Scout Notes

Scout Scribbles – Bale Back for Spurs

Gareth Bale is fit and available for Tottenham’s home clash with Stoke. Jose Enrique has recovered from a hamstring problem ahead of Liverpool’s game with Fulham, Ben Foster could return for West Brom, Adam Lallana is ruled out for Southampton, Michel Vorm is on the verge of a comeback for Swansea, while Grant Holt is doubtful for Norwich’s trip to the Hawthorns…

Andre Villas-Boas also rolled out an injury update yesterday The Spurs boss announced both Gareth Bale and Michael Dawson have recovered from hamstring injuries to return to the squad for the visit of Stoke tomorrow:

“They have made great progress with their injuries, even last week. For this fixture, both will be available.”

While Dawson’s first-team role remains uncertain after Jan Vertonghen was moved to centre-half alongside William Gallas against Swansea last weekend, Bale’s return could see a change in tactics from 4-4-2 back to 4-2-3-1. Villas-Boas also revealed Emmanuel Adebayor has failed to train all week after sustaining a hamstring problem against the Swans and if the Togo international fails to shake off the problem, Clint Dempsey could tuck in behind Jermain Defoe once again. With many Marouane Fellaini owners still shopping around for a replacement, Bale’s availability will surely see him snapped up by plenty before tomorrow’s deadline – he is now down to 9.5 in FPL, with just 13% ownership.

Brendan Rodgers gave Fantasy managers reason to be happy yesterday after revealing Jose Enrique is fit and available for Liverpool’s home game with Fulham.

“Jose Enrique is back in, which is great news because he was absolutely flying when he picked up his niggle at West Ham. He comes into the squad.”

The left-back lasted just 26 minutes of the Gameweek 16 trip to Upton Park before picking up a hamstring strain – Stewart Downing has deputised in his absence but Enrique was sorely missed as the Reds lost at home to Villa last weekend. Over 20,000 FPL managers have sold him on ahead of tomorrow’s deadline but with 31 points accrued over his last three home appearances, Enrique could well be set to produce the goods once more against a Cottagers side that has scored just once on their last three on the road.

Ben Foster could be set to return for West Brom this weekend. Speaking to the club’s official website yesterday, Foster reckons he is now over the groin injury which has sidelined him in recent weeks…

“I started training properly yesterday so we will see how training goes this week and take it from there. I trained fine yesterday. I felt absolutely fine. The team has been doing well, Boaz has been doing great, so we will just see how it goes.”

The Baggies have managed just a single clean sheet in Foster’s absence – ironically in their previous game with West Ham – and have clearly missed his presence between the sticks, with their defensive appeal taking a real dip in recent matches. With a strong upcoming run of fixtures, including games against Norwich, QPR, Fulham, Reading and Villa, in the next six, Foster could be set for a prosperous comeback, should he get the nod ahead of deputy Boaz Myhill for tomorrow’s Hawthorns clash with the Canaries.

Adam Lallana has been ruled out of Southampton’s home game with Sunderland tomorrow. A somewhat vague Nigel Adkins admitted to the press yesterday:

“Adam is still in his knee brace, but he’s progressing well and is off crutches. I believe we have several good players who can play in offensive positions, especially where Adam plays. Gastón Ramírez played ever so well against Reading, and there are several other players who can play in that position.”

Despite being quizzed on the length of Lallana’s possible absence, Adkins refused to elaborate on the injury that forced his skipper off in Gameweek 16. The midfielder has been an ever-present so far this term, returning two goals and four assists, but with uncertainty over his prospects, his owners have the obvious alternative of Jason Puncheon as a cheaper route into the Saints midfield. Coming in at just 4.7 in FPL, Puncheon has come to the fore in recent weeks and with 34 points in his last five Gameweeks, he’s becoming an integral figure in Southampton’s upturn in fortunes of late.

Adkins also revealed that Argentine stopper, Paulo Gazzaniga, is available to return to the Saints’ lineup against Sunderland having recovered from a shoulder injury. The Southampton boss must now decided whether to recall Gazzaniga or stick with Kelvin Davis who kept a clean sheet in the win over Reading…

“Paulo has been on the training ground. Today he had a proper training session. Kelvin played against Reading because Paulo was injured. He came in and did very well. He kept a clean sheet and put a good performance in so we’ve got good competition for places and that is important.”

Michel Vorm is another keeper who could make his comeback this weekend, as Swansea prepare to face United at the Liberty this Sunday. The Dutchman returned to training a fortnight ago and has gradually built up his fitness, with Michael Laudrup determined not to take any risks over his long-term availability. Gerhard Tremmel has returned two clean sheets in eight appearances as Vorm’s deputy between the sticks and has afforded Fantasy managers a real cut-price keeper option, at 4.1, but looks set to step aside in light of Vorm’s imminent return. Laudrup may still have to make do without Angel Rangel and Pablo Hernandez for the showdown with the league leaders, though – the Spanish pair are still struggling with calf and hamstring problems respectively. Dwight Tiendalli looks set to cover at right-back if Rangel remains out, while Hernandez’s likely continued absence looks set to boost the prospects of Nathan Dyer and Wayne Routledge on the flanks once again.

Chris Hughton may be without Grant Holt for tomorrow’s trip to West Brom. The forward was subbed off in the last few minutes of last weekend’s win over Wigan with a hamstring injury and according to his manager:

“The good news is it is certainly not anywhere near as bad as either it could be or as we feared it might be – but I would have to say Grant is touch and go for the weekend. If he did miss West Brom, we would certainly hope he is fit enough for the rest of the Christmas period.”

With any possible absence for Holt set to be short-term, Hughton has the option of Steve Morison or Simeon Jackson for the lone forward role in his favoured 4-4-1-1 formation against the Baggies. The Norwich boss also suggested he could turn to Harry Kane as an alternative, though. The on-loan Spurs forward has only just returned to fitness but could come into contention as the Canaries look to extend his side’s unbeaten run to 11 league matches.

“Harry has done a fair bit of work but he will be lacking in some areas, which is normal, but the good news is the injury is fine. It is good to have him back. If he was involved (at WBA) it would be based on the fact he has done enough. We don’t want him to break down.”

The Daily Mail are reporting this morning that Steven Fletcher is fit and in contention for Sunderland’s trip to Southampton, having suffered a back injury in the defeat at Old Trafford last time out. However, local reports still indicate that there is some doubt surrounding Fletcher’s availability, along with that of Danny Rose who missed out against United through injury…

“Fletcher has done a bit of work, and each day that goes on is easier. Danny Rose is also improving, he has a bit more work to do, but he is certainly improving as well. Steven turned and twisted in the warm-up. Danny’s was a matter of time. He failed a fitness test last week and Steven’s injury was a new one, but at this time it is certainly better than it was last week. But we have got Friday to get through yet.”

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

    Ridgewell?

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

      Praying he starts 2moro mate. Been patient with him so hopefully he starts and gets me some points.

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    2. JT's Dog
        11 years, 3 months ago

        do you think he will get back in even if fit?

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

          I would still put him ahead of Popov in the pecking order.

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          1. JT's Dog
              11 years, 3 months ago

              so would i, mainly because i have him, but we aint the one who decided alas

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

            I don't know. There were 2 posts in a row about him and I tried to make it 3 but the New Page ruined my plans.

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        2. Phaze 1
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          He better play

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      • Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Walcott(c), Silva(v)

        And I have RVP, Suarez and Ba as well.

        Madness, or a moment of genius?

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

          Noone knows.

          Noone.

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

            Marty McFly does

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        2. Scroobius Mac
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I really like it.

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

          Find out in 1 days time! (looks fine though)

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      • r0nh
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Oh...

        So the world hasnt ended.

        Again.

        I am starting to think ut isnt going to end anytime soon.

        I wonder if those clowns will now give another date.

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        1. JT's Dog
            11 years, 3 months ago

            the mayan geezer said it was around 11.11 ish.
            how they knew about GMT i dont know

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            1. Back on the horse
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              maybe its 11.11 Mayan time?

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              1. JT's Dog
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  *quickly looks up timezone map to check

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            2. Just Ruud
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Nasa computer says NO 😀

              http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/2012.html

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

              The Mayans simply ran out of paper.

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              1. JT's Dog
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  thats why they invented the bidet

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              2. isacki: full casual
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                No, no one's ever predicted this before. This is the first time ever and I am taking it really, really seriously.

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                1. JT's Dog
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    and what will taking it really really seriously achieve that mocking it won't?

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                    1. isacki: full casual
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Gratitude from the Mayan gods leading to a complimentary Wii in Mayan heaven, maybe a few virgins too if we're really faithful

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              3. King Kohli
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Any news on Evans?

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Heaven knows. Sorry. 🙂

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

                    Evans know?

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

                Gravatar check only

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              5. J0E
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Ok looking for some advice before I press the transfer button. I currently have no city coverage by the way.

                Which of the following is the best move.
                1. Swap Fellaini to Yaya no hit

                2. Swap Fellaini and Garrido to Silva and Nelson for a hit. ....I currently favour this over the Christmas period, as Norwich's fixtures stiffen alot.

                3. Swap Fellaini and Sess to Silva and Puncheon for a hit .....my second choice, but have a feeling Sess will punish me this week. He is really improving.

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                1. Scroobius Mac
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  1 if any. Can't say I'm massively enthused by any of them.

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                  1. J0E
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                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    really, can't you see Reading being annihilated at the weekend?

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                    1. Scroobius Mac
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      I can but Yaya is such a meh pick for me. He's not a bad pick but you know he's outperforming at the moment.

                      Don't mind 2, you get 2 decent players in but Silva isn't typically explosive so may not pay it back. Not a fan of 3 as you say Sess is starting to fire.

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                2. Just Ruud
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  1 for me.

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                  1. J0E
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                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    what are you doing with Fellaini JT? You going for a Man City player?

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                    1. Just Ruud
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Its between Silva,Mata & Bale for me.
                      City cover is tempting, yes.

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                      1. J0E
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                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        This week Silva has the most promise but over Christmas as a whole I'd prefer Mata or Bale. I already have Mata and while he is a slight rotation risk I think his owners will be rewarded over Crimbles. Same with Bale if he can stop diving.

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

                  1 or save it

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

                    Yaya isn't good city cover so you're pro better of saving it

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                    1. J0E
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                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      see below.. I can affford Fellaini to Walcott no hit. How about that?

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

                  I did 1 cause I'm generally against hits, so that'd be my advice...

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                5. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Probably A. I'm not feeling Silva quite as much as others around here. Some I've seen are benching The Sess this week but I think that he could come good. He's definately starting for me.

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                  1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    *1

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                6. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  I prefer 1.

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                7. JT's Dog
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    2 is sensible choice, less likely to be shipping out points

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                  • J0E
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                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Ok with 1 being the resounding option...how about I tweak to Fellaini to Walcott no hit. Fancy Walcott more this week. Can then look to swap again next week or bench depending on how my mood.

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                    1. Scroobius Mac
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      That I like.

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

                      This is the transfer you should go for, without a hit and doubt.

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                      1. J0E
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                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Ok, I'm convinced....going to be squeaky bum time during the Man City match for me.

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

                      Yep, better. I'm close to captaining Walcott this week (also own Silva, RVP, Ba, Suarez). Fancy us winning 3-1, Walcott brace.

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                      1. J0E
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                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Walcott it is...added bonus that I'm first in my mini league and the guy in second has Walcott as his differential.

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                    4. JT's Dog
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        i chose that option, dont think wigan will be as rewarding as reading game, but feel he is worth the shout for this week with his striker role. plus good fixtures upon return

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                      • Phaze 1
                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        100 times better

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                      • COMH
                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        1

                        I only have Silva for 2moro and Yaya is a solid alternative. City will win 2moro there is no doubt about that but hoping for a Cazorla mark ll is a bit presumptuous and guessing who will be the star performer in the City team is difficult. Just pick one and hope you have the lucky ticket.

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                    5. A.T
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      3

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                    6. J0E
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                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Thanks all, will go for option 4 ...goodbye Fellaini...hello Walcott.

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

                        Back to no City cover then. Theo is a nice option though and i'm guessing you can deal with the boxing day blank easily enough.

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                      2. A.T
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Even though he misses next game. You might need a decent player by then.

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                        1. J0E
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                          • 14 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          While this has not been my best season, one thing I have ensured is that my squad is in good shape. I should be able to cope. If anything players out is better for me...gives me less choice to muck up my bench decisions (Eg getting Jussi/Berg wrong almost every week, regularly benching Clyne)

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                          1. A.T
                            • 13 Years
                            11 years, 3 months ago

                            You and me both mate

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                      3. Granville
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                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        I think that was your best option as long as can cope with being 1 player short next week. Walcott is a better option in the medium term than Yaya.

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                  • Back on the horse
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    End of the world theory ...religion....homeopathy

                    *files in the same place*

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

                      Add bib theory to that list

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                  • Scroobius Mac
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Which two would you play from:
                    Berba, Sagna, Puncheon, Sterling.

                    Currently on Berba and Puncheon, although I don't think Sterling will be rested.

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                    1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      As per your current

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                    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      I agree with that, fwiw. 🙂

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

                      Berba, Sagna.

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                    4. A.T
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Berb and puncheon or sterling

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

                      Whose starting in defence? Berba and Puncheon the correct choice imo.

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                      1. Scroobius Mac
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Vertonghen, Johnson and Vermaelen.

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

                          Talk about a heavy defence. Nicely done. Flexibility i see..

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                          1. Scroobius Mac
                            • 13 Years
                            11 years, 3 months ago

                            Verm goes next week. Daft move.

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

                              Could be a good idea for the DGW mind you.

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                    6. Phaze 1
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      BP

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

                      *takes notes* 😀

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

                    Captaincy Poll:-
                    A) Ba
                    B) Silva

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

                      a

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                    2. Boss Hogg
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      b

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                    3. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      A, just.

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                  • r0nh
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Here are my lotto numbers:

                    1, 4, 18, 21, 46, 49

                    I picked 1 & 49 as differentials.

                    Obviously 4 is a must have.

                    I dont think the 30's will come out this week..What do u guys think?

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

                      18->6(c), but only if it's for free.

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                      1. Just Ruud
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        😀 😀

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

                      Lost?

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                    3. Boss Hogg
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      You'll win nowt without 42.

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                    4. JT's Dog
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        thats the combination to my wifes chastity belt, where did you get it from?

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                      • A.T
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        I liked you better when you were rude.

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

                          Tell that to Mark!!!

                          He wants no sense of humour on this site. At all.

                          He deletes my good comments 🙁

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                          1. A.T
                            • 13 Years
                            11 years, 3 months ago

                            Lol.

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                      • Jax
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        we'll be dead by then.

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

                      Play Nolan or Punchyourface?

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                      1. Boss Hogg
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Punch

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

                        Nolan

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                      3. Just Ruud
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Nolan.

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                      4. AK ⭐
                        • 11 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Puncheon I think, though both can get something this week.

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

                          This. Not much in it.

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

                        Nolan i reckon.

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                      6. A.T
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Nolan

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                    6. AK ⭐
                      • 11 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      So with Foster expected to start against Norwich this week, this is what my team looks like.

                      Foster/Bunn
                      GJ / Nastasic / O'Brien / Shorey / Nelsen
                      Bale /Walcott / Michu / Sterling / Puncheon
                      Torres / RVP / Aguero (c)

                      With about 1.2 in the bank. Good to go?

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

                        WC?

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                        1. AK ⭐
                          • 11 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          Yes. 😀

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

                            Torres? convinced?

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                            1. AK ⭐
                              • 11 Years
                              11 years, 3 months ago

                              I think I need Chelsea coverage, and nailed on players during the festive period. I can go Suarez, though that would mean tripling up on Sterling. Another choice is Taarabt, but AFCON is also in my mind.

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

                                I prefer Suarez and Taraabt to be honest. More main men of their respective teams. You can't have em all i guess.

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                                1. AK ⭐
                                  • 11 Years
                                  11 years, 3 months ago

                                  Hmm. Thanks for the input, but Chelsea cover is a problem really.

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                    7. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Sure I looked at Yaya yesterday and he was 7.7... Just looked now and he's up to 8.0. 30% ownership, I hope his GW will resemble a glorious belly flop.

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                      1. AK ⭐
                        • 11 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Not possible mate. Can't go up 0.3 in one day.

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                        1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
                          • 13 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          My bad.

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                      2. Jinswick
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        I'm going for a smash and grab. Haul against Reading, minimum 0.2 resale gain and then he goes for Bale in GW20.

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

                        wasn't 7.7 yesterday

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                    8. Boss Hogg
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Have I got my team right for this week?

                      Jask
                      Nelson, Cuellar, Cameron
                      Santi, Michu, Yaya, Mata
                      Tevez (c), RVP, Suarez
                      (Bego, Sterling, Shorey, Hughes)

                      Defence is chod, but reluctant to spend 4 points on a defender.

                      Thoughts?

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                    9. Drip Doctor
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Whats up with Kacaniklic? No longer a starter?

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                      1. isacki: full casual
                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Mainly a home starter now, innit

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

                          Think this is coincidence. Not a regular anywhere as far as I can see.

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

                      Anyone here on the Suarez(c) boat?

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

                        I am.

                        Keep switching between him and Silva.

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                      2. isacki: full casual
                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Been on it for 3 days. Wonderful views.

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

                          You as well. Good luck to all 3 off you then, and me 😉

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                          1. isacki: full casual
                            • 12 Years
                            11 years, 3 months ago

                            Yeah if anything I'd say it's stronger than the usual RVP captaincy. Their only striker, great stats for last 4 weeks without scoring, leaky opposition, completely nailed on

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

                        Yeah

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

                        Tempted. I've captained him about 5 times in the last 2 seasons and I'm sure every time he's scored blanks.

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

                        I keep getting on, only to find that the hull is full of holes and then I get off again. Then I'm standing on the dock saying "my, that's a shiny boat. I'll get on it" only to find that the hull is full of holes ...

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

                          😆

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

                          😆 😆

                          Looks like i am going to be sinking then..

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

                            And it's 50:50 whether I'll sink with you 🙂

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

                          😆

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                        4. isacki: full casual
                          • 12 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          😆

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                        5. blue cheese
                          • 12 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          😀

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                      6. Just Ruud
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        I have him but as (VC), not convinced 100% yet.
                        That being said he is due a goal isnt he 🙂

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                      7. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        This one's causing me pain. Keep shifting from Ba, to RVP to Suarez... each have decent prospects this week.

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                    11. DT42
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Who do I play out of these three? Need to play one and bench two
                      A. Nelson (new)
                      B. Hughes (liv)
                      C. Cuellar (tot)
                      Rest of back line are
                      Foster
                      Rafael Nasty

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

                        I'd play Nelsen

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                      2. Boss Hogg
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        I've got all 3 of them and am benching Hughes.

                        I'd play Nelson if you only have to pick one.

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                      3. DT42
                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Thanks guys, Nelsen it is then

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                    12. Demí
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      @RobDawsonMEN
                      Roberto Mancini says Kompany has 'a chance' of facing Reading tomorrow. Milner fit but Nasri and Balotelli unavailable.

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                      1. Demí
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        @RobDawsonMEN
                        Nasri could be back in the squad to play Norwich. Balotelli only back at Carrington today after being ill all week.

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                        1. Just Ruud
                          • 13 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          Last i saw of Mario he was taking gift wrapping lessons from Tevez..and failing miserably. 😀

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                        2. Jonah
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 13 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          Nasri back for NORWICH? Hmmmmm.

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                          1. Demí
                            • 13 Years
                            11 years, 3 months ago

                            Makes Silva safer(even more so).

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                      2. Drip Doctor
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Milner hay? Worth a punt!

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                      3. chocolove
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        yeah balo out 😀

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                      4. isacki: full casual
                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Good good. One less striker to worry about (definitively) and maybe a small hope Yaya advances to compensate for Nasri absence

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                      5. Granville
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        So who will replace Nasri? Milner, Sinclair or a 3 pronged attack including Dzeko.

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

                          i think it has to be Milner in the away games. Tomorrow, any of the above.

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

                          Dzeko

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                        3. Paz12
                          • 11 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          I can see the latter, Dzeko's height useful for defending against set pieces (which Reading can score from).

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                    13. SPorting
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      i've taken -8 hits for the last 2 GW's and improved my rank both times.

                      no hit this week....

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

                      A small, but possibly important matter. Who should be ahead on my bench? Sterling or Clyne?

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                      1. A.T
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Sterling. Even if he is shit

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                      2. AK ⭐
                        • 11 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Sterling.

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

                        Raheem

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                      4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Sterling!

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                      5. Just Ruud
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        I would actually say Clyne.
                        If Raheem is rested he may come on for a 1 pointer later in the game, Clyne will start and could get away with a clean sheet.

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

                          lol you mean sterling then?

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                          1. Just Ruud
                            • 13 Years
                            11 years, 3 months ago

                            No,I mean Clyne should be ahead on his bench.
                            I am actually starting him myself this week.

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

                      http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4708252/Ancient-calendar-says-the-end-of-the-world-has-arrived.html

                      The world will end in half an hour guys 🙁

                      It was nice knowing you all. I feel I bonded with everyone on this site at some point over the last few months.

                      Except Bemba Da, he is an annoying todger.

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                      1. Boss Hogg
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        How does the end of world account for time zone differences?

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

                          Well it's 12h42 where I am.

                          I'm typing this from "the other side".

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

                        Cheers!

                        i hope you die a long and horrible, lingering death too Ron.

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                    16. tw
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      ryan you still around?

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                    17. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Rooney + RVP owners - I was considering keeping Rooney captain over the Christmas period and be laughing (ho ho ho) when RVP has his inevitable rest.
                      Although 1 week into this strategy and I'm already a few points down (Rooney C last week scored less than RVP).
                      Now I have the armband back on RVP - Which game do we think RVP will miss? Wonder if he'll get the whole night off or make a 20 min cameo.

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                    18. AbhiDDA
                      • 11 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Begovich/mignolet
                      Enrique cuellar shawcross nastasic
                      Silva dempsey michu
                      Rvp suarez long


                      Subs-dterling kAnu morrison

                      Any changes...and capt!??

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                    19. Boss Hogg
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Captain:

                      a.) Tevez
                      b.) Suarez
                      c.) RVP

                      First to 3 votes gets the armband.

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

                        b

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

                        Tevez. Or maybe RVP. It's tricky this week!

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                    20. GoonerByron
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Who would you guys start in goal out of Begovic and Gazzaniga?

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

                        Gazzaniga

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                    21. Scroobius Mac
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Rob Dawson ‏@RobDawsonMEN

                      Roberto Mancini says Kompany has 'a chance' of facing Reading tomorrow. Milner fit but Nasri and Balotelli unavailable.

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                      1. Scroobius Mac
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Rob Dawson ‏@RobDawsonMEN

                        Aleks Kolarov also a doubt for Reading after limping off against Newcastle.

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                        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 14 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          Ginkapo will be pleased. 🙁

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                          1. isacki: full casual
                            • 12 Years
                            11 years, 3 months ago

                            Extra valour for captaining an injury doubt

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                      2. Scroobius Mac
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Rob Dawson ‏@RobDawsonMEN

                        Mancini says he'll rotate over Christmas. 'It's impossible to play the same players every three days'.

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                    22. Demí
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      @RobDawsonMEN
                      Mancini says he'll rotate over Christmas. 'It's impossible to play the same players every three days'.

                      Boom.

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                      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        😀 Yes - but we knew that. 😉

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

                        impossible for him, not the players.

                        the itchy fingered muppet.

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

                          I aggree with him. You'd play the same 11 with that squad and a game every three days?

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                      3. isacki: full casual
                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Anyone got a You Don't Say GIF for Mancini?

                        GIGGS BOSOOOOOOOON

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

                        Nothing new.

                        I get told all the time at home.

                        "But you played 3 days ago?". You are now benched.

                        Very frustrating.

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                      5. Just Ruud
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Doubt he ever needed a proper excuse really, not a real surprise.
                        City cover maintains its "dodgy" status then.

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                    23. Podorsky
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Morning,

                      Who to bench between Sterling or Puncheon. Have Enrique but not Suarez and why?

                      Thanks for any insight.

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

                        I'd play Puncheon and bench Sterling - he's due a rest, and not on great form even if he does play.

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                      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Sterling, imo.

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                        1. Podorsky
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 14 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          Thanks Guys

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                      3. Just Ruud
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Puncheon.

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                    24. Messi & fabregas
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      is it worth torres in for suarez for a hit?

                      thanks

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

                        definitely not. I see Suarez outscoring Torres this gw

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                      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Yes, imo.

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

                        no way! Captain Suarez!

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                      4. Messi & fabregas
                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        i thank u all

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