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17 January 2013 3234 comments
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Rush. The best form of goalkeepers for the playground. A long-haired Canadian prog-rock outfit. A mustachioed goal sniffer and, sadly, a description of how Granville and myself had to approach this latest episode of the podcast.

With our studio slot limited, we had to skinny things up and turn this one out double-time. Nonetheless, in 26-minutes, we touched on all the regulars, whilst scattering the silence in between with the usual sniping between the pair of us. It makes you wonder what we waste the other twenty minutes on every week.

Not to worry. Enjoy what you can of this little taster and look ahead to next week’s full-fat return, when we’re planning a new feature and a new voice.

Grab this fast-food snack via this link, or stream the quick chat via the player below….

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Live4pool
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    why are zabaleta's stats so bad? i thought they are way better.. hmmm

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    1. Milner4eva
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      best man city defender, can't be THAT bad lol

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      1. Vote Joke
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        True Radiohead fans don't use LOL. Thom would not be happy with you.

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        1. Give The Todd Some Love
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          That's so weird. I'm listening to Radiohead right now. 😯

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  2. FPL Marc
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Cech, Bunn

    Nastasic, Mangane, Sagna, Davies, Demel (soon to be Wilson)

    Michu, Mata, Fellaini, Walcott, Lennon

    Van Persie, Cisse, Fletcher

    How does that look? There's a temptation to replace Lennon/Cisse with Bale/Pog, or maybe bring in Sturridge for Fletcher but Sunderland's fixtures are so, so good.

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  3. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Play Migs (wig) or Foster (AVL) this week?

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    1. Mílanista
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      Got to be Foster. He's playing Villa.

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    2. Chris_White
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      Foster

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  4. BONZ
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    So has there been any news on Mata - he seemed to sustain injury in last few mins but not heard nothing about it as all quiet today?

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    1. Mílanista
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      Should be fine. He played the rest of the game and there was still a decent amount of time left. Rafa would have subbed him if there was a problem.

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  5. Milner4eva
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    foster

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  6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Wenger admits "Cavani won't come to Arsenal"

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/9809809/Arsenal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-concedes-defeat-over-Edinson-Cavani-but-may-still-try-to-sign-Wilfried-Zaha.html

    That was quick, earlier he said he was interested in signing him now it's "why would napoli sell him". Reports saying Napoli would sell but want £45m which is probably the real reason. Reckon Wenger went in with a bid of £15m or something.

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    1. Waldaz
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      No shit.

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    2. lfc123
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      Arsenal and Cavani shouldn't even be named in the same sentence.

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    3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      @BBCFOOTBALL

      They will now turn their attentions to young Crawley Town striker Havanta Hope

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    4. Parm
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      Probably £5m + Giroud, Rosicky, Bendtner, Chamakh, Squillaci, Andre Santos & Arshavin.

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        🙂

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      2. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        12 years, 10 months ago

        You forgot Gervinho

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  7. DAV087
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    Currently have Walcott Demel and Noble for the dgw but noble under injury cloud.

    A) Luiz to Gibbs
    B) Luiz and Noble to Sagna and Wilshere for a hit?

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      If Noble is defo out then B for sure. Wilshire could be a great differential!

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  8. Reacher
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    Have the boys at FISO made the text on there DOS system bigger or has my eyesight improved

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    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Gets bigger at this time of night for tired eyes

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  9. lfc123
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    A. Cazrola & Lambert

    B. Nolan & Pod (-4)

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    1. Reacher
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      B, Go for it

      The only time i feel ok taking a hit is on a DGW

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      1. lfc123
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        Already got Walcott, just not sure how much gametime Pod will get, Cazorla will most likely get 180mins

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  10. poolplayer
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Is Wilkinson first choice for Stoke when fit?

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    1. Jimmers
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      No - Wilson will take over when he's back which could be soon

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      1. Milner4eva
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        late feb at the earliest

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        1. Jimmers
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          I thought Pulis said he would be back in 2 weeks just a while ago?

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  11. lfcserg
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    This is my bro's team

    Begovic - Tremmel
    Johnson - Cahill - Shawcross - Demel - Clyne
    Mata - Bale - Walcott - Michu - Routledge
    Suarez - Torres - Defoe

    0.5m 1FT

    A) Cahill to Gibbs and Defoe to Podolski for a 4 point hit
    B) Defoe to Pog and Routledge to Cazorla for a 4point hit
    C) Other suggestions

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      A all day long. Great option.

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  12. bantamdave
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    With two wildcards left and in the top 600, I have a dilemna with my winter wildcard active. Ifthe weather has the affect of calling off a number of PL games this weekend, do I:

    A. stock up with players whom shall play this weekend and wildcard again next week to address the one week gamble. i would keep certain players due to monetary constraints

    or

    B. Use wc this week to get a balanced team and use other wc as appropriate.

    Thanks.

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    1. bantamdave
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      B option may mean if enough games called off, I cannot field 11players.

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    2. Vote Joke
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      I'm not telling you. You're doing better than me.

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    3. Wolverine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      Think it depends on how many games called off and how greatly you could benefit from it. Just a couple of games and I would save the other wildcard...more nearer 6 games, I would use the other next week and utilise this one to grab players guaranteed a game obviously holding Rvp, michu etc for value

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    4. 4vets
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      B... if you really can. If unsure, stick,

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  13. Milner4eva
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    My potential WC team:

    Begovic Federici

    Naughton Zabaleta Gibbs Davies R.Martin

    Fellaini Taarabt Michu Bale A.Johnson

    Sturridge RvP Aguero

    looking good? 3-4-3 rotating Michu, Fellaini, AJ and Taarabt

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  14. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
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    The scoutcast has given me a potentially explosive idea. A player that I'm surprised to have not seen mentioned at all on here with the DGW looming.

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    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
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      chamberlain?

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    2. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
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      Verminator?

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        😎

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    3. Wolverine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      I'm already getting him 😀

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  15. poolplayer
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Lads using WC tonight and would love if anyone could confirm.....

    Is Wilkinson of Stoke first choice when fit??

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    1. Jimmers
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      see above

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    2. lfc123
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      nope

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  16. Jinswick
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    Is there a genuine risk of games being called off this w/e? Seems silly to miss tonight's price rises if the likelihood of postponements is next to nothing.

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    1. Acquafresca
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      I think Im gunna take the risk and hit transfer button.. Arsenal games aren't in the list of teams affected accordng to EVS

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        You going Ba -> Pod?

        I'm torn between this and Azpil -> Gibbs.

        Whatcha reckon? Team linked....

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        1. Acquafresca
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          12 years, 10 months ago

          How much did you get Ba for? Pod has higher upside imo. Gibbs might concede in both games..

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 10 months ago

            Got Ba for 8.5m.

            Gibbs could also keep a cleanie in both games? You planning to bring Ba back?

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            1. Acquafresca
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              No, I think im going for Aguero after Pod.

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              1. Jinswick
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                Wow, you have the cash banked for that?!

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                1. Acquafresca
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                  No. Downgrading Luiz and upgrading Pog.

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    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I've already done Walker to Gibbs. Snow schnow

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    3. Mílanista
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      It's bloody annoying. Easy profit with a player I was getting anyway. Think I'll hold till Saturday.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
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        even though Arsenal is little to not affected?

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Have you got a link to this? I might do the transfer.

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          1. Acquafresca
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            Nope all i know is EVS posted about the snow warning with a map and all the teams affected. Arsenal was not one of them.

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    4. 4vets
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      None of the rises tonight mean anything to me. I can't get Pod and I have the rest.

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  17. FPL Touches
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Call me crazy, but I'm really liking the look of:
    Ba + Azpi ➡ Sturridge + Pod

    Only downside is I suppose RVP - Pod - Sturridge isn't deemed strong enough round 'ere 😉

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    1. FPL Touches
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      *Lambert not Azpi. Bloody hell. I'm tired.

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    2. Acquafresca
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      a defender + forward for 2 forwards?

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      1. FPL Touches
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        🙄 😆

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    3. 4vets
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Who cares about "round 'ere"? Go for it id you like it. I assume your mids make up for any forward deficiency?

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      1. FPL Touches
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        Bale - Mata - Theo - Michu - Punch 😐

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        1. 4vets
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          12 years, 10 months ago

          I assume your defs make up for your forwards deficiency 😉

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          1. 4vets
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 10 months ago

            Nah... it's all good. I'd just do Ba > Pod and be done with it.

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            1. FPL Touches
              • 14 Years
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              Yep seems like the most logical atm, cheers Vets

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          2. FPL Touches
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            FFS 😆 😉

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  18. Tribecca
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Just for this game week, Carzola or Gibbs? I will use my WC next week. Thanks Guys!

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  19. I wish I knew
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Does anyone know anything about paulista? Fancy a punt for the DGW...

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    1. Jimmers
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      unlikely to play both games

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      1. I wish I knew
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        12 years, 10 months ago

        i suppose, but Vaz Te and Diarra were terrible at OT, wouldn't surprise me if they didn't play much anymore

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  20. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Theo now on 97%. Looking very likely he'll rise tonight. So that's 0.3 in tv in 1 night, lovely

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
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      who else?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Pod and Gibbs

        Maybe Suarez as well

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    2. I wish I knew
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      Nice! What's with fiso anyway?

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  21. nevercaptorres
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    a)mata to santi
    or
    b)ba to podolski

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      B. As I don't see the value in selling off Mata for Santi.
      But go with your gut.

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  22. Gimli son of Gloin
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    http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/man_utd/153499/moronic-liverpool-fan-gets-munich-tattoo-on-arse-brags-about-it-on-twitter-sadly-theres-a-photo.html
    What a twat 😮
    On another note.. I know a guy who got a CR7 tattoo.. needless to say he was the brunt of much social media abuse for the following weeks

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
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      Hopefully it hurt like a bitch

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  23. Owd Big 'Ed
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Hello guys, please can you answer this fantasy football related question for me?

    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L6YRJZS

    Want to get a good number of answers so I can decide which are the top four midfielders with which to take through to my wildcard next week.

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    1. Rhysd007
      • 13 Years
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      done, nice survey

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      1. Owd Big 'Ed
        • 16 Years
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        Cheers man, it's better to get the wisdom of the crowds I think! I'm a market researcher by trade so it certainly helps.

        Need to get it down from 5-6 to 4. Hopefully this will give me a consensus.

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    2. Wolverine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Done. Do we not get to see results?

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      1. Owd Big 'Ed
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        I'm off work tomorrow so I'll keep regurgitating it during the day and let you know the results tomorrow.

        However, based on 7 responses so far it's:

        Bale
        Mata
        Michu
        Fellaini
        Walcott
        Silva

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        1. Owd Big 'Ed
          • 16 Years
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          Bale ahead by a distance, not much between the next four. Silva well behind.

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    3. Gimli son of Gloin
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      Nicely done!

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      1. Gimli son of Gloin
        • 13 Years
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        Although I favour Gerrard over Silva and Walcott for the rest of the season.. Walcott for this week

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  24. Rhysd007
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Hi guys,

    A) Ba -> Podol
    B) Ba -> Podol, Luiz -> any def (-4)
    C) Ba -> Podol, Lambs -> Dzeko (-4)
    D) Ba -> Podol, Lambs -> Sturrudge (-4)
    E) Ba -> Suarez, Luiz -> any non Baines def (-4)

    Can't decide. If A-D, will be doing tonight. Cheers

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  25. Twelve years a slave
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    Bench questions a waste of time this week.
    Posponements will mean everyone starts

    Swansea has to be a massive doubt , would be good if that one
    goes , a Michu DGW would be good

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Who to play from Luiz and Davies?

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    2. FPL Touches
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      What are your plans for Ba this week, TL?

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        12 years, 10 months ago

        Ba GONE sold for Podolski

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  26. joinho
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    Thinking:
    Berbatov (out) - Lukaku (in) for this week only...

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    1. jonny danger
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      Exactly what I did. Good move

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  27. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    If there was one player you could own for GW24, who would it be (other than RvP)

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    1. Rhysd007
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero (he'll be fit)

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    2. Wolverine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Bale, punt on papiss cisse maybe

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    3. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Aguero, Bale, Fellaini

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        got 2 of them, can't afford the other until I wc.

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        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
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          Same. Looking to get Aguero and Sturridge in over the next few weeks....

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            that is gonna be my wc strikeforce alongside RvP

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            1. Jinswick
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
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              great minds, and all that.... 😉

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              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
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                well given your rank compared to mine, I hope you drag me up and not the other way around

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  28. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
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    So, according to the Rate My Team tool, A) is better than B) over the medium term.

    A) Azpil -> Gibbs
    B) Ba -> Podolski

    Votes please...

    SZCZESNY
    DEMEL, Baines, Davies
    WALCOTT, Mata, Bale, Fellaini
    Rvp, Ba, Lambert

    Bunn, Marveaux, Azpil, Harte
    Bank 0.3m, 1 freebie

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    1. 4vets
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      B for me.

      I like this team although it's not something I will do myself (at present). Your "cheap" front 3 allow other options in def. I do like it.

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
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        Swaying this way too - he should start both games after his rest and if we score big I'd expect him to be involved. Worst case I could get Ba back next week if he looks a must have.

        As for my setup - yeah I wanted to take a 4 week punt on Baines. He most likely goes after GW25 to fund getting Aguero up top.

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  29. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
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    Gibbs or Vermaelen for the DGW?

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    1. Mile Plankton
      • 12 Years
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      Gibbs.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
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      gibbs

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  30. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
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    Dzeko and Lukaku in for Ba and Berbatov for an hit?

    I aint going with Podolski.

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