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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. Pinturicchio
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    So who's the best 4.5/5.0 if I'm unconvinced by Noble and Kaca is on the bench even in the absence of Dempsey?

    Guthrie?

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

      Guthrie for the weak

      Sterling for the strong

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        Dont say it like that, I generally succumb to such challenges

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        1. Piggs Boson
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          😆

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    2. Bartowski
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      Maloney

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    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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      Yes guthrie, but i think hes going to drop to 4.4 tonight so wait one day

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    4. mufc802
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      Guthrie is nailed on and he was recently playing behind the striker so seems the obvious choice.

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    5. Piggs Boson
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      Matty Taylor

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        THIS.

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  2. Evs
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Fulham need to bring on kacanallikcncolclccic to kick arse.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      Na Berba

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

        No, your wrong 😛

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      2. Our Man Charlie
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        no Dembele ............. ah no 😆

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  3. Yes Don
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    Fulham are utterly, utterly out of sorts. Woeful. Piss poor. Relegation material by the looks of it.

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    1. Barry
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      Its a typical Fulham away performance.

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  4. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    What are we doing about this numptee RobsonKanu?

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Continuing to ignore him.

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  5. beric
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Noble is soooo deep.

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    1. A.D.D
      • 14 Years
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      alright... keep it down

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      1. beric
        • 14 Years
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        DEEP I TELL YOU!!

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

          That's what she said 😉

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    2. Eoin
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Too deep. He's coming out from my team asap.

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  6. nedfoo
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Going to be optimistic here and say, well done Noble you haven't earned yourself a yellow card yet!

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    1. som3awy
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      He will 😀

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  7. Crouch Potato!
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    Really like the look of Taylor.

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  8. Drip Doctor
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    Nolan has to go in for me now.

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

      bit late

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        Hardly, as long as Carroll is playing in front of him, Nolan get goals. Goof fixtures coming up aswell.

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  9. beric
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Gizza penalty ref!

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  10. lfcserg
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Lol noble owners, MALONEY is the way to go.

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    1. som3awy
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      +1 Hope he doesn't get injured 😀

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    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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      Hear here! Fully expect maloney to get double figure points today 🙂 free kicks, corners, pens, oop & cheap as chips, what's not to like? (aside from him being made of glass & injury prone)

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  11. Hooper is a Bull.
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Want Noble but would mean Im spending 43 mil in midfield :/

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    1. beric
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      Blimey!

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      1. Hooper is a Bull.
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        haz caz bale nolan michu

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  12. Yes Don
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    Fulham are utterly, utterly out of sorts. Woeful. Relegation material by the looks of it.

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
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      they still have the 2nd half and 35 games left. hold your horses.

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

      You just said that above?

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      1. Yes Don
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Yeah, but this time without the curse.

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    3. La Roja
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      this is what happens when you sell ur best players mate, dempsey, dembele

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      1. Yes Don
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        Too true.

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    4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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      They're just a bad away side same as last year. They'll do fine in home games

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

      Two weeks ago they were 5-0 winners on the opening day and people were saying they'd be a dark horse for the Europa League if they could hang on to Dembele and reintergrate Dempsey...

      Oh.

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

        they beat norwich 5-0. who are relegation certainties.

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    6. The Finnisher
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      I'll eat my socks if they come 16th or below.

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  13. Jonah Takalua
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Have I missed something with Kacaliclinklilllic?

    Great first game and totally had the beating of Rafael in the second game?

    Yet for the third game he's dropped for a Sunderland reject who has been at the club a day?

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, pretty disappointing. Richardson is w**k!!

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      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
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        ^^^^ fact

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    2. Yes Don
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      Point well made

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  14. A.D.D
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    Demel is in the dream team!!!!!!!

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    1. Jax
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      he always is for some reason

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  15. A.D.D
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    after this game, im going to play a home team strategy this season

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    1. Eoin
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      The two teams on display in this early game epitomise that strategy imo. West Ham looked poor away last week too, let's not forget.

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  16. COMH
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Do you think the Schwarzer/Mignolet combo is not so clever after all?

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

    So, Berba may have to wait, Fulham look awful, got nothing in centre-mid.

    Hit is off the table for now, just Noble to Nolan for me

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    1. beric
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Won't that leave you with a bench Dilema every week?

      I think a 4.5er is the way to go.

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

        Got one of them already, he's no better. That wc button is highly tempting.

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

          Ah, OK then. Noble IS my cheapie. I need to downgrade him.

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

      Keep them knees steady 😛

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

      Point chasing...

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

        Even if it is, Noble > Nolan is a great transfer 11 out of 10 times.

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

      What about getting Hazard in?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        Not got enough unless I sell Berba

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        1. Eoin
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          • 14 Years
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          Berba?

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          1. Eoin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
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            I thought you didn't have him?

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          2. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            sorry buy Berba for Torres

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            1. Eoin
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              Oh. That would be a big risk. But then again, going ahead without Hazard is also a risk.

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        2. King Eric, in America
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          You actually bought Berbs? Huh.

          Hope he lights up the second half for you ...

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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            • 14 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            sorry I meant buy Berba, not sell him

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    5. FORCA INTER
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      you made decission about your transfer in 38th min of 1st match of the day??

      wired

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Noble to Nolan is a no-brainer IMO

        Noble was a poor choice. Need to accept when you've made a mistake

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        1. Mark
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          • 19 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          I don't think anyone chose Noble over Nolan for any other reason other than price. Noble is popular because he's a set-piece taker in the 5.0 bracket who is almost guaranteed a start every week. If you can afford Nolan, it's a no brainer but once you start looking at 6.0+ you're then starting to look at a whole new bracket of player.

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

            Pretty much what I was trying to say below but you've put it better.

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          2. Jax
            • 16 Years
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            nice set piece taking then today noble eh? oh wait...

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

              He's been taking a few they just don't happen to be the ones goals have come from. It will come.

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    6. Nibbsy
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      Think noble is better value than Nolan considering other players at their price. With Nolan you're comparing to pienaar etc whereas noble is one of very few options at 5.0. He's still on some corners, free kicks and pens (?) don't forget.

      Nolan is a proven fpl performer though so he's still very good value.

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  18. O Fenomeno
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    The Fulham right full is going to give away a penalty.

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    1. beric
      • 14 Years
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      Here's hoping

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    2. Eoin
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      After Noble gets taken off...

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

        You mean sent off ... 😉

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        1. Eoin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Please god no. I'll happily take 2/3 points!!!

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  19. pukey
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    2 free transfers this week

    McClean > Nolan
    Zabaleta > Rafael

    Free's up 1 mil...

    objections?

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

      nah.. its your team so you do as you please

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  20. Syd.
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Oh how Fulham miss DemPele....

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  21. Yes Don
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    Hangeland is my only Fulham recruit. Might ditch for someone cheaper. A Wigan or WBA defender

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  22. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    If the second half is anything like the first, CS wham looks likely,

    P.s Is Reid only playing cus Tomkins is out/out of favour?

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

      Tomkins is a slow as horseshite

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      1. Syd.
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        Ive seen some fast horseshite in my time...

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      2. Jax
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        he's not playing today

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      3. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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        😆

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      4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        WIsh I'd known more about their defence before the start, went with Collins, not worth the extra .5/1.0

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  23. Dr. Rog
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Optimal team

    GK
    Either DDG+4 or Jussi+Bego

    Def
    Baines
    5-5.5 player - kosh/williams/gallas/rafa
    Saylor/Cuellar combo
    Demel

    Mid
    2 of Haz/Caz/Bale/Silva/Kags - preferably the first 2 of the first 3 to avoid double up with attack
    2 of Michu/Dyer/Pienaar/Fellaini/McClean/Arfa/Johnson/Nolan/Adam
    Guthrie or Sterling

    Fwd
    RVP
    Tevez
    Budget sriker - Petric/Graham/Lambert/Pog/Berbasloth

    Simples

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    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
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      Hard to argue with that to be fair. Thinking along the exact same lines meself

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      1. Dr. Rog
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        open questions

        what is the best GK strat?

        2 exp mids - given haz has already risen those who have him will want to keep, which of the remaining 4? as i said dont think you want to double up on manchester teams so that leaves bale and caz. Bale now, Caz after wk7/8 for me.

        2 cheap mids - michu takes one spot until wk8, toss up between mcclean/nolan/arfa for the other slot. everton coverage dealt with via baines.

        budget stiker - of those I think Lambert will be the strongest come the end of the season, most have michu that rules out graham, so its petric for the time being.

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    2. Nibbsy
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      Pretty much agree with this.

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  24. Slaps
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    Schwarzer has looked poor so far this year, anyone think Stockdale could get a chance soon. - he's been pretty decent whenever i've seen him.

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

      BRILLIANT grav.

      Is that Rushie?

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  25. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Taylor!!!!!!!!!

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  26. DLL18
    • 14 Years
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    Fulham a shambles away again.

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  27. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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    Did Noble take that FK? assist if so!!!!!!

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

      I'm watching a dodgy stream but looks like someone else got a touch. Not sure if he took the FK either.

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
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      noble no.

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  28. Eoin
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    • 14 Years
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    MATTY TAYLOR BANDWAGON

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  29. beric
    • 14 Years
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    3 goals, nothing for Noble. Ah well.

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

    Who had that assist?

    Look like it came from the right back position?

    Demel ?

    Here's hoping 😉

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