[sbu_large_image] Spot the Differential
16 November 2012 2358 comments
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Our Friday evening regular is rolled out once again, as we highlight another trio of overlooked Fantasy alternatives for your perusal ahead of tomorrow morning’s deadline. This time round, we offer a route into the two most lethal attacks around right now and also consider a fit-again full-back with a favourable run of fixtures on the horizon…

Javier Hernandez

Climbing off the bench at Villa last Saturday evening, the Mexican’s deadly eye for goal broke the hosts’ hearts and helped United to yet another three points in their bid to reclaim the title. Such was Hernandez’s impact, Sir Alex Ferguson revealed post-match that the forward’s performance had earned him the right to start against Norwich this weekend – a claim once again reiterated by the United boss this morning.

Looking at the statistics, Hernandez been more than a little unlucky to have earned minimal game time. A single start so far this season harvested a nine point Fantasy Premier League (FPL) return in Gameweek 4, with a goal, assist and couple of bonus points against Wigan. Hernandez has played just 205 minutes in the league and has racked up four goals – Wayne Rooney has scored twice in 567 minutes by comparison.

Ferguson’s words of assurance have seen Hernandez acquired by significant numbers heading into tomorrow’s deadline – 51,000 FPL managers have snapped up the 7.6 priced forward thus far, yet Hernandez remains a real differential, with an ownership just slightly in excess of 3%. Similarly in the Sky Sports game, he comes in at 7.8 and is currently in just 1% of managers’ plans. With Rooney still a doubt due to the ankle problem that forced him off in last weekend’s 3-2 win, Hernandez looks set to partner Van Persie for the trip to Carrow Road and with United’s flourishing attack scoring three times in all but one of their last five road trips, goals look on the menu once again tomorrow evening.

Bryan Ruiz

It was a difficult first season for the Costa Rican. Ruiz arrived from Dutch outfit FC Twente with an impressive goalscoring tally (35 in 65 games) but the rigours of the Premier League proved initially problematic and matches all too often seemed to pass him by. Managing the full 90 minutes just nine times in 27 appearances, his Fantasy impact was minimal, with a couple of goals and four assists indicative of his early struggles.

This time round, it’s a different matter. Having finally grown accustomed to the greater demands of the English top-flight, Ruiz has turned in a series of strong performances as Jol’s side rack up the goals. Already, he has seven assists and has found the net once in eight appearances and with Dimitar Berbatov adding further class through the middle, the Costa Rican has racked up 42 FPL points – over five points per game.

Granted, the Bulgarian’s superior scoring rate and mid-price appeal is difficult to ignore but for those Fantasy managers intent on a cut-price route into the second most prolific attack in the league so far, Ruiz is an intriguing option. While a home clash against Sunderland tomorrow holds undoubted appeal, Fulham have shown an ability to find the net regardless of opponent – Jol’s men have notched twice against United and Everton and put three past Arsenal last time out. Priced at 5.8 in FPL and 7.5 in the Sky Sports game, an ownership of 2% and 0.2% respectively highlights the extent as to which Ruiz has been ignored.

Jose Enrique

Brendan Rodgers’ arrival on Merseyside had initially seemed the perfect fit for the former Newcastle man. The new manager’s preferred 4-3-3 system, with full-backs pushing on and offering threat from deep seemed tailor-made for Enrique’s attacking tendencies but injuries, combined with an initial lack of defensive solidity, saw the Spaniard drift off Fantasy radars.

Having fully recovered in recent weeks, Enrique is finally beginning to nail down a regular role for Liverpool, with a brief shift to 3-5-2 even affording him a chance on the left of midfield against Chelsea last weekend. Unbeaten in their last six, the vast majority of attention has understandably been heaped on the shoulders of Luis Suarez but, particularly at home, the Reds backline is also starting to produce. Rodgers’ men have shipped a single goal in their previous three at Anfield and this weekend welcome a Wigan side with just two goals in their last four road trips.

Priced at 5.7 in FPL and 6.9 in the Sky Sports game and with an ownership of 3% and 2% respectively, Enrique could once again come into contention as a viable Fantasy prospect, with a strong upcoming schedule offering clear potential over the Gameweeks ahead.

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  1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Mirror Mirror on the wall. Who is the best Captain of them all.

    My King. It is YE OLD ARR VEE PEE.

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    1. bdwhite91
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      Berb

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      1. Desertbug
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        I'm leaning that way

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  2. shiffo
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    Should I play Gorkss or Cameron? Begovic in goal

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    1. bdwhite91
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      Cameron. Could be a scoreless draw. Everton will score.

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      1. shiffo
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        Thanks

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      2. Salah’s Sonnet
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        totally agree with this, im playing bego and cemeron too.

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    2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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      Bego ShawX for me.

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  3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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    Right then, i've decided i'm getting Silva in but who should i sell Michu or Maloney?

    Team at the moment for GW12 (BANK = £4.6m, 1 free transfer):
    Begovic
    Rafael Baines Santon
    Sterling Bale Fellaini Michu
    Ba Van Persie Berbatov

    subs - Foster, Demel, Cuellar, Maloney

    I've had Michu since GW1 and he's obviously made me a ton of money but Swansea have some toughish games and selling him would allow me to keep a fair bit in the bank (£2.2m). If i sell for Maloney i'd probably have to bench Michu anyway this week (or Sterling), plus i'd quite fancy starting Maloney in GW13 at home to Reading.

    I'm leaning towards Michu (despite his lovely OOPness) as it gives me a lot more flexibility with money in the bank. What ya reckon?

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    1. Ryan
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      It comes down to whether you want to rotate Sterling and Maloney or if you want a standard 4 with Sterling as bench fodder. If you keep Michu then you'll be playing the standard 4 most weeks. For me I'd sell Maloney but it is a close call. It comes down to what tactic you prefer.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        Exactly right. I reckon committing to 4 big midfielders is a little worrying. Maloney and Sterling both offer great value imo and i just like the idea of money in the bank. I have no real clue what direction my team will be heading in the next few GWs so i'd like to have that flexibility of cash available.

        Selling Michu is a bit scary though!

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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          Just one word of warning, I don't believe Swansea's fixtures are that bad.

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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            I know they aren't... i'm just lying to myself

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        2. Ryan
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          Yep being back in the hole may bring him points as well. I'm thinking of buying him back in in a few weeks.

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  4. NLB
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Mignolet
    Baines Demel Nelsen
    Bale Cazorla Michu Maloney
    RVP (c) Tevez Berba
    Subs: Federici Cameron Clyne Britton

    Have 2.1 in the bank and 2 FT's to asses Bale/Caz/Michu/Tevez next week.

    Look good?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      Is Federici not starting for Reading tomorrow? Or you just don't fancy them to keep out Fellaini and co?

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      1. NLB
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        13 years, 3 months ago

        Federici should be starting with McCarthy out...I think Everton will score...hopefully through Baines though 🙂

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  5. BRKFCTrueRover
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Hmm some dodgey looking fixtures coming up for the likes of Fulham and spurs

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  6. United Till Death
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    who to captain tevez or ba?

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    1. bdwhite91
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      Carlito

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  7. Buck The Trent
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    My ML rival and i have the same strikers combo: suarez and RVP

    Bbig headache coz if i choose the wrong captain and he selects a different captain who scores big, then i'm f***ed lol

    Final votes please: suarez or rvp for el capitan?

    Thanks in advance 🙂

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  8. aricad
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    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Who to start?

    Rafael or Reid

    Michu or Young

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  9. The One That Got Away
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    Cazorla or Hazard -> Silva ???

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    1. bdwhite91
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      Hazard

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      Cazorla... i would love to have Hazard

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    3. Royal5
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      I did Haz -> Silva

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      1. Royal5
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        40% ownership and Mata stealing all the set pieces and points

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    4. Desertbug
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      Hazard, I'd hazard.

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  10. smash
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    Hey Guys, going into this GW with the following...

    Federici

    Rafael - Wilkinson - Demel

    Silva - Nolan - Cazorla - Bale

    Ba - RVP - Berbatov

    Still have a free transfer, tempted to hold-on till next and do some proper tinkering even take a hit, worried about not having Fellaini though, good to go?

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  11. @ImpressiveTackl
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Bego
    Baines Rafael Demel
    Cazorla Fellaini Taraabt Sterling
    RVP(c) Ba Aguero

    Gaza, HBA, Gorrks, Davies

    Saving my FT.

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  12. Van The Man
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Morning DZoners!!

    Pick four to play from these:
    Michu
    Ramirez
    Sterling
    HBA
    Nelsen
    Demel.
    Thanks in advance!

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      Michu, Ramirez, Sterling, HBA

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      1. Van The Man
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        Thanks.
        But Demel mgiht well have a better chance of getting a CS, wouldn't he??

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          Who cares, he's a defender. The rest are all class midfielders who can rack up big scores!

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          1. Van The Man
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            Who would you bench out of the four mids if you wanted to play a defender??

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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              Sterling or Michu. I'm currently staring Sterling myself

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              1. Van The Man
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                Thats what I did!
                Have Williamson(don't laugh!).
                So I'm benching Michu!

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  13. John Easten
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    My current lineup

    Jaaskelainen
    Shawcross/Baines/Riise
    Mata/Fellaini/Cazorla/Bale
    Giroud/Van Persie/Ruiz

    Who should I captain this week, suggestion please?

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  14. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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    All you lot starting Demel..... aren't you worried he'll come on for half hour again like last GW? Why would Alardyce change a back four that has just kept out City and Newcastle in successive games?

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    1. bdwhite91
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      Yes, I've benched him because of that.

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    2. Van The Man
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      Last match was his first after the injury layoff.
      Expect him to make the XI once he's fully fit which he is.
      Thats my opinion though.

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      1. bdwhite91
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        Is McCartney a doubt?

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          Is he right back? I assumed it was O'Brien!

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          1. Still No Eye Dia
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            Left back. And O'Brien did displace him a while back, so who knows?

            I believe (Cos another poster mentioned) that O'Brien is the utility man on the team, but he's obviously pushing for a regular start.

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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              2 successive clean sheets. Would be harsh on any defender to be dropped after that. Perhaps O'Brien switched to the other side when Demel came on last week, i'm not sure

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        2. Van The Man
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          I'm not a Hammers' fan but I wouldn't have McCartney, on gametime concerns obviously.

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      2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        Seems a bit harsh on Joey O'Brien!

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    3. tm245
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      Unfortunately Clyne and Clark are my other two options, but yes I am concerned.

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    4. smash
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      I've not got much choice, have to pick one from Demel, Clark, Clyne no doubt I'll regret it and Clark will score from a corner or something

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      1. tm245
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        Smash, you are a genius and I love your defenders.

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    5. Ryan
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      Yeah I'm choosing between Demel(sto) and Caulker(ars) and Davies(new)

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  15. Slumdog Mignolet
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    Anyone else for Fellaini captain?

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    1. Royal5
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      Don't have the balls..

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    2. Ronny Hotdog
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      I've thought that but it's not been mentioned so I thought I'd try and keep it quiet. Don't see why he's not a great choice

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  16. bdwhite91
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    Berba (C)

    Discuss some more.

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    1. Van The Man
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero for me!
      Worried bot his game time issues though.

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      1. Royal5
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        Aguero might not even start.

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        1. Van The Man
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          RVP(vc)!

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    2. Ronny Hotdog
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      Form says it all really doesn't it. Seems after last week he's fixture proof and is bringing in the points on a regular basis. Yeah he might not cost 9m but look at Bale, Hazard etc. And you'd think fulham will score and he'll be involved. And he played the more advanced role last week.
      But sunderland looked slightly better last week. NOt a very balanced list imo

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    3. TheSteel
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      United need to run the score since everyone is scoring 2+ on them. RVP will play the full 90

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  17. Sting
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    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you prefer over the next 4-5 gameweeks ?

    Kone or Lukaku or Ruiz ?

    Cazorla or Walcott

    Bale or Silva.

    I currently have the first in all 3 questions, and need to raise funds to upgrade my shocking defence (cuellar, clyne, baker, baines, riether)

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  18. Pi
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    WHO Should I use?

    1. Demel ( STOKE) or
    2. Michu (newcastle)

    I have S.Tayler

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    1. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Michu over Demel ainec

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  19. Beamer
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    If Man UTD get penalty tomorrow, then RVP will take it, right?

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      If Rooney isn't playing, yep.

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      Assuming Rooney isn't on the pitch, yes

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      1. Beamer
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        Hmmn... Thought RVP will take after Rooney's miss. Anyways will rooney be playing i thought he is injured

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    3. Royal5
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      Rooney took the last one - and scored.

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    4. Canadian Football
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      absolutley!!!!!

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  20. MBS
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    who to captain?

    RVP
    Ba
    Mata
    Bale

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      Rocket Robin

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  21. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Wow what a mindfu€k. Berba or RVP. loosing it here

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    1. Robalabobolol
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Check my comment below. It's the same problem I went through

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    2. bdwhite91
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going with Berba

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    3. Desertbug
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going with Berbs as well. At home against a Sunderland defense that looked all at odds last week.

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  22. TheBabyfacedAssassin
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    2FT. Cazorla and Ridgewell to silva and Cuellar? Y/N? Team linked.

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  23. duncansarmy
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Good to go lads? Anything glaringly obvious?

    fedrici
    demel ● raffa ● Santon
    Cazorla ● Michu ● felli(v) ● Nolan
    
RVP(c) ● berbs ● Ba
    Subs: Taarabt Hughes Cole foster

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
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      Taarabt on the bench is a very brave move.

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      1. duncansarmy
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        13 years, 3 months ago

        I know, but who to replace him with?!

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        1. Crouch Potato!
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          Have the same prob, ditching Michu for Hoillett, and keeping my fingers crossed.

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  24. Robalabobolol
    • 13 Years
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    So after days of pondering, I have finally come to a conclusion to my Captaincy problem (Fellaini, Berbatov, RVP, Suarez

    I have finally gone for RVP and I assure you it's not a wimp out.

    Suarez is playing strong but Liverpool aren't I feel this is a big enough risk to take him out of the runnings
    (I also hate the racist twat)

    Fellaini is playing away and normally this wouldn't be a big issue but considering the strong contenders this week I feel it's enough to sway the vote

    Berbatov is on form and Fulham are scoring well, I was really close to making him captain but I decided on giving the Vice captain spot to him instead

    RVP is on form like the rest and Man U are scoring well. This coupled with Rooney being injured making way for a more likely chance of a full game and being paired with Hernandez (They worked well with eachother last week) make him my choice. An obvious choice most will say but a much considered choice.

    Also here are my top ten captain choices, rated 1 being the best

    1- Rvp
    2- Berbatov
    3- Suarez
    4- Aguero
    5- Fellaini
    6- Hernandez
    7- Tevez
    8- Bale
    9- Silva
    10- Ba

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    1. Canadian Football
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      1.RVP
      2.RVP
      3.RVP
      4.RVP
      5.RVP
      6.RVP
      7.RVP
      8.RVP
      9.RVP
      10. Tevez

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      1. Robalabobolol
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        If I could afford 9 RVP's I would, I can barely afford 1

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  25. Canadian Football
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Just bet 20 Euros on Eden Hazard to score any time 3/1
    Also bet 10 on him to score a brace or better 16/1

    Im buying when he comes good.

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    1. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Double Tanqueray Ten on rocks for me, please

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  26. @ImpressiveTackl
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Demel or Gorrks?

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    1. bdwhite91
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      It's tough because I'm not sure if Demel will get the 60 minutes.

      Whoscored thinks he'll start though. Everywhere else disagrees.

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      1. Still No Eye Dia
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Also this site. See Team News tab.

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        1. Still No Eye Dia
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          ...with caveats. Defo hedging their bets.

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  27. United Till Death
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    who to cap ba rvp or tevez

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    1. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Tevez

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  28. bdwhite91
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Defoe -> Hernandez for a hit?

    Or just play Sterling?

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    1. Van The Man
      • 13 Years
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      The latter imo.

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  29. lespaul
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Just read The Scout. It's change "TACK" not "TACT". goodnight

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  30. davysteen
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    So I transferred out the two most picked players in fpl this week for a 4 point hit..
    tevez and hazard out and replaced with Suarez and Silva..hope I'm not regretting it tomorrow..

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