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17 October 2012 1072 comments
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Plenty of Premier League stars were in action right across the globe yesterday, giving Fantasy managers much to fret about. While David Silva’s owners wait anxiously for news on a possible hamstring problem, England’s game with Poland this afternoon is set to cause further apprehension:

Croatia 2 Wales 0
Gareth Bale, Chris Gunter, Ashley Williams, Ben Davies, David Vaughan and Steve Morison all started for the visitors. Morison made way for Reading’s Simon Church just after the hour mark, while fellow Royal Hal Robson-Kanu also came off the bench with eight minutes remaining. Nikica Jelavic was an unused sub for Croatia.

Czech Republic 0 Bulgaria 0
There was only one Premier League player in action in this one, as Chelsea’s Petr Cech played the full 90 minutes between the sticks for the hosts.

Cyprus 1 Norway 3
Fulham duo Brede Hangeland and John Arne Riise both started for the visitors. Hangeland scored for the second game in a row this past week – the Cottagers centre-half also grabbed the equaliser in a 1-1 draw in Switzerland last Friday.

Bosnia 3 Lithuania 0
Asmir Begovic and Edin Dzeko played the full 90 minutes for the hosts. The City forward produced a goal and assist, while Begovic returns to Stoke having kept a clean sheet in both his nation’s games over the international break.

Macedonia 1 Serbia 0
City pair Aleksandar Kolarov and Matija Nastasic were both handed a 90 minute run out for the away side. Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic saw action with 22 minutes remaining for Serbia.

Hungary 3 Turkey 1
West Brom’s Zoltan Gera squared up to Liverpool’s Nuri Sahin here. Both played the 90 minutes, with Gera emerging victorious after firing home his side’s third from the spot.Reading’s Jem Karacan was an unused sub for the away side.

Iceland 0 Switzerland 2
A north London pair were on opposite sides for this clash. Gylfi Sigurdsson managed the full game for the hosts, as did John Djourou for Switzerland.

Slovakia 0 Greece 1
Only one Premier League player started this match. Martin Skrtel began for the hosts, though Fulham’s Giorgos Karagounis was introduced for a 24 minute second-half sub appearance.

Belgium 2 Scotland 0
A total of 16 Premier League players featured, with seven taking part for the hosts. Jan Vertonghen, Thomas Vermaelen, Moussa Dembele, Vincent Kompany and Christian Benteke all started, with the latter two both finding the net. Eden Hazard replaced Dembele at half-time and produced the assist for Kompany’s goal, while Kevin Mirallas was given a run-out in the second half, with 55 minutes gone. Sunderland’s Simon Mignolet was an unused sub.

James Morrison, Steven Fletcher, Danny Fox, Gary Caldwell, Darren Fletcher, Alan Hutton, Shaun Maloney and James McArthur started for Craig Levein’s side, while Jamie Mackie introduced at the break. Morrison and Steven Fletcher were also subbed off on 79 and 76 minutes respectively, while Charlie Adam and Russell Martin were unused subs.

Italy 3 Denmark 1
Mario Balotelli recovered from the flu bug that kept him out of last week’s win in Armenia to take his place in Italy’s starting XI. The City forward grabbed a goal and assist and was subbed off on 89 minutes, while Daniel Agger played the full match for the visitors.

Germany 4 Sweden 4
Arsenal pair Per Mertesacker and Lukas Podolski both featured for the hosts. The former managed 90 minutes and also scored his side’s third just before the break, while Podolski was afforded a three minute sub appearance towards the end of the match.

Sweden fielded three Premier League players. Jonas Olsson and Seb Larsson both started and Alex Kacaniklic came on at half-time. The Fulham man provided an assist for the Swedes third in a sensational comeback – they were 4-0 down with just 35 minutes left to play.

Spain 1 France 1
David Silva was subbed off after just 13 minutes with a possible hamstring injury for the hosts, although it’s also being reported as a possible ankle problem – Fantasy managers are eagerly awaiting any injury updates after many chose to draft him in over the last couple of weeks. Santi Cazorla replaced the City playmaker, while Fernando Torres also featured; he came on for Andres Iniesta on 75 minutes. Pepe Reina was an unused sub but there are unconfirmed reports that he may have picked up a muscle problem during the half-time kickabout – any possible injury only adds to the worries at Liverpool just now.

Hugo Lloris, Patrice Evra, Laurent Koscielny and Yohan Cabaye all started for Les Bleus, with the latter fit again after missing out against Japan on Friday with a stomach problem. Lloris saved a Cesc Fabregas penalty, while another north London protagonist, Olivier Giroud, climbed off the bench with just three minutes left to grab a last-gasp equaliser. Gael Clichy was an unused sub for Didier Deschamps’ side.

Latvia 2 Liechtenstein 0
Just the one Premier League player in action in this game. Reading’s Kaspars Gorkss played 90 minutes at centre-half for the victorious hosts.

Romania 1 Holland 4
Having been rested for last week’s win over Andorra, Robin Van Persie returned to the Dutch starting XI last night with a goal last night. Van Persie lasted 90 minutes, as did Ron Vlaar and Jonny Heitinga. Gabriel Tamas didn’t have the best of games for the hosts – the West Brom defender conceded a penalty and resultantly picked up a yellow card.

Portugal 1 Northern Ireland 1
Nani played the full 90 minutes for the hosts and supplied the assist for Helder Postiga’s equaliser. The outstanding Jonny Evans played the entire game for the away side, as did Fulham pair Chris Baird and Aaron Hughes.

Faroe Islands 1 Republic of Ireland 4
Kieren Westwood, John O’Shea, Seamus Coleman, Marc Wilson, James McCarthy, Jon Walters and Robbie Brady were amongst the starters for the away side, while Shane Long was given the final ten minutes. Wilson returned a goal and assist, while fellow Potter Walters also found the net for Giovanni Trapattoni’s side. Stephen Kelly and Ciaran Clark were both unused subs.

Bolivia 4 Uruguay 1
Luis Suarez played the full 90 minutes and grabbed Uruguay’s consolation goal, while Liverpool team mate Sebastian Coates was an unused sub.

Venezuela 1 Ecuador 1
United’s Antonio Valencia managed the full 90 minutes for the visitors, showing no side effects from his recent ankle injury.

Chile 1 Argentina 2
City pair Pablo Zabaleta and Sergio Aguero faced off against Wigan’s Jean Beausejour and West Brom’s Gonzalo Jara. Aguero lasted 86 minutes before being subbed off, while the other three played the full 90.

United States 3 Guatemala 1
Clint Dempsey, Geoff Cameron and Tim Howard all managed 90 minutes for the hosts. Dempsey had a hand in all three of his nation’s goals; he bagged a brace and provided an assist as the US came from behind. Maurice Edu climbed off the bench for the US with 12 minutes remaining.

Costa Rica 7 Guyana 0
Just the one Premier League player was in action. Everton’s Bryan Oviedo lasted the full 90 in a stroll for the hosts.

Mexico 2 El Salvador 0
United’s Javier Hernandez was afforded 30 minutes as a second-half substitute and grabbed Mexico’s second with five minutes remaining.

Honduras 8 Canada 1
Wigan’s Maynor Figueroa lasted the full 90 for the hosts in an emphatic win. Norwich’s Simeon Jackson started for the visitors but was subbed off later in the game.

Iran 1 South Korea 0
Arsenal fringe player Park Chu-Young played the full match for the defeated visitors.

Iraq 1 Australia 2
Fulham’s Mark Schwarzer and Villa’s Brett Holman played from start to finish for the visitors. Former Everton star Tim Cahill was amongst the goals as Australia sealed a late win.

Japan 0 Brazil 4
United’s Shinji Kagawa played the full 90 for Japan, while Southampton’s Maya Yoshida also started the match. Yoshida was subbed off with a minute remaining, while Ryo Miyaichi was afforded a game time late on from the bench. Chelsea trio David Luiz, Ramires and Oscar all started for Brazil. While Luis lasted 90 minutes, the latter two were subbed off as the game moved into injury time, with Spurs’ Sandro replacing Ramires in central midfield.

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

    Aguero only has 7% ownership, anyone think this will change drastically over the coming weeks?

    I was finding it hard to decide between him and Ba, who has 29% ownership I think, and will save me 3 million which is handy!! However, I have had a slow start this season, and looks like Aguero could be that gamble worth taking to catch up.

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Who knows. I would like him but Mancini is loving his rotation a little too much for my liking.

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    2. Le Limpar
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Whenever he gets going it's certainly not going to fly under the radar. You'll probably only get the one week ahead of the pack before everyone else piles on. So I'd rather wait and see some evidence that a run of starts is coming. I'm prepared to do it as early as next week I think, but it depends a lot on how Tevez does. If has a good week I'll be less inclined to spend the extra money upgrading to Aguero.

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      1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        i actually think they are very much in the same boat for points, tevez and aguero. Unless tevez is dropped or injured (or aguero hits insane form) i won't be upgrading, just dont think there is enough difference to justify the price. i have even considered going for both during their good run of fixtures but 2 strikers from the same team is not something i like to do.

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

          You are strongly mistaken. Tevez needs 2 times more shots to score a goal than Aguero. Aguero takes more shots per game- he also takes penalties. If there were no rotation it would be a no brainer getting Aguero in- he is just soo much better.

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

        He has already got going IMO. 2 goals in his last 2 games, although tap ins really, but still he is looking sharp and he is a great armband choice.

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        1. Le Limpar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          His 'tap in' vs Sunderland was exquisite. That's why I want him in! But intrigued to leave wait and see a little longer for the same reasons as All Up on the Interwebs

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    3. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      i think jelavic is a decent punt for a differential up front as well.

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    4. mito21
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Is not too often u get a chance u get to have world class talent as a differential. Once he does something everybody will come in and grab him, I was hoping to have him before he comes popular. Rotation is a risk but I think he will be worth it. Waiting on Falcao!!! My fellow Colombian and the wonderkid James Rodriguez who Fergie wants.

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

    Got 2FT and 0.6 in the bank. This is how I am thinking of lining up for this weekend...not sure on Sterling vs Lambert:

    Foster
    Demel Rafael Baines
    Sterling Michu Caz Pienaar Haz
    RVP Tevez

    Begovic Lambert Davies Cuellar

    As for transfers, maybe Haz should come out for Bale but it feels like a sideways move. Cuellar for Wilson is another idea as he would prove useful in the gameweeks following the United game. Your thoughts?

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  3. El Asesino Pacheco
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Will Smalling's comeback from injury be a threat to Rafael's gametime? am worried

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      its possible yes.

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  4. King Kohli
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Foster Fed
    Ivan Baines Demel Cuellar Clyne
    Hazard Kagawa Yaya Michu Guthrie
    Torres Tevez Fletcher

    Plan was to do
    Kagawa + Yaya + Torres ----> Bale + Cazorla + Berba(4 point hit)
    Hazard---> Silva for gw9

    With Silva appearing to be a doubt now,
    Kagawa + Torres---> Caz + Berba this week
    Hazard--->Bale next week

    Does it sound ok?
    Cheers!

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

    The outstanding Jonny Evans. 8)

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

      what did he eat? 😉

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    2. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      He was indeed... got stuck on my watchlist too.

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    3. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      How he's become your best defender over the past year I don't quite understand.

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

        yeah dont quite know how its happened. One thing is he's become much more comfortable on the ball and passing it out from the back. Looks solid in the air and in the tackle too, against both physical and pacey forwards, compared to 2-3 years ago when he really struggled against the likes of Zamora and Carlton Cole. Vastly improved. Looking forward to him + Smalling hopefully being the 1st choice established partnership in 2-3 years time.

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

          Many players seem to have a relative dip after 1/2 decent seasons - Maybe he's had his?

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

            He's still only 24 though, i just think he's really benefiting from regular game time now. Not the finished article as he'll still have the odd game where he has a mare but improving all the time.

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

          +1 YES.

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  6. Ryan
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    New Zealand 3 Tahiti 0

    Ryan Nelson played 84 minutes for the hosts and looked lively in what will probably be his last game for New Zealand in his home town Christchurch. Winston Reid was an unused sub

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

      Nelsen...I expected more from a fellow native of his!

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

        I wanted to be unbiased 😉 To elaborate he almost scored a goal and was a menace in the box. He often lingered in there a bit too. Just goes to show how keen he was to get a goal. He was unlucky not to. Reid was probably still having ill effects from his injury.

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

    Here is the Rvp article...just for you Forca.

    http://www.nevercaptainnickybutt.com/2012/10/to-rvp-or-not-to-rvp-that-is-the-question.html

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

      So to cut a long story short. He is worth it if on penalties and plays at least 3000 mins in the season. Sounds fair enough.

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

        The first point, we will get to know sooner or latter. The second makes absolutely no sense from an fpl perspective. That's just plain hindsight. Injuries, Rotation (obviously more than at Arsenal), but just how much we can never be sure with Sir Alex.

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

          Of course, thats why 'gut feel' comes into play. Do you think he will be rotated regularly etc? To put it in perspective, he played roughly 3300 minutes for arsenal last season. So basically he needs to start 9/10 games to remain worth it.

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

          Rooney+Kun(22.8m) vs Rvp+Carlito(22.9m)

          😕

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

            Rather Kun+Berba+Ba+2 big priced mids etc and then do Kun->RVP as suggested....

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

              Ba/lambchops/kun probably for me.

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

      That's a lot of words to come to the conclusion that it's 50/50 on whether to keep or sell....

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

        LOL

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

      Good article, but like most of them they are too afraid to take a stand, understandably so. According to me, RVP is not a must-have this season. But will still be a must-have for a certain run of fixtures (i.e. gw11 onwards). Thus the trick, as Roscola puts it, is pure timing. Get that right, and you have maximized your gains. (Don't cite the Arsenal-Chelsea example in response, it's not gonna happen too many times)

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

        Yeah, I might do a rvp-->Kun swap for 3 weeks and re look then.

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

        I agree with all that, absolutely.

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  8. Bobadoba
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking Fletcher out for Berbatov but slightly concerned about degree of Berb's fitness....the move could backfire this weekend possibly?

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

      2 weeks ago he was nearly ready for the game. Wait until Jol's presser but I'd be surprised if he didn't play

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      1. rvp786
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        2 weeks ago he was 90 per cent CERTAIN TO MISS GAME

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

          I know that but that doesn't mean he wasn't *nearly* ready.

          At the start of that week he was expected to be ready but by friday he decided he would need a little bit longer. I call that *nearly* ready.

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  9. FatmanAndRobin
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Any opinions on the team guys... think need to buff up the MID more.. 600 k in the bank.. any advice on captain??

    GK Begovic/Jussi

    DEF Williams/Demel/Baines/Ridgewell/Nelsen

    MID McClean/Duff/Puncheon/Santi/Yaya Toure

    FOR Tevez/RVP/Jelavic

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  10. kaz 96
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    A) RVP and mata

    B)aguero and hazard

    also, i havent been keeping up to date with the injury news.Is berbatov fit?

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    1. rvp786
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      A

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    2. kaz 96
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      A) rvp and mata(-4)

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  11. Dago
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this team anyone?

    Begovic - McCarthy

    Baines - Wilson - Jenkinson/Sagna - McCartney - Fonte

    Nolan - Bale - Pienaar - Cazorla - Spearing

    Bebatov - RVP - Aguero

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

      Sterling not Spearing!

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

      nothing worth changing?

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    3. AAAAA
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Well its good bar Mccarthy. You don't need to make any pressing transfers, I suspect you'll pull through for the next 7 odd gameweeks with only one real keeper too.

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

    Fellaini...

    About 3.5k transfers out needed for a fall...just under 2k transfers out today...I suppose a drop tonight is unlikely?

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    1. kaz 96
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      no way is he going to avoid the drop..

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

        I don't question that...it's whether he drops tonight is my concern.

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

          Not at the current rate, but there will be an influx of transfers after the game at 4 pm. Prob for Milner when he scores.

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

      should be tommorow night, but its a close call.

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    3. DGW Sane TC Fail....
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Been monitoring Fellaini over the last week on Fisco and if the current trend continues he won't drop tonight, but will price fall on Thursday night.

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  13. B.P.R.D.
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Is Nasri fit enough to slot in as a direct replacement for Silva right now?

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    1. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Apparently was available for the Fulham game so should be good to go this weekend

      http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2209944/Manchester-City-team-news-Fulham-match.html

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

      I was wondering that he played a cameo at Fulham but didnt appear in the last game.

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

        ok my bad he didnt appear at Fulham

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        1. Le Limpar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          He did come on at Fulham

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  14. dewanbrookes
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    thoughts on my team for this round? I'm not too happy with it to be honest

    foster

    baines rafael hughes

    cazorla (c) hazard bale peinaar

    lambert fletcher ba

    (rangel, demel, guthrie)

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

      Whats's not to like?

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

        got hazard/bale and fletcher/ba playing in the same game, and my subs are guthrie demel and rangel, who won't do anything

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  15. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Who are all the fellow Begovic/Foster rotators starting this weekend?

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

      Foster probably because I have not as much to gain from a Stoke CS really...

      Also 0-0 WBA vs City last year is in the back of my mind.

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Foster

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

      Begovic... Insurance against a RVP penalty miss 🙂

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      1. Scroobius Mac
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Cue non-saved miss.

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

      Foster, for saves.

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

      Fossie

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

    After the WBA game, City have 3 home games in the next 4. I know there defence hasn't been the best so far but I'm contemplating getting in Kompany for those games...Or I could get Tevez. City are bound to start getting CS at home like they were last season. Thoughts?

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

      their*

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    2. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I've been eyeing up Kompany as well. Only viable in an RVPless team though.

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

        Not for a short term gain...I can afford it with my team at the moment...

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        1. Scroobius Mac
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah I have a slightly more expensive midfield than you do so I can't without ditching Bale/Hazard which I'm not keen on.

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      2. Drip Doctor
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Where do you stand on that, still considering getting rid? Fancied Aguero but looking at his fixtures, he is a massive rotation threat.

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        1. Scroobius Mac
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Considering but much less. Knock on effect of Theo's injury means I'm happier to go without Cazorla and chance my luck with Gervinho, now with Rooney playing a day later I think I'll keep him for now.

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

      good idea, would consider myself if I could afford it

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  17. cuterandy
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    guys, best budget stiker for the next 3 game weeks? crouch/kone/lambert/defoe(have bale in my team)..any other options, please specify.

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  18. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone else have major selection headaches coming into this GW?

    4/5 of my defenders play at home this week and my away player is Baines so I have to play him.
    I also have Pienaar and Lambert playing away but against easy opponents: (qpr) and (whu)

    So it's pretty much:

    Baines (qpr) + 2 of:
    A. Hangeland (AVL)
    B. Rangel (WIG)
    C. Cuellar (NEW)
    D. Demel (SOT)

    Cazorla (nor), Michu (WIG), Baines (CHE), RVP (STO), Ba (sun) + 2 of:
    1. Pienaar (qpr)
    2. Lambert (whu)
    3. Kaca (AVL)
    4. One of the 2 defenders not picked from above

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    1. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      A B 1 2

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      1. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers.

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  19. El Asesino Pacheco
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Jaaskelainen
    Rafael, Ivanovic, Baines
    Bale Hazard, Ben Arfa, (Nolan, Michu)
    Fletcher, Lambert, Jelavic

    Now should I play Michu against Wigan or Nolan against Southampton, or play both and keep Lambert on the bench

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    1. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Play both with Barfa or Hazard on the bench? sun and tot are tough fixtures while Michu and Nolan are great chances to be amongst the goals against leaky defences at home.

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      1. El Asesino Pacheco
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        thanks man

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  20. Pratik
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    What should I do with Fellaini?

    I was initially thinking of Tevez->Berba and Fellaini->Caz, but really wanted to keep Tevez. If I did this I could follow it up next week with Gerrard->4.5-6 priced mid, and Podolski->Aguero?

    0.4 in the bank and 2 FT's

    Foster, Begovic
    Gallas, Hughes, Demel, S Taylor , Baines
    Bale, Gerrard, Pienaar, Fellaini, B.Arfa
    Podolski, Tevez, Ba

    Any suggestions/ideas?

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

      Save it and do two next week imo. Any chance you can give me some feedback on my team above?

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

      Get Nolan and forget about Santi.

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    3. AAAAA
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Have you considered going Fellaini to Sterling? It'll make your decision of whom to play a much easier one...

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    4. King Kohli
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Its a tricky one..u really need Caz this week & Berba could easily outscore Tevez.
      Go with your planned transfers, looks good!

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

        I think that is what I am gonna do 🙂

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

      I'm toying with keeping him - he may play and is no worse than any potential replacements.

      As you have peanut & a freebie, prolly best to say goodbye.

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  21. King Kohli
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Giroud or Berba?
    Will be captaining whoever i get!
    Already have Cazorla

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

      I would say Berba, but love for Giroud has grown exponentially during this International Break.

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        foolishly IMO

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

          I am on a wait-and-watch with him.....2/3 more gw's and we will know the true picture.

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            I am praying he is another chamakh... although last game suggests otherwise

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      2. King Kohli
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        At Fulham, everything goes through Berba & he is on pens as well!
        Not sure about Giroud's finishing abilities just yet as he only scored a tap in, and has been guilty of missing glit-edged chances in the past. Arsenal have plenty of different scores too!

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        1. Le Limpar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          You don't 21 goals in Ligue 1 if your finishing abilities aren't both varied and effective.

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          1. King Kohli
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            I know he did well in Ligue 1 last season but so did Chamakh and Gervinho. We all know how they both fared in their 1st season.
            There is also a slight doubt whether Giroud will start or not.

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    2. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Giroud.

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    3. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      preferably both but giroud (c)

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  22. Bobadoba
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Fletcher out for Berbatov

    or

    Tevez out for Suarez?

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

      Tevez > Suarez

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      first one

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  23. mr messi
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Cazorla or Bale? I'm edging towards Bale.

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

      Cazorla this week Bale next.

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      1. mr messi
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Oh yes, the Norwich factor.

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    2. Round and Round
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Cazorla

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  24. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Why oh why am I tempted with Nolan,when Peanut is shirley the best LT replacement for Fellatio?

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    1. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Nolan is good pick too.

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

        Pienaar has much better fixt between now and Xmas though.

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      get big Jon Walters Rudi, you know you want to really

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

        Don't you have something to do? Like polish your Land rover Discovery?

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          got a gardener to do wash the cars... that is when he isn't gardening of course 🙂

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            ̶d̶o̶

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

            Or doing your wife. In your walk in shower.

            You better rush home.

            Now.

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            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              that's alright you haven't seen my maid 😉

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

                So your maid does the garden, the landy, you AND your wife.

                Nice.

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                1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 5 months ago

                  no she does the dishes and the floors... nice view on the latter

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    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Hey Christina, cheers for the advice on honeymoon destinations, went for Mauritius in the end. If it rains I'm blaming you 🙂

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

        No probs. It will prob rain as it's so humid. Don't worry, it only lasts 5 minutes and it cools down the place.

        When you going? Where you staying?

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          In about 10 days time, staying in Grand Baie.

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

            Lucky fecker! Excellent.

            Hotel?

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            1. 1966 was a great year for E…
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Something like The Casuarita (sp?). Any recommendations of trips to go on, places to visit?

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              1. Hank Scorpio
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                I went to Mauritius for my honeymoon, there isn't loads to do unless you're into watersports.

                My advice.......just chill 🙂

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

                Never heard of it....LOL

                We stayed at the La Mauricia for our honeymoon. Check out the waterfront in Port Louis, go on a snorkeling trip on one of those big catamarans that does a BBQ for you on the boat. Do the one that takes you to Gabriel Island. Amazing.

                Appar the Royal Botanic Gardens of Pamplemousses is also worth a visit. I didn't get around to it though.

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

                  BTW, never buy any souvenirs on the beach in front of your hotel. They are 3x more expensive then the shops in Grand Baie.

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                2. 1966 was a great year for E…
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 5 months ago

                  http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g488106-d321396-Reviews-Casuarina_Hotel-Trou_aux_Biches.html

                  Cheers, will add that lot to the itinerary.

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

      Nolan for the next two I think is a better pick, long term Peanut.

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

      LT?

      I'm doing Fellaini>Nolan because I already have Pienaar

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        looney tune?

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

        Lick able Tits?

        LONG TERM

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    6. My name is an echo
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I got Nolan in. he has looked dangerous in everygame and now has Cans Caroll to ping the ball too. Plus he is a genuine captain choice at home to SOU this weekend. Thats why?

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

        Captain? Until I get him of course.

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    7. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      After SOT and wig in the next 2 weeks, here are his next 10 fixtures:

      MCI, new, STO, tot, mun, CHE, LIV wba, EVE, ars

      Don't see too many goals in those fixtures and I think the top 6 at the end of the season will come from those 10 teams. Maybe STO, LIV, wba and EVE are fixtures that he can realistic have a chance to score in but even they aren't easy matches.

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

        Exactly. Shit fixtures.

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  25. DGW Sane TC Fail....
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Any thoughts on Gibson for Everton as the 5th Midfielder or should i just stick with the standard Sterling transfer?

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      http://picklive.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dgibson.jpg

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

        Haha, I usually have Circle for shoot so this looks like it's saying 'All he does is cross...'

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        1. Scroobius Mac
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Or he tries to shoot but it comes out like a massively over hit cross.

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

            That's Cleverley's thing at the moment... 😉

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          2. DGW Sane TC Fail....
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            **and the light bulb comes on***.i shall forget about Gibson and look elsewhere lol

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        2. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Can you cross from a 10-yard radius of the centre circle?

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      2. DGW Sane TC Fail....
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        ***sits in chair and scratches head*** i really have no clue what you posted is a good thing or a bad thing lol

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          It *should* be a good thing, but

          'When the ball hits your head and you're sat in Row Z
          That's D. Gibson'

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  26. forrie
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    'Biggest question for me is do i stick with Fletcher or move for Berbatov? suggestions?

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

      Im strongly considering this move but may have a bigger fish to fry

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    2. Round and Round
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Stick imo. Look at fixtures after the next 2 for Berba. Fletcher is in good form + its a derby so anything could happen (including a hat-trick)

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

      This is a transfer I've contemplated...and if I didn't have another one to make I might have done it. However I think they're both at home and swapping one for the other might be a poor move if they both end up scoring. Berb obviously has the explosive factor but I'm wary of it being his first game back.

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    4. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      berbababa

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    5. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I don't like taking out a player on form, it seems daft.

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

        +1

        And at Fletch's price he is as good value as Berba right now...Berba may destroy him long term but I'm quietly confident Fletcher will continue to get most of Sunderland's goals and thus be a real bargain. I'm reluctant to make such a knee-jerk move right now.

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  27. Dago
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Should I downgrade RVP or Aguero to invest in defence?

    Begovic – McCarthy

    Baines – Wilson – Jenkinson/Sagna – McCartney – Fonte

    Nolan – Bale – Pienaar – Cazorla – Spearing

    Bebatov – RVP – Aguero

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

      No defence is ok

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

      You have got a decent team, downgrade Aguero->Tevez to upgrade in defence. They should both have similar game-time.

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

        No Newcastle player btw?

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

          the choice was Aguero and Nolan or Ba and Mata.

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    3. Round and Round
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero to Tevez.

      Sterling surely?

      Very similar to mine so I like it 🙂

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

        yes Sterling sorry. Maybe I should go for Tevez and upgrade defence, thanks.

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  28. Round and Round
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Bloody Sweden. That amazing comeback ruined an otherwise successful 12 team accumulator. Grrrrrrr

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

      Ouch,how much would you have won?

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      1. Round and Round
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        £160. Only stuck a £1 on it but still hurts 🙁

        Gearing up a few 10-team ones for the weekend now.

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

          Yeah, me to.

          BTW did you see my pool/manU/ars/marseille for a win accum at 3.9/1?

          I got it at 5.7/1 last week.

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      feel bad for you... northern Ireland cost me 200 quid... gutting

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

      It also ruins an otherwise successful campaign so far for Ireland...Germany running away with the group would suit us much better...now Sweden have that jammy extra point.

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      1. r0nh
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        If Ireland win their game in hand, they'd be 1 point behind Germany...

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    4. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      skrtel passing to tevez earlier this season cost me 650£

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  29. iankehoe
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Played my WC this week and torturing myself by revisiting and changing it every few hours - identify any weaknesses for me plz?!

    Jaaskelainen
    Baines Evans Riise
    Pienaar Bale Nolan Santi Ben Arfa
    Rooney Berba

    Begovic - Crouch - Caulker - Gorks

    Further torture being inflicted over choice of captain for this weekend

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

      ps - can anyone tell me how to link my team to my profile? Struggling.

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  30. Mr. Perfectionist
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Should I do Fellaini--->Caz & Torres--->Berba for a 4pt hit today or should I wait for further news. If i dont do it by tonight it will cost me 0.1 as fellaini will be dropping. Is it worth the wait??

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