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22 December 2012 1767 comments
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We fell short once again last week, which now swings the profit pot back in Paddy’s favour after the likes of Jermain Defoe, Grant Holt and Luis Suarez all failed to notch in their corresponding matches. We’ve got ground to make up and pennies to claw back, then, so this time we threw our bookmaker buddy some less familiar names…

We’ve had our eye on Glen Johnson in recent weeks, not least because he’s shown an attacking intent that’s seen him emerge as a real goal threat from the Liverpool right. Last weekend, only Steven Gerrard’s glancing header prevented Johnson’s goal-bound effort registering for the full-back and, having notched at West Ham in Gameweek 16, we think there’s another goal just around the corner. Paddy are offering 14/1 on a Johnson goal with a Liverpool clean sheet against Fulham and, with Martin Jol’s side stuttering and struggling to find goals, we’ll gladly take this one up for £2 of our stake money.

Jason Puncheon is another name we’ve latched onto as a player who is offering exceptional value from midfield in a Southampton side that attacks with some verve. Puncheon has been the Saints’ major goal threat in recent weeks and, with Adam Lallana missing this weekend and possibly over Christmas, the former Blackpool winger may have to step up his game to help maintain the Saints’ recent run of results. Paddy have slapped 11/1 on a Puncheon goal with a Southampton clean sheet against Sunderland at St Mary’s and we like that enough to toss £3 of our money in its direction.

David Silva is the headline act amongst this week’s Flutter selection; the subject of our recent Monitor article for members, the little Spaniard will surely be key to picking apart the Reading defence and many will fancy Silva for a decent haul. He has just a single goal to his name so far this season but this encounter looks to be a decent platform for him to add to his tally. Paddy certainly fancy his chances and have 7/2 on a Silva goal with Man City clean sheet against the Royals. We’ll take that for £3 more our stake funds.

Finally, we have £2 remaining for our weekly treble. While this normally features a United striker, this time around we thought we’d throw this week’s Scout Pick and differential punt, Edin Dzeko into the mix. We fancy the Bosnian to play some part, if not start, against Reading and that could well bring Dzeko the opportunity to boost this season’s goal count. Paddy are dangling odds of 11/1 on a Dzeko goal, a Santi Cazorla assist against Wigan and a clean sheet for Spurs at home to Stoke.

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  1. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Groundhog day all over again.

    Sterling to be rested.

    Doubts over Enrique.

    Roll on season 2013-14!

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

      enrique will start...

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      1. The Gambler.
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        He should but was still as hosp at 1am, guess the evening kick off may help?

        Every week the same but massive 3 pts for us, need to start wining every home game.

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        1. Mr.KK
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          Winning home games are so important. I can't bear to watch another match like the one against Villa last week. So many chances created but conversion rate was almost none. Villa just hoofed a few balls up and there were goals. Unbearable!!

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          1. bigdave1
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 3 months ago

            You not see the Weimann goal?

            " hoofed balls up there "

            brilliant.

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  2. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    WhoScored Picks for this GW, for those of you who're interested!

    ------------------------------------------- Hart ------------------------------------
    ----------- P. Jones ------------ Vermaelen ----------- Agger -----------
    -- Walcott --- Toure --- Lampard --- Snodgrass --- Puncheon --
    ---------------------------- Aguero ----------- Suarez ------------------------

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Fat Frank wont play, no Silva?

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      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        no bad picks, but Lampard?

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

    bego.cerny
    clyne,demel,g,j, rafael, clark
    mata ,michu,silva,mcanuf, noble
    rvp, ba, suarez

    how can i get santi my mid....and i dnt want to loose mata,michu, silva,rvp,ba either

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    1. Jude Rooney
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Not asking for much there!! Only way using that criteria is to get him for noble and swap suarez to cheap as chips striker

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  4. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Need to go, so quick vote please

    what do you like more in next 4 games ?

    1. Nastasic, Enrique, Clyne, Nelsen, Davies (one transfer less)

    2. Nastasic, Hangeland, Sagna, Nelsen, Davies

    Cheers

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I'd go option 1 mate

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      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        1

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  5. Hakuho FPL
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    start demel or huges?

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    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      demel, no brainer

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    2. Iamjack
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      demel

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

      Hughes 😉 😛

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  6. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Good morning!

    And I wake up to a self induced FPL mess, I should never have done

    RVP > Aguero
    Cuellar > Gibbs

    Nicklas, help me!

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Captain Gibbs?

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

        Only thing left to be done. Might as well!

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      oh geez. ditched rvp?

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      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        RVP out 😯

        You were drunk weren't you?

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

      😮 😯

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    4. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Reckon it will work out this week tbh. Next week where Gibbs doesnt play and Aguero over RVP at any yime is unlikely to reap rewards.

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    5. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      It's not that bad....I was contemplating something similar myself. Demspey->Silva, and RVP->Aguero......

      Just give Aguero the armband, you'll be fine.

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  7. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    What-Ho Chaps!
    All well I trust? I was hoping Odemthingie would be off to Acon to give Lukaku a decent run at a regular start for a few games.
    I now find myself wanting him to do nowt this season so he stays cheap for next year.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Isn't Odemthingie stuck on the wing these days anyway?

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Indeed he is BG but there are only so many slots up front and with Long lurking as well Lukaku's not getting the gametime I'd want to risk putting him in as a cheap 3rd 0r 4th striker.

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  8. Shane Warnes Flipper
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    I have already taken a 4 point hit this week, bringing in Mata & Puncheon for Fellani & Lallana. I may struggle to get out 3 defenders with Raphael and Wisdom unlikely to play and Enrique possibly missing.

    Would Raphael to Clichy be a wise move, conscious that Raphael still may not be fit for the Boxing Day fixtures?

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    1. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Not worth it imo, esp not after having taken a hit already. Enrique will play, and Rafa not worth losing. You'll be alright.

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  9. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Team currently:

    Jussi
    Demel, Cameron, G Johnson
    Silva, Mata(vc), Michu, Sterling
    VP(c), Suarez, Berba

    Subs: Begovic, Sess, Cameron, Shorey
    0 free transfers and 0m in the back

    Good to go?

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    1. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Cameron sub = Rafael

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Start Rafael, just in case.

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        1. Mr Smith
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          good point, visions of evans last year which thankfully i left on the pitch!

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  10. GazPage
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Fletcher or Sterling? Simple answers please, Fletcher good chance of not playing, it could be too risky

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I like these question and answered posts. 😉

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  11. Anti Top Four
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Need some feedback:

    Begovic
    Baines Nelson McCartney
    Mata Hazard Gerrard Nolan
    Torres Berbs Suarez

    Bunn Michu Shorey Barnett

    Note: self-restrictions do not permit fielding players from last season's top four clubs...

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  12. Bolt-on
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Tevez minutes are worrying - 1 lot of 90 minutes in 8 games - should I still captain him over Persie and Suarez ?

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    1. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      The eternal question. Impossible to know dude.

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

      What if he does start and get 90 minutes against the worst defense in the league. Is the risk worth it? I say so.

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  13. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Is it time to Rvp to have a blank gw?

    Leaning towards Suarez for amband 😯

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    1. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      i'm thinking VP is overdue a hatrick, nevermind a blank!

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  14. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Hi folks, start Berbatov or Puncheon?

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    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Punchy

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    2. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Berba all the way, much like Jingle.

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    3. Mr.KK
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I'd go with Puncheon. Their contribution rates are similar but Puncheon is playing at home to SUN while Berb is away at Liverpool. Plus, Puncheon has form while Berb does not.

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    4. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      When in doubt-------------- the home player Grounderz.

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

        😆 😆 😆 For a second, thought you were going to mention RvP.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          I hate people who do that. -------- Only just stopped myself though.

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    5. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Can I have a early preview of your starting 11?

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        😀 .

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      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Hi Pratik, Long time.

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

          I know....Makes me realize how little time I'm spending in the deadzone. How are things?

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  15. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Okay, 3rd and final ever time this week;
    A. Nolan (EVE)
    B. Puncheon (SUN)

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Got a coin in your pocket Jack?

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Who gets tails?

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        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          OK two coins. 😀

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 3 months ago

            Haha. 🙂

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    2. Mr.KK
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      B. Puncheon, mate.

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

      Urgh!

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    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Ugly question. Play Punch just.

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    5. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Or even Bale....no way?

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  16. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Leagues Update

    FPL Open : 62 entrants - 256 spots total.

    Elite 64 : 49 entrants - 64 spots total.

    After Xmas League : 78 entered.

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Will join the XMas one now.

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    2. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Saving a spot for past winners? 🙂

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  17. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    80 behind ML leader and 21st overall.

    So am chasing.

    But is Tevez (C) too much of a risk?

    Silva - Tevez - Suarez - RVP

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Do you want to stay 80 behind?

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    2. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      21st overall?!! Nice. So your opponent is probably first then?

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        I think that's 21st in the league.

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      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        21st in the league. 😕

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        1. Something Clever
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          Right. Gotcha.

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Bullshit *cough cough*

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Get the c... out of your mouth. 😉

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        1. Mr.KK
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          lol

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  18. jimski
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    My cup opponent may be ranked 1.3 million, but has a more than decent team. Could easily beat me...

    Begovic
    Ivanovic Williams Riise
    Hazard Bale Nolan Michu Maloney
    Tevez (c) Jelavic

    Gulp... that looks good this week.

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

    What are people doing with Cazorla for his blank week? Keeping or swapping out for a Bale or someone til the DGW?

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

      Swapping for Bale.

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Benching so I don't waste a transfer and lose value

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  20. Hakuho FPL
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    transfer in silva or mata?

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

      I did Silva.

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Silva for today

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  21. div
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Fellani out for

    A. Bale
    B. Silva
    C. Mata

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

      Silva

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  22. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Fellow DeadZoners. This will be the week, that I will either shoot up the ranks and pat myself on the back, or pick the wrong captain and get another red.

    I have the following options:

    RVP-- Robin Reliant, away to Swans.
    Suarez-- Russian Roulette, put the gun to my head, and hope its a brace. +Shit form
    Silva -- Hope City smash Reading 5-0 and he gets a goal and some assists.

    Who would you pick?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I have all 3 and am going Silva.

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Suarez out of those.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Suarez. Its time for him to score. I have Silva and RVP and currently on RVP if that helps

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

          You're like me. You think Suarez will score but too scared to captain him/ NOT captain rvp.

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

      Seems like the cap picks are all over the place this week so if ever there was a time to take a nice punt this would be it. I'm too scared though so RVP for me also

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

      Same problem.. 😆
      Nobody know, just toss a coin. 🙁
      i have all those three too. Currently on Suarez. But it may change.

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    5. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      In the end it prob doesn't matter who you pick from those 3 as they will all score 15+ points

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Combined, maybe.

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  23. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Morning lads. What this new tweet from Enrique means? He will play today or?

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

      He'll play and score

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        amen bro

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      2. bring on Real Madrid !
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Just arrive home from the hospital. Need a rest or tomorrow game. Happiest day ever hehehe. Good night
        enrique on tw
        does that means he'll be playing ?

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      He fooking better!

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Hope for "The new Dad" syndrome. Just a shame it brings the compulsory "rocking the baby celebration".

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  24. lfcserg
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    I've narrowed it down to Suarez and SIlva for the captaincy but im gna go with Suarez idk y but in my gut hes gna get 12 points this week and thats good enough for me.

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  25. SH1M1
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Who To Captain From: -

    Cazorla
    Bale
    Suarez
    Ba
    Rooney

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    1. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney from that lot for me.

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

      Suarez

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

    I believe this is the time for Suarez to score. If he does not score this week. I will ditch him for eternity.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Eternity is on the bench, always.

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  27. pinkypat2
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    dilemma:

    play jask or foster?

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

      Foster, Everton is likely to score. 🙂

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    2. lfcserg
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      foster

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    3. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Jussi

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

    Only if Silva is City's pen taker, I would captain him 🙁

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  29. the Penman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    So, wait - Fellaini fell by 0.4 this week?

    Is that because he also rose 0.1 - or is there no limit for falls?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Must be because he went up .1.

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  30. bring on Real Madrid !
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Just arrive home from the hospital. Need a rest or tomorrow game. Happiest day ever hehehe. Good night
    enrique on tw
    does that means he’ll be playing ?

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

      Who knows? 😆

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    2. lfcserg
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      enrique is playing, later kick off and br needs him trust me he will start, he will score and he will do the cliched rocking the baby celebration.

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    3. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds like it.

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    4. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I hope so, otherwise I have teams down to 1-2 defenders.

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      1. bring on Real Madrid !
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        would love rocking baby celebration 😀

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