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Sunday Dugout Discussion – Gameweek 1

19 August 2012 2555 comments
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We were treated to goals and clean sheets aplenty in yesterday’s season opener but, for most fantasy managers, today holds higher hopes for a points bonanza. The Dugout Discussion opens as both the champions of England and the champions of Europe take to the stage. The former host Premier League new boys Southampton at 4pm, which is straight after Chelsea’s trip to Wigan. The team news from the DW Stadium is in…

Wigan XI: Al-Habsi, Caldwell, Alcaraz, Ramis, Boyce, Figueroa, McArthur, McCarthy, Moses, Maloney, Di Santo.

Chelsea XI: Cech, Ivanovic, David Luiz, Terry, Cole, Lampard, Mikel, Hazard, Mata, Bertrand, Torres.

Kicking-off his side’s double Gameweek, Roberto Di Matteo is forced to leave out Ramires due to illness, giving Ryan Bertrand an out-of-position start. The rest is as expected, with David Luiz getting the nod ahead of Gary Cahill, and Eden Hazard handed a league debut.

As for the home side, Roberto Martinez can call upon the services of James McArthur after the Scottish midfielder recovered from a knee injury. Elsewhere, Jean Beausejour misses out with Antolin Alcaraz starting in defence. That will likely see Maynor Figueroa pushed up into midfield if Martinez sticks to his 3-4-3 formation.

The Dugout Discussion will remain open until the dust has settled from the game at the Etihad, and can be accessed right here.

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  1. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Doos you around? or anyone who watched the west ham game?
    Was Noble on all set pieces yesterday? Did he look threatenin in open play>?

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    1. Red20
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Nolan took some fks..

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        direct and indirect? Corners? i'm clutchin at straws are'nt i. Will give him the odd run out here and there.. but i should have saved the 0.5 with Kaca

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        1. Red20
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          I wasn't taking much notice but defo not on all fks..Went Kaca myshelf in the end and got lucky, but i'd prefer Noble in for the long run.

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      id like to know this too, had him on instead of michu for the set piece/peno reason......obviously in hindsight i made the wrong choice

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  2. Gr3g
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I can tell you why Mata didnt do much today... His weight is slightly high so he aint quick enough 😀

    http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/103025/juan-mata?cc=4716

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    1. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Big fat b@stard! lol

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  3. theevilking
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Rodwell starting? De Jong must be rolling in his grave.

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    1. Fabio20
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      De Jong's not dead :S

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  4. rickatatastan
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Be honest now, who's ready to wildcard?

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    1. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I'm going to wait until at least after the City game.

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    2. Michaelangelo
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      why? your team looks decent

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    3. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      im very tempted

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  5. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Wow Tevez is looking fine - not in a gay way though.

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    1. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      fab-u-lush.

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    2. DLL18
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I thought that too 😉

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  6. Gnubuntu
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I fear for Southampton.

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    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      yeah its not a nice place to live i hear

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        😀

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  7. SkyByBo
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Nzogbia to michu straight swap? CTC has michu on 18% towards a rise, so MILES away. Would love to wait till after the man u game incase of any injuries. What do you think??

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    1. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      If you don't have to many DGW'ers, go for it.

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      1. SkyByBo
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        I have a few hmmmm. Michu is unlikely to bag another brace anytime soon, but there is potential with swanseas excellent fixtures. Maybe i should remain calm!

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        1. riot
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Calmness is key 😉

          I remember taking a hit to bring in De Jong and transferrig him out the same week last year 😀

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        2. SPorting
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          ^ this.

          Michu grabbed the headlines but Graham will grab the goals all season long.

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          1. Chazza
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            I couldn't agree more.

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    2. DLL18
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      He'll rise tonight fiso isn't working, try this http://development.totalfpl.com/pricechanges

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  8. The painted man
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Xabi you're a dick

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    1. ReinaMan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      +1 😉

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    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      +2

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    3. MrJefferson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      and his team is terrible

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    4. Fabio20
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      +3, like the player though

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  9. Kagawa-san-mia
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    ivanovic and cole(c) last second i switched captain from ivanovic

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    1. Michaelangelo
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      congrats

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      1. Kagawa-san-mia
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        thanks

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

    Wazza and let's wait and see what the Southampton defence is like today.

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    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Reply fail to Count of MH on previous page.

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      1. COMH
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks mate. Yeah see how Clyne looks today.

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        1. Jax
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          wigan will score v saints next week. reckon 1-1 draw

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  11. mazzarscar...the wholy trin…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    torres and mata and bale cost 29 million score 7 points
    kaca and dyer cost 10.0million score 21 points(on the bench)

    A team worth 85.0 this week can easily beat one that is worth 100million
    Its called value for money

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    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      a lesson in economics

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    2. Infinite Sheldon
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      It's called: only one game played and with such small sample size, there will be huge anomalies.

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      1. Fabio20
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        lol totally agree

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      2. mazzarscar...the wholy trin…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        what I am for is the ability to select players that are dirt cheap and scoring the same points as the expensive ones. It enables you to get many expensive players like rooney rvp and aguero in your team when they are on a hot streak

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  12. Alton E.
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Torres price going down tonight? have to get rooney in then

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      who started this BS? he's not goin down tonight

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      1. riot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Xabi did. He's not going down until this week is over, no worries Velsu.

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      2. Infinite Sheldon
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Xavi.

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      3. The painted man
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Some dick called Xabi keeps reposting he's going to drop. His rival must have Torres

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    2. Infinite Sheldon
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      He won't go down! No one does that quickly!!

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    3. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Not according to CTC.

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    4. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      no , wait tomorrow

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    5. Red20
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Well if all does with the spare 2m do what they said they were goin to do, he will, not sure if it will be as soon as tonight. Myself, I'd prefer to see what happens with Roo 2m, to make sure he come through uninjured.

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  13. TheAcestarr
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    If you're from UK feel free to join this league-

    league code:
    91314-416951

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    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      thanks for the offer. very kind...

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      1. TheAcestarr
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Love your irony... You're SO welcome.

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        1. Adam
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Think you mean sarcasm. Not irony.

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          1. TheAcestarr
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            Its the same thing.

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    2. TheAcestarr
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Team GB~!

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    3. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      i'm from the UK but i live abroad now.

      do i still qualify?

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      1. TheAcestarr
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah sure! 😀 All is welcome

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        1. dodge4304
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          all is welcome??????but you have to be from uk.thanks but no thanks

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    4. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Limiting entry to the UK is a clear breach of EU Directives. Limit it to the EU and you'll be fine.

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      1. TheAcestarr
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        I said All is welcome now if you didn't see above ur comment 😀

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        1. TheAcestarr
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Ok ill change the league name to The European League~~

          Everyone who are a European are free to join!!! 19 spaces left!

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  14. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Lineups indicate Johnson is to be moved?

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    1. Timmy Cahill Rules
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      if he starts every week at a new club he will be FF gold

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    2. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I really rate him. Love to see him go somewhere and play 90 mins every week.

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    3. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Apparently, Sunderland have bid 10m.

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    4. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Liverpool have enquired about him

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  15. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    No better person to welcome a manager to the PL than Geoff Shreeves himself 😉

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    1. COMH
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Haha!

      Nigel do you know that you are one of the favourites to go down?

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      1. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        😆

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      2. Gaz Downright
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        😀

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  16. lfcserg
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Lescott for CS, Silva for atleast one assist and Aguero (C) for two goals will get me 32 points + bonuses.

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    1. Red20
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I'm sure you mean Tevez for the 2 goals!

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  17. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Really interested in seeing Clyne as thinking of starting him next week home to Wigan.

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    1. paddy2345
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      same. thinking of starting him over zaba?

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      1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        No, I may go 433 rather than 343. Having seen Liverpool's defence will see how Zab plays here and play him again at Anfield.

        Thus Clyne, Cueller, Ivan all Home, Zab away

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  18. Bad Seed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    sorry if this is a bit late but what on earth is Lambert doing on the bench?

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      being a substitute

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  19. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    For all Torres owners: i will ditch Torres out anyway. But we should wait to see how Rooney (and United) will play tomorrow and decide the transfer.

    I think Torres price wont fall tonight (but better we'll check Fiso and TotalFPL 1 HOUR before deadline to ensure it wont happen)

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    1. Infinite Sheldon
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      It won't have fallen by Wednesday.

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      1. Xabi
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        he's falling tonight

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        1. Infinite Sheldon
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Stop trolling. You know it won't. You're just bitter because your points for this week are shite.

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      2. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        i also think that totally, but better we should check the transfer out before dealine 🙂

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    2. Red20
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Good plan.

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

      He needs around 60k transfers to drop tonight which isn't happening.

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    4. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Well Michu did not rise so no Torres won't fall either. He still has Reading at home so people should stop panicking.

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  20. NED KELLY
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    why cant i log out of FPL ?

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    1. Gigging Order
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Addiction is a horrible thing.

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      1. riot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        🙁

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      2. NED KELLY
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        No i really cant log out. it saying login when i want to log out

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        1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          There is a message in red letters about that on FPL home page Ned.

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          1. NED KELLY
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            Ahh, ok im on it! thanks DP

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    2. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      well, makes a change from all the 'why can't i log into FPL?' comments.

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    3. Jax
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      better than not being able to login

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  21. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I've really gotta resist the urge.

    Mata & Torres -> Michu & RVP(c) for a hit before Michu rises is both tempting, and extremely risky/stupid.

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    1. Bad Seed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good to me mate. I'm doing Lampard & Torres -> Michu & RVP. The wise heads on here will try to dissuade us, though...

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Ah, I'd love to do this as well, but I didn't leave anything in the old bank!

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    2. Xabi
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      do it now, rises tonight will stop the move

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    3. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Mata to Michu makes sense and I already did it last night. He misses gameweek 3.

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    4. Chazza
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I'd be extremely tempted if I didn't despise Michu.

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      1. Michaelangelo
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        don't tell me he broke your heart

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    5. drew006
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I took that gamble. Phase 1 got rid of mata for michu. RVP or Rooney in next week depending on performance on Monday

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    6. Jax
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      why take out 2 chelsea players at home?

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  22. lfcserg
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    What are everyone's predictions on their score at the end of gwk 1.

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  23. Kylos
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    kaka to united

    http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/183747_433817416664048_1045166671_n.jpg

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      😯

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    2. Chazza
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      No way. José "I don't believe".

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  24. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    If Kolarov stays on the bench I get Demel cs. If he come on for 30 mins who knows....?

    Just hope it's one or the other and not a two minute time waster... :Neutral:

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    1. Xabi
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      you know he's good for a 1pt cameo

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      What about Kolarov coming on & scoring a cracker?

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    3. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      not a chance WR.

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  25. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Afternoon lads

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Quite a clash PSG has. Close.

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  26. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    If MC get a cleanie all my defenders gave up zero goals
    Cole A / Zabaleta / Jenkinson / ( Hangeland / Demel )
    Cant recall that ever happening

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  27. ajsobers
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    http://www.itv.com/sport/football/article/2012-08-19/football-rumour-de-rossi-says-yes-to-man-city/

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  28. jelly.john
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    i want to ask a question if torres or any players his price raise or low i sell him with same price i bougth him

    right ?

    i bought torres with 10 m if he goes to 9.9 or 10.1 i will sell him with 10m right ?

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    1. DLL18
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      No if he's 9.9m you'll sell him for 9.9m, if he's 10.1m you'll sell him for 10m

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  29. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    On the one hand I regret getting Pod in for Graham late in the day. On the other, I'd have played Graham over Dyer, and that'd have been even more frustrating. Now I'm considering doing Pod > Graham anyway, but with 3 DGWers I should probably avoid moving before GW3.

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Ha, I did exactly the same thing, and have considered the exact same moves this week!

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  30. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Which is better?

    a) Lamps & Torres -> Dyer & RVP
    b) Mata & Torres -> Michu & RVP

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    1. Bad Seed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I don't think Dyer will repeat his heroics. Michu, however, will. So B for me.

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      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        B for me

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      2. Tekkers
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        What makes you think that? He is very pacey, placing higher up on the shoulder of the defence at times. Took his goals well and will surely benefit from better service from Michu and De Guzman

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        1. Bad Seed
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Fair enough mate. Just an humble personal opinion. He's not a bad choice. But I don't have faith in him. I have a lot of faith in Michu though. We'll have to see.

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