[sbu_large_image] Matchday Surgery

The Saturday Surgery

17 November 2012 518 comments
Mark Mark
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There’s no easing us into the Gameweek this time. We’re crashing right in with a North London Derby, as the likes of Santi Cazorla and Gareth Bale carry the baton for Fantasy managers in a game that’s previously delivered goals and spills. With Robin Van Persie’s trip to Carrow Road providing the bookend to our day and with “Luis Suarez versus the Latics” sandwiched in between like a cheeky slice of spicy pastrami, we’ve got a Scooby snack of an afternoon in front of us.

Our Saturday Surgery Chatroom is now open to help you prepare you to digest such skyscraping treats. Get in there now to discuss your deadline dilemmas in real-time and stay frosty for today’s Dugout Discussion. The morning preamble is limbering up as this is typed.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. tarifapirate
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Boom

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  2. GreenWindmill
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    I've mentioned this before but it's something I genuinely don't understand - why do rugby teams (international at least) name their sides days before the match itself? Is it convention or are they obliged to do so?

    How much simpler this game would be if football managers did the same thing 🙂

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    1. Bolt-on
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      They are allowed to change their ins and outs up till an hour before kickoff anyway

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

        Really? Due to injuries or purely tactical? If it's on a whim then it makes a mockery of announcing a team doesn't it?

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      It's the same in AFL although they have emergencies.

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

        So are they obliged to do it or is it just common practice?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          13 years, 3 months ago

          Don't know, they just do 🙂

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          1. GreenWindmill
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            13 years, 3 months ago

            Fair enough, I might try to find out - every time I see a team announced days before a game it makes me wonder!

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    3. reply fail
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Don't know why, but it would make this site so boring ;-)?

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        13 years, 3 months ago

        Hmm, possibly, the uncertainty over line ups does make for some good sport but I tend to duck out when the madness really kicks in!

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        1. reply fail
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          13 years, 3 months ago

          I can understand, while I'm typing this response, 5 more pages are added to this thread.

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  3. Tibidabo
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    Is RVP starting?

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  4. tarifapirate
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    Hoilett Captain???????

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  5. Roberto Baggio
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    2nd

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  6. Willis.
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Play Gunter (EVE), Clyne (qpr) or McAuley (CHE)?!

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    1. GreenWindmill
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Hmm, not keen on any of those really, McAuley, Gunter, Clyne in that order for me.

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    2. Buck The Trent
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      mcauley, for a slight goal threat from corners

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  7. embo76
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    I’m currently benching michu but would like not too. The other bench options are tevez, Nolan, taraabat, and santi so I have got it right haven’t I?

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    1. Tibidabo
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      I would bench Taraabt. But that's just me.

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      1. embo76
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        13 years, 3 months ago

        Yes with his returns you would think so, however if you don't play him at home to Southampton you never would

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    2. WDT
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      who's your 5th mid?

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      1. embo76
        • 15 Years
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        Have mata

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        1. WDT
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          not a bad headache to have, yeah bench Michu reluctantly then

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      2. embo76
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        And RVP and berba

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    3. GreenWindmill
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      Probably the sensible choice. I don't like Taarabt but if you've got him you have to play him this week.

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      1. embo76
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        13 years, 3 months ago

        Yes my thought I don't like him but he does have the ability to do something. However that could be anything

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    4. सनकी
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      easy one. Taarabt.

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    5. skodaole2
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      I will bench MIchu over Taarabt. QPR has to win and Michu produces points only in Home games. GL whatever u choose

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  8. JWilson3
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    McAuley

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  9. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    meh i prefer the preamble 😉

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  10. GreenWindmill
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Roll on the new comments system 🙄

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    1. The Artist
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      couldn't come fast enough. been waiting since the summer BEFORE last.

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        Yep, there's been some abortive attempts already but I think this time it's for real - should make a nice difference.

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  11. LMNO
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Very tempted to take the armband off RVP for either Suarez or Berba....

    If Rooney wasn't out I would just do it...

    Inspired idea or morning brain fart?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      bad idea, according to many.

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    2. The Artist
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      fantastic idea, according to the numbers. though they point more berba than to suarez.

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  12. Demí
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Would you play Schwarzer or Begovic this week?

    It may seem obvious because Fulham are at home against the worst attack in the league but Sunderland did improve a bit in their last match.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Schwarzer.

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      1. Viper
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Schwarzer

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Schwarzer, see WH scoring.

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    3. Tuchap - Lurker
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      It's gotta be schwarzer

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    4. Demí
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      Thanks alot.

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  13. Viper
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    As regards the odds Paddy Power offers the scout, does the assist have to be an 'actual' assist or an 'FPL' assist?

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  14. floydy_floyd
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Michu to Walcott for free? Had michu from the start.

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    1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Stay loyal to Michu. You lose a lot of value if you've had him from the start, as I have, and to get him back will cost you.

      I think he's good value and over the season will score well.

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      1. sminkypinky
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        13 years, 3 months ago

        I disagree here. Value's not that important. If you think Walcott will be a constant pointmachine ( and I think he will) go for it. I would if I had the money...

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  15. Djerbil
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Any chance of getting a leaked line-up for Arsenal before the deadline??

    I would still be tempted Santi->Theo if I get to know in time

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    1. Viper
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      You will probably hear a rumoured one but you won't get anything official

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      1. Djerbil
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        13 years, 3 months ago

        if Demi manages to post one: thats official

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    2. Demí
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      Theo starts

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      1. Djerbil
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        thanks..

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    3. Sarnab
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Theo will start.. demi posted a tweet.

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  16. Tibidabo
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone know if RVP will start? 75%....

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  17. Arse Craic
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts please on my team this week... I'm doing woeful of late.

    Jaask
    Baines, Ivanovic, Rafael,
    Yaya, Hazard, Fellaini, Cazorla
    Tevez, Ba, Berbatov

    (Begovic, Sterling, Nelson, Gorkss)

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    1. bdwhite91
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Nice grav, saw them live in March.

      Looks good, who are you captaining?

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      1. Arse Craic
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        13 years, 3 months ago

        70 quid a ticket? Thats far too much. Ragin i missed them though.
        Captain is between Tevez and Berbasloth.

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    2. The Artist
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      decent, but would downgrade ivanovic (pretty bad run of fixtures for che) in order to upgrade yaya to silva.

      everything else looks quite good.

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  18. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Ba ➡ Suarez for a hit ?

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    1. LMNO
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      I would but I take too many points hits.... 🙂

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    2. Tibidabo
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      No!

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    3. reply fail
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      No

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    4. Viper
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      Why would you want rid of ba this week? He has just as much a chance of scoring as Suarez does..

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      1. Tibidabo
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        +1

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    5. Retro
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      I don't know why people think that Wigan will roll over and die...

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    6. Tricky
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      Yeah i would. Newcastle have been poor lately and have a weakened team out. Yeah Ba is capaible of scoring but Suarez is on fire and capable of 2 or 3.

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    7. skodaole2
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      Definitely not

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  19. Mílanista
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    Berbilly, why did you expect Wisdom to get the nod over Enrique?

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    1. Joga Bonito®
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      I was wondering the same thing. Also why are you expecting Assaidi to play, when he's hardly kicked a ball in the Prem. I see Suso on the left and Shelvey or Sahin as the attacking midfielder.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        13 years, 3 months ago

        Demi named the side earlier as that. I just set it out in the formation.

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      2. Mílanista
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        Demi posted the lineup

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      Because Enrique has been out of favour of Rodgers since he took over. I also don't rate him at all defensively.

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        13 years, 3 months ago

        You should 😉

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      2. Joga Bonito®
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        He's not been out of favour, he's had a niggling injury. (knee)

        He was man of the match against Chelsea last week too.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          Agreed he had a good game against Chelsea, but he makes some horrible mistakes for an experienced defender.

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          1. Joga Bonito®
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            Mark my words, he'll play today 😉

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      3. Mílanista
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        You think he's a safe pick then?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          I don't think he'll ever be 100% safe as if he does hit a spell of real bad form then he could easily be dropped, but he appears to be getting more and more nailed on by the week. Personally I'd wait for another start next week before I got him.

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  20. Tuchap - Lurker
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Morning all, play Pienaar or Kaca?

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    1. Djerbil
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      Kaca

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  21. Joga Bonito®
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    RE Post for any body interested.

    Just seen an interesting, worrying fact…

    Wigan haven’t lost at Anfield in 5 seasons.

    This Suarez captaincy is now worrying me.

    http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/the-view-from-wigan-4

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    1. Fantasy-er
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Also, Liverpool have won 3 league matches at Anfield in 2012.

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      1. OPTA FPL
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        13 years, 3 months ago

        it doesnt mean Suarez wont score or assist, bonus

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    2. Arse Craic
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      I put money on a draw.

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Bullshit

      http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/318049/Live

      Torres with the winner.

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        So they were ill informed, I'll completely pass on the blame 😉

        Although that does make me worry about my memory 🙁

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    4. GREENDREAMS11
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Doesnt mean a thing, If you go on past stats and use them to plan ahead then you might not do too well, Teams change form changes, Etc etc. so many variables involved,

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  22. Mindless Freak
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Someone called me a transfer addict earlier, and yes yes i am 😛

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    1. Joga Bonito®
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      Aren't we all haha.

      I'm seriously contemplating my 19th of the season this morning.

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      1. Mindless Freak
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        I'm on 24

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        1. Mindless Freak
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          13 years, 3 months ago

          Wait i thought i was on 24 lol but maybe not

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          1. reply fail
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            13 years, 3 months ago

            Your link says 15. You are a fake transfer addict!

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            1. Joga Bonito®
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              Total transfers 18 at the moment and contemplating another this morning?

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              1. Joga Bonito®
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                Ah your talking about E I T T T D?

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                1. reply fail
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                  Yep. Shouldn't it be Jogo Bonito? Or are you using the verb Jogar?

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      2. Tibidabo
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        Total transfers 18

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    2. reply fail
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Well done, admitting is the first step.

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      1. Mindless Freak
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        Yeah but i'm taking hits every week because of my team

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        1. GREENDREAMS11
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          13 years, 3 months ago

          23 here, Guilty !!! * Stands up*. My name is Bob and I have a problem

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          1. reply fail
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            13 years, 3 months ago

            Hello Bob, *applause*

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    3. Buck The Trent
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      On 25

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  23. Tobias
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero, Ba, Berb.

    Who to skip? Would be Aggy but you worry about the pre-Real drop. Or do you think Mancini has written off CL now?

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    1. avenger
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Berb out of those 3

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  24. edie
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Cameron or Saylor?

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  25. Gobigorgohome
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Fellaini(C), Let's go. Who's with me!

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    1. Tibidabo
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Stick with what your username says!

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

        😆

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  26. Ahh! Sister Assumpta!
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Who will start for City up front???

    Tevez & Auguero?

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  27. Manu_FC
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    RMT

    Jussi

    Nelsen ~ Rafael ~ Hughes

    Mata ~ Bale ~ Valencia ~ Sterling

    RVP(C) ~ Ba ~ Jelavic

    Bench: Morrison ~ Cuellar ~ Harte

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    1. # Young Gun SEAMUS #
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      strong Bench but all hopes to PERSIE ...............

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  28. The Bandit
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    Mataunreal made a good point last night... If you are unsure about a transfer best stick as you would be more annoyed if the player you sold hit it big than if the player you thought about getting did, plus you have an extra transfer.

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    1. Retro
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Most of us would do much better if we made fewer moves and transfers...since when did logic affect us? 🙂

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  29. super zlatan
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Morning lads. Good luck everyone this gw.

    Hoping for a tevez haul. 🙂

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    1. Retro
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Good luck, SZ.

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    2. sminkypinky
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks Zlat! U2 mate!

      -1 on the Tevez bit 😉

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  30. Q
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    Pay attention 007 BALE should not be your captain, repeat BALE SHOULD NOT BE YOUR CAPTAIN!!

    Well I was never one to listen to orders BALE(C) it is

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