[sbu_large_image] Matchday Surgery

The Saturday Surgery

19 January 2013 809 comments
Mark Mark
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Fantasy managers’ final preparations are in full swing, undeterred by the frosty conditions. We’ve just over the hour to go before another Fantasy deadline is upon us and, at present, it seems we’re still clinging to a full Premier League programme like it’s a warm thermos of bovril. Our Saturday Surgery Chatroom is now open to ease you into the final hour, offering a sounding board for your last minute tinkerings.

With no early kick-off, the Dugout Discussion will begin around 2.45 prior to today’s three o’clock fixtures. A thermal-clad pre-match preamble is on the way.

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

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  1. Teahupo'o
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Either of these worth a hit? Will WC next gw.

    A) Luiz to Verm

    B) Cameron to Sagna

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    1. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No.

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  2. Grabber
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Cole -> Gibbs or Zabelata ?

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    1. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Zabaleta.

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    2. van der irwin
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Zab

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

    luiz clyne or davies?

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    1. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Davies.

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    2. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Luiz

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  4. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    FISO buggered for everyone else?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      yep, lost out on cuellar price going down. Annoyed

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    2. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, my transfer plans went awry too.

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

      Yep

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    4. No1Joker
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      They seem to have a few problems on a friday night.

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    5. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Stopped working yesterday at 5pm. Wonder if it will be fixed?

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    6. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, I lost money. Caught me out completely. I've 0.2 less to play with on my WC. Very annoyed.

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Same here. playing WC today so hope it's back up today. Not ideal preparation. 🙁

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  5. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Team news states that Wilson is back in training, anyone know when he's expected back?

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    1. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Next few weeks is the last I heard.

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    2. Willis.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      end of feb

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

      Physioroom says he is back this GW, but I'll stick to clyne on my WC until Wilson is back.

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  6. Home Run Baker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Any news on Peterborough / Hull? 😎

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Pitch inspection 11.00 am

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      1. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Thx. Posh fan?

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  7. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Should I take out mata or bale for cazorla? already have walcott

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    1. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No.

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Each could be as devastating as each other so go with who will cost you less in value lost.

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  8. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Good to go guys? Subs in the right order?

    Begovic
    Sagna Gibbs GJohnson Luiz
    Walcott (c) J.Cole Mata Fellaini
    RVP Suarez

    Gazzaniga Puncheon Berbatov Clyne

    Cheers!

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yep. Nice team

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    2. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Like the double Arsenal defence! I'm going for it as well. I wouldn't change anything, you're all set.

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  9. Gravless wonder
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Im benching michu. Bad idea?

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    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yep

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

      Never bench michu

      Still not learned?

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Wish I had last week though

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      2. Gravless wonder
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I have never benched him. But his week have walcott, caz and nolan. Hes playing stoke who will tighten up

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

      For sure

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    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Probably.

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    5. gravless
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No - very wise.

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    6. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Who else is in your front 8?

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      1. Gravless wonder
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Walcott caz nolan gerrard rvp sturridge lukaku

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    7. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Never bench Michu! Especially at home.

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  10. Stats King-@football2space
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all ! Need a bit of advice on WC strategy:
    A) Attacking: Take a hit for DGW & play WC for next gw 24
    B) Neutral: Do a freebie for DGW & play WC for next gw 24
    C) Defensive: Just do a freebie for this & next gw & then play WC for gw 25.

    Which option most suitable ? Any sound advice wud be helpful !!

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    1. Teahupo'o
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I've done B, but tempted now by A.

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    2. Stats King-@football2space
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      am too currently on B, but was contemplating on A

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  11. alex5
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    One week punt .. Ba to .... ???? ( have max arsenal)

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

      Dzeko.

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    2. lightspeed
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No one

      Stick

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Sturridge.

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    4. suddenorgan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      papiss or sturridge

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    5. Plagued by indecision
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Sturridge. That's what I think I'll do. Keeping him when i WC this week.

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    6. mucka
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Suarez? Do you reckon ba will start?

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      1. mucka
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        If you have the money. If not, Sturridge or Cisse

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    7. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Your options : Cisse, Aguero (Dzeko), Lukaku, Sturridge

      I went Cisse.

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    8. alex5
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I'm thinking sturridge .. Already have Suarez. Or shall I just keep ba

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Keep Ba

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    9. flinch
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I switch one of my strikers to sturidge, so now front 3 are RVP, Ba, sturidge. I'll swap Ba out for Kun dependinng on their form

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    10. whatapalaver
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Lukaku - West Brom have Villa.

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  12. Eboue
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    ba to ;
    A)sturridge
    B)dzeko
    C)Tevez
    D) nobody-save 4 pts

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Podolski.

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    2. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Cisse

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    3. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Dddddohhh

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    4. Eboue
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      same status as above- woops

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  13. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    1st to 107 win

    bale/ba to fellaini/aguero for a hit yes or no?

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    1. Willis.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      no

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No.

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    3. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No

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    4. Orion
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Long term, yes 😉

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    5. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      cheers folks

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    6. gravless
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      107 yesses

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    7. flinch
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I'd say yeah

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  14. mahone24
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    A/ Berbs -> Lukaku and bench Taraabt (-4)
    B/ Taraabt -> Nolan (-4) and bench Berbs
    C/ Luiz/Vert -> Verm (-4)
    D/ No transfer, playing Taraabt and Ramirez and benching Berbs?

    Any responses much appreciated

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  15. thomthom
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Bale or Mata to Cazorla.

    I'm leaning towards Mata as I already have Ba for Chelsea cover.

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Mata then, but look at the price factor too. If you have earned a huge profit on Mata, then get rid of Bale instead.

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      1. thomthom
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I lose the same on both (0.1).

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        1. Marty McFly
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Mata then, Bale always has a good game against United.

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    2. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      How much did you pay for Bale and Mata? And have you got a wildcard still??

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      1. thomthom
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Still have wildcard, using it next week.

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  16. ola32
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    No games cancelled then?

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    1. sukrut23
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      not as yet..

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  17. Ninjaa
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts please lads, im on wildcard, feeling settled but all criticism welcome. Thanks

    Bego bunn
    Gibbs zabaleta demel davies r.martin
    Walcott mata michu fellani marveaux
    Rvp aguero sturridge

    0.8m in the bank for walcott > bale next week...

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  18. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    pick one: Nasri, Milner, Garcia ?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Milner

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    2. ola32
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Nasri

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    3. sukrut23
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Nazri

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    4. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Milner

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    5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Milner

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  19. Hakuho FPL
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    how does tomorrow games look you Londoners

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      not snowing too much here

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      1. Hakuho FPL
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        thanks

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  20. sukrut23
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    On a WC

    Fletcher or Cisse for Berbatov??

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Neither.

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    2. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Fletch

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  21. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Is Ba > anyone worth it?

    Considering Podolski but surprised not to see him in the scout picks.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I got Lukaku ...

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      1. GREENDREAMS11
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Good call Doos, was thinking this, Decided to do something different but he could be a great choice.

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    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud is tempting if Podolski is no good to start

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

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  22. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Should I do Bale to Santi? I don’t have a clue who my third Ars player needs to be. I was all set on Podolski but looks like he is ill. I have Walcott and Gibbs atm.

    Thoughts? Who is your third Ars player ?

    On another note I just saw I have enough money on Kun and Sagna in for Luiz and Ba for a hit. Hmm...

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    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      im thinking the same move now

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Thinking the same.

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

      I've done it after the Podolski doubts.

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  23. Manu_FC
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Who is better to choose only for this wk?
    Sagna OR O’brien ?

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  24. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Any word on if the City game is on or not? Also, which do you prefer?

    A. Luiz, Ba > Wisdom/Tomkins & Aguero
    B. Ba > Dzeko
    C. Luiz > Zabaleta.

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    1. sukrut23
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      probably A

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      A. If you think Aguerro is worth it 🙂

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Aguero: His game time and returns before the injury indicates that he can be a season keeper from now.

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  25. Tin of Directors
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Hi guys.
    Appreciate there are a lot of RMWCT teams about but would appreciate a glance this way.
    Rather than the team, I've drawn it up how I intend to line up today.
    0.0 in bank

    Jaask
    Demel - Debuchy - Sagna
    Fellaini - Michu - Walcott (c) - Nolan (vc)
    Cisse - Suarez - RVP
    SUBS - Davis - Sterling - Cameron - Rafael

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    1. lightspeed
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Very decent for this week

      Going forward you need plans to get some city and Chelsea cover IMO.

      That might be difficult with your budget.

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  26. Shane Ferguson 4.0
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Berba TO Giroud for free

    OR

    Berba to Aguero for -4 hit

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    1. Orion
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Keep it for this week imo 😉

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    2. सनकी
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      neither.

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  27. Zep
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Intervention is such a great song...

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  28. mucka
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Ba > Suarez/Cisse/Sturridge or Save transfer?

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  29. FPLord
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Nolan or Sturridge for this week? I'm really tempted by Sturridge but then it's a DGW for Nolan...

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  30. Adro3
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Hmm, did Ba to Lukaku (-4) for a punt. Hope it will pay off, do you think Ba will start today?

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    1. FPLord
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      yes

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