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The Watchlist – Simon Mignolet

Given their form so far, it’s a little difficult to praise many of Sunderland’s Fantasy assets right now. Aside from Steven Fletcher’s run of five goals across Gameweek 2-5, the Black Cats have failed to flicker on our radars after an insipid batch of displays. A single win and seven goals scored over their first 10 fixtures leaves Martin O’Neill’s side hovering three points above the drop zone but, with four home matches in their next five, the schedule offers a chance to push up the table.

Simon Mignolet comes into our thinking, then, ahead of a crucial run of games for the Wearsiders. While this weekend’s trip to Fulham looks limited for returns, given the Cottagers flourishing form up front, the following four Gameweeks smile a little kinder on their prospects. Home clashes against West Brom and QPR should hold little fear for a resilient Sunderland side set up not to concede – while the Baggies picked up their first away win of the season last weekend, they have scored just five goals in five away games, while Mark Hughes’ outfit have failed to score in each of their last two road trips. Bearing in mind the Black Cats have conceded just four goals in four at the Stadium of Light, confidence in their defence may be set to take a turn for the better, with Mignolet producing at least three Fantasy Premier League (FPL) points in each of his home games so far.

O’Neill’s side then make their way to Carrow Road in Gameweek 15. While Norwich haven’t tasted defeat in their last four, the Canaries have struggled to find the net, with just two goals scored over that unbeaten run. Indeed, with five goals in five matches in front of their own fans, their home record will afford the Black Cats hope of a third away clean sheet, having kept out Arsenal and Stoke on their travels already.

Double Gameweek 16 then sees Chelsea and Reading make their way to the Stadium of Light. Granted, the clash against Roberto Di Mateo’s side looks good for only save points for Mignolet, but the Reading match has clear potential – Brian McDermott’s strugglers have scored three times in their last four away games.

Coming in at 5.0 FPL and 4.4 in the Sky Sports game, Mignolet offers a decent mid-priced option for those Fantasy managers currently looking for alternatives to the likes of Jussi Jaaskelainen and Asmir Begovic between the sticks. Having already accrued 39 points – just four less than Petr Cech, for example – he is second only to Fletcher’s 48 for Sunderland and has offered a consistency of starts matched only by John O’Shea amongst the Black Cats backline. If O’Neill is to engineer a climb up the table, these next few games looks be crucial and while Fletcher has earned the plaudits so far, Mignolet’s contribution will be equally key to his side’s fortunes.

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  1. Doctor X
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Cisse, Gutierrez and Cabaye out. Makes me feel a little less better about having Ba.

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    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      ...and Saylor. 🙁

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Saylor out? please be jokin

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          oops.. just realised what you meant

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          1. Chris_White
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Hopefully Tiote will be back...

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            1. Valar(Keith)
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              he is back..

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm actually glad about the Cisse one. I think Cisse doesn't compliment Ba's game at all...Shola Ameobi actually works best with Ba!

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      1. SackWenger
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        And I'm guessing an omission of Cabaye should be positive for Ben Arfa. Bizarrely I'm looking to bring him in this week for Walters.

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        1. Lord Flashheart
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          nothing can be bizzare about ditching walters.

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      2. GOB
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed

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      3. Lord Flashheart
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        this

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  2. thebo0
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    OK so here is my team:

    Foster (McCarthy)
    Baines – Riise – Reid (Jenkinson – McAuley)
    Hazard – Fellaini – Sterling – Taarabt (Michu)
    Torres – Suarez – Ba

    I need to get a new GK in as both Foster and McCarthy are injured... but I would also like to replace Torres for the next few weeks. I’m going to take a 4 point hit.

    Any recommendations on who to bring in and who to replace?

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    1. joinho
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Begovic

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      1. joinho
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Would also keep Torres.

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  3. joinho
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    One click away from activating my WC to give the following team:
    Begovic (Jaaskelainen)
    Gorkss, Rafael, Cameron (McCartney) (Barnett)
    Pienaar, Mata, Michu, Nolan, Fellaini
    Berbatov, RVP, Suarez

    Only problem would then be who on earth do I bench out of my front 8?

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    1. The Duke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Peanut I reckon, you have cover with Fellaini.

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    2. CarelessGenius©
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Peanut and Felacio too much....spread it about a bit.
      Pick a cheaper mid, who is bench fodder, and upgrade defence.

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    3. Timon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      pienaar

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    4. Home Run Baker
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Pienaar to Morrison

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    5. Last Resort...
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A WC that is bringing in 3 guys are the verge of a suspension, I would switch out one to avoid a dreadful series of GWs if they all yellow out around the same time.

      I would remove michu and pienaar from this team one to a benchable mid priced under 5 mil(or so) and the other to Bale/silva/walcott/valencia.. Whichever you fancy.

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    6. GOB
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      As the others have said Pienaar to someone cheap and sort out that defence as they will cost you many points.

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    7. Kevin Twine
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You don't need Fellani and Pienaar; get rid of Pienaar imo.

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  4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Will Foster be properly flagged now of FISO? This might save him for a fall anytime soon, right? If he's back for the next game his flag should be removed and cancel all the NTO...I assume?

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Goalkeepers don't fall that fast. It's not a fashionable transfer.

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  5. The Duke
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What do you reckon?

    Aguero > Suarez for a hit?

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      i'd bet you'd wanna do the opposite in a week or two

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      1. The Duke
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Most ppl in my league have Suarez and i'm losing the few extra points by having Aguero and not him.

        hmmmmmmm decisions.

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          i think this week aguero will disappoint you again.. he's gonna be nailed on from next week though(out of UCL) and is lethal.. tough situation tbh

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          1. The Duke
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            full 90 with Argentina means probable 10 min appearance this weekend!
            Humph

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    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      i wouldn't do it for a hit

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    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I thought Aguero looked really sharp at the weekend...nowt between em apart from a million and a rotation issue...

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  6. In Tommy We Trust
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Afternoon lads,

    the wife 😉 has decided to wildcard. Any suggestions on below

    Scoutify 😀

    Begovic / Jaaskelainen
    Sagna / Garrido / Boyce / Cuellar / Shorey
    Sterling / Mata / Maloney / Bale / Silva
    Van Persie / Berbatov / Giroud

    0 FT, £0.0m in the bank.

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    1. Smarty Pants
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      ask your dog!

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Don't have one. Can I ask yours? 😉

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        1. Smarty Pants
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          It says 'bow-wow'. I believe it means 'boyce out'.

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          1. Smarty Pants
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            and buy Arfa and Duff

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            1. In Tommy We Trust
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              😀 😆

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        2. Krionos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Quite a rude reply...

          I like it and the Giroux and Silva picks are inspired moves I think.

          Not so sure about garrido and Boyce though... And mignolet in for jaask. Mcanuff also worth a shout for the double

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          1. In Tommy We Trust
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Like the Mcanuff shout. cheers

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    2. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't have Boyce and Sagna.

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Boyce to rotate with Garrido.

        Anyone for 5.4 or less better than Sagna becasue she 😉 likes the front 8

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        1. Scroobius Mac
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          How about Figueroa and Huth?

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          1. In Tommy We Trust
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Sold. Cheers

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            1. In Tommy We Trust
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Actually, she's already got Bego so will stick

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    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Everton?

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        the missing tick. Can you think of a way to get either Fellaini or Baines in?

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  7. shinyfong
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    tremmel and sagna or mignolet and a 4.2 or below defender? Thanks a lot!

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    1. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      mig and 4.2 not sure who - gorkss , nelson , demel

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      1. shinyfong
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        i got begovic and gorkss by the way. so does that make a diff?

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  8. Utterly Fabregasted
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    quick question...

    what to do...

    2.7m in bank, 1FT.

    front 8:
    Caz, Haz, Fellaini, Sterling, Michu
    Ba, RVP, Berbs

    1) Ba >> Suarez
    2) Michu >> Silva
    3) Keep t/fer and wait and see...double of mata/silva in next week?

    Thanks

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    1. CarelessGenius©
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Keep transfer I reckon.
      Don't think Suarez or Silva is gonna get huge score this week, but what do I know?

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  9. Jenks
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What are people's thoughts on Bego/foster partnership? Should I switch foster out and free up a bit of cash or stay put? Am sure there are others facing this dilemma...

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      My only concern is the price drop. And I'm trying to figure out whether the injury flag means it will prevent one. He's a good way off a drop anyway but his NTO might be increased to 60k/70k (I hope) and then cleared when he returns (which I hope is soon) If it turns out he is out for an extended period I'm going to sell for Mignolet or Ruddy.

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      1. rvp786
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        im thinking of transfering him out for ruddy/mcarthy.

        free the cash up and play begovic most weeks

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          McCarthy? Don't you know Federici is back? No guarantees of him being No.1 anymore.

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          1. rvp786
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            mccarthy has been solid so no reason to get dropped. however i will wait until im sure he is back to numb 1 spot. if not might go for ruddy

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            1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              He's injured though, that's a reason to get dropped.

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              1. rvp786
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                i guess we will have to wait and see if he comes back into team

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    2. Hay Number 2
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Great combo....waste of a transfer IMO, I have the jaas begovic pairing myself and I have no intention to even consider dropping one or the other.

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    3. thetinkerman
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I brought Tremmel in (for Juusi) last week. The money will help a lot and you can always rectify it in the winter WC. That's around 5 weeks without back-up for Bego (if Vorm is back on schedule)

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    4. bdwhite91
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I have my eye on Mignolet for the DGW. Sticking for now though. Not a big concern quite yet.

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  10. Hay Number 2
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I have a drop two and pick two question:

    Drop two: demel, Ivan, Hughes, baines, cueller
    Pick two: sterling, kancaniklic, Michu

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    1. Ross Geller
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ivanović & Cuellar

      Michu & probably Sterling

      I'm not sure about Kaca starting...

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    2. roscola
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Drop: Cuellar & Ivan
      Pick: Sterling & Michu

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    3. skodaole2
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Drop Cuellar, Ivanovic(they are the least possible for a clean sheet imo) and Sterling for me

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    4. Hay Number 2
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not feelin Ivan then gents, how come?

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      1. roscola
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I reckon West Brom are more likely to score than Stoke or Sunderland

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      2. Ross Geller
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Wait until Demel news. If he's not sure of a start, then maybe Ivan. Or wait. Who's your GK? If Jaask, then Ivan instead of Demel for sure.

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    5. Hay Number 2
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Cool....thanks all, much appreciated 🙂

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    6. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      cuellar and demel....

      ivan too pricey to bench.....

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    7. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      If you're considering dropping ivan then its probably time you sold him and upgraded fletcher to berba or ba maybe?

      I'd drop cueller and demel and play sterling and michu

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  11. Timon
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    so,
    fellaini michu suarez who is going to get the yellow?

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      hope suarez, he needs a rest

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    2. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Fellaini

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      1. Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I think Wigan will put up a real fight, so Suarez defo.

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    3. CarelessGenius©
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Never eat the yellow.
      Fellini prob.

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  12. cassanata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Just looking at Ibrahimovic's goal. Thought it would be much better with all the raving going on. Is it really an overhead kick? If you look at where he made contact with the ball its not really overhead, plus he fell on his ass. While its a good goal i have seen better overhead kicks.

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    1. CarelessGenius©
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      He didn't catch it that sweet either.....but the audacity is gorgeous.

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    2. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Oh come on it's sublime.

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      1. TeamSteam
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah absolutely, look at his bodyshape when he attempts it, not many, if any, could repeat that. Completely fantastic indeed

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    3. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      This is the problem with things being over-hyped before you see them. Ruins it for you.

      I hated the film Trainspotting.

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    4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      🙄 It's not about it being a proper overhead kick. Facing away from goal and running backwards he lobbed a keeper and his defenders from close to 30 yards out with about half a second to think about it...in injury time...when the game was over. It was outrageously good!

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

      Watch again with head out of ass

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    6. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Anyone remember trevor sinclair's overhead kick for qpr? or am i just really old.... :-S

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      1. cassanata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        yes that was way better. Your mans for Fiorentina in the CL was the best though

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      2. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        just tried it myself in the garden.....do we have any doctors amongst us ?

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        1. Ings on the up
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          get some ice...

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  13. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Bego (Mannone)

    Rafael Baines Demel (Cuellar, Clyne)

    Michu Mata Fellaini Hoilett (Sterling)

    Suarez (c) RVP Ba

    I think I am ready, concern on not having City, Arsenal cover

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    1. CarelessGenius©
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Think Demel is gonna start?
      I have this quandary....

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        cueallr on bench, or clyne if he doesn't play

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  14. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    some nob on the telly trying to down play Slatan's goal last night...summat to do with context...Just to set it right...The context of Maradonnas goal was that it was Peter Reid he was running away from....Peter "lightening" Reid...!!!

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    1. Hazmat
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      These two weren't bad and came against Italy and France in the Euros.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Fn4IMnJlAc
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFy2-UQGu5U

      I think they know where they can shove their precious context.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        yeah great goalscorer...I get fed up with that Maradonna greatest goal ever routine...Sure it was a great goal but Messi does acouple like that every season...and he's not runnibg away from Peter Reid either....

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        1. mikied
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          peter reid was a good player

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    2. cassanata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      If it is down to importance Rivaldos goal for Barca against Valenca must be the best.

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  15. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I have 1FT and £1.9M in the bank, can you see any obvious transfer or should I save it?

    Jussi McCarthy
    Cameron Rafael Hughes Demel Cuellar
    Bale Pienaar Cazorla Michu Puncheon
    RVP Ba Berbatov

    Thanks guys.

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  16. KING KOUNDER
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdakI8Dpzbw&feature=related

    This one looks Zlatan through the rear view mirror 😀

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    1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I prefer this one, actually beat the keeper who was on his line.

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  17. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Considering Zlatan's ability why is he mocked by so many as an average over rated player, is it his sometimes uninterested demeanour?

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    1. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, he's an even more extreme Berbatov. Still love the pair of them. Give a me lazy virtuoso over Milner any day.

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      1. Andrew
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        For sure, lazy but can explode into something amazing at any minute against run of the mill every week!

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      2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        yeah agreed. Le Tissier was another great example, if wasn't absolutely awesome then he couldn't be bothered to do it.

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        1. Scroobius Mac
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Van der Vaart had a lot of that about him too. I miss that man.

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          1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            top player

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    2. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I watched the game last night and it was one of those rare moments where one player is so unbelievably better than every other player on the pitch. There was a hint of that with Pirlo and some of Italy's games. And definitely more than a hint in Maradona's Argentina, but he really was something else last night. Four excellent goals, all different, all showing different skills and composure.

      He's been a phenomenal goal scorer for his entire career, but has rarely scored against English opposition, that may be part of the reason some were so surprised.

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    3. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      People are jealous

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  18. nadman89
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    brought hernandez in and now have him and rvp anyone think its dumb to double up its just for this week

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      gutsy...

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    2. Dago
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      for the next two it could be a great move, long term not so sure.

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  19. Dago
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Even if Ba is fit surely Ba>Suarez is still a good move. Fixtures show similar potential, but Suarez and Liverpool currently in better form. Am I missing something? a lot of people are saying hold Ba, Im finding it hard to see the logic in that.

    Ba SWA sot sto WIG ful

    Suarez WIG swa tot SOT whm

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    1. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Its a close call, I think people are expecting a resolute Wigan side to turn up at Anfield and for it to be a very tight game.

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    2. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe the answer is both with RVP

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      1. Dago
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        sounds good, but Im looking at Berbatov RVP Suarez.

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        1. Andrew
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I agree Berb is hard to overlook

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    3. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      both are essential right now
      Ba is more than ever a must have with cisse out
      and suarez is in great form right now...

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  20. GYM JUNKIE
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Ba > Suarez?

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    1. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      OMG it's Bemba 🙂

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    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yep. Newcastle look dull, and no Cabaye means less service...

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  21. Smarty Pants
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Ibra shmibra...
    this is how you score goals:
    http://www.fifa.com/ballondor/puskasaward/video=1855696/index.html
    🙂

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      zola did something like this i think...

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  22. Mak_Gold
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thoughts on my team and how I can improve it?:

      Foster, (Federici),
      Baines, Demel, Cameron, (Cuellar, Clyne),
      Santi, Valencia, Pienaar, Michu, (Guthrie),
      RVP, Tevez, Berba. (£1.3m, 1 freebie)

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      1. Andrew
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Valencia>Mata

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        1. Chris_White
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Agreed

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        2. TeamSteam
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Haha getting rid of Valencia when United have the FAR easiest fixturelist ahead is just crazy!

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          1. Andrew
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I dont think so, I think Mata is fixture proof

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            1. TeamSteam
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              He might be fixture proof, but Valencia has great potential over the next weeks.

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          2. Scroobius Mac
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Agreed. Although I don't think I'd bring in Valencia now if I had him I'd retain him.

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        3. Mak_Gold
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Cheers. But what do you think of Pienaar -> Fellaini instead? Mata's got a tough fixture in West Brom.

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            1. Andrew
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              West Brom minus Foster is less tough, plus I think he can turn it on against anyone at anytime.

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              1. Mak_Gold
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  Okay, thanks. 🙂

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            2. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              seems sideways....

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          • David Brains - OH NO!
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Similar to my team and went Pienaar to Fellaini this week (with Kaca to Guthrie to free-up cash)

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        4. Ings on the up
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Team line up for this week.

          Jussi,

          Baines, Rafael, Shawcross

          Sterling, Fellaini (vc), Hazard, Michu, Nolan,

          RVP (C), Tevez

          Subs: Mignolet, Lambert, McCartney, Clyne

          Possible transfer suggestions please? I've got 1 FT and 0.6m - bit confused atm....

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          1. cruzex
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Michu--->Adam Johnson or Larson
            Lambert---> Berba

            And your team will be perfect

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          2. RenNy
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I would probably save it, or maybe Hazard -> Mata?

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        5. RenNy
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Begovic
          Baines Huth Demel
          Hazard Pienaar Cazorla Noble
          RVP(C) Tevez Berbatov

          Federici Gorkss Clyne Guthrie

          1.1 in the bank.

          Thinking of Guthrie -> Sterling this week and bench Noble...Do you think it`s a good transfer to make or would you save the cash for a possible defender/mid upgrade?

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          1. Ings on the up
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I'd upgrade Noble / Guthrie to either Sterling / Maloney

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        6. RD
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Have been away fo few days and suddenly opened my FPL aacount after a long time and i find following players flaaged as doubtful in my team

          Rvp,Walters,Ba

          Can nebody tell me wht happened with these three players and ne chanches of ne of them not starting ths weekend??

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          1. Andrew
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I think Ba and RVP are 'international injuries' probably be fine for weekend but watch out for the press conferences.

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        7. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Should I be worried this week, injury wise, players with a * are my injured boys

          Migs

          Rafa, Baines, Hangeland (close to a drop)

          Michu, Ramirez, Mata, Morrison*

          Berba, Jelly, RvP (c) *?

          Foster* Huth, Kebe* Clyne

          2 in bank 1 FT

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          1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            No, two of them are subs and consensus is that rvp probably wasn't really injured. Hangeland has a good fixture but you might want to get rid soon.

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        8. Toonzie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Any Suggestion to improve my current lineup with 0.7m in the bank, alr done HBA -> Fellaini

          Begovic
          Rafael, Shawcross, Boyce
          Michu, Bale, Carzola, Fellaini
          Rvp, Suarez, Lambert

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          1. Toonzie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            not sure whether to keep lambert

            if i were to upgrade my striker, only way is too offload rafael/carzola/bale

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            1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              I would be tempted to hold Lambert for QPR.

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            2. Andrew
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              That would be an 8pt hit though, dont do it

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          2. Andrew
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Good to go, dont take a hit sit tight til next week

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          3. Toonzie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            okie appreciate yr feedback 🙂

            yea i'll hold onto lambert for this weekend as saints have some easy fixtures coming up

            good luck to yall!

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          4. HVT
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Get Berba ASAP .

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            1. Toonzie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              how bout aguero instead of berba? 🙂

              rvp, suarez, kun wooo jizzzzzzzzzzzz

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        9. Scroobius Mac
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Szczesny all face fitness tests tomorrow. Sagna fatigue may be an issue http://goo.gl/Dlq26

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          1. Scroobius Mac
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            So Bale vs. either a tired Sagna or Jenko. I think I'd rather face Sagna tbh.

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            1. King Nil Miss ✩
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Why? Less pace?

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              1. Scroobius Mac
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                Yeah at the moment anyway. If he's knackered Bale can do his usual knock it past and beat him over 10 yards.

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                1. King Nil Miss ✩
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  Agree!

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        10. rvp786
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          foster begovic
          baines cuellar cameron clyne nelsen
          felliani bale mata michu sterling
          rvp berba ba

          2M IN BANK - where would you spend this money??????

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          1. cruzex
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            defensive player

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          2. David Brains - OH NO!
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I like it and wouldnt change anything to be honest... Michu to Walcott if fit and you really want to spend the £2m

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          3. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            if it's burning a hole in your pocket then i'd do a punt on Cahill...may have rotation problems...or maybe not...and may even bag a couple of goals whilst Terry's out...other than that i'd leave it...

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        11. CarelessGenius©
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Percentage chance of Walcott starting against spurs, disregarding the rather simplistic 75% offered by FPL.

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