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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. FPLCEO
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    What time will the Arsenal line up be released? Any chance of Giroud starting?

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

    This may be mad but... anyone considering Phil Jones?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      No, but I am looking at Smalling.

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

        Maybe I should just stick with Rafa

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

        Smalling and Phil Jones are rotation thread which is no brainer. only evra and maybe ferdinand are nailed on defenders going forward

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

          threat*

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

        +1

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      4. Canadian Football
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        reply fail @ doosra below. +1

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

          feck it

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      5. Park the bus
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        I wouldn't, he will lose his place as soon as Rafael back. He is essentially rotation cover and not a first pick. Rafa will get far more minutes.

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    2. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      could be a shout if Fergie plays him in midfield, mind some of the lung bursting runs last season when playing in the middle, could generate some good returns! would have to get ahead of Cleverley, Scholes, Giggs, Carrick though..

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

    sunday late ko for chelsea could help Mata i reckon ?

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

    Hi Pratik,
    Sorry I missed your reply to my post.

    The Yesterday Trilogy

    I've enjoyed it a lot so far, not finished yet. But wait for this....

    Mrs Flynn who doesn't read or like SF is halfway through the third book and can't put it down.

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

      Glad I didn't miss your reply....I haven't been able to find a good series for a long time now. Looks like I may have finally found something.

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  5. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez(c) bandwagon today.. about to hop on to it.. i never learn ðŸ™

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

      I have him but captaining Silva.

      Unless he starts getting his ass in gear with some goals I'll be shipping him out, possibly for Benteke, to free up some cash to get Mata.

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      leader (C) him today.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        captain foresight?

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    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      jump aboard.. it's good to be 'punty' sometimes!

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

    @ Daniel....who would you get for Rafa?

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

      Matja Nastasic or Luiz/ Cashley. Probably Nastasic cause he is cheaper. City have nice defensive fixtures too in the next 5. I expect one of them not to play and to play 4 and hope for 3 CS in that, maybe 2 that is the worse scenario. but That will pay of the hit no?

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  7. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else thinking of cashing in on the price on Begovich and selling him for Foster?

    Stoke have horrid fixtures now and West Brom's are tidy again.

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

      Maybe during WC.

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    2. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      nice green arrow run!

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

        Thanks. Had a disastrous start though!

        Probably end today as I only have 1 City player, Silva, and I expect most everyone else on here probably has 3 for todays game.

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

          who you (C)?

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

            Silva.

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Have both, but you might be onto something.

      I'd wait for the Jan wildcard or at least Foster actually featuring again first

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

        I've got Suarez and Silva, but armbands on RVP at the moment. You reckon Silva's really a good shout?

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

          no i think suarez is a good shout

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        2. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          RVP is the safe pick. If you're happy with him then I see no reason to change.

          I have to take take a few gambles now to try and close gap on mini league leader so Silva is my differential today.

          Considering how many people will have bought in City strikers just for this game and captained them RVP may well be a differential this week!

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            • 15 Years
            13 years, 3 months ago

            long until gamble time imo. I'd play it steady if I were you

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      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Got Bunn as well and his run is just as unkind so I definitely need to get rid of one of them soon!

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    4. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      No need for the infamous Foster/Begovic rotation helped hugely by the injury to Foster.

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  8. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Just 3 players in my starting XI playing away from home: RVP, Santi Claus, Bassong...

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

      Now have a look at the following two weeks 😉

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  9. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    FPL Cup oppo has Luke Moore up front

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

      You're doomed!. 😉

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  10. colin1201
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    who to play?
    Berba (liv) or sess (sou)?

    Thanks!

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    1. Sithlord007
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Sess for me

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

    Chucking it down and I have to go to the shops.

    Get dressed or just shoes and a big coat?

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

      No socks? 😉

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

      Send the wife/children and go back to bed.

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      B + wife's lingerie

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  12. Sithlord007
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Morning all,

    I've taken out Raphael ang Johnson of Norwich and put in Tarrabt ans Reid. Good move or bad? Panicking a bit now. Plus, who would you cpt. Defoe, Rooney, suarez, Gerrard or cazorla?

    Cheers

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

    If I were Epic Fail, I would take multiple hits to get his team sorted out before the 2nd season 😉

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Now that is a very cunning idea in general. I think a wee flaw has been found in the two season approach to the council leagues.

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

        It's based on a assumption that you have more important things to play for (i.e. - overall rank etc), mini-leagues etc....But if you don't, I must say that's a terrific idea.

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

    Its ridiculous that the PL doesn't have a winter break over Xmas and New year. I feel sorry for the players, the fans and the FPL enthusiasts 😉 . Seriously though why does it have to be this way, and can it be changed?

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

      I like it.

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

      The word 'sorry' could also be interpreted as 'pity'

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    3. pit creature
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I'm sure that rolling around in swimming pools full of cash will lessen the burden of playing a few hours of football a week.

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  15. winterwolf88
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Play Huth or Ridgewell?
    I also have Vermaelen and Baines.

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    1. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Ridgewell.

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  16. Deicide
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Done

    Berbs to Dzeko for this gw.

    Come on you bastard bosnian.

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      as punts go Dzeko is prob the greatest 1 week punt of all time.. if he starts i can see a hattrick..

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

        i disagre, if he starts he'll do feck all. if he comes on from bench, 1 goal guarenteed 😆

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          or this 🙂

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

        Dzeko is class I tell you. If he played 90 mins every week he would score 20+ every season.

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  17. gruffyboy
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Wallclock and Sterling to Silva and Punch for an 8 point hit???

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      why? 😯

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

        Only have Tevez and freaking out that he may get benched

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          do what your grav is doin.. sit down, grab a drink and relax.. you're all set

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

        😯

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      3. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        That must be one of the worst transfer plans I've seen.

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    2. gruffyboy
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah thought it was a bad idea, annoyed i brought in Walcott before the boxing day game was cancelled

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  18. JUSTBLAZE
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Bego
    Cuellar Enrique Nelsen
    Caz Silva Bale Taarabt
    Ba RVP Berba

    Rudd Rafa Sterling Shorey

    No free transfers. Good to go?

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

      Anyone?

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

        Looks solid!

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

    Which game do we all expect/ think RVP will be rested over the Christmas break?

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

      Home to WBA

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

      NEW or WBA

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

      Wigan most likely

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  20. Park the bus
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    morning guys, have done my usual and neglected my team after a good week last week, only logged in once to dump Fellaini.

    a few queries for this week - start Chesney or Jussi in nets? start Sterling or Berba? captain RVP or Tevez?

    after a good week last week i am tempted to try and protect what I have and playing Jussi would do this as almost everyone has some WHU defensive cover. Berba more likely to play 90 mins and concerned over Tevez starting. don't suppose anyone has any semi-confirmed line-ups?

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

    Just out of interest who has taken hits to get City players?

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

      only u

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

        No.

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    2. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      not me, considered one to get Silva but opted for Yaya instead. only ones worth getting hits for would be Silva or Aguero imo.

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    3. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Did Giroud > Tevez for a hit which is a no brainer imo

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

      4 pt to get Silva.

      Sagna->Clyne and Dempsey->Silva(c)

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  22. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Bloody Enrique and his inconsiderate fertile seed (meh - congrats and all that it is new life after all he says through gritted teeth).

    So first sub of Davis (man u) or shorey (city)? Oh crap

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  23. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    surely there must be a yaya captainer in here somewhere? i'm not goin to but the thought did cross my mind for a moment

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      :tumbleweed:

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  24. zotter
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Two questions if I may.....

    A. Captain Aguero, Silva, Torres or Rvp
    b. bench Sterling or Gardner??

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

      A. Captain Aguero
      B. Idk

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

      a...aguero
      b....gardner

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    3. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero, Gardner

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  25. New Ghost
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    So, we all ready for the GW?

    Who are your captains?

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

      Silva

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

        did you read my reply on previous page?

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

          I did. Gut feeling is he'll tear Reading a new one.

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

            hope you are right!

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Suarez

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

      Silver.

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

        You all captaining Silva over RVP?

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

          not me....honestly i do not get the Silva love enough to trust him with the armband

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

        Suarez

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    4. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Not really

      Robin

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

      silva

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    6. big oak
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      suarez for now

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    7. Deicide
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      BAby

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

      El Pistolero 😀 😀 😀

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    9. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Tevez 😎

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  26. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    So everyone has abandon RVP and board onto Suarez captain bandwagon tonight>

    Had RVP all week but seriously considering Suarez now..

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      same here ðŸ™

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

      i had the same situation. I don't know why i am so confident but i expect couple of goals min from racist rat

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

        Who's that? The only rasict I can think of is Terry, and he's injured.

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

          ok fine, i leave you with your liverpoolmania

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

      Suarez or Tevez are the best alternatives imho

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  27. PlayUpPompey
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Morning all,

    I know if the million dollar q but who to captain out of these? Am I mad for seriously leaning toward Walcott..

    A, Tevex
    B. RVP
    C. Walcott
    D. Silva
    E. Carzola

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  28. browner3107
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Would you bench Sterling, Snodgrass or Noble? Am thinking Snodgrass.

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

      snod, no brainer

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

        oh wait! sterling, expected to be out or benched

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

      noble

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

      Not Snodgrass!!!! Noble.

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

    have to go in next 5 min
    final call plzz
    silva or mata (have tevez)

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

      To trannsfer in??? One week punt or long term?? One week punt Silva, Long term, Mata

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    2. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Mata

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    3. Beautiful Game
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      silva...mata may get benched!!!

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

        yup to trnsfr in this week+long term

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

    Repost. Who best to captain out of Aguero, Silva, RvP, Torres

    Concern with Aguero (and even Silva) is there is a small chance he might not start. But if he does, good chance he will be hauled off like a dog on the hour.

    On the other hand, Aguero could easily get 15+ pts

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