Scout Notes

Scout Scribbles – Blues Cruise Past Leeds

Juan Mata helps guide Chelsea into the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup, with Fernando Torres amongst the goals yet again. Gareth Bale returns to training ahead of Tottenham’s game with Stoke, Bobby Zamora’s recovery from a hip operation is ahead of schedule, Fulham’s Boxing Day clash with Southampton will go ahead, Togo are determined to persuade Emmanuel Adebayor to turn out in next month’s African Cup of Nations, while Samir Nasri’s involvement over the festive spell is in doubt…

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Eden Hazard was rested to the bench as Rafa Benitez rotated his midfield options for the trip to Elland Road. Marko Marin was afforded a rare start but failed to fire and made way for the Belgian on the hour mark, while Oscar was handed a deeper role, with Marin joining Juan Mata and Victor Moses in lining up behind Fernando Torres. Chelsea went in a goal behind at the break but swept their hosts aside in the second-half, with Mata, Moses and Hazard all producing a goal and assist apiece ahead of Sunday’s home clash with Villa. Fernando Torres also notched again – he has now scored six times in the last five under Benitez. As the Chelsea boss admitted after the game, though, his team have now played eight times in 24 days; Fantasy managers will be apprehensive over his penchant for rotation ahead of the upcoming packed festive schedule.

“We changed some players, we had players playing a lot of games, and I don’t know how many we changed, but we had some senior players and some young players too, as some of our senior players are quite young. We had to change players, Marko Marin hasn’t played too many games and couldn’t do 90 minutes, then we had to manage until we scored. With young players and senior players, I felt it was better to give the senior players more opportunity. The young players will have plenty of opportunities to play.”

Chelsea Starting XI: Cech; Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Luiz, Bertrand (Cole 74); Lampard, Oscar; Mata (Ferreira 85), Marin (Hazard 60), Moses; Torres

Gareth Bale’s chances of featuring for Spurs at home to Stoke this weekend have taken a turn for the better after Andre Villas-Boas revealed the winger returned to full training along with Michael Dawson yesterday:

“It’s good news. First, for the player because he wants to be back in the group and he’s made a tremendous recovery. He’s worked extremely hard. Michael was injured in the same game as Gareth and they’ve both returned to training. It’s great to have them back.”

As Fantasy managers scour the market for replacements for Marouane Fellaini and juggle their squads in light of Arsenal’s Boxing Day postponement with West Ham, Bale’s expected comeback will surely sway plenty to get straight back on board. Having risen to 9.9 as recently as Gameweek 15, he’s now down to 9.5 in FPL – his initial price at the start of the season. Before sustaining a hamstring injury in Gameweek 15 at the Cottage, Bale had been in his best form of the season, with goals in each of his three games heading into the showdown with Martin Jol’s men and has already notched six times – just four less than his tally for last season. The downside, of course, is his yellow card count. Bale currently sits on four cautions, meaning a booking in any of his next three would automatically trigger a one-match ban before the limit extends to 10 cautions on New Year’s Day.

Elsewhere at the Lane, Togo boss Didier Six has spoken of his determination to persuade Emmanuel Adebayor to appear in next month’s African Cup of Nations.

“I am doing everything I can to get him to come back to us. He’s a world-class player and the Togo national team captain. He is very important to the group. I will put all my strength to get him to change his mind but he has the last word. This is about more than just him sending a warning to ensure Togolese football moves forward.”

Adebayor put his international career on hold recently after a row over bonuses and was expected to be available domestically – he has only just nailed down a starting role alongside Jermain Defoe after a difficult start to his second spell at the club but with question marks still remaining over his intentions, Defoe’s potential as a Fantasy option goes from strength to strength. The 8.5 priced forward is just a single point behind Bale in the FPL rankings and, unless Villas-Boas decides to splash the cash during the winter window, looks nailed-on for the foreseeable future.

While Arsenal’s decision to postpone their Boxing Day home clash with West Ham threw many a Fantasy plan into the air yesterday, Fulham confirmed that their home game against Southampton, scheduled for the same day, will go ahead as planned. The news is reassuring for Dimitar Berbatov’s Fantasy owners – despite a recent dry spell, the Bulgarian’s upcoming schedule has persuaded many to hold him in their squads, while the 26,000+ who have transferred in Jason Puncheon can breathe a sigh of relief, with the cut-price Saints winger likely to continue to earn new investment in light of a series of displays which have seen him average just short of seven points per game over his last five outings.

Bobby Zamora has handed QPR an injury boost after announcing his comeback from a hip injury was ahead of schedule.

“I’d like to think I’ll be back available in the next four or five weeks. I had an operation three weeks ago and am now working on getting fit. My fingers are crossed for a smooth recover”

While Zamora may be optimistic of a return, it remains to see quite where he stands in the Loftus Road pecking order. He had been Mark Hughes’ favoured frontman and notched three times in eight consecutive starts between Gameweek 2-9 before sustaining the injury – a couple of brief sub appearances followed but the problem failed to shift. With Hughes now gone, Harry Redknapp has trialled both Djibril Cisse and Jamie Mackie as the lone frontman but with the January transfer window beckoning, the manager’s penchant for a deal or two is likely to see him replenish his up front options in his bid to avoid the drop.

An “exclusive report” in the Daily Mail this morning cast doubt over Samir Nasri’s involvement for City over the Christmas programme. The report states that Nasri’s groin problem, sustained in the win at Newcastle last weekend, will rule him out for at least two weeks – including this weekend’s potential points bonanza against Reading. We can only wait on the latest cryptic update from Roberto Mancini tomorrow but, right now, Nasri is clearly a doubt.

Wigan have officially announced their first signing of the January transfer window with Honduras midfielder Roger Espinoza joining from Major League Soccer outfit, Sporting Kansas City. A standout performer in the Summer Olympics, Roberto Martinez was delighted to get his man, underlining Espinoza’s versatility as key. The Honduran can play in a central midfield role or out on the left and is known for his tireless industry…

“He [Espinoza] is someone who physically is really capable and has a gifted left foot…Having someone with such a good left foot gives a balance to the squad because most players are primarily right-footed. He’s developed his tactical awareness and has learned how to play in different systems. Roger can play in any position in the midfield and can even play out in a wide left position, so we are delighted to capture a player with such versatility and stature.”

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  1. mucka
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Torn over weather to get Aguero or Tevez. Gut says Aguero but Tevez could ruin me, wat to do?!

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    1. rvp786
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      for free???

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    2. Berbalove
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      Tevez: ppg 6.4 - have played less than 60 minutes 3 times (when playing)
      Aguero: ppg 3.9 - have played less than 60 minutes 5 times (when playing)
      Go with your head, never mind the gut.

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      1. sminkypinky
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        I still think Kun is the better player, never mind the stats so far. And I think he's going to score more goals the rest of the season.... ( if that git decides to play him)

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        1. Berbalove
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          I think Aguero is potentially the best fantasy player. His price reflects that. But, looking at the stats, i.e. the above mentioned as well as using the comparison tool, it is VERY clear who has been the best player this year.
          Of course, this is only statistics, anything could happen. Also, the upside is greater should Aguero do well and Tevez worse, compared to the opposite.

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    3. BootlegRascal
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      YOLO

      Follow your gut

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

      Aguero will rip it up this weekend!! Aguero(c) FTW!!

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    5. Pilko's Pump Pants
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      If i'd had the cash i would have gone with Kun this week - i was 0.3 short so i took Tevez...

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  2. King Nil Miss ✩
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Rep

    Hughes or Davies?

    Begovic or Bunn?

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    1. NapalmDeath (Northern Chaos…
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      Davies & Bego

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  3. Piggs Boson
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    Who do you think will win the Champions League?

    1. United
    2. Barca
    3. Madrid
    4. Juventus
    5. Dortmund
    6. Other

    Very high standard this year...

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      Bayern

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    2. Lovzat
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      bayern

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    3. lfcserg
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      Barca

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    4. Mr. Perfectionist
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      Dortmund

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
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        DORTMUND

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    5. Lateriser 12
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      5 is a great shout.

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    6. King Nil Miss ✩
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      Dortmund or Madrid or Bayern in that order.

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    7. NapalmDeath (Northern Chaos…
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      If we can sort our defense out - United.

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    8. isacki: full casual
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      Arsenal.

      Just kidding.

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    9. Dogba
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      Barca or Real this year, Dortmund as outside contenders.

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    10. Moosie the Staggie
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      Juventus

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      1. Jönny
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        If Juve sign a decent striker then they look worthy of a punt at 10/1.

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    11. Stadium of Dark
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      Chelsea 😛

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      1. Jax
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        no way dortmund will win it

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  4. viewoftheland
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    What do people think of the Scoutcast talk of Dzeko? If I was behind in my minileague, I think thats the sort of punt I'd be going for this week. Really like the sound of it. Almost wish I was, as I'm tempted anyway, but a -4 for a non guaranteed starter is a bit much.

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    1. Christina.
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      If Felli was not out for 3 weeks I would have done fletch->Dzeko

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    2. Granville
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      That's the position I'm in. Not sure he's really worth a hit.

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      1. rvp786
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        if mancini comes out on friday and says dzeko or tevez is starting (highly unlikely) then i may take a 4pt hit to get them in.

        as it stands getting them in for a hit and then potentially not starting would be a big kick in the balls

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        1. Christina.
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          ...and believe me I know the felling.

          😥

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          1. Christina.
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            *feeling

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        2. viewoftheland
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          Yeah, especially as I would do it for Berba, who I'd want back the next week. Add in to that I'm already planning a hit to bring in Bale next week, then I don't think I could do it, even with the (C) to claw back more of the hit. Tell you what though, I'd have been onto it if I didnt have to move Fellaini.

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      2. Christina.
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Who you (C) granville?

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    3. J0E
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      I think its a great punt if you are chasing. I'd do it if I didn't already have Defoe, Suarez and RVP for this week.

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      1. Jax
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        no point putting in dzeko just for one week. he's rotated.

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        1. J0E
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          11 years, 3 months ago

          obviously I don't mean for one week only I mean get him in this week for Christmas.

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    4. stilicho
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      For me it's too much of a luxury with all the rotation and suspensions coming, plus the Arsenal blank, throw in an injury and you'd likely be giving all those points back, that's if he gets any.

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  5. roscola
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Looking into my WC team and I realise I'm repeating my failing pattern - subconsciously desiring expensive players over cheaper players, regardless of form.

    How do I break out of this?

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    1. HelloSidney
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      I do that too

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    2. Pilko's Pump Pants
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      You could try browsing players with the filter set to form rather than total score... and do some research on their recent stats in the members area...

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      1. Pilko's Pump Pants
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        having said all that - i've spent the last few weeks desperately trying to hatch a plan that will allow me to have Santi, Silva & Bale in my midfield...

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        1. roscola
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          • 12 Years
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          That's exactly what I'm doing, ignoring Fellaini. And I refuse to downgrade RVP - Rooney - Suarez to fund it. No reason to think Defoe won't score as well as any of them but I can't/won't do it because he's cheaper and therefore feels like a compromise.

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          1. Pilko's Pump Pants
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            It's the threat of rotation and the fact that i wouldn't want double Spuds that keeps me away from Defoe...

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      2. roscola
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        I do all that and then end up getting the expensive ones anyway. Bah. I am my own worst enemy.

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    3. thetinkerman
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Pick a core set of players who you want regardless of price.

      E.g.

      Begovic

      Johnson Shorey

      Bale Mata Puncheon

      Rooney Tevez

      That's your core. Just add the others around them.

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      1. roscola
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        Cheers Tinkerman, I'll give that a whirl.

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        1. thetinkerman
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          11 years, 3 months ago

          Let's see your draft once your done!

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          1. thetinkerman
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            you're*. just testing 😉

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            1. roscola
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              • 12 Years
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              OK then, here's a draft. Be brutal:

              Foster - Begovic
              Clichy - Demel - Cameron - Davies - Baker
              Mata - Sterling - Bale - Walcott - Michu
              Van Persie - Suarez - Tevez

              Obviously, Walcott is contract dependent. Maybe he just becomes Fellaini like I know he should and a defender gets a boost.

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              1. Pilko's Pump Pants
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                11 years, 3 months ago

                Personally i would spend less on the 2nd keeper... I've just played Bego every week and kept a 4.0 playing keeper on the bench for the last 6-8 weeks... you could use that cash to upgrade one of your defenders...

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                1. roscola
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                  Will there be any playing 4.0m keepers in a few weeks though? Vorm is nearly back. Gazzaniga?

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  6. Mr. Perfectionist
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    The UCL Round of 16 draw is exactly the same as yesterday's practice draw. Holy shit! 😮 😮

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    1. Christina.
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      Really?

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    2. Piggs Boson
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Seriously? Wow... had no idea...

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    3. Andrew
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      Exactly the same or just some the same?

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    4. The Cake is a Lie
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      Let's not go through all the probability theory again!
      The mutual appreciation society between Fergie and the silly one will go into overdrive.

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      1. Mr. Perfectionist
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        The odds are apparently 1/5000

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    5. Mr. Perfectionist
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      Exactly the same guys. Not kidding!

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      1. Andrew
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Wonder what the odds are on that?

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        1. roscola
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          Is it too much to ask someone do some maths on it?

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  7. Moosie the Staggie
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone considering Lolarov this week?

    With Nasri likely to be out for a while he must have a decent chance of a few festive starts.

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    1. Granville
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      You never know. The lesser spotted Sinclair just might make an appearance.

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      1. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        What about Milner, in my head he's the obvious straigth-swap replacement.

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        1. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          To clarify, not talking about getting Milner in, just think he's likely to replace Nasri.

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      2. sminkypinky
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Milner still nursing a hammy?

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  8. NapalmDeath (Northern Chaos…
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    All things considered, do we think Suarez or either of the City forwards will score higher this GW?

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    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Probably the later, but no idea which one

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    2. Pilko's Pump Pants
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      City forwards are definitely most peoples faves for a scorefest..

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  9. rvp786
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    those who predict united to win champs legue - dream on. im a united fan but also a realist.

    we get over run in midfield due to lack of quality CM's. and this year add in our shambolic defence and we will need more luck than chelsea got last yr.

    bookmark it!!!!!!

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    1. Granville
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      I haven't found one single United fan who truly believes they'll win it.

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      1. rvp786
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        hmm there are definitely some lurking around. granny if you could buy one CM to solve united midfield problems, who would you buy??

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        1. Mavric Marco
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          11 years, 3 months ago

          sneijder for me

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          1. rvp786
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            sneider is past it and is a AMC. we dont need a AMC

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            1. Mavric Marco
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              We don't need a DCM, we have enough of those already

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        2. Mr. Perfectionist
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          11 years, 3 months ago

          Xabi Alonso 😛

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        3. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          De Rossi, boom. All this talk about needing more creativity, IMO you need a player who's excellent all-around to go alongside Carrick.

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          1. rvp786
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            De Rossi is a good shout. i always wanted fabregas when he was about to leave arsenal.

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            1. Dogba
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              Yeah, he would definitely be good also. Time machine 5 years back, Lampard 😉

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        4. Lateriser 12
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          Xabi Alonso.

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          1. rvp786
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            • 12 Years
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            not convinced xabi would solve our problems

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            1. Lateriser 12
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              Proven in the English league. He was solely responsible for Liverpool's success.

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              1. rvp786
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                lats - fair enough but he is also alot older now

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            2. Dogba
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              Too old anways.

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        5. Granville
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          Claudio Marchisio.

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          1. Mavric Marco
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            Good shout Granville but to defensive like fletcher and carrick. We need a player who's more fwd thinking who can link up play in the final 3rd.

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            1. Mr. Perfectionist
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              Marchisio is brilliant going forward as well. Even Vidal. We get any of these 2 and we are sorted!

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              1. Mavric Marco
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                11 years, 3 months ago

                Now Vidal is more like it, much more rounded player

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            2. Granville
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              We have those type of players. Anderson, Cleverley etc., and with the wingers you need more of a compromising player in CM.

              He would fit that role although I'm sure he wouldn't be available.

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              1. Mavric Marco
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                11 years, 3 months ago

                I think Ando was bought to be Scholes long term replacement but he's developing to slowly for what ever reason? Injury's and not enough regular first team action I think.

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            3. Rafabio
              • 11 Years
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              Hector Herrera?

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            4. Granville
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              11 years, 3 months ago

              Jorge Enriquez is a talent. Not many people will have heard of him, but I saw him play at Wembley for Mexico and he was exceptional.

              http://www.goal.com/en-gb/slideshow/1231/2/title/ten-new-stars-to-watch-out-for-at-the-confederations-cup

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              1. Mavric Marco
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                11 years, 3 months ago

                I'm sure Fergie and his scouts will be hot on his heals 😉 Who'd heard of Ronaldo before he came to us.

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            5. Granville
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              There is Fernandinho as well, but I think he's going to City.

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              1. Mavric Marco
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                11 years, 3 months ago

                Yea, I've watch him a few times and I like his style of play but would he be able to dictate play against stoke away on a rainy monday night?

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      2. Dogba
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        With good reason. Madrid will be hungry from their sub-par league performances, Barcelona are always excellent, and so on.

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      3. Mavric Marco
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Hello 🙂 (optamistic)

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    2. Mavric Marco
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think with RvP now we might just do it 🙂

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      1. rvp786
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        RVP alone cant do it without a centre midfield and defence

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        1. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          We're not a one man team, we have quality and depth in every area

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          1. rvp786
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            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            we lack a world class CM and thats why we get overun in midfield by any team with a decent CM

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            1. Mavric Marco
              • 11 Years
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              I totally agree but surly a world class CM can attack and defend, get the ball from the defence and set up attacks, find that killer pass in the final 3rd. Thats what we're missing, someone who can link up play

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            2. James
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              11 years, 3 months ago

              like arsenals?

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  10. lfcserg
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Which is a better combo for the xmas period

    A) Gibbs, Cazorla, Torres
    B) Clark, Mata, Suarez

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    1. rvp786
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      • 12 Years
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      B - due to caz missing a game and mata being better chelsea coverage than torres

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    2. Granville
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      Any combo without Torres wins.

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      1. sminkypinky
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        6 in 5 though..

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        1. Pilko's Pump Pants
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          Still not tempting me...

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    3. Mr. Perfectionist
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      B

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  11. r0nh
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    After extensive research, people can calm down:

    Question (Q): Are there any threats to the Earth in 2012? Many Internet websites say the world will end in December 2012.

    Answer (A):The world will not end in 2012. Our planet has been getting along just fine for more than 4 billion years, and credible scientists worldwide know of no threat associated with 2012.

    Q: What is the origin of the prediction that the world will end in 2012?

    A: The story started with claims that Nibiru, a supposed planet discovered by the Sumerians, is headed toward Earth. This catastrophe was initially predicted for May 2003, but when nothing happened the doomsday date was moved forward to December 2012 and linked to the end of one of the cycles in the ancient Mayan calendar at the winter solstice in 2012 -- hence the predicted doomsday date of December 21, 2012.

    So relax guys 🙂

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      *Stops running around, and douses en-flamed hair*

      The quotes were from NASA by the way guys. And they know some stuff about stars and junk 🙂

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Well, they don´t know about all their junk.

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    2. The Cake is a Lie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think you're the clear sign that the world will end soon.

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Please elaborate.

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A planet, coming towards earth? 😯

      *runs around hysterically*

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

      Phew. Thanks RonH!

      What if I've already sold my family into slavery to fund a giant end-of-the-world drug binge? Is there any research into what I should do now?

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Just bring your receipt to the sales returns desk.

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

          Now that's customer service. I'll recommend you to What Slave Trader? magazine

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  12. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Team order check. IHow you would play this squad?

    Begovic
    Enrique Mert Rafael
    Michu Mata Walcott Silva
    RVP Berbatov Suarez

    McCarthy Sterling Clyne Shorey

    Captain between Suarez/RVP. Looking to play Clyne ahead of Sterling or start him in defence.
    Thoughts?

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    1. Koflok
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I envy your lineup. '
      Clyne ahead of Sterling but not starting.

      Still keeping faith in Berba? I would trade him to Ba / Defoe if he keep giving me 2 pointers

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I am waiting for the Berba hattrick. One of these days, he's going to get the armband.

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Gw 19?

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          1. Lateriser 12
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Probably. SOT is an overrated fixture.

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        2. Koflok
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I'm on the same boat. And it better come soon.
          Giving him a chance for the next 3 matches and he's gone.

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      2. Moosie the Staggie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I agree, Clyne ahead of Sterling for your bench

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    2. HelloSidney
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      That exact way. Not sure what you mean re Sterling and Clyne as they're both benched there.

      I'm captining Suarez, vc Silav.

      Our teams are very similar

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Its Christmas. Subs will come into play. Hence thinking of playing Clyne ahead of Sterling on my bench.

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        1. HelloSidney
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Oh I get you.

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    3. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think you're good to go LR.

      Besides Bego, Michu and Berba, I think you'll score well.

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  13. Moosie the Staggie
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    So is everybody saving their January wildcard for gameweek 22?
    Load up with Gooners jussi and Nolan?

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    1. r0nh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      DGW are overrated.

      How did the last one work out?

      I had zero players & got more points than most.

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      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        GW1 was quite lucrative.

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      2. Moosie the Staggie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Tbf I think most on here thought the Sunderland/Reading Double would be a big letdown. Imo this looks far harder to ignore.

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      3. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        The last one? As in the one where Cuellar got me 22 points as captain, Mignolet got 8 (ish) points and Sessegnon got 10? I started playing FPL last year and the only DGW I didn't have anyone was Bolton/Villa and Martin Petrov (the only player I was considering) scored plenty.
        Then there was the Spurs one (BAE, Walker, Kaboul all deliver 15+ and Bale/VDV both got 9 points) or the Liverpool one where Gerrard got a hat-trick, Liverpool kept a CS in one and Suarez got 2 assists.

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        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Exactly. They're overrated.

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        2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Wow good for you 🙄

          Zzzzzzzzzzzz

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            What are you talking about? I didn't have all those players. I'm just saying, they were all popular picks for DGW's this season and last season and they delivered. Always dangerous to right off DGW's is all I am saying.

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              In fact I barely had any of them! Jog on. Please, for the sake of Mark's site.

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              1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                write off*

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                1. The Finnisher
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Ignoring the question then?

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        3. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          McClean, AJ, Fletcher also got good points too

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Didn't Fletcher 'only' get 5? I suppose that's alright.

            McClean/AJ yeah, just that they weren't as popular on here.

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    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      The thing is I'm hoping to keep Nolan/Santi even though they won't play in gw 19. Demel will prob be sold.

      I'm hoping to make some TV and that's about it.

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    3. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      My main thing is to get Santi in. Still not sure who to replace him with, Bale, Mata or Silva.

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      1. rvp786
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        silva out of those 3. other 2 will score well

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        1. Pilko's Pump Pants
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Disagree that Silva wont score well... it's the finishing that's been lacking at City not his delivery...

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          1. rvp786
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            yeh silva should do well but i think mata and bale are more likely to be explosive and get you double digit scores.

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            1. Pilko's Pump Pants
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Possibly - but i think Mata is the one to lose right now... Rafa is going to rotate over Christmas, and i can't see either Silva or Bale not playing every game when fit...

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              1. rvp786
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                i think sminkypinky was talking about getting in santi for the DGW. maybe im wrong.

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  14. Crouch Potato!
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Heading into gw without any City players, feels like the end of the world already!

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    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I have none either hence my temptation for a punt on Lolarov.

      I could easily see a goal, assist and a cleanie. Unfortunately I can easily see 11min and 1 point 🙁

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        That's the prob, also my main prob is anyone I move out has potential for returns, please Mancini, play Dzeko and Balo.

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    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Haha 😀

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    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      It's perfectly set up to be an epic fail though.

      I mean Reading at the Etihad, after they conceded 5 in the last game and City's attack is looking like it's coming together now.

      What could possibly go wrong? 😉

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Seems like the perfect game to rest some of the big guns, or at least give them limited game time.

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        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I've Tevez and Silva.

          To say that I'm worried would be an understatement.

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  15. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Can Bale go down to9.4 this week?

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think so yes, but he wont because he's back in full training so people will slowly start transferring him back in

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      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        cheers

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  16. Koflok
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ok so I've made up my mind. Rafael -> Zaba for a hit.

    Bego
    Enrique Cameron Zabaleta
    Bale Michu Walcott Yaya
    RVP Suarez Berba

    Cerny | Punch Demel Cuellar

    Will do these for next transfers
    GW 19. Walcott Cuellar -> Mata Stam (for a hit)
    GW 20. Save
    GW 21 Berba Yaya -> Defoe (RDG) Morrison/Nolan/ 6.x midf

    Yay or nay?

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No.

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      1. Koflok
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        why 🙁

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    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      ehhh no

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    3. HelloSidney
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Rafael -> Zab for a hit? Why?

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

      Negative.

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    5. Pilko's Pump Pants
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Personally i wouldn't take a hit on a defender...

      and planning weeks in advance doesn't work for me either...

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    6. Koflok
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      But... but i like hits.

      Was planning to do Zab -> Rafa to gather funds so I can do Walcott to Mata next.
      With Walcott blank GW next and Mata in form, it's kinda hard to ignore that.

      But yeah planning weeks in advance never work for me either. Something new will come up.

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  17. WithEase
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez to Aguero for a -4 hit?

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    1. rvp786
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      nope

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    2. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No, I think Suarez will score well against Fulham

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    3. Pilko's Pump Pants
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Only if you give him the armband...

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      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        ^^

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      2. WithEase
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        This will be the case

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  18. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    OUCH!

    Man Utd draw Real...bye bye til' next year...same goes for Arsenal.

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    1. rvp786
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      thanks for the insight

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    2. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Uhm. United are 6 points ahead on top of the league. Madrid are 13 points below Barca. Just saying 🙂
      Its going to be a cracking tie.

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      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I honestly dont think that will matter much when it comes down to the tie itself. Real will be looking at CL as their only chance this season. It will be a cracker!

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        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I know i know. I agree!

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      2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Real Madrid = one of the best teams in the world
        Have Ronaldo
        Have Mourinho

        They will most likely win

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        1. Andrew
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Your in depth analysis is astounding 🙂

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          1. rvp786
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            andrew - the kids a genius i tell u

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          2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Does it need to be any more in-depth? I just woke up and you know it is true.

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        2. Fantasy Football Friend!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Man United = one of the best teams in the world

          Believe it or not.
          They have Ferguson, they made Ronaldo, Rio and Vidic have hundreds of hours experience against him in training, and united are at home in the 2nd leg.

          I agree Real are favourites but to rule united out 2 months before kick off if beyond stupid.

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          1. rvp786
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            stupid sums the kid up

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          2. Granville
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            United will be a different beast come February.

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          3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            It's not stupid. It's me saying Man Utd's odds of progressing are now much lower thanks to probably the toughest draw possible.

            It doesn't matter that Vidic and Rio know Ronaldo's style...that won't help stop him. Plus you are talking about a guy who just returned from injury and a guy who is well past his best.

            I'm not saying Man utd aren't one of the best teams in the world...just that they are very likely to meet their match here and be undone. It's a pity as I would have liked to see both clubs go further than the last 16.

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    3. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      What a bold prediction 😉

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      1. rvp786
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        kid's a genius

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

      Do you ever shut up?

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    5. COMH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think it will be like the tie they had in 2002/03. Goal crazy games and Madrid to edge it I reckon.

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      1. rvp786
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        a lot might depend on VIDIC and if he gets back to his best before the tie

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  19. Perfect Curve
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    David Stockdale has been recalled from his loan at Hull.

    Anyone heard news on an injury to Mark Schwarzer?

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    1. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No. could it be that the current Fulham No.2 has picked up an injury so they need Stockdale as cover for Schwarzer?

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      1. Perfect Curve
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Could be....

        As a Derby fan it helps me anyway....The mighty Rams are playing Hull tomorrow night!

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    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Fortunately Jol is a nice man and will let us know in advance.

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  20. rosti with sausage
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    hi all, i need some help with this team! been really lagging this year! struggling to even top 100k..

    jussi
    rafael, enrique, cuellar
    bale, michu, yaya, cazorla
    RVP, berba, suarez
    bench: bergovic, sterling, nelsen, stam

    just did afro to yaya before the rise, nothing in the bank.

    not sure if my team will hold up against the rotations over the festive period =/ any suggestions?

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Mid and Fwds look good, maybe need to ged rid of Cuellar

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

      It looks good to me. Same attack as mine with the only difference being that I did Hair > Puncheon.

      If you're worried about your players being rotated then try to only target nailed on players who you want in the mid-long-term. Players like Yaya and Stam don't fit into that category IMO.

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  21. The Fridge
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    People are planning for the City game as if they are nailed on to score 4 or 5. They are not. They will probably win 2 or 3 nil. Of course, they could go on and score a lot more but it is more likely they will not. Chuck in the rotation risk for the following games and I can't see the value in having more than 2 City players.

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    1. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      +1

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

      Well said Fridge. I currently have 0 City players and have no plans to get any in this week as it would mean replacing decent players for a hit.

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      1. Andrew
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I have Silva but he is long term for me.

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

          He's the one I'm worried about not owning but when I have Bale and Cazorla I can't complain. Getting him would mean major team surgery and hits to free up funds and I'm not prepared to do that!

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    3. Pilko's Pump Pants
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      True enough - but it's fun to gamble on fixtures like City v Reading... regardless of the outcome, it'll make the GW more exciting for those that do have a punt on double City attack...

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  22. get_in
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Going back and forward with my gk/def order. As it stands:

    Jussi (bego)
    Rafael GJohnson Shawx (demel) (nelsen)

    I think everton will suffer badly without afroman but you can't argue with stoke's defensive record. Thoughts?

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    1. Portuguese&Proud
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Demel over ShawX is my opinion

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  23. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    My team for Boxing day onwards

    Bunn

    G Johnson Nelsen Baines

    Snodgrass / Pilk Silva Ramirez Bale

    Rooney Kun Tevez

    Subs - Pilk or Snodgrass Shorey Gorkss

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    1. Pilko's Pump Pants
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I would recommend getting a 2nd keeper... and one less Reading defender (namely Gorkss)

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  24. NapalmDeath (Northern Chaos…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Dream scenario: Man U beat Real and go on to win CL & EPL. SAF calls it a day with such a success & 20 league titles. Mourinho takes over as manager. Brings Ronaldo with him.

    😉

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      This ^^^^^^^^ Sounds amazing! 🙂 Would be sorry to see fergie go obviously but Mourinho is the ONLY man to replace him for me

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      1. Pilko's Pump Pants
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Pep would be a much better fit for United than the public relations disaster that is the 'special one'...

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    2. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Fergie going? Hardly dream scenario 🙁

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      1. rvp786
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        lats aint a dream scenario but i would love fergie to win a champs legue before he retires. if anyone deserves another champs legue its him.

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  25. Toast
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Any help with this lot:

    Bego Foster
    Enrique Rafa Cuellar Rangel Stevens
    Fellani Pienaar Sess Sterling Michu
    RVP Suarez Berbs
    2.2 in the bank and 2 FT

    A. Fell to Silva
    B. Fell to Bale
    C. Fell to Mata
    D. Fell to Silva and Suarez to Tevez
    E. Fell to Silva and Suarez to Augero and Rangel to Nelsen (-4)
    F. Fell to Silva and Berbs to Dzeko

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    1. The Fridge
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I would go A, though B and C are valid choices but Bale is 1 yellow away and Mata, well, will Mate even play this week after playing last night?

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    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A. looks nice and (c)

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    3. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'd go B. Bale will outscore Silva in the coming weeks.

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  26. Dogba
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I have only one big hitter in the mid, Santi Cazorla. Should I consider Bale next GW when they have a blank and Tottenham's fixtures go into overdrive, or is not worth the annoyances of getting Caz back in for DGW? I don't really want to have to WC early.

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    1. NapalmDeath (Northern Chaos…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Don't you consider Michu a big hitter?
      Who have you ditched Fellaini for?

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      1. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Punchie, in order to free up some cash. Will do Kanu/Sterling -> Nolan after the blank and I feel like I look okay in mid then. Not very heavy though.

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        1. NapalmDeath (Northern Chaos…
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I'd consider Bale or Mata. Maybe Silva if he lights up vs Reading

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  27. kaz 96
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What time is the europa league draw?

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    1. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      When Mickey Mouse turns up to do it.

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      1. Andrew
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Alongside the big cheese of Channel 5 😉

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  28. Crouch Potato!
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Relegation predictions folks, Reading pretty much gone, the rest I'm finding much trickier, my dark horse is West Ham.

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Soton, Wigan

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  29. meechamspowders
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    what to do with this shower? 1FT £0 in the bank

    jaask, bego

    garrido, ridgwell, shawcross, wisdom, cuellar

    walcott, dempsey, fellaini, michu, sterling

    rooney, rvp, berba

    needs major surgery, am willing to take an 8pt hit if necessary. thoughts?

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    1. rvp786
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      felliani to puncheon to free up cash.

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      1. Pilko's Pump Pants
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        did that one already myself...

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  30. Red Devil Swede
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Who to (c) out of this lot?

    a) Mata
    b) Silva
    c) Bale
    d) Puncheon
    e) Berba
    f) Rooney
    g) Tevez

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    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Currently Silva (c), Rooney (vc)

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      1. rvp786
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        aint tempted with tev?

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        1. Red Devil Swede
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Not really, he might not start. Great to have in your team and great (c) if he starts but otherwise.. nah. Could backfire as he might come on for a 20 min cameo and get 1 pt.

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          1. rvp786
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            i think go for silva then. he is your safest bet

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            1. Red Devil Swede
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Thanks for the reassurance 😉

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    2. PGR
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Tevez

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