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11 May 2012 2489 comments
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This is it, then. The final Gameweek of the 2011/12 season. The Scout Picks Selection Committee have knocked their heads together for one last time before our thoughts turn to Euro 2012 next month. We’ve carefully picked through the options in the Chelsea squad, backed City big time and even found room for our Victor, as Wigan take on relegated Wolves…

Ali Al-Habsi gets the nod between the posts ahead of Wigan’s home clash with Wolves. The Latics welcome the relegated midlanders to the DW with a strong home defensive record – Roberto Martinez’s side have returned three back-to-back clean sheets in front of their own fans, with Stoke, United and Newcastle all failing to score. The visitors, on the other hand, have failed to find the net in four of the last five Gameweeks, suggesting a clean sheet is on the cards for the Latics this upcoming Sunday.

We’ve opted for the security of Vincent Kompany as City go hunting for the title. While Gael Clichy has caught the eye with three assists in the last four and Pablo Zabaleta has impressed without quite returning the Fantasy points, Roberto Mancini’s penchant for full-back rotation has us thinking twice over their selection, with Aleksandar Kolarov and Micah Richards waiting in the wings. Kompany’s guaranteed starts win us over, then, and with four clean sheets in his last five and a 14 point haul in his previous home game, the City skipper has the edge.

John Terry’s suspension from the upcoming Champions League Final makes the Chelsea skipper a nailed-on candidate ahead of the visit of Blackburn. With David Luiz and Gary Cahill both ruled out of the Rovers clash, Roberto Di Matteo’s central defensive options are particularly threadbare right now. Steve Kean’s strugglers have scored just one goal in their last four on the road and, with Terry grabbing five goals from the back already this term, the potential of points at both ends of the pitch looks promising.

We’ve called up Kyle Walker as the final defender ahead of Fulham’s visit to the Lane. The Cottagers have scored just four goals in their last five road trips and this afternoon’s news of Clint Dempsey’s absence certainly enhances the right-back’s chances of a clean sheet on Sunday. Harry Redknapp’s side need a win to stand any chance of overhauling Arsenal in third, with Walker’s attacking thrust from the right flank likely to torment Martin Jol’s men throughout.

We’ll finish the season how we started by backing Victor Moses once again. With their top-flight safety now secure, Wigan have a pressure-free game against basement-dwellers Wolves to look forward to at the DW. Moses has produced attacking returns in three of his last four home fixtures, with the most recent being a two goal, 16 point FPL haul against Newcastle. With Wolves shipping 15 goals in six away matches under Terry Connor, Victor’s chances of an end of season flourish could hardly look more appealing.

With so much uncertainty surrounding the Chelsea lineup – Juan Mata, for example, has started just one of their last five league games – Ramires seems a solid pick for the visit of Blackburn. Like Terry, his suspension for the Bayern game suggests the 7.0 priced midfielder is a likely starter against Steve Kean’s beleaguered side and, with a goal and assist in the last three Gameweeks, he’s been in decent attacking form of late. His recent exploits have clearly caught the eye of Fantasy managers; so far, he’s the most transferred-in player from Roberto Di Matteo’s side, with nearly 8,000 snapping up his services.

Loan signing Gylfi Sigurdsson is afforded the chance to sign off in style as Liverpool roll up to the Liberty Stadium. The Icelandic international plays his final game of a hugely successful spell at Swansea and has impressed in front of his own fans of late – Sigurdsson has picked up 19 points over his last couple of home encounters and, up against a side with a single clean sheet in their last six on the road, looks poised to produce the goods yet again.

With a goal in each of his last three home starts, Rafael Van der Vaart is an obvious choice. The Dutchman has also picked up an assist and eight bonus points over those fixtures, averaging over 10 points per game – clearly, his form makes him a strong armband option as Spurs go hunting for a crucial victory in the London derby with Fulham. With just two clean sheets in their last ten Gameweeks, the Cottagers may be set for a difficult time this Sunday afternoon.

Robin Van Persie will be desperate to sour Roy Hodgson’s final match in charge of West Brom this weekend. A victory would ensure third place for Arsenal and clinch qualification for the Champions League; though the Gunners’ task looks far from straightforward , with the Baggies producing five clean sheets in their last six at the Hawthorns, if there’s one man who is more than capable of spoiling the party, it’s Van Persie.

It’s little wonder that Sergio Aguero is the runaway leader in the Captain Poll thus far. The Argentine has notched 15 of his 22 goals at the Etihad Stadium, with six lots of double figures also produced at home. Sunday’s game with QPR offers Aguero the perfect platform to fire his side to the title and, with QPR arriving with the worst away record in the league, the summer signing from Atletico Madrid has already been transferred in by over 30,000 Fantasy managers prior to Sunday’s deadline.

Fernando Torres vindicated our Scout Picks faith in Gameweek 36 with a hat-trick against QPR and we’re turning to the Spaniard once again to see out the season. With Didier Drogba continuing to be rested for cup competitions, Torres has played every minute of Chelsea’s last five Gameweeks – up against a Blackburn side with the worst record on the road for goals against, he could have a field day against the relegated Lancashire outfit.

Onto the subs, then, and it’s time for a punt. Ryan Bennett has played every minute of Norwich’s last seven matches and welcomes goal-shy Aston Villa to Carrow Road. The visitors have scored just two goals in their last six on the road and, priced at a mere 4.0, Bennett offers a cut-price route into a backline that looks a strong bet for a clean sheet as Paul Lambert’s side look to end the season in style.

Martin Petrov is next up, with a trip to Stoke vital to Bolton’s chances of survival. If City beat QPR, a win at the Britannia will clinch the Trotters’ survival and a look at the Bulgarian’s recent form highlights just how crucial he will be this Sunday. With two goals, three assists and seven bonus points in his last five, and with spot-kick duties also in the bag, Petrov’s performance against the Potters could well be the difference between Premier League and Championship football for Bolton next season.

The final place goes to Grant Holt. Paul Lambert’s switch to a 4-3-1-2 at Arsenal last week saw Holt grab his 14th of the season as the Canaries shared the spoils in a six-goal thriller. With only the top six scoring more often this term, there’s plenty potential amongst the Carrow Road squad and with Villa returning just two clean sheets in their last nine, Holt looks primed to add to his impressive goal haul once again this coming weekend.

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  1. @theTinkermen
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    rooney to aguero

    yay or nay?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      think rooney might score big this weekend

      aguero has the home form but I have a feeling city will be nervous and if they score 1 may decide to sit on the lead

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      1. Tin of Directors
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        If there's one thing City won't be, it's nervous.

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          Funny thing to say. Of course they will until the first goal goes in, surely?

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          1. floydy_floyd
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            Cant see qpr holding out long unfort

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          2. Tin of Directors
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            They won't be nervous.

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            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 8 months ago

              Interesting... I'll be surprised if it's a walkover. Not entirely convinced on Aguero(c) but your comments are giving me food for thought.

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              1. Bad Seed
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 8 months ago

                who you going for salter?

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                1. Twisted Saltergater
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  13 years, 8 months ago

                  Arm band has been on Aguero all week. Tempted by Torres if I knew Mata was starting (Blackburn are the worst team in the league right now, morale-wise).

                  Also considering VDV, with Fulham's away form and nothing to play for. Tottenham fans should be toasting a fine season and Harry still being at the helm for next season.

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                  1. Bad Seed
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 15 Years
                    13 years, 8 months ago

                    The prospect of Chelsea rotation is the spanner in the works. I'll be going for reliant Robin one last time (because I have Tevez rather than Aguero).

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              2. Tin of Directors
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 8 months ago

                QPR have something to fight for but lets be right.
                Man City's home record is....
                P 18
                W 17
                D 1
                L 0
                F 52
                A 10
                Need I say more......?

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                1. Twisted Saltergater
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  13 years, 8 months ago

                  Reliable shout, Garth ... especially if Walcott makes a return.

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        2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          it's the biggest game man city have had for 40 odd years. The tension around the place will be unbelievable until they get the 1st goal and maybe even the 2nd.

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          1. Tin of Directors
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            I think the Man Utd game was bigger than this one and they showed no sign of nerves whatsoever.

            It will be a turkey shoot.

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        3. floydy_floyd
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          What makes u think Rooney will score big??

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          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            just have a feeling he will

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    2. floydy_floyd
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      For free yes. I'm eyeing it for a hit.

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    3. @theTinkermen
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      have roonay van persie and torres. not really sure what to do? no transfers made so far

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      1. floydy_floyd
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Torres to aguero. The boy is a poor player these days and hell let u down.

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      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I'm going with Aguero, RVP, Torres... and you'd be in good company with the Scout too.

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    4. @theTinkermen
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      my thinking is torres will tear it up against wolves. mata will be playing who is the perfect foil for torres. dempsey out means im playing bale so that decision has been made for me. think im guna do roon pig to aguero

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      1. Tin of Directors
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Torres against Wolves??

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        1. @theTinkermen
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          yeah you know that team that got relegated first

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          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            You might want to check Blackburn's fixtures.

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          2. Tin of Directors
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            LOL!!
            Spanner!

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          3. Tin of Directors
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            SMUG REPLY FAIL!

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            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 8 months ago

              not a good look 🙂

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  2. Tin of Directors
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Evening gents.
    Hope all is well.

    **BURIED IN THE PIT OF PAGE 13**

    Team below. I have an 18 pt lead in my ML (rival has yet to make a transfer)
    0.2 in the bank. Plan is to ditch Dempsey and Jely for Dyer and Aguero respectively.
    Thoughts??

    Krul
    Vermaelen – Walker – Evans
    Moses – Bale – Valencia – Van der Vaart
    Graham – Van Persie – Jelavic

    Vorm – Dempsey – Simpson – Cahill

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    1. HASHTAG
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      thought I heard Cahill was a no go this week leaving you short a defender no?evans and simps both out..might wanna sort that

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      1. Tin of Directors
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        You're right. Defence is going to have to be forfeited.
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlRQjzltaMQ

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    2. markieffm
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure about dyer....

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      1. Tin of Directors
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        4.8m midfield suggestions?

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        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          M Davies.

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          1. Tin of Directors
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            50% chance of playing according to FPL??

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    3. McHappy_Meal FC***
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I think Evans, Simpson & Cahill are injured. Personally I'd go with Jely over Graham especially if Baines is still out it means Jely is on pens . I agree with Aguero, you going to captain him ?

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      1. Tin of Directors
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I would but I have to ditch Jely.
        Can't afford Aguero without dumping him.

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  3. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    If i go ahead with my planned 4 point hit, i'll have this midfield.

    Bale, Valencia, vDV, Sigurdsson, Maloney

    But who do i bench!?

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    1. Johnny Unitas
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      That indicates that you shouldn't take a hit if you really have to bench someone you don't want to! Biggest mistake you can make is spend points but then forcibly have to drop someone to the bench.

      If you have to choose, I would pick Sigurdsson or Valencia, Valencia has had a dip in form too, so I guess I would go with Valencia.

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      1. unoaime
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, i concede the first bit. A Dempsey downgrade is the only way i can afford to get Aguero in though.

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    2. HASHTAG
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Ive the same problem, doing jelly > Aguerro and Demps to maloney to fund it leaving me with the same midfielg as you and RVP and Rooney up front
      I dont like taken a 4pt hit if i dont the other player so prob start Maloney ahead of bale..tough one tho
      whats your defence?

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      1. unoaime
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        My defence is terrible (never got to finish my GW36 WC).

        Huth, Hibbert, Enrique (Evans, De Laet).

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  4. oi no professionals
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Having trouble with my captain, chasing a 10pt lead. flicking between Rooney, Kompany and Moses?!?!?!?

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    1. unoaime
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Any guesses as to who your rival will captain?

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  5. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    What is your Euro 2012 team.

    Mine is:
    Szczesny, Pletikosa
    M Kadlec, Alba, Zhirkov, Ward, M Olsson
    Ozil, Iniestam Shirokov, Mandzukic, Yarmolenko
    Robben, Lewandowski, Ibrahimovic

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    1. sotothemightygreek
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I have 9 of that 15.

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    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      mull i hope you dont mind but i copied your team last week..i thought it was a good team needing only a tweak or 2

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      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        It's all dependent on whether or not you do better than me 😉 Then I'll be pissed.

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        1. Optimus.
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          there might be only 1 player in the difference so 😉

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    3. A.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Similar to mine, I have different keepers (Croatia aren't that tight defensively)

      Benzema, Kallstrom, Andrews and Maggio over Ibra, Yarmolenko, Shirokov and Ward.

      And Given and Tsorvas (changed to whichever Greek keeper is first choice if not him) in goal

      Looks good though 😉

      Mine is currently a general draft of players I want, I'll switch it round to be GW1 specific closer to the time, I like the look of Benzema over Ibrahimovic in particular as Ibra's record in qualifying wasn't spectacular, and Benzema is the focal point for a fairly attacking French team

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      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I'll change it to suit GW1 also closer to the time. Doubling up on a few defences etc. and then wildcarding GW2.

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  6. Johnny Unitas
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    I wonder if Balotelli will steal some of Tevez' pitch time this weekend? Aguero the much safer bet you would of thought.

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      balo will get 10 min camoe if lucky

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  7. Title20
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    lost on last page on the bottom AGAIN....
    last try here, hopefully i get enough responses

    narrowed down the choices...

    pick the best starting front 7 out of these:

    A) valencia, siggy, maloney, pienaar
    aguero, rooney, rvp
    B) Valencia, siggy, bale, ramires/moses
    aguero, jelavic, rvp
    C) silva/moses, siggy, bale, pienaar
    aguero, jelavic, rvp
    D) Valencia, siggy, bale, VDV
    aguero, jelavic, rvp

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    1. unoaime
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      D.

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      1. McHappy_Meal FC***
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        +1

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  8. Spike ⚽️
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Price risers tonight - Kun, Silva, Moses, Kompany, Lescott, Yaya and Kabul possibly

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      So it's safe to say everyone wants City to thrash QPR.

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      1. Spike ⚽️
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Guess so Mull 😉

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  9. Torreslove
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    one more day fellas!!!

    how does this look for a team chasing a 1 point lead (am second in my mini league)

    vorm, mignolet
    walker, williams, hibbert, evans, kelly
    bale, moses, valencia, pienaar, siggy
    rvp, aguero(c), rooney

    yea defence is a little shitty but i've had to manage with a cheap one all season. any obvious changes??

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  10. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Total transfers for the season then? I've finished on 46.

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      54... and some very costly ones

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I thought I'd been trigger happy 😉

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          One of them was RVP out before he scored something like a gazillion points!

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    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      51

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    3. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      42 so far but could be 44 by 1130 am Sunday

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    4. Constructicons form Devasta…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      35.

      Anyone lower than that?

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        The other end of the scale...that's discipline!

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        1. Constructicons form Devasta…
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          I haven't taken a single hit all season until now 😀

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          1. Spike ⚽️
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            Thats a great achievement and an excellent rank to boot 🙂

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            1. Sess!
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 8 months ago

              Jeez just looked at the rank. Maybe hits aren't the way to go!

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          2. Constructicons form Devasta…
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            Ah shizz, mind is playing tricks on me. Had two hits early on in the season =( =(

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            1. Spike ⚽️
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 8 months ago

              Still decent tho

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    5. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      44 for me (although haven't done the last two yet).

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    6. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      46 + 2 to come.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        25 after this week.

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    7. sy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      34 at the moment and one free transfer to go 🙂

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    8. McGurn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      36 for me. how boring is that!!

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      1. sy
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        But you are the defending champion so you can get away with it.

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      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        live a little 😉

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    9. A.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      37 for me, will finish on 39 though 😉

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  11. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Torres and Nasri

    or

    Aguero and Ramires?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Very tough. I'd say the latter pairing on form.

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    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Both good picks. Depends what you are chasing

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      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I'm defending a 2 point lead

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        1. Spike ⚽️
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          Aguero and Ramires then by a short head !!

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    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      That is tough.....I'd say a purely based on fact they'll get more minutes.

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        *top one

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        1. Spike ⚽️
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          I think Nasri will only get 70 mins max

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          1. Sess!
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            Damn, bottom one I meant as they're likely to both get 90 mins. Torres and nasri both likely to get taken off early. It's late! 🙂

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  12. Berb Your Enthusiasm
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    So, I managed to save my wildcard until this week and am trying to close a 30 point gap so think I'll go:

    Al-Habsi
    Terry, Kompany, Caudwell
    Moses, VDV, Dyer, Ramires,
    Torres (c), RVP, Aguero

    What do you think??

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    1. Torreslove
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      how the heck did you restrain yourself from wildcarding in the double gameweek?!?!

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      1. Berb Your Enthusiasm
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Might have forgotten!

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    2. floydy_floyd
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Don't captain Torres. Go vdv or aguero.

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    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      You must be the only non ghost player who still has his wc.........the dyer pick is a bit leftfield! Go maloney instead if looking similar price. Ivan instead of terry then upgrade moses or upgrade dyer, whichever works out best.

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      1. Berb Your Enthusiasm
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        How about Dyer to Yaya??

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    4. JayBomb
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Same as that need to close a 30pt gap but dont have a wc. Team looks good would have Ivanovic instead of Terry. Rmt please

      Mig
      Rangel, Koscielny, J.Enrique
      Bale, Siggy, Valencia, Moses
      Rooney, Rvp, Ade

      Was goin to do

      Enrique to Ivanovic
      Rooney to Torres

      For 4pt hit maybe
      Mig to Al Habsi for 8pt hit what you reckon need help badly ??????? Thanks

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Never worth a hit to bring a keeper in unless you have no keepers to play

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  13. Zod
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Adebayor for captain? Too outlandish?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I'd say so. Mind you I'm scarred from the first DGW.

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    2. unoaime
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Outlandish but potentially genius.

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      1. Zod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I thought that with the alluring potential of Verm (c) last week. I need genius right now.

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    3. floydy_floyd
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Good shout lad.

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    4. sy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldnt captain Adebayor, Fulham are in form and have had decent defensive form recently. Where as you have a striker from the top team in the premier league with the best home record, thats who I am going with

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  14. ILOVEBAPS
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    You sir are a master! My hats off to you!!

    Now... look at my team and gimme some pointers please.

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Reply fail... internet going nuts here.

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      1. Spike ⚽️
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Its the heat there I expect 😉

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          not too hot... windy though! Messing with the wireless 🙁

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  15. sotothemightygreek
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    The deadline is Sunday isn't it?

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    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Yep 1130am

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  16. floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Why is everyone going iniesta for the euros?? Great player but hardly prolific??

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      whos your choice you p*ick 😉

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      1. floydy_floyd
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Just gonna enjoy the marches and not do it but think iniesta is a bit of a modric fantasy wise 😉

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    2. @theTinkermen
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      didnt go near him

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  17. Title20
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    rooney, valencia, maloney

    or

    jelavic, VDV, and bale (no united coverage)

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      title 20 seriously?

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      1. Zod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Such a poor handle.

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    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Same mate but I'm going to the match and don't want to be cheering utd players on

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  18. Big Al Stankovic
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Going to bed, need to decide firstly who to pick between Scholes and Hoolahan. An even call in my mind. Help me with a new pair of eyes!

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      deadline aint till 11.30 sunday..you have loads of time

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      1. Big Al Stankovic
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Oh! Cheers. Alway tend to sleep past the deadline, but now I still got an extra day to sort it out.

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          Do Hoolahoop! 🙂

          If for no other reason it will be nice to see some Canary yellow in your squad! hehe..

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  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    vorm, rangel, williamson, verm good enough def for this week?

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  20. Spike ⚽️
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Goodnight all 🙂

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      night Spike

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    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      night mate

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      G'night sir. Thanks

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  21. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Dempsey, Rooney & Jelavic > Ramires, Torres and Aguero worth a 8 point hit? Feels rather risque but perhaps worth a gamble on for the finale?

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      No. Limit it to 4 imo. Don't f*ck up your great rank by taking unnecessary hits.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        tbh i have very little on the line. Mini leagues are all wrapped up, only the Blackburn league left really. 16 points clear in that at the moment, would be nice to win a global league though!

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        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          Still I'd like to be as high as possible. Also I wouldn't want to take a hit for Torres because his form this year has been simply terrible.

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            This is true. Probably narrowed down to:

            Rooney & Dempsey > Aguero & Lampard
            or
            Jelavic & Dempsey > Aguero & Maloney

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            1. Mull
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 8 months ago

              The second one.

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    2. unoaime
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn't bother with Rooney > Torres unless you're chasing and need a differential.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        More bored than chasing.

        That and the fact i think Chelsea will dick us whereas the 2 title games will be very tight. Unders in both i reckon

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    3. Big Al Stankovic
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      No need for taking out Rooney. He'd probably score even more than Nando. Just do the 2 other subs.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Can't afford Dempsey & Jelavic > Ramires & Aguero unfortunately otherwise i definitely would do that. If i only take a 4 point hit it's down to these options really:

        a) Jelavic & Dempsey > Aguero & Maloney
        b) Jelavic & Dempsey > Torres & Moses
        c) Rooney & Dempsey > Aguero & Lampard
        d) Rooney & Dempsey > Torres & Silva

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        1. unoaime
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          a)

          Because it's what i'm doing.

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    4. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      do it 😉 i will be doing similar move with more drink

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I'm taking an 8 pt hit. I don't have a good rank but stil....

        I am just sick of my shite back four giving me totals of 3, 4, 5 points etc...

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  22. JayBomb
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Rmt please need to close a 30pt gap on mini league leader. He will prob buy Aguaro for Rooney and have Aguaro C. Help Appreciated

    Mig
    Rangel, Koscielny, J.Enrique
    Bale, Siggy, Valencia, Moses
    Rooney, Rvp, Ade

    Was goin to do

    Enrique to Ivanovic
    Rooney to Torres

    For 4pt hit maybe
    Mig to Al Habsi for 8pt hit what you reckon need help badly ??????? Thanks

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  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    vorm, rangel, williamson, verm good enough def for this week??

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    1. sy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Can not see one clean sheet for any of your players, verm attacking threat is the best chance of points from them.

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        thanks 🙁

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        1. Zod
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          GOM.

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    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      OMG

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        lol

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Could be inspired 😀

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  24. FantasyFS007
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Protecting a very slender lead, thoughts greatly appreciated:

    Cech

    Verm Walker Huth

    Dempsey Bale Siggy Pienaar

    RVP Roon Jel

    Subs: Evans Hibbert Ferguson

    A) jel > torres and dempsey > Moses
    B) dempsey > ramires and roon > aguero
    C) something else?

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    1. McGurn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      As you are protecting a lead i reckon Roon to Aguero is the safest option

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  25. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Right, blitzed a few posts and replies tonight and off to bed now. Hopefully it wasn't a complete waste of 2 or so hours. 😉

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    1. Zod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Not at all Salt.

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  26. gers23
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    thoughts please.defending a 25 point lead. what to do?

    krul

    terry/verm/caulker

    valencia/siggy/moses/dempsey

    rvp/rooney/jela

    mig evans simpson sess

    the only player my rival has that worries me is vdv.make sense to put him in for dempsey?anything worth a hit?

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    1. rdpx
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      definitely worth VDV for Dempsey if you are defending a lead..... have you made any transfers yet?

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      1. gers23
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        None yet m8

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    2. McHappy_Meal FC***
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah especially with Dempsey injured now go for it. I'm doing the very same.

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  27. The EJJ
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Hello late nighters! I am trailing by 14 and have already made two transfers (-4pts).

    Bogdan
    Enrique, Caulker, Verm
    Siggy, Valencia, Bale, Pienaar
    Torres, Aguero (c), Adebayor

    Mignolet, Dempsey, Evans, Simpson

    My defence is shocking and I have a horrible bench. Thoughts?

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    1. McHappy_Meal FC***
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Your defense is not too bad, Enrique might be a doubt. Your mids & fwds are good. Personally I wouldn't take anymore hits especially for a defender but if you do maybe ivanovic / terry if you can afford them. Keep an eye on your opponents transfers & match him on any hits he takes. Best of luck !

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  28. fcn
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    evening gents !
    is it possible to know the rival's transfers before sun 11:30 ? have a final in H2H league and I m thinking for 8 pts hit... hmmmmm !:S 🙁

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

    Does anyone here watch Game of Thrones? Worth watching?

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    1. Choko
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely.

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    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      ive been told by mates i should watch it

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

        Yeah I've heard good things about it, think i'll give it a look.

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    3. Zod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Seen all of season one and it was great. Better than I thought it would be.

      Just started season two and that's been interesting enough so far.

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

        Cheers, I just finished watching Breaking Bad so i'm looking for something new to watch now.

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        1. michaelington
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          Have you seen The Wire and Sopranos?

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

            Tried to watch the wire once, I thought it was a bit slow, I got bored fairly quick.

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            1. michaelington
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 8 months ago

              I know its slow but once your into the wire its awesome. Sopranos is awesome too. You need to watch these, so good. I dont think I fancy game of thrones, might have to try it though seen as everyone says its so good.

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              1. Mitchacho
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 8 months ago

                +1 on The Wire. Very slow at first, but well worth the initial patience. Really puts other police procedural shows to shame.

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    4. McHappy_Meal FC***
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Definately, it's epic !

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  30. Choko
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Is Mata set to start? If not, him for VDV (already have Bale) or Valencia (have no Man u coverage)?

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    1. fcn
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      go for Silva, Mata is too risky

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