[sbu_large_image] Matchday Surgery
25 August 2012 463 comments
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As another Fantasy football deadline creeps towards us, we swing the doors open on the Surgery Chatroom to cater for all those looking to share some thoughts and gather advice in real-time.

It’s been another busy few days, with Gameweek 1 giving us more than enough to chew over. Michu’s ascendency has been quite extraordinary, while the emergence of Eden Hazard and the arrival of Robin Van Persie has scrambled our pre-season thinking and forced re-organisation. Should United’s Dutchman make an impact against Fulham today, we’re likely to see a further frenzy in the week to come.

Last night we, of course, published our second Scout Picks of the season offering our snapshot of those players backed for profit this weekend. That was followed by this week’s Differential in which Swansea’s Danny Graham got to peep out from behind Michu to get some attention. All your team news, along with predicted lineups is gathered here, while this week’s ScoutCast (with blossoming listening figures for the new season – thanks) can be found here with another preview of the action to come.

The Captain poll, again with over 8000 votes, sits in the middle column offering a view on the armband dilemma, while our members can soak up Paul’s analysis of the new playmakers via this latest “Versus” article. With the Watchlist returning this week and James McClean coming under focus, that should give you plenty to absorb in the next hour. The Pre-match Preamble is on its way…

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

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  1. Barnabus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Need help who to captain peeps.

    De Gea
    A Cole Zabaleta Cuellar
    Cazorla Bale Hazard Michu
    Torres Tevez Graham

    Next week:

    Torres – Rooney
    Hazard – Ben Arfa

    For the hit? Thoughts?

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    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Transferring Hazard sounds like one of the worst ideas I have ever heard.

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      1. Midtable
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        this

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      2. Barnabus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah dont really want to do it, worried by lack of Utd cover. Maybe just Cazorla to Kags instead if this GW works out.

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        1. Demel
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          I would save transfers as your team is good (but bench must be poor). You will need a bit of a squad. Saying that if you want to do a transfer bringing Adebayor in for Torres could work as I think Tottenham's fixtures are fantastic, he is cheaper and nailed on to play on his own up front. I plan to do Rooney /> Ade next week.

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          1. Barnabus
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            Good advice.

            My bench is Federici, Guthrie, Mccartney and Demel

            Ade is a good shout, although until the TW closes I'm worried Spurs will end up bringing someone else in and Ade may have to share.

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    2. Blue-Ghosts
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      i'd captain bale or tevez

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  2. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    I have a bad feeling about this week so have been on betafir looking for financial compensation

    Michu capt (laid him scoring)
    No rooney or van prsie (backed both to score)
    Have kagawa (laid him to score)
    bet on utd game having 4 goals or more

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      i hope all my bets lose

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        It's people like you wot keeps fe bookies in Rollers! 😉

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    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Very nice idea.

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  3. ruud1192
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Would you rather have K. Walker or Vidic for up to GW10?

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    1. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      walker

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    2. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Vidic is the better player, but Walker's more likely tiger clean sheets - Utd need the next few weeks to get their defence back to normal.

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    3. Barnabus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Vidic for me, more goal scoring potential.

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      1. ruud1192
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers lads

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  4. JoeySamSam
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Currently got the armband on Kagawa, but very tempting to put it on Hazard or Graham :/ What's everyone else doing?

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    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Captain poll will give you the clearest indication.

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    2. Flycroft
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      graham (c)

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    3. Blue-Ghosts
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      the order in my team is: rvp tevez bale michu! out of your 3 choices i'd go for hazard

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  5. That\'s a different Ma…
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Is bale worth a 4pt hit? Or should l just leave Britton on...?

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    1. Blue-Ghosts
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      bale prob worth a 4 point hit and he will deffo make it up to u over his tasty run of fixtures

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  6. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Could you recommend any bets today ? Etc PL and Championship 🙂

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    1. little_wizard123
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Swansea 2.15, Villa vs Everton draw 3.2.

      The first one is incredibly appealing.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Newcastle to win on PP. 6/1, I hear.

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      1. little_wizard123
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        13/2 on betfair. Even better! Did it last season comfortably as well 😉

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          I think I may have to fork out some money ... 🙂

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            11/2. Good enough.

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  7. imanaussie
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    start Noble ahead of Petric?

    thanks

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    1. Jimrod™
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I have a feeling Petric might surprise those expecting a Utd walkover today, just a feelin' though...

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    2. little_wizard123
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't.

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      1. imanaussie
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        ok, thanks guys

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    3. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      no way , not with utds rubbish def

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      1. imanaussie
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        thanks

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  8. My name is an echo
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    I have a QPR and Norwich defender in. Could a nil all come about. Ramirez on the bench...

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    1. That\'s a different Ma…
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Im in the same boat but I see a 2:1 coming some how

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    2. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Can't see a nil-nil there, sorry.

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

        they both concede 5 last week. 0-0 no way.

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  9. MILLICENT BYSTANDER: THE LO…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Taarabt(c). Flair or meh?

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    1. little_wizard123
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I have him. This is enough for me.

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    2. Demel
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Hit or miss. Depends on your other options. I would be tempted to pick a more reliable option but it could pay off big time.

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    3. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      insane

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    4. BootlegRascal
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Having him is enough mate.

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

      Massive meh.

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  10. Dial Square
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Captain - Kagawa, Nani, Michu, Graham, Tevez?

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    1. Pinoche
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Michu.

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    2. lespaul
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      why don't you look at the poll

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    3. Û©ÛžÛ©Tommo727™Û©ÛžÛ©
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Between Michu and Tevez for me...heading towards Michu

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  11. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Odds for Bale and Michu score anytime?

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I mean Graham, not Michu

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  12. Hot Sauce
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Play Ramirez or......... Kacaniklic?

    Sounds Crazy but I have no faith in Ramirez!

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    1. Dial Square
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      rameriez

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    2. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      May as well give Ramrod a send off.

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  13. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    So Sahin to Liverpool? Good signing.

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    1. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Sahin cost Madrid 8.5 million on a five year deal and Liverpool are renting him for 5M for one year

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Oh yeah the cost is awful but Liverpool are crap at spending money.

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    2. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Good player if he settles but Liverpool have been absolutely mugged if the loan fee that is being reported is correct.

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        As usual!

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    3. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      quite a packed midfield there now.

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Yep but good depth, some players won't get much more than a sniff this season anyways.

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    4. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Loan..he will help them avoid relegation

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        I know it's a loan. Ah I don't know, if Liverpool can start to click I think they have a good squad.

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    5. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      From what I've read, yeah. According to reporters opinions he will slot straight into the Liverpool line up. Rated as a highly technical player and good reader of the game so will suit Rodgers style of play.

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Fan of him at Borussia Dortmund, he was very very good for them and even won Bundesliga player of the season. Very talented playmaker.

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    6. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      could replace downing...

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  14. JK - Cønt â­
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    From previous post

    Put these subs in the best order

    Fabio, Marveaux, Hangeland

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    1. little_wizard123
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Fabio, Hangeland, Marv

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    2. FORCA INTER
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      that's good order

      did you make any transfer yet?and who is your C mate?

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      1. JK - Cønt â­
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        no, and Rooney.

        Plan for next week is VdV and Torres to AJ and Ade

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        1. FORCA INTER
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          nice one 🙂

          i C rooney as well

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I replied.

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      1. JK - Cønt â­
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        you did 😀

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    4. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Hasn't Marveaux gone out on loan?

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Ignore, I'll have another coffee!

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Ehhh??? 🙂

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    5. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Fabio Hangeland Marveaux

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

      That order

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  15. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    For what it is worth a well respected ITK on Spurs message boards is saying Adebayor will start.

    He has a good record (e.g predicted the rather random Nelsen to Spurs and confirmed the Adebayor deal had been done the evening before the official confirmation)

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Hooray! 😀

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Practicing for the Hammers opening score 😉

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Does he say anything about VDV?

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      1. JK - Cønt â­
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        😆

        Great minds

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    3. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      did he say anything about VdV?

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      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Nope. Sorry

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  16. breakballartist
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    VDV... why? :'(

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      1. abk
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Van de Staart

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  17. hra
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    ADE to start?

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    1. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      See above

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      1. True_Blue
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        no not towards sky .... above post

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  18. ...---...
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Interesting little Liverpool statistic from last season; including Cup games, they played 10 games at Anfield against the seven teams who finished above them in the league. The outcome was W5 D4 L1.

    Paradoxically, that means they've got a great run of fixtures coming up!

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    1. AP
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Stats. Urgh.

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    2. Lewis - Sky Pod
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      except they haven't, have they.

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      1. ...---...
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        For them, they have - statistically!

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  19. The Milkman
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Williams or Rangel?

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      lol

      Got rangel

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    2. XVIVX
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      weren't you saying rangel was overrated?

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      1. The Milkman
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        yep, but I thought he had no assists last season. Sorry for that! 4 assists is pretty good which for puts him almost level with Williams who had 1 goal and 2 assists (but played more games).

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  20. Reacher
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Bale or Torres for the arm band arggghhh!!

    My thinking Bale is the obvious choice but Spurs untill Ade gets going are looking a bit toothless

    Torres allthough looking his usual sulky poor self is still chelsea's main & only striker & surely against the geordies (who i dislike a lot) he will get chances!?!

    Help!

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    1. hra
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Bale, due to Newcastle defence

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    2. lespaul
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      NOT Torres

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      1. Reacher
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers guys i didnt think anyone would say Torres tbh, lets hope the welsh wizard has a double figure returns week 🙂

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    3. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      You know Bale is the right choice, especially if Ade plays 30 minutes.

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  21. Dave Bauer
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Noble or Guthrie?

    Big exciting decision I know...

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  22. Hiphopopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    I presume people would rather have Tevez than Kags?

    It's for my Telegraph team and i can choose either to replace Aguero with.

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  23. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    (C) dilemma:

    Bale?
    Rooney?
    Graham?

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    1. hra
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Bale or Graham

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    2. Aaa fantasy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      ive gone rooney

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    3. Hot Sauce
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Rooney

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    4. FC St Paulie
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      RMTs and who-do-I-(c) are killing this site especially when people don't read what's already been effing posted.
      Now where's my valium?

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    5. FC St Paulie
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Oh and bale

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  24. qwerty
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    This is not the day to sit crying left alone without Torres (C). Do it. Hat trick coming up.

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  25. The Milkman
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Last minute tinkering!!! 😀

    Rooney and Kagawa

    or

    Van Persie and McClean?

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    1. FC St Paulie
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      B

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  26. Nighthawk
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    PeterCrouch has 35 votes in the captain poll. Who are these people that vote?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      What is wrong with that in YOUR opinion?

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    2. Aaa fantasy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      The top 35 in the world, this is Peter's week.

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    3. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Pulis's relatives.

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    4. Hiphopopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      His mum, dad and 32 sisters. I don't know who the other one is. Probably some joker.

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  27. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    today is the big dayfor h2h leagues

    i playing Mark,JK and Archie

    should be cracking matches

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    1. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I play Parm, 1996, you and some guy I've never heard of.

      Who you have in Serie A?

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  28. Crouch Potato!
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Stoke agree terms with Maurice Edu from Rangers.

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  29. champion_elect
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    which of the everton mids? I'm on WC and got fel's rise but worried about him being deep with all the new strikers / "in the hole" players....

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    1. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Pienaar

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  30. Harry Ball Bag™âš½âš½…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Who is the best captain choice from this lot

    1 Rooney
    2 bale
    3 tevez
    4 graham

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Graham, imo.

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