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The Fantasy Flutter with Paddy Power – Gameweek 22

A run of victories for Paddy Power before the Christmas break finds us going into 2013 with a small deficit to chase. Having taken a flutter sabbatical over Christmas, we’re now back and invigorated, determined to claw back the few quid lost. Let’s see what Scout Pick inspired selection Paddy has dealt us for Gameweeek 22…

Chelsea’s double Gameweek crown jewels have been turning heads ever since their extra fixture with Southampton was announced and none shine so bright as Demba Ba. The new arrival at the Bridge was given a run-out at St Mary’s in the FA Cup and duly delivered a brace to spell it out – he’s not arrived to sit on the bench and watch Fernando Torres miss chances. Having been preserved for the midweek Capital One cup defeat to Swansea, there’s every chance that Ba will start at Stoke this weekend. Paddy are offering 11/4 on a Ba goal packaged with a Chelsea clean sheet and we’ll take that as our top bet, throwing down £4 to back Ba and Rafa Benitez’s boys.

Gareth Bale’s form is somewhat irresistible right now. De-railed only by the suspension which saw him miss the 3-1 win over Reading, the Bale express is back on the tracks with the QPR defence in his sights. Having seen Luis Suarez tear apart the R’s back four in the last Loftus Road outing, Bale owners will be fancying a haul from the Welshman, despite QPR’s stoic performance at Stamford Bridge last time out. Paddy have Bale to score with a Spurs clean sheet at 4/1 and we’ll take that for a couple of quid.

Our final single market bet involves another goalscoring midfielder back from suspension. Everton’s Marouane Fellaini has been a Fantasy all-star this term and looks set to earn his place in our team of the season. While there’s mounting speculation surrounding his future at Goodison, he’ll be in the Everton lineup to face Swansea and will carry a major threat to a side that is often troubled by an aerial ball and set-piece. A Fellaini goal looks good, although having conceded in each of their last 15, backing the clean sheet is a brave move. Nevertheless, we’ll put another £2 on Paddy’s odds of 10/3 on a Fellaini goal with an Everton shut-out against the Swans.

Our final two quid is reserved for the weekly treble, with Paddy offering 14/1 on a Robin Van Persie goal against Liverpool, a Juan Mata assist at Stoke and a Sunderland clean sheet at home to West Ham. It’s no guts, no glory, as we empty our stake money and hope for the stars to align on this one.

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1,927 Comments Post a Comment
  1. woodles
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    help with bench!! i have got:
    bale mata fellaini michu walcott
    Lambert suarez RVP

    At the moment it is michu - i have considered walcott and even suarez but just feel michu can score anywhere against anyone and walcott up front is always so dangerous

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    1. Fackinell
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Stick

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    2. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Er... I believe you have made a rod for your own back.

      Lambert.

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    3. ksmith5666
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I have pretty much the same dilemma:-

      Bale, Mata, Walcott, Fellaini, Michu
      RVP, Ba, Ruiz

      I have benched Michu at the moment.

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  2. Locarno
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Am I the only one going with Cahill??

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    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      On this website, most probably...

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      1. Locarno
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Good.

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    2. gravless
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Highly unlikely.

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    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      if you mean tim cahill you being you im not surprised

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      1. Locarno
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Ha de ha, smart-arse.

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    4. Mr.KK
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      One of very few I guess? I prefer Azpi tbh. Cheaper and less rotation risk.

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    5. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No 8)

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    6. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think Cahill and Azpil are at just as much risk of rotation which is why I've plumped up the extra cash for Luiz.

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  3. seanie3
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    gibbs or sagna short term

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    1. Cannon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Gibbs. should be more nailed on and has looked to have more goal threat

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  4. Mr.KK
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Guys would you rather have

    A. Azpilicueta + Cameron
    Or
    B. Luiz + Wilson (currently injured)

    Thanks

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    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I've gone B

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      1. Mr.KK
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        So you're banking on Wilson coming back soon? Is the Wigan game in Gw24 too soon?

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        1. Joga Bonito®
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          It's hard to say really but I personally think he'll walk straight back into their team when he's fit and I don't want to have to use a transfer on getting him in because one he starts a game loads of people will rush to get him in and therefore his price will rise sharpish.

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          1. Mr.KK
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Sound reasoning. Ta.

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  5. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Try again.

    A) Szczesny & Billy Jones

    Or

    B) Turnbull & Demel for a hit?

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

      A by far

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      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Michu's going to explode today! I predict 2 goals in a 2-0 victory

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        1. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Post fail! LOL. not meant to be a reply to anything! *Ignore*

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    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A).

      Teddy, an old school poster. Question: Fellaini or Berbatov? I have Baines. Berba has 4 out of 6 at home (granted one against United but perhaps a point to prove). Everton have super fixtures as well. Who would you go for?

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      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I like both, but I think there are alternatives to Berbatov whereas Fellaini is unstoppable and undroppable, especially with those fixtures.

        I remember you were one of the first posters I got some good input from on here 3 years back.

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  6. onionbarje
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Big Sam loans a striker. Could he be the Cisse or Siggy of 2013

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    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Chamakh???!! Or Wellington Paulista?

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      1. onionbarje
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Paulista

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        1. stupidmunt
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          carroll could be back by next week.

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

    Will Ba be allowed to play vs Newc in gw 25?

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    1. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Huh? Yes ofcourse.

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    2. gravless
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

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    3. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      We know what Rafatation is like but he should let him.

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      🙄

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    5. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      He is allowed as he is not on loan.. Unless Rafa doesnt pick him...

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  8. MJ6987
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I'm on track to hit 110m team value before I play my WC after these two DGW's.

    On 109.3 now. Anyone else planning similar?

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    1. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, just hoping Bale + Fell don't go up too much by then

      TV - 109.4

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    2. Soccer Brah
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      My TV is 109.2 post WC and it certainly helps in making a stellar squad!

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  9. Pinoche
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Since gaining Premier League status, Swansea
    have never scored a goal against Everton in the
    Barclays Premier League.

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    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Baines & Fellani FTW.

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    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      that settles that..michu on brnch 😯

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

      Since gw4 everton havent had a clean sheet

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    4. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      That doesn't mean much though.

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  10. Evs
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea team for those who are interested...

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jan/11/stoke-city-chelsea-squad-sheets

    Guardian style 😉

    *take with a little pinch of salt 😛

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      *huge pinch 😉

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    2. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I would guess slightly different

      Turnbull
      Azpil Ivan Cahill Cole
      Luiz Lampard
      Ramires Mata Hazard
      Ba

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  11. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Decided im going to play ruiz.Need to choose between walcott and michu.First to 5 wins  goooooo!!!!!!

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No takers? :-/

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      1. PainInDiaz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        How many times do you want to ask the same thing?

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    2. Spoonerism
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Tough one.

      I'm sure you have Ruiz for him to be benched most weeks, so I'd be benching him today.

      I have Jones who has scored points at home his last four games, but I'm benching him.

      If your 5mish 8th attacker scores more than your highly valued attacker, so be it, but I'd rather not leave the higher value on the bench and regret that move, if you know what I mean.

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    3. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Play Michu or toss a coin. I'm playing both out of necessity!

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  12. Holland
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Someone know who this PL player is?

    http://imageshack.us/photo/photo/59/imageika.jpg

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    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Kagawa?

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    2. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Luiz

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      1. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        This

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

      Torres

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    4. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      That sir is sideshow bob himself

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  13. Killitzer
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    morning all.

    Have not used the WC card but tempted to do so today as my defence is a mess:

    Bego, Jussi
    Mertes, Azp, o'brien*, Cuellar**, Gorkss***
    Pienaar, Michu, Sterling, Carolza, Walcott
    RVP, Ba, Suarez

    Options:
    1. Gorkss---> Harte (-4)
    2. WC and bring in Mata, J Cole, Gibbs, Harte for Carloza, Pienaar, Mertes and Gorkss

    Any thoughts?

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  14. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    hope bale does the business for me today, real diff in my league and im benching punch cos of it 😕

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  15. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Guardian teamsheets saying Gibbs benched. Eh?

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    1. COMH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Those teamsheets are all nonsense anyway.

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    2. LMNO
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      teamshhets won't be out yet

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      just out of curiousity who are they playing

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    4. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      He starts then 😆

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  16. COMH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone benching Puncheon?

    I feel that I should play Walcott Fellaini Michu Bale

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Out of those, yes I would despite the DGW

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    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Can't see arsenal scoring against city so i'm playing puncheon for the slight chance of an assist

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      1. Konig Luther
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        without yaya toure?

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  17. Professor Abel X
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Start Silva or Nolan, serious question?

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    1. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      :O David

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  18. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Start Martin Demel or Davies??

    Thanks

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  19. v12w12
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Only have Mata and Luiz for DGW. Should I take a hit to bring in one more?

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    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Probably not. I think they are the cream of the crop

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    2. Spoonerism
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Had to take a hit to get Luiz in, so have Turnbull too now.

      No guarantee he'll play both games though.

      I don't think anyone needs 6 like some have on here.

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  20. blue cheese
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any early team news out yet? 🙂

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  21. GinjaWhinja
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Don’t require any transfer advice. I’ve decided this is it!!! Although Nervous with no Bale.
    However I want to make sure I have my bench selections correct. Would you bench Sagna for Harte? How about elsewhere? Tempted to play Marv ahead of Meeech…


    Mignolet (Szczesny)
    Zabaleta, Luiz, Harte (Sagna, Demel)
    Walcott, Michu, Fellaini, Mata (Marveaux)
    RVP’S, Berbatov, Ba

    .

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    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Play Sagna

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  22. Mr. Perfectionist
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Head says captain Mata. Heart says RVP.

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  23. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone else kind of hoping to see Mata on the bench today? I know it won't happen, but if did then (a) he would be nailed to start against Southampton and (b) he might come on to break a stalemate with Stoke.

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    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No I don't want my captain on the bench

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      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Think about it. He is less likely to get big points against Stoke, and if he starts at Stoke then with this busy schedule there is every chance he is on the bench for Southampton. For which match do you want him on the bench? Obviously neither, but seeing him on the bench today would be kind of a relief.

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        1. John Nerdelbaum
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I'd rather he started both and I think he will

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  24. Alonso The Great Midfielder
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    does lampard good alternative for mata ?

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    1. COMH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      *Is

      I would say no. Don't think he will play enough minutes in the dgw to justify his selection.

      Mata or maybe Hazard.

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  25. 4everutd
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Schwarzer
    ivanovic baines rafael zabalet
    noble pienaar lennon
    defo ba RVp

    Thoughts?
    Thanks!

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

      Love it because it's so non-template.

      Good luck!

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      1. 4everutd
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        what do you mean?

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        1. reedybob91
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          so much money in the defence, and everyone else has walcott fellaini mata and michu, and ideally bale, you have none

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    2. tommo-uk-
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Really dont like this time.....your defence is way too expensive and your midfield is very week!

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      1. tommo-uk-
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        erm......weak 😉

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

    Is the site being a bit temperamental today?

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    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yes it is really getting on my nerves

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      yeah a lot of traffic

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  27. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Looks like the site is down so I hope I get a response. Please what option is better for my WC. The main difference is with Lambert without Luiz or without Lambert but with Luiz.

    Option A: Lambert Azp Harte
    Option B: Pog Luiz Davies (Swa) and 0,6 in the bank.

    Please comments. Option B will probably will give me the option to go Kun in the near future and play 3 5 2 all the time. Its strategic option after all.

    Thanks,
    P.S. The Lambert option gives me benching headache Walcott or Michu too

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      im guessing we have same front 8..im benching michu 😯

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  28. Cannon
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys.

    Before it all goes berserk as it creeps towards 11.30.....
    Just wanted to say cheers for all the advice and ideas.

    Good luck for the weekend!

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

    Nolan and Ruiz
    OR
    Punch and Berbatov.

    Leaning towards A as I'll hardly ever play Punch. Nolan and Ruiz rotate decently

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  30. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    On a WC would you pick Shaw or Clyne?

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

      I've gone Hooiveld for his goal threat. Will play since Fonte is out for some time

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      1. HERECOMETHEBELGIANS!
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        You mean his own-goal threat?

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        1. John Nerdelbaum
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Ha

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    2. gravless
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      neither

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