[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
1 September 2012 4185 comments
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With the transfer window finally behind us, it’s back to matters on the pitch as Gameweek three gets underway. Due to Chelsea’s Super Cup participation, we’ve got just the nine fixtures to squeeze fantasy points out of, starting at Upton Park as West Ham host city rivals Fulham. The Dugout Discussion opens to see Andy Carroll make his West Ham debut…

West Ham XI: Jaaskelainen, Demel, Reid, Collins, O’Brien, Noble, Diame, Nolan, Vaz Te, Taylor, Carroll.

Fulham XI: Schwarzer, Riether, Hangeland, Hughes, Riise, Diarra, Sidwell, Richardson, Duff, Rodallega, Petric.

Deemed surplussed to requirements at Anfield, Andy Carroll makes an immediate start for the Hammers, at the expense of Carlton Cole.

Fulham have their own new big-name striker in Dimitar Berbatov, but have chosen to name the former Manchester United man on amongst the substitutes. There is a start however for Kieran Richardson, and Steve Sidwell comes in to fill the void left by Moussa Dembele.

There’s then five more Premier League games to enjoy, climaxing at the Etihad Stadium where there’s a repeat of the last season’s most memorable game, Manchester City versus Queen’s Park Rangers. The Dugout Discussion chatroom is the place follow all the action, and can be accessed right here.

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  1. The Finnisher
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Come on Jussi you horrible keeper you.

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  2. Yossi
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    No McCartney or Kaca, dodged two bullets there methinks..... Pity I fell for the R. Bennett trap 🙁 ..

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Is McCartney on the bench?

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      1. Yossi
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        No

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        1. The Finnisher
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          I see, injured then?

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    2. Podge
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      I didn't, I have both 🙁

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        😯

        I like the look of that pair

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Nice grav! 🙂

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  3. Sarnab
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    WHU vs Fulham predictions ??

    I say 1-0 to WHU

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    1. blue cheese
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      1-0. Nolan

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    2. Kuqi Monster
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      as I was forced to play both demel and hughes this week I'm hoping for a 0-0 bore draw! but I'll be fairly happy if one of them gets a CS

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    3. Sarnab
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      @rukawa noble pen would be awesome for me.. + demel cleanie

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    4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      1-0 WHU, Collins

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    5. tetters
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      WH 1 - 1 Fulham

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      1. Feanor
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        3-0, Hangeland hat trick.

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    6. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      1-2 fulham.

      Carroll.

      Pertic (2)

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      1. Kagawa-san-mia
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        change petric to kaca and hangeland and im good

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    7. Kagawa-san-mia
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      more like 1-1 jussi will let something in

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  4. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone know what's wrong with McCartney?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Doosra has been predicting this for a while, its a certain thing called rotation. Happens to the best of us, but not Demel.

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Ahh, so Doosra predicted his injury did he? 😉

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Yup. Nolan will be out for the season soon.

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      2. Xabi
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        he was injured

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    2. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      is he dropped?

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    3. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Ankle, he was 75% according to FPL so it can't be too serious.

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  5. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Aberbative

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Thunderbirds are Berb

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Thunderberbs*

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        1. Feanor
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Give up already.

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          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            I happen to find the word Berb funny, get off my back

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  6. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Going to watch Dembele this GW, he’ll get more goals and assists at Spurs. Cheap option into Spurs coverage.

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      How do you see them lining up?

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      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Ade

        Bale Siggy/Dempsey Lennon/Dempsey

        Dembele Sandro/Parker

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
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          That nails it down then 😉

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  7. beric
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    0-0 would be acceptable in this dull sounding game.

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    1. blue cheese
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      I posted the exact same thing 😛

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    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      That'd be most acceptable.

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  8. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Should I transfer VDV > Hazard now?

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      No.

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Why not?

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          At least wait until closer to the price changes.

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          1. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            Ok, although I don't think Hazard will have a game before his price goes up or VDV's goes down

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 7 months ago

              I know he won't, but it doesn't look like Hazard will rise, although VDV will probably drop, you may as well milk it in case something, anything, happens.

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  9. blue cheese
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    0-0 would be just fine.

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    1. beric
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Great minds Nitin, great minds 🙂

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  10. tetters
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    That feeling when I didn't put RVP in my WC team and nobody in my ML has him....

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  11. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Hangaland goal and cleanie please. (and 3 baps). 🙂

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    1. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      +5

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  12. DLL18
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Aaron Hughes my sole representative in this game, do me proud son.

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  13. Manani
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    i feel butterflies inside my tummy when carroll starts.

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    1. Yossi
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      You've got a greasy hair fetish too??

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      1. Manani
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        horse fetish 😆

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  14. mufc802
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Where is Jarvis?

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    1. HubbaBubbaWatson
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Injured..

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  15. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Just Noble and Brede in the early game for me.

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    1. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      noble, petric, demel here

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    2. beric
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Noble + Jaaskelainen, hence the nil-nil love.

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Good Luck, JK. You're gonna need it 😉

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  16. Kuqi Monster
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    as a non-tevez owner slightly worried seeing that tevez is the most captained player on the FPL homepage - hopefully RVP(c) will deliver!

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      more like, Rvc!

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    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Either way I'd say its 50/50 between the two. Either one could come out on top but in all likelihood they will both do well. In saying that its a perfectly reasonable tactic to go with the differential, could be a big win or a big loss.

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    3. The One That Got Away
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      SAME HERE, just its the opposite case, hopefully tevez(c) will deliver!

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      1. beric
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        😆 This^

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    4. beric
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      You should be worried. Tevez is a no-brainer atm.

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      1. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        had more important transfer to make...

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        1. beric
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Fair enough, good luck!

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          1. Kuqi Monster
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            cheers!

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  17. itstimmehc
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Berbatov better score goals... Or else my 12 point hit to get him in, is looking suicidal.

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    1. beric
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      It is yes.

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    2. The One That Got Away
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      shouldn't hv jumped in so early, considering the fitness levels & v hv no idea of manager's gameplan.

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  18. Podge
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Dammit down to 10 this week 🙁

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    1. beric
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Just lean forward a little more...

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    2. blue cheese
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      What did you say?

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    3. itstimmehc
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      All I see is 8 :/

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      1. blue cheese
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        😆 A big one too!

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    4. reply fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      What, 10 kilos each?

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  19. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    anyone know which country league i can change to join and lead No1? 🙂

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    1. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      u have not joined any yet ?? 😮

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        200 in Vietnam. i like the No1 in somewhere in the earth line North Pole

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        1. Sarnab
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          can we change now?? i don't think it will be updated

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    2. beric
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I'm 6th in Micronesia with my 'brothers' team

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    3. kaz 96
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      u need to have a decent score to be top of even the worst of country leagues

      my average score so far has taken me into the top 25 in the cayman islands

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        😯 .

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    4. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Niue?

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  20. Cheggers
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Few upset owners of Tomkins, Carlton Crap, Jarvis, Kacankalic about I imagine.

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    1. beric
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I doubt Kaca owners care too much, what did they expect?

      Owning Tomkins over Demel, stupid. Owning Cole, stupid.

      Jarvis owners I feel sorry for.

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      They were already upset with themselves

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    3. Yossi
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone that owns Carlton Cole deserves to be upset...

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  21. beric
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Grubs - you about?

    What time today?

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  22. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Petric+Hageland

    cmon guys

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    1. blue cheese
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      = 8 points.

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      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        19 points you mean (17 and 2)

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        or 4.

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        1. blue cheese
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Fulham CS.

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  23. DLL18
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Jarvis is injured apparently.

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  24. Madridista
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    The last time I missed a deadline was is October 2010 during the 2011-12 FPL season, now this is the 2nd time!

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    1. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      ?

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    2. Yossi
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Time traveller, I knew it...

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  25. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    If Kaca features then I hope he scores. If not Hughes will come of my bench and a 0-0 would be appropriate.

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      You took a hit to sell HIM?

      😯 😯 😯

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      1. beric
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Ah yeah! No more K man?

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      2. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Indeed, City cant defend. One more hit this week and I will have my wildcard team pretty much 🙂

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          At least you have Boyce 🙂

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            And Baines + Rafael 😀

            Might get Bertrand in...

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            1. Mílanista
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 7 months ago

              Boyce, Rafa, Zaba and Chico here 😎

              All in action for me this GW.

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              1. Ginkapo FPL
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 7 months ago

                Zaba? Sell him, City are useless.

                I may or may not get Rangel depending on how it goes today. Although Sunderland arent exactly attacking at the moment.

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  26. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    This is a defining day for me. It will decide whether I keep Kagawa or bring in Hazard, Bale or Dempsey, or even Dembele

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    1. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Agreed, currently thinking of changing Nasri to Hazard. Getting impatient with Bale though

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I wonder if the 4 game rule will work next week for Dempsey

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  27. kaz 96
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Ok, so how many of u took hits?

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    1. Yossi
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Moi, 4 pointer... Seems reasonably common in most of my leagues too.....

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      1. beric
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, lots of 4/8 point hits it seems.

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    2. DLL18
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      4pt last Sat, VDV & N'zogbia were offending my eyes.

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    3. beric
      • 14 Years
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      Not me. I nearly saved a transfer, then got Baines in at midnight last night.

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      1. kaz 96
        • 14 Years
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        same here. bought in tevez for torres, though

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        1. beric
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          That seems neccessary!

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    4. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      4 points last week, 4 points this week. Damn you VDV

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    5. Willis.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Me. Second hit of the season.

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    6. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Saved my transfer.

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  28. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    No Kaca in the starting lineup 🙁

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  29. Volk
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Just a quick off-topic musing:

    Millie Clode - by far the most stunning specimen ever to grace the Sky Sports News studios. I would do things to her that even a wild animal wouldn't contemplate on its craziest day.

    Are we all agreed?

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      *googles*

      Stunning

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  30. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Looking at all my h2h and cash ml...

    Ba is a massive differential for me.

    But, RVP will probably murder me 🙁

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    1. beric
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Let's pray together Evs:

      Dear God,

      Let RVP play for 59 minutes without helping towards any goals

      Amen

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      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Amen to that my brother.

        PS - if you could find your way to throw Ba a couple of goals that would be just dandy 😉

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      2. reply fail
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Dear Beric,

        Sorry, but this scenario is already taken by Mr. Baines.

        Amen to you

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        1. beric
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Boooo

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