[sbu_large_image] Matchday Surgery
23 February 2013 483 comments
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Back from a break, with two teams missing, us Fantasy managers are nonetheless thankful to have a sense of normality restored. Having said that, the next few weeks promise to be anything but normal.

For starters, Gameweek 27 is all about getting elven men on the pitch, almost as if what they do once there is a secondary concern. With a slew of blanks looming in Gameweek 29, a complex puzzle has formed and our decisions with just over an hour to go are the first of many tricky dilemmas to come in the next few weekends.

For now, our Matchday Surgery chatroom is open to collect provide a real-time sounding board for your current thinking.

The day’s Dugout Discussion follows around 12.30 before the early kick-off at the Cottage, with a troubled Pre-match preamble wrapping up warm and braving the cold in the next half-hour.

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

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  1. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Took the hit to bring in Afro..

    Mignolet
    Onuoha Turner Harte
    Walcott(vc) Fellaini Mata Bale Puncheon
    RVP(c) Lambert
    Tremmel Demel Suarez Davies

    hope it pays off!

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Start Demel over Onuoha

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    2. lfc123
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Wally (C)

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  2. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Fwiw anyone considering putting the armband on Bale, I bought him this week

    We have history if not getting on
    I owned him once this season, when he got his 5th yellow for diving so I sold him

    Every season I miss his big scores then buy him for a slump

    Be warned!!

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      He's on telly, that's all that matters.. 😉

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      1. Tiote on Peyote
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 21 days ago

        You captaining him WR?

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        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 21 days ago

          Yep

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          1. Tiote on Peyote
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 21 days ago

            Last time I did he scored me 42 points. Im a little dodgy about it this week though?

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    2. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      You really know how to cheer me up 😉

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    3. timski8000
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      I am pretty similar with Gareth, had at least 5 1-2 point captaincy picks off him in recent years.

      He has massively improved thought to be fair to him, in the form of his life.

      I don't even have him at the minute - will look to get him in GW29 for either Walcott/Mata's blank.

      RvP for captain all day long in my mind, but I suppose i'm biased - he's delivered almost every week for two years...

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  3. Stats King-@football2space
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Is it better to hv Sturridge or Fellani frm now on in ur team considering they are the only coverage of respective teams ?

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    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Sturridge but I have Suarez so I'm sticking with Fellaini

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      1. Stats King-@football2space
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 21 days ago

        Thnx. Cheers !

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  4. seanie3
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    which transfers should I do this gw

    a) michu & davies -> sissoko & evans
    b) suarez & davies -> cisse & evans

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      B

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  5. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Other than the captaincy, which is still oscillating between Bale and Wally, I have got this lot for -4. I will be happy to just have a solid week and a small green. How do I look?

    Mig

    Martin Zaba Harte

    Siss Walcott (c) Bale Mata Fellaini

    Ruiz RVP

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    1. sneif4
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Looks good. I'm not a fan of Ruiz but he's definitely a differential.

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  6. Stevee10001
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    if you had to have 1 defender midfielder and striker this GW who would it be?

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      DM 😯

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    2. Pat Mustard
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Baines, Walcott, RvP.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 21 days ago

        +1

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    3. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Walcott, RVP

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      1. Pratik
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 21 days ago

        Don't care about the defender

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 21 days ago

          That's the spirit! 🙂

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    4. Stevee10001
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      all is in order then 😉

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    5. tw
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      evans walcott rpv

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    6. Aditya K
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Harte, Walcott, RVP.

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  7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    lambert fairly nailed on for southampton?

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      very nailed on. penalties too

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    2. Pinoche
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      NO

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      1. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 21 days ago

        yes

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      2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 21 days ago

        why?

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        1. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 21 days ago

          don't pay attention. Tis crap.

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          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 21 days ago

            ok thanks 😀

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    3. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Check his history, see how often he plays. A touch lazy for me that question.

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 21 days ago

        Not really, I had him earlier this season and he was rotated. I am looking to bring him in now and just slightly worried. A question worth asking.

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    4. JapBen
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      He has played in ALL of Southampton's league games this season, you can't get anymore nailed on than that

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      1. JapBen
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 21 days ago

        Guaranteed starter = no, guaranteed to play and high chance of scoring = yes

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  8. tw
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    any mids 7.3 or less besides sissoko who i already have worth a hit this week?

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    1. timski8000
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      There will almost definitely be someone who would be worth it - picking them, very unlikely.

      Hold fire imo.

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    2. Jimbo123
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Pienaarse could be a cheeky 2 week punt

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  9. JayBomb
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Chances of Demel & Cameron starting ???

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      50%
      75%

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      1. JayBomb
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 21 days ago

        Cheers so sell Demel

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  10. Bendy Busdriver
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    i sold Michu

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      poor you

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    2. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      good lad, GL

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    3. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      feels dirty doesn't it.

      Home newcastle next week and only one of about 3 decent midfielders available for 29. just let him know you'll bring him back and are just being short-sighted

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  11. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    I thought people got rotating keepers so they wouldn't have the problem of who to play each week ffs.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      😀

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  12. Danny x-factor
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Suarez -> Papiss or Michu -> Sissoko

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    1. Bendy Busdriver
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      michu siss

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      too much newcastle

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    3. AAAAA
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Just did Michu ---> Sissoko myself

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    4. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Neither. The two you're taking out will be back next week. Way too short term.

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  13. jimnastics
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Will Aguero definitely not have a game in GW29?

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  14. AAAAA
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Start Azpi or Clyne?
    I'm leaning towards Clyne to hedge my bets (Sissoko owner here)

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  15. Super-Hans
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    I really don't know what to do. I have two free transfers, but I don't know if Guthrie will play....or Wilson for that mather! Anyone care to take a look?

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Use your 2 FT....Guthrie->Puncheon/Sissoko

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    2. Eeggs
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      I'd save a tranny for definite then can you punt on a sure starter for Guthrie?

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Read on here somewhere today that there is info stating that Guthrie will play in the hole behind ALF.
      I'd be more sceptical of Wilson at this point.

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  16. tobesthetoffee
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    RVP - Lambert - Sturrridge

    good long term strike force?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      I got the same

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      1. lfc123
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 21 days ago

        +1

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    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      same here

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  17. pit creature
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Bunn

    Bertrand Harte Clyne

    Bale Walcott(C) Fellaini Mata

    RVP Benteke Lambert

    Bench: Begovic Michu Davies Enrique

    0FT

    Stick or twist??

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  18. Crossbar
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Morning chaps, what do you think of this pickle:

    Sczcesny (Cesar)
    Zabaleta, Harte, O'Brien, (Johnson), (Davies)
    Bale, Walcott (c), Fellaini, Sissoko, (Mata)
    RVP, Giroud (vc), Lambert

    I have the scout picks midfield but am I mad to be benching mata? If so what would you do differently?

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    1. Tiote on Peyote
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Id Sissoko and Lambert before Id bench Mata.

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  19. Vatica
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Definitely Bale (C) for me. Wallcot & RVP wouldn't get 90 minutes as there will be CL in coming week. 😀 No hard feeling ya..

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    1. lfc123
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      the CL isn't this week

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Why wouldn't they get 90 mins when the CL games are 10days away?

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      1. red beard
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 21 days ago

        having a liverpool badge as grav means don't take anything they say seriously.

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        1. tw
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 21 days ago

          lol. you realize you're talking to a liverpool fan right? 😀

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          1. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 21 days ago

            😀

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          2. red beard
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 21 days ago

            ha! *shakes head at barca badge!*

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    3. tw
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      manchester uniteds CL game is 10 days away. and arsenal's is a week after taht I believe

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    4. tommo-uk-
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Walcott will play enough minutes to get the points.

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  20. tobesthetoffee
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Are we ready to go:
    Federici (wig)

    Jagielka (nor) – Baines (nor) – zabaleta (CHE) – Harte (WIG)

    Akpan (WIG) – Sissoko (SOU) – Puncheon (NEW) – Walcott C (AVL)

    JRodriguez (NEW) – RVP (QPR)

    bench: studge michu davies

    (next week i plan on getting lambert bale and wilson in)

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  21. V-2 Schneiderlin
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Took out Fellaini for Bale but kept Michu (long term move), nervous already that Fella will strike big this week

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    1. pit creature
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      I've got Fellaini but I don't think he'll do much this week.

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    2. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Took Fellaini out for double and haven't brung him back. Don't see Norwich as a good fixture but still dangerous not to have him. Good luck, we'll need it.

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      1. V-2 Schneiderlin
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 21 days ago

        Yup was a difficult choice but I opted to keep Michu long term , hoping its the right decision . Good luck

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    3. Billy Ketsu
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      So, Michu is a Passenger in your team this week.......

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      1. V-2 Schneiderlin
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 21 days ago

        absolutely, Giroud captain ftw

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  22. Cheggers
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Sissoko vs Taarabt is a toughie

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    1. Billy Ketsu
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Not really, you silly duck. One can shoot straight, the other can't.

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    2. Smarty Pants
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      lol

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  23. jimnastics
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Is the Man City GW29 blank a definite?

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      nope could be moved midweek

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  24. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Defence of
    Mariappa - Shaw (i) - Demel - (Davies -Enrique)

    I obviously need 3 of these to play

    would it be worth a 4pt hit to change Davies or Enrique to Evans?

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      I have a similar defence, spent 4 points to do Demel to Evans.

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  25. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    @Gizmo, i never said i'd hold on to Suarez forever. He scored a century for me, thats enough 😉

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      *for now

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  26. snowman
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    cameron > debuchy worth 4 point hit?

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      No

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  27. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Ian Harte(c) could be epic

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Or a complete disaster*

      *see Drinky for his own Reading LB (c) nightmare!

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    2. pit creature
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      An epic fail

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    3. Stats King-@football2space
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      2 Assists, 1 CS , is all we need !

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    4. JapBen
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Could be but probably won't be. If you're going to captain a Reading player Kebe is a much better bet

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  28. sinusoidal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Heartsattack - yes

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    1. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      Yes to what, mate?

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  29. Superdry7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Sissoko as captain....Silly???

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    1. No Arsene Around
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 21 days ago

      yes, especially if Ben arfa starts

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  30. Iain Dowies Love Child
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 21 days ago

    Rickie Lambert has scored 7 out of his 11 goals away from home - a strike rate of 1 in 2. Any teams with NEW defenders out there overlook this? He scored in his last away game so maybe this is the one where he has a blank - I'm hoping not 😉

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