[sbu_large_image] FFS Cup
3 February 2013 5134 comments
Mark Mark
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Is your mini-league crown looking out of reach? Not to worry, there’s still plenty to play for, not least our second free cup competition of the season. If you missed our article earlier in the week, you should know that the qualifying round was played out this weekend but, if you’re a member, you can still enter your team and score before tomorrow morning at 9am.

Read on for details on the Members Paddy Power cup but, if you’re a veteran of such tournaments, you can go straight here to make your entry. Members will need to log in first.

What is the Paddy Power Members Cup?
The Paddy Power Members Cup is our version of the Fantasy Premier League’s Fantasy Cup game available to our members. Entrants who qualify for the first round will be randomly drawn against each other and the winner of the tie is whoever has the highest score from that Gameweek, minus points spent on transfers (like in the original game and in head-to-head scores). In the event of a tie, the Manager highest in the overall FPL standings will progress.

Do I have to be a Member to take part?
Yes. This annual tournament is provided as part of our offering to members. Obviously it’s not too late to register as a member or upgrade your account. Details on how this is done is available right here.

How do I enter?
Simply fill out the entry form here. You will be sent a confirmation email to verify your entry. You can also check that you are entered via this list.

What do I do if I run into a problem with my entry?
Please contact support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk and we will look into any issues with your entry. Please note, we can only do this prior to the Qualifying Round. If you make an error when submitting your team id on the entry form, you may be withdrawn from the tournament so please take care when completing the form.

When does it start?
The qualifying round takes place in Gameweek 25 but you can enter after the Gameweek is played out. All entries received before 9am on Monday February 4 will be entered into the qualifying round. In this first cup competition we will have 512 qualifiers for the first round: the 512 with the top scores in Gameweek 25 will progress to the first round proper to be played in Gameweek 26. Again, FPL rank will decide who progresses in the event of tied positions.

When will I find out if I’ve qualified?

Results from the qualifying round will be published on Wednesday February 6.

What is the Gameweek Schedule
Each round of the Members Paddy Power Cup will be played out over the following schedule:

  • Qualifying – Gameweek 25
  • Round 1 – 512 teams – Gameweek 26
  • Round 2 – 256 teams – Gameweek 27
  • Round 3 – 128 teams – Gameweek 28
  • Round 4 – 64 teams – Gameweek 29
  • Round 5 – 32 teams – Gameweek 30
  • Round 6 – 16 teams – Gameweek 31
  • Quarter-Finals – 8 teams – Gameweek 32
  • Semi-Finals – 4 teams – Gameweek 33
  • The Final – 2 teams – Gameweek 34

When are the fixtures released?
The fixture list for each round will be published a day or two before each Gameweek deadline – the draw for the First Round will be expected on Thursday February 7.

Are there prizes?

Sponsors Paddy Power are supplying the competition with some great prizes and we’re supplementing these with Amazon Vouchers. The prizes break down as follows:

  • Winner – £100 worth of free bets. £100 Amazon Voucher
  • Runner-up – £50 worth of free bets. £50 Amazon Voucher
  • 3rd Place – £50 worth of free bets. £25 Amazon Voucher

In addition, the Quarter-Finalists from this tournament will gain entry to the Fantasy Football Scout Shield where they will play the eight Quarter-Finalists from this season’s earlier Paddy Power Cup. The shield tournament will start in Gameweek 35.

Cup Entrants will need a Paddy Power account and be aged 18 and over to be eligible for some of the above prizes. Prizes are also subject to Paddy Power’s terms and conditions. You can, of course, enter without being over 18 and without a Paddy Power account but will not be eligible for the free bet prizes.

If you’ve yet to register a Paddy Power account, then you can sign up via this site and get a free £20 when you register and bet £10.

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

    Stoke vs Reading looking like a 0-0 game, I'm hoping so got Bego and Harte, didn't have the chance the transfer bego out.

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

    Gibbs, Bale, Ba -> Carragher, Gerrard, Suarez

    OR

    Gibbs, Bale, Ba -> Johnson, Gerrard, Sturridge

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I'd rather swim butt-naked across the Ganges with a paper cut on my nipple and die a slow agonizing death from a viral infection than getting CARRAGHER.

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

        🙂

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      2. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Can someone please get Steady pissed and make him get Carragher?

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

    Bale out for Gerrard I reckon unless anyone thinks I should take Fellaini out ?

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    1. Michael Jordan - call me MJ
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Bale could be lethal against Newcastle
      Fellaini less likely to explode this week I reckon
      Gonna go with the latter as counterintuitive as it seems

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    2. JT's Dog
        13 years, 2 months ago

        If only for next week I would do it for fellaini, but I am going with bale and Gerard long term

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      • Brouhaha
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        take him out for the UTD game then get him back for Norwich. Bale has a good chance next gameweek

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

        would prefer bale in my side over fellaini

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      • Dealbert
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Depands on your money situation I would say... who will you be losing the least on?

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

          As it stans at the moment 0.2 Fellaini and 0.1 Bale

          I expect Gerrard to rise 0.2

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          1. Uncle John from Jamaica
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Do Bale and Gerrards 0.2 rise will make it a no loss situation.

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    3. Nice2Michu
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Anybody captaining michu next week?

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      1. Delusions of Mediocrity
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I might VC him with Sturridge as Captain

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    4. Geriatric Unathletic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone know what is happening to Demels game time? Need him to be playing for GW27.

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      1. New Ghost
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Injured.

        O'Brien at RB and Pogatetz at LB. Not looking good for Demel atm.

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      2. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Nice grav 🙂

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        1. Geriatric Unathletic
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Giggs you from Guzz to arnt you?

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

        taylor's now playing left back o'brien's moved to right back so demel's place in the team is now redundant

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    5. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      GJ (c) this GW for me 😎

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Possibly, WBA and SWA aren't scoring many goals at the moment.

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    6. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Which is better

      A) zab > Enrique

      B) bale > gerarrd.

      * bale plus come back in the next gw

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

        snap 🙂 see below 🙂

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        1. super zlatan
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          This is so confusing Jonny. No idea. I'm worrieds bale could go mental

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

            +1

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

      bale --> gerrard

      or

      clichy --> enrique.

      Currently planning b because i already have liverpool attacking coverage but no defencive coverage

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    8. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Bale/Fletcher → Gerrard/Sturridge

      -0.1M

      Nice

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    9. Corrigan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      RVP to Suarez

      I'm one for learning my lessons, but this one is tempting me all variables considered. The likes of Rooney, Aguero and Benteke are all tempters for the blank and beyond too. Would cost .4 to get back.

      At a loss as to what to do.

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      1. Round and Round
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I'd hold if you can get Sturridge in for another. Seriously think he will outperform Suarez fpl wise most weeks in the middle

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      2. Geriatric Unathletic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Already done it. Rooney will be just as productive for the foreseeable in my opinion.

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    10. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Well, maybe you guys are right, maybe Theo +8 is better than Gerrard, let’s assume Theo scores v Sunderland that’s 7 points from him minimum (unless he gets booked). This means that Gerrard for DGW would have to score 15 points, can we see it?

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      1. JT's Dog
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Do you have to take Gerard out the following week ?

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            yes, that's why it +8, -4 to get him then -4 to get him out as I'll be taking Suarez out for Aguero

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        • Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Not with Russia in between. WBA and SWA are pretty damn tight at the moment as well.

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            so are Sunderland at home TBF

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

          Keep Theo. I see only Fell as a possible pay off. And just maybe Bale cause he plays at home. But no Walcott or Mata for me. No chance

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            can't afford that one sadly, would love to do it though.

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        • Art Vandelay
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          He needs two goals basically. No deal.

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            if I could afford to swap him out for Fellaini I would, sadly i can't

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

        apologies for repost, lost on bottom of last page..

        for next GW:

        would you rather –

        A) Bale & Suarez
        B) Gerrard & Aguero

        first to 3 will clinch it

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

          Would go A

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        2. Deulo10
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          A

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      3. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Anyway..enough of all this Liverpool DGW stuff with Aguero Bale Mata and Rooney chucked in for good measure...What about Stoke's easy run...anybody fancy Crouch ?...

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      4. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I've spent 56pts worth of hits this season! Day-um...

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

          really?

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        2. An Púca
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          wow, thats a lot!
          they're addictive but you got to lay off as the business end of the season approaches

          (sounds like i'm advising you on how to stay away from drugs!!!!)

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            I agree, late season they're not as valuable. I'm planning to take zero more for the rest of the season 🙂

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        3. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          ... but how much more did you score?

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Tbf, about 80% paid off at least, so it's misleading! 🙂

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        4. JT's Dog
            13 years, 2 months ago

            68 for me

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          • Geriatric Unathletic
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Try 84 point!!

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            1. Piggs Boson
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              8 green arrows in a row. Nice work 🙂

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              1. Geriatric Unathletic
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 2 months ago

                TY Giggs.
                Same tactics as previous season. Take hits first half of season to build up Team value. Then listen to wife's Paul Mckenna self help cd's and sit on my hands! Never going to get into top spots overall but enough to win sons mini league.

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

            exact same...

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

              52 actually

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        5. Dealbert
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Gerrard for free or Suarez -4 for the DGW?

          I will also have Sturridge, Enrique and Davies and I will also be taking a hit to get two of them out for GW27...

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        6. MachuMichu
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Fellaini + Fletcher > Gerrard + Le Fondre

          Sensible move?

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        7. The Pep Revolution
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Does anyone know what the story with Demel is? Is he likely to start the next match?

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

            He wasn't on the bench, so I'm guessing injury rather than dropped. Not heard anything though.

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            1. The Pep Revolution
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              Thanks.

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        8. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Right clicking the button on my 2 frees

          baines , fletcher - Enrique , Sturridge

          Leaving me with

          bego

          Enrique , Davies , Rafeal

          Walcott , mata , de Guzman , fellaini

          RVP , Aguero , sturridge

          Bench:federici ,taraabt , sagna, Pearce

          Any objections ?

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

            Thumbs up

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

            Sounds good

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

              Cool thanks , a bit Dgw lite but it does the job (hopefully) and the pool two u quite fancy hanging onto for a while at cheap prices

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        9. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          12 greens on the trot - the hat stays on !!!!! 🙂 ,
          Get in there , Very Happy

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

            🙂 well played sir

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          2. JT's Dog
              13 years, 2 months ago

              Ha ha I forgot I even had Xmas grav still

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            • 4vets
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              That is a lovely run... jealous! 🙂

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            • Back on the horse
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              well played. S/c 4 is really bunching up at the top - any of a number of teams could win

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          3. The Gambler.
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            so my DGW dilemma boils down to this:-

            Gerrard and Podolski

            or

            Mata and Sturridge

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

              That's is not a dilemma

              B

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            2. An Púca
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              b....Mata at home to Wigan

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

            Fellaini to gerrard yes or no?

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          5. Viper
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            I think I can get away with this team in gwk 27 after doing Gerrard -> Bale. no hits. So much could go wrong though I know

            Federici
            Demel Zabaleta Martin (Johnson Davies)
            Bale Mata Fellaini Walcott (Michu)
            Pog RVP (Sturridge)

            Could take a 4 point hit for Sturridge -> Giroud so I can field 11..

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          6. Gaz Downright
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Why Azpilicueta left out in the cold?

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

              It's Rafa, and we all just got him. 😡

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

              Because JT is back

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              1. Gaz Downright
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 2 months ago

                So you're basically saying Ivanovic > Azpilicueta?

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

            Ok but really. Is it too dangerous to go without Suarez??? Sturridge and Gerrard for me!!!

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            1. Gaz Downright
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              It's rather risky when half the world owns him.

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            2. Mile Plankton
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              Same here + Agger. Fingers crossed for RVP.

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          8. Mile Plankton
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            All I can say is, I hope Heitinga plays vs Man u. That means RVP will score even if he plays ten minutes.

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          9. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            repost:

            Team linked guys, what do you reckon?

            Just Bale to Gerrard and then get bale back in after DGW?

            Already got michu and davies.

            help appreciated.

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            1. Call Me Old Fashioned
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              I would be more inclined by Pod--->Sturrigde

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              1. Salah’s Sonnet
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 2 months ago

                cool cheers buddy 🙂 was thinking of this actually.

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          10. super zlatan
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Anyone shipping bale for gerarrd or am I on my own?

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            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              with you most likely.

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

              I'm still uncertain. I'm stuffed the gw anyway. Will probably go with Suarez instead of Kun.

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

              Yep, i'm chancing it for a one week punt, doing the reverse transfer then with a tidy 0.1m profit 🙂

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          11. Milan
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Would appreciate an advice.

            Bale +4 points
            or Gerrard

            Either way am (c) Suarez.

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          12. TheBabyfacedAssassin
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            £1.8 in bank. Only 2 dgw players (suarez and davies)
            A) Gerrard for Fellaini (-4)
            B) Enrique for Bertrand (-4)
            C) Stay and do marv to sissoko for that 1.8 next gw.

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          13. Only one Di Matteo
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Who is more important to get in for the DGW, gerrard or sturridge?

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            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              gerrard

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            2. Piggs Boson
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              Studge more me. The most likely to get 180 minutes.

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            3. joker7
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              sturridge he'll get 3 goals over two games to Gerrads 1 goal and assist. Sturridge will get more BP Id say.

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