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10 February 2013 2997 comments
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With Gareth Bale and Michu tearing up defences and delivering big returns from Saturday’s matches, there’s much anticipation ahead of Sunday’s programme. While Aston Villa’s clash with West Ham seems likely to be an edgy battle of attrition, the Old Trafford clash between United and Everton looks to have a lot going for it. Sir Alex Ferguson’s teamsheet will be of keen interest in that one, while the Toffees will be looking to repeat last season’s thrilling 4-4 draw and perhaps keep the title race interesting.

The early team news is in and sees Paul Lambert make three changes to the Villa XI, with Nathan Baker, Fabian Delph and Jordan Bowery replacing Joe Bennett, Karim El Ahmadi and Gabby Agbonlahor.

For the Hammers, Joe Cole and Emanuel Pogatetz come in for Matt Jarvis and Ricardo Vaz Te; Guy Demel is on the bench.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to provide a backdrop to the day’s action.

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  1. Corrigan
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Forgive me, but I want to persist in getting to the bottom of this logistical nightmare/ elephant in the room.

    If I was to have Fellaini, Mata and Fellaini by GW29, I'd have no choice but to play 5-2-3 in all likelihood. Best case scenario providing that none of my other players have a blank as well.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      lose one of your fellanis

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    2. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      Captain one of the Fellainis.

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    3. Zep
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      Fellaini is there twice... 😕

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    4. सनकी
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      you meant 3-5-2 right ?

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    5. The Light Knight
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      Nothing wrong with 5 at the back 😉

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    6. Back to Back Ballacks
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      In fairness 2 Fellainis = 1 Elephant

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    7. Corrigan
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      Jeez, I meant Walcott

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        depends on lost value corrigan then, id lose one of em for a week if you could still get back the following week

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    8. Billy Gilmore
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      I always thought of Fellaini as more of a giraffe, than elephant...

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  2. Pinoche
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    RVP on the bench apparently.

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    1. blue cheese
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      Sauce!

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      1. सनकी
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        sauce baws !

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      2. Evs
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        Heinz Tomato?

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      3. Pinoche
        • 13 Years
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        Bemba.

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        1. blue cheese
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          😆

          I'll pass, then ...

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      4. The King
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        HP

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    2. Evs
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      If he doesn't come on I get Demel off my bench !

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      1. Pinoche
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        Hill for me 🙁

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      2. Portuguese&Proud
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        Turner (and according to BP chap he has some bonus coming)

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      Yeah, I just got a call from SAF. He said "get ready, you're starting up front"

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    4. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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      If RVP stays benched I get Maloney and a decent advantage over others in my league who have a poor scoring bench or non players.

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  3. Phaze 1
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    Just a quick question on having a strong 8. Isn't it better to have someone like Lambert on the bench than a Pog type for the times you actually need him to come on? I know it'll suck alot those weeks you see nice points on your bench but if you were to downgrade him you wouldn't see those points anyway.

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    1. bobby_bookah
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      but the extra money could be spent better maybe

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        this....lambert is too expensive and scores too often to have on the bench, its a waste of funds

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      2. Phaze 1
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        This is assuming your kinda happy with the rest of your team. I mean you could always have an Aguero type over someone like Sturridge but is that really an upgrade right now?

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        1. bobby_bookah
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          always want someone better somewhere though, might as well be someone who is in your first XI.

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          1. Phaze 1
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            yeah I guess money could be spent on a Baines type even if I don't really want him right now.

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    2. drakesdrum
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      I'm gone with a strong midfield and Lambert as my third striker since the Jan wildcard and it has worked out so far. I've put Lambert on a few weeks from the off. It's a big call to dump one of them to the bench each week but it's a problem I'd rather have.

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      1. Phaze 1
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        this is kinda what I'm getting at. This seems like one of those good problems to have.

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    3. lilmessipran
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      y have all those pts on the bench when u can upgrade and get a better def for the 2 m btw pog and lambert??

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      1. Phaze 1
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        nah I mean Having RVP, Lambert and Sturridge over RVP, Suarez, Pog or another varient

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    4. thegaffer82
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      Big difference in price between those two though right? I'm a Pog owner, and believe me if I could afford to have Lambert on the bench most weeks instead then yeh, I definitely would. But if anything I'd upgrade DF & GK before upgrading Poggy

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      1. Corrigan
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        ^

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  4. berbatron
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    Guys I'm really stuck.

    Bunn Boruc
    Zabaleta GJ Davies Onuoah Harte
    Bale Mata Wally Taarabt Maloney
    Sturridge Suarez RVP

    2ft. 0.1 in bank.

    Plan was always Suarez-Aguero after dgw. But I just can't take the plunge on Aguero anymore. His, and Citeh's form just not good enough for me yet I prefer Suarez. I certainly want Sturridge in my team, think he's a bargain. I would be happy to keep the pair of them if there wasn't a blank this wee, and just do Suarez-Ag if he hits some form.

    Thinking I might just do GJ-Sagna, Maloney-Sissoko and play 4-5-1 next week is that crazy? Or should I just get Studge/Suarez out for one week and lose value when I buy them back?

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  5. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Is Pogatetz playing OoP?

    😯

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  6. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
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    Rate my demel:

    Demel (demel)
    D.mel, dem-e-l, demel (demel,demel)
    Demel, demel, Demi, demel, demel
    D.M.L, demel (anichebe)

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    1. Lawrø
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      Demel/10

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      1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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        2-0

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    2. berbatron
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      Captain Demel for the week and ur set.

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      0/Demel

      Not enough Demel.

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    4. Lateriser 12
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      Cracking team. That'll show Dem(el)!

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    5. Zep
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      I don't like Demel of it at all...

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    6. Fantasy-er
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      You're staring Demel over demel?

      Amateur.

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    7. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      which Demel to bench everyweek?

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    8. Barnsley FC
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      Too much Anichebe

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  7. BruLee2
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    Apparently RVP and Rooney are on bench...

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  8. sully sonic
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    Must ...stay ...awake.... 😯

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  9. Viper
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    If RVP does start on the bench, he will still come on for 20 minutes or so because by no means will Utd have blown Everton away by then! So, stop making plans for you first subs 😉

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    1. MJ6987
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Correct, RVP will get some minutes, even if its 5 or 10, he always does

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      1. Red-United
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        Why not just start him then? bloody hell. If we drop points here I'm going to be pissed.

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      2. SC not pearls before swine
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        Incorrect, even if United are winning 7-nil RVP will come on for 15 minutes to get a sweat going.

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        1. MJ6987
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          That's what I said! Read it properly

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          1. SC not pearls before swine
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            My point is, I don't think it matters what's happening in the game. Viper's point seemed to be that RVP would be needed, so he would play.

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            1. MJ6987
              • 15 Years
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              I see. Yeah, I agree he will come on whether United are winning, losing or drawing.

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              1. SC not pearls before swine
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                We agree. RVP owners are effed 🙁

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      3. MJ6987
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        The games in the PL where he has not started this season, he has played 23, 20 and 26 mins

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    2. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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      But with RVP and Rooney benched, would he bring both on? Would only expect to see one of the two.... Probably Rooney...

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  10. Your Mum's Athletic
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    Thought RVP and Rooney would get 60 mins, do the business then off they come. 14.1m not starting is shite, marveaux to come off bench!

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  11. joker7
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    If Demel comes on in the 24th minute and gets a clean sheet does he get 6 points ??

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    1. Bad Pen
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      Aye.

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      1. joker7
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        thats seriously annoying news that is....both my rivals have him though I am a good 40 points ahead....

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        1. Bad Pen
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          Game isn't over yet, but yes - harsh luck if it ends this way.

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    2. Zep
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      Yes, if he is on the park for 60 mins, and Villa don't score... he'll get CS points...

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    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      As long as he doesn't get subbed off in the 84th minute or earlier.

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  12. Yossi
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    Bap Chap is gonna have fun with this game, no one wants the baps....

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    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
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      Clark has been outstanding

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
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      Demel 3, Demel 2, Demel 1 (in the mix, Demel)

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      1. MJ6987
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        3 and 2 are very close though

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    3. The Bandit
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      *deserves

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    4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      i wish that actually happened.......a game so bad no one gets baps 😆

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      1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
        • 13 Years
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        Has anyone in negative PPI ever got baps before?

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
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        Or minus baps, Bops?

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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          😀

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        2. Yossi
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          🙂

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        3. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
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          😀

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  13. Theseus
    • 13 Years
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    consider this (probably foolish) question:
    a team is losing say 1-0 and a defender comes in before the half our mark and the game finishes with the same score. does he get a CS???

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    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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      Yes. Defined as 60 minutes or more and no goals scored while playing.

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      1. Theseus
        • 13 Years
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        excellent thanks

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    2. Zat Knight Rises
      • 13 Years
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      Yes

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    3. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      Yup.

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    4. floydy_floyd
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      Yepp

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  14. Lawrø
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    My defence next gameweek: Demel, O'Brien, Shaw, Cameron, Davies

    There's a chance none of them will start... I hate this game.

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

      surely one of the WHU defenders will start.. probably Shaw comeback too 🙂

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    2. Viper
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      Wow, that is a shoddy defence! 😀

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    3. heeljames
      • 13 Years
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      dat dere power 5 syndrome

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    4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      the downside of an ultra cheap defence

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  15. The Bandit
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    Seems the only source for the RVP/Rooney rumours is this site....

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    1. Yossi
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      Seeing some stuff on twitter aswell, but nothing concrete...

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      1. Baa
        • 13 Years
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        A tweet: https://twitter.com/FPL_Advice_Tips/status/300614928467902464 Again.. nothing concrete.

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        1. Yossi
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          I would assume that that person uses this site, and thus has the same info that we all have, next to nothing... Wouldn't surprise me to see them both on the bench though, however...

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    2. MJ6987
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      No one else cares that much!

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 14 Years
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        Moyes certainly would.

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    3. Viper
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      We'll know for sure in 10 minutes..

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    4. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      with exception of aatish, annoying unlinked non-member accounts posting guesses.

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  16. Parm
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    "Apparently"

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    1. Yossi
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      😯

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      😯

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    3. Lawrø
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      😯

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    4. Viper
      • 15 Years
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      😯 ?

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    5. Barnsley FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Demel

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  17. floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
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    Why does thr commentator keep calling Nolan No-lan like he's French or summin

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

      is it Joey Barton?

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  18. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
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    Apparently Schmeichel on the bench too. Watch out, Mourinho!

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  19. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
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    Sir Alex on last year's 4-4 draw against Everton: "It won't happen again - or if it does, put it this way, they will feel the full effect of the hairdryer."

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    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Which is why I don't envisage a weekend side...

      That game cost him the title.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        A midweek side?

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        1. Evs
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Damn iPad...

          'Weak'

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      2. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
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        Is what i thought too. Then there were his pre match comments, have me worried.

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  20. Evs
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    Waiting on united line-up . . .

    (And rugby KO)

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    1. Lawrø
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      Come on Ireland!!!

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  21. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
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    Lovely ball from Demel. Almost an assist. 😆

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    1. La Roja
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      he should get baps for that cross

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    2. Yossi
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      He actually gets in a good few crosses..

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    3. Corrigan
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      Please leave it out regarding the current West Ham RB. It's boring and tiring. If you feel the same about my posts then that's fine before you start calling me a hypocrite.

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      1. Lateriser 12
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        • 13 Years
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        Sorry mate. Just killing time until the United team news.

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        1. Corrigan
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          Yeah, as below. More of a general comment.

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      2. Corrigan
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        Reply fail, but not actually one.

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  22. ★FC Borecelona★
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    Demel is actually playing really well 😯

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  23. Viper
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    Never mind RVP, Rooney etc. etc.

    Its all about Ireland today 😀

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    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
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      ...and Demel

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      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
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        Well, that goes without saying!

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      Stephen Ireland is on the bench

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      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
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        😆

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  24. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 13 Years
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    Another Benteke assist wasted...

    🙁

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
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      I want a goal!

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  25. SW6
    • 13 Years
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    It's nice of them to put this game on now. Means its easier to decide between watching football and rugby

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  26. Sarnab
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    N'Zogbia brilliant shot

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  27. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
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    Apparently RVP in goal, Rooney full back and vidic playing upfront

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    1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
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      Most likely.

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    2. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
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      *de gea playing 'in the hole'

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  28. Ógie
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    • 12 Years
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    Michael D. Will show them what a real man looks like

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  29. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
    • 12 Years
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    How desperate am I, when Demel could SAVE my GW?

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    1. Phaze 1
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      if 6 points could save you in a DGW then it must be a shocking score

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      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
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        13 so far.

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  30. Sarnab
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    What if Demel gets subbed before 84th minute ?? 😆

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    1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
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      Mass suicide.

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    2. Whazza
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      then he gets 1 point, are you not familiar with the rules?

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