  2. China Mag
    14 years, 28 days ago
    How has essien been playing? The essien of old would be in there like a shot, I just heard that he has been off the pace since he has been back.
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7. Elniñorules
  14 years, 28 days ago
  If you compare Barca & Chelsea on current form, you'll get 11-0 to Barca. That doesn't mean we stand no chance against them. So many other factors involved.
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  1. China Mag
    14 years, 28 days ago
    I agree. I think that on paper and on form, we just about shade it, but the fact that we are playing at stamford bridge, and it could be a must win for you guys (if you lose to barca and spurs), I would put yous as slight favourites. We CAN definitely win though.
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  2. Willis.
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Cole over Abidal.
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    1. Willis.
      14 years, 28 days ago
      And Cech over Valdes.
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  3. The Finnisher
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Well you don't stand a chance against them?
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Jinswick
14 years, 28 days ago
Well, this could be the week! Been chasing 150 points for what seems like all season, and its now down to 5. 5! These are the remaining differentials this week. Chances?

Me: Kompany, Walcott (Caulker 1st sub) & BPs for Dempsey & Cisse
Him: Vermaelen & Yaya (Taiwo 1st sub)
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1. China Mag
  14 years, 28 days ago
  I don't think that yaya will play will he? So that's a good start for you!
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  1. Jinswick
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Yeah, I think after the BPs for Dempsey and Cisse we'll be level (perhaps wishful thinking!), so I need Verm to not score and MCY to actually turn up in defence. Definite chance!
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2. Just A Hat
  14 years, 28 days ago
  woah 150 points, nice work!
  
  but I'm hopin Walcott doesn't start tonight so he can definetly start on the weekend, then I can bring him in! 😀
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  1. Jinswick
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Haha, no, I need him!! I think he'll start as Wenger will want to keep the gap between us and 4th and he's by far the most in form out of Walcott, Gerv, Ox as players who can play that wide role.
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    1. Just A Hat
      14 years, 28 days ago
      haha and I need Verm to score as well, so are you able to wait until next gameweek to overtake him? 😀
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      1. Jinswick
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Sure I can wait another week.
        
        How about Verm scoring but Walcott outscoring him? Oh, and Kompany keeping a cleanie!
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sac
14 years, 28 days ago
Any wildcarders think about doing it for week 35 to have 2FT post week 36? Only down side is loss of Rooney a week earlier. Do not seem to be any 35 fixtures that get in the way compared to 36.
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1. Elniñorules
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Good point, now that you mention it. United could easily rotate against EVE, before the derby. But I'm interested in getting 3 Che & Tot players and gw35 seems a week early for that. Also, WC-ing in gw36 allows you to account for any injuries/possible rotation, etc. Btw you get only 1 FT in gw36.
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  1. sac
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Was only thinking Cahill and maybe mata(rotation mess?) and Tot form is weak right now so thinking bale or ade and freidl but could pick up. I am talking myself into week 36 to see form. Meant two FT in 37 so could go back to arsenal with better fixtures,
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2. soccercards.com
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Another downside are injuries/suspensions in GW35 which could mess up your GW36 scheme. WC'ing in GW36 also gives you flexibility to change things as a result of happenings before the deadline (e.g.,Harry announces on Saturday morning that he will play a team of reserves until the end of the season).
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  1. sac
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Very true. I am in US(west coast) so can never bring myself to wake up at 7 am. Only planning on 2 from a few teams and would have Valencia, caulker, and Evans on bench who still play but no double. It is one instead of two and at worst would match everyone else. Thanks for input for the spreadsheet.
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    1. soccercards.com
      14 years, 28 days ago
      What I meant is that you could set up your ideal WC team immediately after GW35 closes. Then, as the week progresses, any injuries, suspensions, changes of mind, coach comments (e.g., I'll never play that a-hole again after I caught him, John Terry and Ryan Giggs in bed with my wife), etc. can be adjusted for without penalty. That's the beauty of the wildcard.
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Jinswick
14 years, 28 days ago
In case you didn't see this earlier - quite amusing. Glad to see their focus is on getting 3rd (not!)

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/special-report-carl-jenkinson-s-haircut
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Goonther
14 years, 28 days ago
hows by small GW34 looking?

Mingolet (Vorm)

Kompany Verm Rafael JEvans

Walcott Valencia Surman

RVP Graham Yakubu
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Jafalad
14 years, 28 days ago
Dempsey, Sess, Sigg, Bale and Tony V:

Who would you swap Walcott for? Indeed, is it a trade worth making given the TOT dgw?
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1. Ryan
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Bale imo. Spurs are too far out of form
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  1. Ryan
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Get VDV or Ade for the DGW in GW36?
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    14 years, 28 days ago
    My problem with this is:
    
    1. Bale can explode, differential, has fixtures.
    
    2. I've never owned Walcott in my life.
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    1. Ryan
      14 years, 28 days ago
      Yeah personally I don't see the attraction of having Walcott. He isn't a must. Of course this depends on how he plays tomorrow
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      1. Elniñorules
        14 years, 28 days ago
        The highest scoring mid in 2012. You better be attracted to him quickly with those fixtures, Ryan. 😉
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        The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Fact Check: Dempsey has more.
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        Ryan
        14 years, 28 days ago
        I may have a biased angle. My rival has Walcot so I can't get him. I need every differential now
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    2. Phaze 1
      14 years, 28 days ago
      Bale is a differential now????
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      1. Jafalad
        14 years, 28 days ago
        If everyone offloads en masse, that is.
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2. Willis.
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Bale -> Walcott. Then get him back in for Siggy/Valencia in GW 36.
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  1. Elniñorules
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Wow. Willis actually makes sense.
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  2. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Yeah, but everyone forgets, Siggy has an amazing fixture GW 36, too. Granted its at home, where he struggles, but its still a really good one.
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  3. Jafalad
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Not happy with the one-week trade scenario.
    
    To Walcott or to not Walcott? I'm pretty sure this is a dilemna facing a few others.
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3. The Finnisher
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Where is Silva ? 😉
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  1. Jafalad
    14 years, 28 days ago
    *#%$ #&f
    
    😉
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    1. The Finnisher
      14 years, 28 days ago
      😀
      Is it possible to ditch Bale, and then get him back for the Double?
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      1. Jafalad
        14 years, 28 days ago
        See 4.28 reply.
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        The Finnisher
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Ahh, it would be for WIG CHE rather than *blank* qpr though.
        And Spurs seem to be struggling to score on the road at the moment
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      2. Phaze 1
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Its very possible and I'm actually considering do it if Tot can pick up some kinda form. I cut him this week for Sess but could easily get him back if the potential for big points is there again.
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      3. Jafalad
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Yep but by then I'll want Cahill, Mata, Ade, Stevie M, etc, etc.
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        The Finnisher
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Really?
        Cahill and Mata won't start both games, and Gerrard...really?
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        Jafalad
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Not sure on that. Someone from Chelsea must be included. ENR will no doubt be promoting their wares.
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        The Finnisher
        14 years, 28 days ago
        The only player with potential that I would be confident of playing both games is Cech.
        Cahill isn't even first choice, and Lampard/Mata have been rested just this past 2 games.
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        Phaze 1
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Have no doubt people who invest in Mata/Torres/anyone chelsea will be regretting it big time when they fail to play both games.
        
        Barndoor seems to be back and could easilly pull another 4 pointer last his last DGW.
        
        Dunno if you want any LOLplayers right now.
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4. Phaze 1
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Bale. Don't really need to explain why.
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  1. Jafalad
    14 years, 28 days ago
    I wish my conscience was as clear.
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    1. Phaze 1
      14 years, 28 days ago
      Guess I need to explain. Harry has gone mad and is trying to blow top 4 this season. Bale has often been moved from his best position (Left wing) and been allowed to play a less effective style of football. Less effective = less FPL points for you. He has a blank while Sess has a peach fixture and you could always get him back if you reallllllllly want him for 36. He will prob drop in price a few more times before GW36 so u might not even lose much value in doing so(shouldn't really care about money at this stage).
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      1. Jafalad
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Not worried by price at this stage of the season. Harry admitted the formation was wrong v NOR so unlikely to persist with it.
        
        Bale has been getting shots on goal and hitting bars. Not sure if his position is effecting his performance.
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5. Billy Ketsu
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Well, I've got Walcott and am quite happy with his points so far and his potential. I'm not so happy with a leggy-looking Bale and a collapsing Spurs, not so happy at all. I'll be doing Sess > Dempsey in gw35 for sure, I think. Sunderland look toothless without the idiot Bendtner and seem to be on their summer hols already.
  Why are there so few teams & players in form right now? Are they all shagged out after a long hard season?
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  1. Jafalad
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Probably, Bill. Jeez, carry on like that and I might have "to Walcott".
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    1. Billy Ketsu
      14 years, 28 days ago
      Honestly, I wouldn't ordinarily touch young Theo but Arsenal have great form, good fixtures and are playing for their position in the Champs League next year. Plus he has the potential to suddenly pop up with a couple of goals or assists and he seems to get the baps as well. Looking ahead to the last two games he also has good fixtures whereas so many of the other popular picks now don't.
      Who knows, though. It's all in the lap of the gods.
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      1. Jafalad
        14 years, 28 days ago
        You've just Walcotted me! 😯
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        Billy Ketsu
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Haha. But I wouldn't trust my judgement if I were you - I'm the schmuck who swapped Dempsey for Steven "False Dawn number 12,783" Gerrard and bought the Pog instead of Cisse. That's how poor I am at this game!
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        Phaze 1
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Pog was pretty poor 🙂
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        Gaz Downright
        14 years, 28 days ago
        sounds like you need to invest in a membership Billy
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GoonSquad
14 years, 28 days ago
Have 11 potential starters, and all are at Home for GW 34, just leave it alone, or tinker?
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1. Willis.
  14 years, 28 days ago
  😯
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  1. GoonSquad
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Crazy I know, had to double take at it
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2. thegaffer82
  14 years, 28 days ago
  I have 10 starters (and 1 FT) but I'm leaving it at that. Like my team for next GW and happy to save the FT to get more DGWers in.
  
  I think you'll be fine with just 11 😉
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3. Phaze 1
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Not sure if serious
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Elniñorules
14 years, 28 days ago
Going to be a big loss in the next 3 games. But on the positive note, he'll be fresh for Barca.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1047401/chelsea's-ivanovic-charged-with-violent-conduct?cc=4716
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TorresMagic™
14 years, 28 days ago
Good to see Enrique only play 14 minutes today. Makes my decision to sell last week better. Hope he doesn't score well during the DGW if my rival keeps him. Suarez not playing was even better. 🙂
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1. Elniñorules
  14 years, 28 days ago
  It was hilarious to see Kenny's scream of ecstasy after AndyDawg scored the winner.
  
  Super LOL-worthy.
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  1. TorresMagic™
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Haven't seen the game. Sounds like a laugh. 😆
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    1. Elniñorules
      14 years, 28 days ago
      It's been so long that I've enjoyed a game as a neutral so much, owning nil FPL players in the game. Worth a watch for the laughs. 😆
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  2. Mull
    14 years, 28 days ago
    You should have seen my scream of ecstasy when Carroll scored that header.
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    1. Elniñorules
      14 years, 28 days ago
      😆
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2. thegaffer82
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Wish I'd have sold him instead of Cahill now. Was worried about Cahills game time once Terry is back but with Ivans ban I guess he's fairly nailed on.
  
  Sick of Enrique and Pool in general
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Jinswick
14 years, 28 days ago
Deciding between these 2 mids this week. I assume most will say to go for a) , but taking a look at individual and team form, I'm not so sure. Or am I just being biased?

INDIVIDUAL - LAST 6 STARTS (fair sample for current form?)
a) Sess (2,3,8,7,-2,2) - total of 20
b) Arteta (11,2,11,4,2,1) - total of 31 (also, that last 1 could be more after tonight's game)

TEAM - LAST 6 GAMES (with players in questions starting)
a) SUN - 7 goals
b) ARS - 10 goals
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1. Jinswick
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Entering the deadzone. Anyone? Anyone?
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxPVyieptwA
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  1. Jafalad
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Do some replies, J'wick. That's the way the world works 😉
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    1. Jinswick
      14 years, 28 days ago
      I do heaps!!
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      1. Jafalad
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Me: 621 posts. 6677 replies.
        
        How do you compare?
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        Jinswick
        14 years, 28 days ago
        It's not a competition Jafa! I've easily replied more than I've posted though.
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        Jafalad
        14 years, 28 days ago
        I know it's not a competition. It's just I've noticed you put a lot of questions up on here and don't reply to others.
        
        Just an observation my friend.
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        Jinswick
        14 years, 28 days ago
        I think as long as you give at least as much as you take then it's fine. I'm 3,089 posts, 4,103 replies. I wonder how many of your 6,677 replies are to tell people to reply more! 😉
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        Jafalad
        14 years, 28 days ago
        I can tell you the exact number:
        
        1.
        
        😛
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        Jinswick
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Well, that's a lie cause you've told me before! And there are 4 replies here that relate to telling me to reply more! Haha! Bizarre how close our total comments are on this site though!
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        Jafalad
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Nope - never mentioned this to you before, sorry. In fairness, I noticed someone else mentioning this to you a few weeks back.
        
        Fwiw, I'd reply a lot more to you if you helped a few more out on here.
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        Jinswick
        14 years, 28 days ago
        You know what, let's keep this really simple. Just ignore my posts.
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        Ryan
        14 years, 28 days ago
        10/1 Jins. Thats a good ratio Jafa
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Manani
14 years, 28 days ago
gibbs punt failed massively. cahill subbed in 🙁

and what was doni doing for the red card? he just stand there and go into ground without even stretching to try to get the ball. he didn't even charge to give a bit of pressure..
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1. Jinswick
  14 years, 28 days ago
  I nearly went for Gibbs too! Doni had a suicide pass to deal with imo, all Flanaghan's fault
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TorresMagic™
14 years, 28 days ago
Ideas on my team

Krul (Vorm)
Evans Turner (Shawcross Senderos Simpson)
Valencia Siggy Walcott (Bale Dempsey)
Rooney RVP Graham

2 FT, 2.0 in bank

Best choice? Is it worth spending the 2 FTs for 11?

a) Senderos > GW34 defender
b) Bale > Sess
c) something else.

Very close in mini league & 2 FTs next week seems better.

Thanks in advance.
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1. Jafalad
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Save it. 9 out is suffice. Most of them will be at home too.
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  1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    14 years, 28 days ago
    What if your nine outfielders contain only 5 offensive ones?
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    1. Jafalad
      14 years, 28 days ago
      I only select offensive players.
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      1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Ok, sure, fair enough....I mean 5 mids and forwards. If you can only play 9 and only 5 are mids or forwards, is it worth it?
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        Jafalad
        14 years, 28 days ago
        What-at the expense of getting in two point Charlies with no dgw prospects?
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        The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Well yeah, if you think a combination of Sess/Sagna or Walcott/Turner will be 2 point charlies at the expense of Skrtel and Ryo.
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2. Squiggle
  14 years, 28 days ago
  a). Senderos seems unlike to play both games in GW36 anyway. And I think a likely player in GW34 is better than a player with a possible second game in GW36.
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3. Phaze 1
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Bale and Senderos -> Sess and McAuley. If its very close shouldn't you look to get max value with 11 in GW34 rather than hope/pray that all your DGWers play both games in GW36? Its not like your gonna go without any in GW36.
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  1. Squiggle
    14 years, 28 days ago
    +1
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4. Elniñorules
  14 years, 28 days ago
  I'd surely do A)
  For me, Bale > Sess is worth it, even if it means bringing Bale back for a hit. There's no reason why you shouldn't field 11 players.
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  1. China Mag
    14 years, 28 days ago
    If you think that sess will at the least get an assist, it is worth getting him for bale. Then even if you take a hit to get bale back (which you probably will), you will make 1pt on the trade. Anything sess gets over and above one assist (which could be loads) is a bonus. Or am I missing something here?
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    1. China Mag
      14 years, 28 days ago
      Is my thinking here right? If it is, then I might have convinced myself to do the same! Bale - Sess, then back again!
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      1. China Mag
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Although then loss of funds come into play. I'll have to check that I can still afford my Kompany + Rooney to Adebayor + Baines transfer if I do that. Should be ok
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      2. Phaze 1
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Why would you need a hit to get him back? You will have 2 free between 34 and 36 no? If you do Rooney -> Ade you nolonger have to worry about money.
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        China Mag
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Already planned Enrique - Turner this week, (saving a FT until next week)
        
        Then Walcott - Dempsey (or VDV, Mata, Piennar, anyone else)
        
        And Kompany + Rooney - Baines + Adebayor (or Jelavic) for the DGW
        
        So to bring Bale back, would take a hit.
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        Phaze 1
        14 years, 28 days ago
        With Ade in there do you feel bale is a must own for you?
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      3. Elniñorules
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Spot on, China. I've been suggesting the same to eveeryone all week. 🙂
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    2. Desertbug
      14 years, 28 days ago
      Don't know what his purchase prices were but that might be a factor. I pondered doing Bale>Sess and then Sess>Bale in time for DGW, but the dollar loss was going to get in way of other moves I wanted to make, so I'm just sitting with ten for GW34 and then will have eight who have double games in GW36
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      1. China Mag
        14 years, 28 days ago
        I can afford it, if I abandon plans to get BAE in for the DGW for a hit. Hmmmmm. Interesting. Sessegnon could go huge this week.
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        Desertbug
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Yeah, it really hurts to step away from the swap, but I have Bendy in for Sunderland option... Here's hoping this is a week that he demonstrates how he is one of the "top strikers in the world" 🙄
        
        On the whole, the money I'm saving by not doing it though, costs me one game total in 34, but nets me two more, even probably higher scoring games in 36
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5. Jinswick
  14 years, 28 days ago
  I'd use both freebies to get 11 starters. Bale & Senderos -> Sess/Arteta & Vermaelen/WBA defender (since you have Vorm and Turner)
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Mull
14 years, 28 days ago
I have 1 FT left so that I can get 10 out in week 34. I'm thinking of doing Skrtel to Vermaelen as I don't see Liverpool keeping clean sheets in the DGW or any other fixture and Verm could get big hauls with his goal scoring threat.

It'll leave my team as:

Vorm (Sorensen)
Vermaelen, Kompany, Evans (Williamson, Kelly)
Siggy, Moses, Walcott, Valencia (Dempsey)
RVP, Rooney (Jelavic)

Thoughts?
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1. China Mag
  14 years, 28 days ago
  What? No dave?
  
  Otherwise looks good to me
  
  Moses will be useful in the last two!!
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  1. Mull
    14 years, 28 days ago
    I held off on bringing in Dave and it looks to have lost me a few points but oh well. It would have cost me a hit to bring him in. I'm getting him in GW35 though.
    Yes, captain in GW38.
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Acquafresca
14 years, 28 days ago
GW34:

Vorm
Kompany-Verm-Evans-Caulker
Siggy-Valencia-Walcott-McClean
RVP-Rooney

saving FT this week. 1.2 in the bank

A) Who to captain?
B) Is it worth bringing in any Villa or Bolton players for 35? If so, who?
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1. China Mag
  14 years, 28 days ago
  I won't be bringing any in.
  
  Toss a coin for captain week isn't it?
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  1. Acquafresca
    14 years, 28 days ago
    depends, will base it on rooney/rvp's performances today
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    14 years, 28 days ago
    +1, actually leaning towards Roo captain, but not settled yet
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2. Jinswick
  14 years, 28 days ago
  a) if in doubt, RVP
  b) No, rubbish fixture and your 11 all have decent enough fixtures
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  1. Acquafresca
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Cheers, need some advice below as well.
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Acquafresca
14 years, 28 days ago
China Mag, is it worth bringing in BArfa over a spurs defender for the double?

Form over fixtures for me, and spurs look tired and worn out.

Also bringing in: Baines, Bale(getting back), Ade.

Would give me this for 36(-4 hit)

Vorm
Baines*-Williamson*-Caulker
Bale*-Demps*-BArfa*-Siggy
RVP-Ade*-Cisse*
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1. Jinswick
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Right now I'd definitely want Barfa over a Spurs defender for the double - he's on fire.
  
  Which 2 of Walcott, Valencia & McClean are you ditching?
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  1. Acquafresca
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Plan is:
    McClean -> BArfa
    Walcott -> Bale
    Rooney -> Ade
    Verm/Komp -> Baines
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2. China Mag
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Wigan have improved form wise, but not so much defensively
  
  Chelsea are going to be knackered, and potentially without some key defenders
  
  Barfa is on ridiculous form (real and fantasy) and will want to carry it on to get a place in the euros (and champions league for us)
  
  Spurs are looking tired, and their double is against relegation threatened teams. Not likely to be many clean sheets there. HOWEVER, they have two nice fixtures for the last two, when some of the cheap defensive options (toon, swansea, sunderland) have crap fixtures, so it would be nice to have a spurs defender for them
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  1. Acquafresca
    14 years, 28 days ago
    I don't see many clean sheets near the end of the season with teams battling, but if Ben Arthur continues his form he will be graced with a spot in my starting XI for the double 🙂
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3. bmb100
  14 years, 28 days ago
  That looks pretty much identical to my proposed team, bar perhaps Barfa to Pineaar/VDV, subject to change depending on who gets through in the cup.
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The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
14 years, 28 days ago
Rephrasing:

Ryo > Walcott, Skrtel >Turner, 4 point hit

or

Ryo >Sess, Skrtel > Sagna 4 point hit

or

any single one of those transfers for no hit, but only fielding 9 players.
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1. Acquafresca
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Id go for the 2nd one for long-term. 1st one short-term(up until GW36)
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  1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Whichever defender I get, be it Sagna or Turner, will be gone for GW 36, that much is certain.
    
    whichever midfielder I get I will keep through the double.
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2. Elniñorules
  14 years, 28 days ago
  the second one.
  
  okay call me insane but i'd take an 8-pt hit and do Bale > Walcott as well. Reason: Walc will outscore Bale by 4 points over gw34-35.
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  1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    14 years, 28 days ago
    I cannot possibly do that. Even if Walcott does well in GW 34, Bale has a much easier fixture in 35. That plan would also mean only 7 for the double: which, in all honesty, is fine.
    
    You really think playing 11 is that important, huh?
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    1. Phaze 1
      14 years, 28 days ago
      I do. Hope my rivals don't.
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        14 years, 28 days ago
        It's just such a massive hit.
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    2. Jinswick
      14 years, 28 days ago
      I do. I see more rotation in the double than for the GW34 games, plus there are still 3 weeks for your DGWers to get injured, suspended etc. Go for 11 in GW34 imo.
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        14 years, 28 days ago
        Yeah, but by 'go for it' do you mean '8 point hit' to field 11?
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        Jinswick
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Yep. Likely it'll only technically be a 4 point hit so long as the 2 you bring in both play. I've been uber conservative with hits this year (3 in total), but I always would if I couldn't field 11. So much upside for doing it (both score double digits) against the likely worst case scenario of losing 4 points.
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        The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Wow. I hadnt even considered an 8 point hit for 11 players. Talk about butchering a team! Sure gives me a lot to think about, then.
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        Jinswick
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Can you afford Simpson, Ryo & Bale -> Kompany/Lescott, Sess & Walcott
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        14 years, 28 days ago
        Afraid not: not even close. Its gotta be Skrtel that goes, and its gotta be for someone under 5.8
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    3. Elniñorules
      14 years, 28 days ago
      I don't quite agree about your Walc/Bale predictions in gw35.
      
      QPR are regaining some form and are becoming quite a force at home. With Tot's form, it's going to be a tough game.
      
      CHE @ Emirates - I really fear for us. We're going to be worn out after facing Barca & Tot in a row. We know what Walc is capable of against weak legs. Also, I can see the derby being high-scoring once again.
      
      Based on this, I fancy Walc to easily match or outscore Bale in gw35.
      
      Also, consider Walc > Bale in gw36 for a hit. Worth it again.
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      1. Jinswick
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Sense
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      2. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Im already taking a hit in 36. to add two more hits to that this week just to get 11 now and 7 doublers then seems like slaughtering my score. That is a lot of hits.
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        Elniñorules
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Well obviously Newman if you look at the hits as a whole, you're going to be astounded. Try to justify the hit - one at a time.
        
        And to your previous question - yes, I'm convinced, you wouldn't find a better week to take hits and field a playing 11 than this one.
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        The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 28 days ago
        8 point hit, though? Just seems so unlikely to really come through.
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        Elniñorules
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Break it up. You'll see lot of sense.
        
        A) Skrtel + Ryo + Bale + 8 = 8 points
        
        OR
        
        B) Turner + Sess + Walcott
        
        I can easily see B scoring more than 8. Even the worst case = they get 6 points.
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        The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Yeah..........yeah, I guess that isn't so bad.
        
        Ruins my plan for GW 36, as I'll lose out on one of Ade, Bale, BAE or Baines, but I guess if playing 11 this week is that important, its gotta be done.
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        Elniñorules
        14 years, 28 days ago
        I'm not convinced you should lose out on any of them. But guess that's for a later time 😉
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        The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 28 days ago
        I would have to lose out on one of them, or its ANOTHER 8 point hit come GW 36.
        
        We dont all have our wildcards, ya know.
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        Elniñorules
        14 years, 28 days ago
        😆 Yeah.
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        The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 28 days ago
        I just realized even if I was ok with the hit, I don't have the money to do all 3 of those transfers.
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        Elniñorules
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Don't get Sagna then, Newman. He isn't a great fantasy prospect anyways. You're better off having some cash in the bank instead.
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        The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Even so, just to do Bale>Walcott and Ryo> Sess I need to sell Skrtel for someone 5.8 or less just to do it at all.
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        Jinswick
        14 years, 28 days ago
        This answers my question above, i.e. no you can't afford it. Since you can't get Sess and Walcott without downgrading a defender, I say do the 8 point hit, but go:
        
        Skrtel, Ryo & Bale -> Olsson (sub 5.8m defender with most attacking threat that week excluding MUN,ARS players), Sess & Walcott
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        The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Wow, 8 point hit. Feels insane.
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Billy Ketsu
14 years, 28 days ago
You put your Gareth Bale in
You take your Addybayor out
In out in out
Rotate them all about
Yoiu do the 'Arry-cokey and your team goes up the spout
That's what it's all about!
Wo-oh the Arry-cokey
Wo-oh the Arry-cokey
Wo-oh the Arry-cokey
Now the Toon are in with a shout!
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1. Jinswick
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Haha!
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2. Elniñorules
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Haha lovely Billy.
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3. Phaze 1
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Excellent
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4. udit
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Magnifique as usual Billy
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5. Ryan
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Think I might do "the Gareth Bale in and take the adde out" 😉
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Jinswick
14 years, 28 days ago
REEEEPOST (as no replies before)

Deciding between these 2 mids this week. I assume most will say to go for a) , but taking a look at individual and team form, I’m not so sure. Or am I just being biased?

INDIVIDUAL – LAST 6 STARTS (fair sample for current form?)
a) Sess (2,3,8,7,-2,2) – total of 20
b) Arteta (11,2,11,4,2,1) – total of 31 (also, that last 1 could be more after tonight’s game)

TEAM – LAST 6 GAMES (with players in questions starting)
a) SUN – 7 goals
b) ARS – 10 goals
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1. Acquafresca
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Arteta is usually quiet for us, Sess has potential of huge scores, and will be the heart+soul of the sunderland attack with bendtner out.
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  1. Jinswick
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Arteta has scored the same number of goals as Sess though. Also, Sess up front on his own is not good for Sess owners imo (he's not a centre forward). He needs to play behind someone to get the best out of him.
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    1. Acquafresca
      14 years, 28 days ago
      still wouldnt want him as a fantasy prospect, just too unreliable. Sess has proven he can constantly hit high scores week in and week out! He's just coming off a red, he'll come good soon enough 😉
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      1. Jinswick
        14 years, 28 days ago
        I was the same, but I'm being turned. 11th highest midfielder in the game playing for one of the most inform teams against Wigan. Add to that he's on half the corners and freekicks. Not saying Sess is a bad shout at all, just think it's a close call.
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        Acquafresca
        14 years, 28 days ago
        true, go with your gut!
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2. udit
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Still sess 🙂 I already have 3 arsenal
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  1. Jinswick
    14 years, 28 days ago
    I've been on Sess all week, but Arteta's (and Arsenal's) form, the fact we have something to play for, and the fact I don't like Sess up front on his own are swaying me the other way. Currently on Arteta!!
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    1. udit
      14 years, 28 days ago
      Bendy will be back soon.
      If not then Wickham or Ji will play surely.
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      1. Elniñorules
        14 years, 28 days ago
        May your words come true Udit.
        
        Yes I'm stuck with Bendy this week 😕
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        udit
        14 years, 28 days ago
        😯 Nearly got on that bus my self. THANK GOD I went for Dave.
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        Desertbug
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Any update on his likelihood of playing. I'm in similar situation.
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      2. Jinswick
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Wickham and Ji are rubbish though. Unlikely I admit, but after MON's recent comments there's also the chance of Sess getting a rest.
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        udit
        14 years, 28 days ago
        Doubt it, but I think it's a more a question of Sess in his preferred role rather than the quality upfront, Bendy ain't no messi himself
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3. bmb100
  14 years, 28 days ago
  You sound like you've already made your mind up 😉
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udit
14 years, 28 days ago
Verm + cisse bps*2 vs Walcott, rvp, 3 point
odds of second team winning?
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1. Jinswick
  14 years, 28 days ago
  I'd say 1/5. Verm needs to score for you to lose
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  1. udit
    14 years, 28 days ago
    *to win 🙂
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2. Acquafresca
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Highly likely.
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3. Phaze 1
  14 years, 28 days ago
  65%+
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  1. Phaze 1
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Though I don't understand how asking this question helps you in any way.
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    1. udit
      14 years, 28 days ago
      Well I'm in an important H2H with my rival, I'm the first team, he's the second one.
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      1. Desertbug
        14 years, 28 days ago
        OK, We'll pat you on back and pull for your victory. Deadzoners gotta hang together or surely we'll all hang separately.
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      2. Phaze 1
        14 years, 28 days ago
        But you'll know for sure after tomorrows games. Meh I guess I'm just being too ridged.
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Acquafresca
14 years, 28 days ago
29 pts behind ML leader.

29pts vs. Kompany, Verm, Walcott, Siggy + Cisse BPS

Chances of me passing him this week?
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1. Phaze 1
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Low
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  1. Acquafresca
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Cheers, just hoping Siggy gets one of his 2 goal huge away hauls!
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2. udit
  14 years, 28 days ago
  29 vs 6 + 15( 😉 ) + 3 ( 😛 ) + 13 + 2.
  =
  29 vs 39
  
  Very high imo.
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Gaz Downright
14 years, 28 days ago
RM-IX

Vorm
Caulker, Evans, Vermaelen
Valencia, Siggy, McClean
RVP, Rooney

Bench: Begovic, Santon, BAE, Dempsey, Bale, Cisse

3.4M 1FT

Leave it? Any ideas from my fellow dead zoners?
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1. Desertbug
  14 years, 28 days ago
  ?Santon>McCauley?
  
  Could move him on for some other defender after 34 (you have cash and probably don't need to make many other changes), but for the remainder of Newcastle's fixtures, I'm not sure I see a lot of clean sheets. I am sure they will score, but I think they will likely concede @Chelsea, @Everton, and probably even home vs City. McCauley home to QPR for 34 might be nice quick 6 point dip.
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  1. Gaz Downright
    14 years, 28 days ago
    You speak a lot of sense my friend. Much obliged. That he is prone to being dropped might actually tip the scales of this one towards a no-brainer.
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Ryan
14 years, 28 days ago
Had a slight eureka moment

Main arguement for having 11 players in GW34 > Rotation in DGW36

Reality > Rotation is just as likely in GW34 due to midweek games GW33
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1. Elniñorules
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Not really Ryan. Most teams have a 5 days break before their games in gw34. More than enough.
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  1. Ryan
    14 years, 28 days ago
    A few extra days. Fair enough
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sushi36
14 years, 28 days ago
Who out of nani Valencia and young is expected to start tommorow?
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1. Desertbug
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Personally hoping that Valencia might sit in game that they should win fairly easily, after Nani sat the last game. Nani sits too long, Nani pouts and nobody wants to see a pouting Nani.
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Fred the Red
14 years, 28 days ago
Wow Skrtel has been a massive fail since I got him for the last DGW. Need to ship out, have 1.8 in the bank. Any suggestions folks?
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1. sushi36
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Turner!
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2. bmb100
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Verm next two weeks, Baines DGW/
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3. Desertbug
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Anybody.
  
  I had same fail and shifted to Vermaelen, who still has sizeable number of attractive fixtures.
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4. Elniñorules
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Applebonkers gave a great stat last night.
  
  Guess who has been the highest scoring Liv defender over the last 5 gameweeks?
  
  DANIEL AGGER with ZERO starts.
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  1. Fred the Red
    14 years, 28 days ago
    Hahaha good one!
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5. Fred the Red
  14 years, 28 days ago
  Cheers folks was actually thinking of Turner, Verm and Baines myself. Probably get Verm.
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bmb100
14 years, 28 days ago
Just realised all of my ten players are at home next week 🙂

Captaincy will be tough though.
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1. Danny x-factor
  14 years, 28 days ago
  To me captaincy determine by player form not home or away 😀
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