[sbu_large_image] Preamble
21 April 2012 1331 comments
Mark Mark
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Let me take you by the hand (honestly it’s fine) and lead you around the Fantasy football touchline to ponder our final teamsheets. I’m going to miss our Saturday strolls, our little dip into the brains of the press boys before deadline…

This weekend there are relatively few issues troubling us. We can surely expect major Chelsea rotation for today’s early kick-off at the Emirates, with a vast number of us hoping that swings in favour of Robin Van Persie and Arsenal. Elsewhere, the City lineup looks decided for the run-in now that Tevez has reminded us of his class. As for United, there is one issue, mainly concerning the collapsible talents of Ashley Young.

Can Young keep his feet place in the United lineup for the meet with Everton? Certainly The Times, The Guardian, and The Mail all think so, which means no start for fit-again Nani. Personally, I’m expecting Sir Alex to grant Young a rest. There’s been chatter all week on the winger’s…ahem….loss of balance and, having stated he’s carrying a slight knock in his press conference on Friday, it seemed that Sir Alex was laying the groundwork to justify handing Nani a first start since his return from injury. Just an educated hunch and one that the Sun and the Telegraph agrees with. That’s dubious company mind, as we’ll see in a bit.

Elsewhere some Fantasy managers will be wondering if fringe defenders Jose Enrique and Philippe Senderos will come in from the cold. I say fringe, Enrique really isn’t that, while Senderos doesn’t even have a fringe – but you get the gist. Aside from The Sun who have Dan Agger at left-back, the press boys are all backing a return for Enrique this morning, just in time for the Gameweek 36 doubles. They reckon Dalglish won’t look to three centre-backs for the visit of shot-shy West Brom, with the Spaniard returning and ousting the calamitous Carragher to the bench.

As for Senderos – it’s a split. Some, like The Guardian, feel that Chris Baird will get the nod at right-back with Stephen Kelly out with a wrist injury (best not to ask). The majority, however, go with Aaron Hughes at right-back with the balding Swiss tower returning alongside Brede Hangeland. Whether he’ll be able to fetch a clean sheet with the wizardry of Victor Moses in opposition is another matter. There you go – I can now use Moses and the phrase wizard in the same sentence without any irony. Almost.

To round off our little wander, let’s stroll through this morning’s contenders for the β€œDo they know something we don’t?” award.

The Times feel that Leroy Lita will lead the Swans attack at Bolton. Brendan Rodgers has hinted at changes so perhaps it’s perhaps not far-fetched that Lita will get a roll of the dice at the expense of Danny Graham. It’s no goals in nine league starts for the former Watford hitman, turned bungling blank-firer.

The Guardian have Djibril Cisse back in the QPR lineup for their crucial home clash with Spurs. The thing is, they’ve restored him at the expense of Bobby Zamora. Very odd. An oversight or have the Guardian got wind of a knock, illness or some backroom shenanigans?

The Independant have Ryan Taylor back in the Newcastle lineup for the clash with Stoke – he comes in at left-back with Davide Santon making way. The Sun also cut Santon, with James Perch shifting to the full-back role to make way for Cheick Tiote’s return in midfield. Certainly it seems that Santon is yet to cement his starting role in some folk’s eyes. Ryan Taylor’s inclusion would come as big news for Fantasy managers for the final weeks. It would be nice, but I have my reservations.

Not to be outdone, The Telegraph have paired both Andy Johnson and Pavel Pogrebnyak up front for Fulham, while Alex Kacaniklic earns a start on the flank with no place for Damien Duff. Would Martin Jol really dump the impish winger and go 4-4-2? The Guardian also go with a Johnson/Pogrebnyak pairing – I’m not sure I agree. In fact, maybe we should take the Telegraph’s views with a pinch of salt – they feel that Dean Whitehead has the legs to play at right-back and central midfield for Stoke at Newcastle. Whoops.

Did you notice that there was no mention of the mavericks from the Daily Mail amongst those potential bloopers? I know. It’s slightly unsettling.

Enjoy the Gameweek.

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

  1. exammy
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Okay hows this WC team looking for next week
    Cech, (Bogdan)
    BAE, Hibbert, Huth, (Vermaelen, Evans)
    Dempsey, Bale (C),Sigurdsson, HBA, (Valencia)
    Cisse, Jelavic, Ade

    GW37 Cisse> RVP

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      nice. Maybe try Pienarr

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      1. exammy
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Instead of HBA?

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    2. A.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Thinking of any Chelsea?
      The fixtures are lovely πŸ˜‰

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      1. A.
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Just noticed Cech, dw, that'll do.

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    3. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I dont like hibbert as he offers zero attacking potential and I dont like Huth because looking at Stoke's recent games he offers barely and cleansheet potential. Apart from that the rest looks very good IMO. Just because of fixtures in GW37&38 id consider Pineaar over Siggy or HBA.

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  2. Sean.
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    could do witn a big rvp hall today. just to imaging the 76000 people who
    transfered him out absolutely crapping themselves until the wolves game tomorrow

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    1. McDog
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      +1
      Hope he punishes the knee-jerkers

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        this, didn't captain him, but have kept him and shifted Rooney (I was gonna shift him in DGW anyway) and drafted Tevez in for a week

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    2. rohan
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      RVP "Hall" ??? Not sure it exists mate πŸ˜‰

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      1. Sean.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        sorry haul ( as in the hat trick at stamford bridge)

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  3. Locarno
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    I have to spend the week cheering for Villa.

    Didn't think this one through...

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    1. Epic Fail
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      How do you think I feel. I have to spend my whole life doing it.

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      1. Locarno
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        πŸ™‚ But at least you're playing quality, exciting football.

        No, hang on, you're not...

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          do you dance in front of paraplegics as well?

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          1. Locarno
            • 15 Years
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            Maybe...

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      πŸ˜†

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  4. Tin of Directors
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    OK guys - who takes it this week?

    A
    Skrtel - BAE - Lescott
    Bale - Ben Arfa - Mata
    Cisse - RVP (C)

    B
    Evans - Verm - Simps
    Siggy - Valencia - Dempsey (C)
    Graham - RVP

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  5. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Rival has been inflicted with DGW madness on a colossal scale. 16 point hit to triple up on Bolton and Villa. Feel free to join me in vomiting everywhere.

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    1. Nopli
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      +infinity

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Jesus, imagine what he's gonna do this week when he see's all the doubles!!

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        He's aware of them. I'm predicting a hit of at least 20 points.

        Agbonlahor(c) as well πŸ˜†

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    3. Oldman Unathletic
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      the hell lol

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    4. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      By the way, his rank was just outside top 1k. Won't be after this.

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      1. A.
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        What about a 4-4 in Villa Bolton? That might swing things, huge haul for Agbonlahor πŸ˜›

        Unlikely πŸ˜‰

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          Don't want to think about that πŸ™‚

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  6. Nopli
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Who else got Pogrebnyak in their team? Hoping for a hatrick. πŸ™‚

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  7. sotothemightygreek
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Bullet dodged. The 2 guys ahead of me in my mini-league didn't bring in City strikers either.

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  8. McDog
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Did anyone else get on the RVP 3/1 anytime scorer special?

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    1. Rowley Birkin
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I did but only put a fiver on because I got stung by the Arsenal evens v Wigan bet.

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      1. McDog
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        I just missed that one so I got jammy. I won 40 quid though on the United to beat Villa @ Evens one.
        I've got a tenner on RVP anytime @3/1 and the same for Cisse. Surely one of them will score.

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        1. kingbails
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          I missed it, I now have a PaddyPower account with cash and nothing to bet on :o) touche Paddy Power

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        2. The Wizard of Ozil
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          yea iv £20 on each, had £20 on Arsenal v Wigan aswell πŸ™ and missed the United one :/ got a horse at 6/1 and one at 3/1 from them tho £20 on each πŸ˜€

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  9. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    My main ML rival brought in Williamson for Turner and is playing Hart rather than Bogdan? Slightly relieved if I'm honest, I was expecting a bolder move.

    I wonder if I've missed something.

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  10. Chazza
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    What on earth is going on with Schumacher?!

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
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      He is master

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      1. Chazza
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        He just went out in the first part of qualifiying πŸ™

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

    Hey Guys,

    has anybody tried out http://www.sportsinvestingstrategies.com for sports betting systems?

    Is this a scam?

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    1. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Not tried it but it's definitely a scam. There is no such thing as a sports betting strategy that will make you win loads of money in itself.

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      1. swede
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        haha thought so, I guess the best way to get started is buy a good book hey

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    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      If it worked why would they tell anyone ?

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  12. Take A Bow
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Rival gone for Cisse capt and doubled on New defence.
    gonna be a very nervous 90 mins later on

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    1. Oldman Unathletic
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      could pay off - going to be a long 90 minutes

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      1. Take A Bow
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Very long, just hoping Stoke score anyways!

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  13. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Tevez(c), Aguero Caulker,Vorm, Sess

    vs.

    Aguero(c), Cisse, Bale, Verm, Bogdan -4?

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    1. Nopli
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      A

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    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
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      Close. Obviously all hinges on the MCY match. I'm gonna say the first one.

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      1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        • 15 Years
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        Actually, I forgot one.

        Tevez(c) Aguero, Caulker, Vorm, Sess, Walcott

        Augero (c) Cisse, Verm, Bogan, Bale, Dempsey -4

        Surely Dempsey helps?

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  14. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    `wow guy in 3rd has dumped Sinclair and jelwavic for Siggy and Gabby. Can't argue with the first, though he's not gonna catch me with it. Jelavic has depeated for Gabby. Bad move IMO.

    BTW, anymore news on Baines lads? Is he defo out for DGW?

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    1. Oldman Unathletic
      • 14 Years
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      yea pretty much

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Gabbbbbbbbbyyyyyy finally someone knows what he is doing. !!! I wasn't brave enough to captain him

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        one guy has dumpred RvP for him and captiained him.

        Weimann was a better bet IMO.

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    3. Gylfi Sigurdsson < That&…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Moyes said he may miss a few weeks.

      FFS tweeted this news earlier in week.

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    4. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Think I'll have to wait with the Baines move, and see if Moyes pops up with happier news in the course of the week.

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    5. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Yup. not worth keeping.

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  15. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    What if I am temporary manager and Sir Alex calls me for a favor. He want me to close the game and play 4 5 1. I would surely do it πŸ˜‰ He offers me joining in the team of coaches/ scouts too πŸ˜‰

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  16. threeputt
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    just clciking that 'play wildcard' is gonna feel sooo goood πŸ™‚

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    1. threeputt
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      *clicking*

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    2. FantasyFS007
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Who are you bringing in?

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Benched Lescott = fail

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        1. threeputt
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          only takes a second to score a goal and wolves fighting for their lives, I did um & ah for ages on bench decision though, hope youre wrong πŸ˜‰

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      2. threeputt
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        actually not as easy as it looks the first time i 'tinkered', I reckon I will have 11 DGwers though, whether I keep VP or not is going to be the big poser

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  17. shivamutd
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    anyone else gone with barfa as capt

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  18. FantasyFS007
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    If you had a WC right now who are the must haves for the final 3 gameweeks, include the big double in GW36? Cast your votes!

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    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      A trio of Spurs. Cisse, Jelavic or Pineaar and maybe Dempsey.

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  19. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Geez, my whole ML is jumping on my differentials wagin, one guy brings in Siggy, another McClean (why this week?) Where I lead, the chase, and will still be chasing.

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  20. exammy
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    Come on Chelsea!

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      COME ONNNNNNNNNN

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  21. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    A. Silva, Gerrard & Simpson

    Vs

    B. Siggy, Walcott & Caulker

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I'd rather have B, could go either way though

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  22. Screaming Midget
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    The first weekend of the season where I want RVP to do absolutely nothing.

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    1. Oldman Unathletic
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      yea it feels wrong don't it

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  23. PL Ball
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    new post

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  24. Pop Ooh Yeah β˜…x8
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Siggy (c) today. 27 points behind in our league, and our leader has binned RVP for Aguero (c). It's now or never. Probably never!

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  25. @theTinkermen
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    quite happy with my front 3 of rooney aguero and van persie. dependig on how rsults go this weekend ill decide if ill get adebarndoor back in and if so who for

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  26. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Don't think Chelsea will make the top 4. Arsenal today, Newcastle and Liverpool away to come.

    Will love to see Newcastle finish 4th - they deserve it!

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  27. Viper
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    One of those weekends where even having RVP is a differential in some leagues but in other leagues some have him captain.. Not sure what I want, as long as Arsenal win i'll be happy enough..

    I own but have not captained him, I can see him scoring!

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  28. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Just seen the highlights again of the ARS vs MCY match a few weeks ago.

    Arsenal home fans doing the posnan and singing "He plays when he wants. He plays when he wants. Carlos Tevez, he plays when he wants" - didn't know they had it in them. Hilarious.

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    1. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Genious! πŸ˜€

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  29. Over Midwicket
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    Wish I'd kept Walcott.. Sigh.. Gonna be a HIGH scoring game.

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    1. Over Midwicket
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      And when I say keep I mean NOT bench >.

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  30. Out4GoodBehavior
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Vermaleen gonna score the first goal!

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