[sbu_large_image] Matchday Surgery
16 March 2013 530 comments
Mark Mark
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The big guns return, with a full cast of Fantasy assets on show in a Gameweek which, on paper, promises big profits. The likes of Robin Van Persie, Gareth Bale, Juan Mata and Luis Suarez look to have the opportunity to deliver, which the emphasis perhaps switching back to the heavy-hitter after Gameweek 29’s differentials had their say.

With just over 90 minutes to go before the Fantasy deadline, our Saturday Surgery Chatroom is now open to provide you with real-time feedback on your views and dilemmas.

The Dugout Discussion will follow at 12.30 prior to the early kick-off at Goodison, while a pre-prepared “Preamble†is on its way in just over half an hour.

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

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  1. /
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Cazorla won't start both games for Spain, will he?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      😯

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      1. /
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Are you Unreal?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          13 years, 16 days ago

          Obviously.....

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          1. /
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            I KNEW IT!

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              13 years, 16 days ago

              Show us your FPL link now...

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              1. /
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 16 days ago

                Show us yours....

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                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  • 16 Years
                  13 years, 16 days ago

                  Let me find TMs.

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    2. Think_Tank
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      nope, too many new players to test

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    3. Butters
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      Super doubtful

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  2. Gizmo
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    • 13 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Best Chelsea defense coverage? ACole?

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    1. /
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      Anna Ivanovic

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      1. Gizmo
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        • 13 Years
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        not nailed on tho right?

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        1. /
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Name me 1 Chelsea player, beside Cech, that is nailed on

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          1. Gizmo
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            • 13 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            cole I thought?

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          2. Andy1
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            Czech is the best defensive coverage then...

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    2. Vpan
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      yes

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    3. Screaming Midget
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      Cech

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  3. Baa
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    Play davies or samba?

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    1. Miracallas
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      Samba

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    2. â­ Bemba_Da â­
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      davies

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    3. Pinoche
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      Samba.

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    4. Think_Tank
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      sell davies, buy Figueroa

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    5. Gizmo
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      samba

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  4. Shakshuka
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    Repost..

    Subs and everything else in order?

    Bego
    Rafael GJ Davies
    Mata Bale(VC) Walcott Michu
    RVP (C) Benteke Sturridge

    Bunn Sissoko Clyne Harte

    Thanks, and good luck everyone!

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    1. Pinoche
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Yep good to go.

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  5. EL TANO
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    seriously, its gotta be bale (c) hasn't it?
    ...currently got rvp(c) Bale (vc) of course

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    1. Miracallas
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Don't be silly

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

      Nah, I think Spurs will be tired (Bale excluded)

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      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Not sure about that... Loris, bale and Dawson didn't play on Thursday, Lennon and Defoe played an hour, so that's half the team already....

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  6. tw
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    people in the doubles competition that made their team before gw 29, please pay CAREFUL attention to this rule:

    ***NOTE: If you made your team prior to the GW29 deadline, you will be limited to “ONLY FREE TRANSFER(s)” between GW29 and GW30. You also MUST NOT save a FT in GW30, as this will give you an unfair advantage. Any team that does not comply with these 2 rules will be disqualified. ***

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Used both ours. Check. 🙂

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    2. kaz 96
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      No screw ups there. All safe and ready to go.

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  7. Evans
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    Worth bringing in lampard and Rooney for 8 pt hit ? Already got mata but no mufc coverage

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      It could come off but mata seems to be adequate chelsea cover just get Rooney

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  8. Manu_FC
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    Bench Mata OR Johnson OR Sissoko ?????

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  9. Lao Tzu
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    Which one should I bench?

    A) Michu
    B) Sissoko
    C) Remy

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    1. Burd Turglars
      • 14 Years
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      A

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    2. Miracallas
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      A

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    3. Can’t beat em so&hell…
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      I'd say B but reckon most will go A

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    4. Shakshuka
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      B

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  10. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    @TW / Berbilly

    Do you have full details of our winning entry?

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Morning. Do we have Lamps?

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Don't think so...

      Team name?

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      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        British Biltong

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          Saffer Bulldog. At least, that's what you look like, when your playing with him ... 😉

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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            • 16 Years
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            *you're ...

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          2. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            I have no idea what's happening....left all in his capable hands.

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        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Nope, not in the league...

          Did you get the email with the league code?

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          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            😯

            Sooooo now what?

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            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 16 days ago

              Just find the email...

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  11. Can’t beat em so&hell…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Team linked (only just worked out how to do it).

    I'm 60 points behind my ML leader, he will no doubt captain RVP. D I therefore have to go Bale or is it too early still to start panicking?

    Please help!

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    1. Butters
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Don't panic... Still early, stick with your guns and captain who you feel like regardless of your leader.

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    2. Manu_FC
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      go for RVP(C), otherwise Suarez(C)

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      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Oh no... Another one in the mix... Suarez over bale?

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        1. Manu_FC
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          suarez is consistently performing over the week, now its your decision....

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  12. MJ6987
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    @Johnny...

    Yeah got Suarez...

    RVP Suarez Sturridge.

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    1. Jönny
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      Interesting... I really can't decide. If Liverpool carry on their form it could be genius. I also have a sneaky feeling that Villa-QPR could be tighter than many are predicting. Was expecting more from him vs Reading.

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  13. NATSTER
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    Help please.

    A: Snodgrass ->> Lampard ….. bench Sissoko
    B: Michu ->> Lampard ….. bench Snodgrass
    C: Save FT

    Begovic
    Rafael – Zabaleta – Enrique
    Walcott – Bale – Sissoko – Michu – Snodgrass
    RvP – Suarez – Benteke

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      A

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    2. Can’t beat em so&hell…
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      A

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  14. Gargamel
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    Looked through the goalscorer odds on William Hill, Paddy Power and Bet365 and I have to say I'm surprised at how far ahead of Suarez some other players are. Persie and Rooney are both miles ahead. Really think I might have a punt on the double up on United attackers with the easy swap to Suarez next week if it fails etc.

    Ba and Bale are also ahead of Suarez by the way, it might be a reflection of the fact that Southampton might be better than we give them credit for or the fact that Suarez only really had one proper shot last game, getting away with a huge score for various reasons, most notably that he's great and that Defoe is a muppet.

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    1. Christina.
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      I put 10 Euro's on Accumulator...

      To win: ManU/Ful/Chel
      AGS: Rvp/Suarez

      5/1

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

      Sell Suarez then, but place a covering bet on him any time goal scorer

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      1. Gargamel
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        I don't have him, but weighing up whether to buy him or Rooney

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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          Oh I see. Get Suarez then for sure. What if Reading is only 1-0?

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  15. Henry Hill
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    Am I right to save my transfer this week, 0 in bank.

    Szczesny
    Samba Zabaleta Santon
    Sissoko Fellaini Bale (vc) Walcott
    RVP (c) Sturridge Lambert

    Subs: Turnbull, Taarabt, Davies, Shaw

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    1. Buck The Trent
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      Save

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    2. Think_Tank
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      Taarabt to play, bench Lambert

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      1. Henry Hill
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        Taarabt unlikely to start after impressive performances by his replacements

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        1. Think_Tank
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          he will start for sure

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          1. Henry Hill
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            I am nearly certain that he will not start

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    3. adey70
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      I worry about your goalkeeper position. Szczesny may be dropped. Turnbull won't play. Could be worth selling one of them for a definite player...

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      1. Henry Hill
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        13 years, 16 days ago

        Ya I thought that, a real worry for sure but some Arsenal fan on here yesterday was confident Szczesny will be reinstated

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        1. adey70
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          Hmmm. Tricky. Turnbull for Elliott of Newcastle as reserve back-up plan? Likely to be i for two or three weeks. Not many cheap goalkeepers options just now.

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  16. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    Rest/Rotation worries........

    Surely all the managers will want to play all their top players rather than rest them pre-internationals?
    Easier for them to make up injuries too. 🙂

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  17. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    If Jenkinson does not keep RB @ Arsenal after his Bayern performance, he needs to go. Sagna has been useless all season. Heart is not in it either.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      His hair is though. 🙂

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    2. kaz 96
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      3 days after palying 90 mins in an away game in Europe.

      I want Jenko to start but i reckon Wenger won't risk him IF Sagna is fully fit.

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    3. Screaming Midget
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      They'll both get games. Neither worth bringing in.

      Mertesacker is the best Arsenal defensive coverage.

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  18. Harry Ball Bag™âš½âš½…
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    Who to start

    A bunn
    B cesar

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      Tricky. Is Caesar even fit?
      Think I'd go with him if so......by a whisker

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      1. Harry Ball Bag™âš½âš½…
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        Currently have cesar in but unsure if he is set to return

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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          Then let the fates decide

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        2. Crouch Potato!
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          13 years, 16 days ago

          Looks like he is fit, just down to who is selected. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012205.php?

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  19. It Is I, Leclerc
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    Sorry for re-post was at bottom of p.1! A combination of less focus on my team recently and some awful decision making means I still have no Suarez or Bale, hence my plummeting rank and loss of cash mini-league lead.

    Need Bale in this week, should I do:

    A) Mata – Bale for a free
    B) Michu & Lambert – Bale & Remy for a hit
    C) Save and hope (again) that Bale blanks

    Input would be appreciated as it seems every decision I have made lately has backfired. I am leaning towards A as Mata is less secure than Michu, but both are surely ‘due’.

    Thanks for the 2 replies - both said B

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    1. Pinatta
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      C is no option here

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    2. Can’t beat em so&hell…
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      B for me

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
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      B.

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    4. It Is I, Leclerc
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Thanks for the replies - B is pretty unanimous it seems.

      My ML leader has Bale and Remy so Mata is my differential. I doubt I could afford Michu back, I have had him since GW2 or 3.

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    5. Don Andres
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      A

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  20. Pinatta
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    Walcott or Lambert?

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    1. Screaming Midget
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      To start? to buy? to sell?

      If it's to start, probably Walcott.

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      1. Pinatta
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        13 years, 16 days ago

        To start! Whe would sell one of these to legends 😆

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  21. UKG
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    Is jenkinson playing for arsenal again? Seen he's got some game time lately

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  22. andres
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    A. Michu, studge -> maloney, rvp (0 in the bank)
    B suarez, michu, mariappa -> maloney, rvp, rafael (-4) (0.9 in the bank)

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  23. Simon March
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    For anyone who has missed the last week of FFS, here's a summary of the most common questions and their most popular answers (though not necessarily the right ones... ;-))

    "Play Bunn or Begovic?" - Begovic

    "Play Sissoko or Maloney?" - Sissoko

    "Play Sess or Siss?" - Sess

    "Play Sissoko or Michu?" - Michu

    "Captain Bale or Rooney?" - Bale

    "Should I take a -4 or save the FT?" - Save the FT.

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  24. Evans
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Anyone know if Kagawa will start today ?

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      Sir Alex

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      1. Evans
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Seems so obvious when you say it

        Unfortunately sir Alex is not returning my calls so best guess

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          That's because we are playing golf at the moment, please stop ringing!

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    2. Pinatta
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      Since he's my captain, he better does

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  25. adey70
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    I always do too many transfers. This week's krazy plan:
    A) Sell Reina, Tarrabt, Lambert; Buy De Gea, Hazard, Remy.
    Less krazy plan:
    B) Sell Tarrabt, buy Kagawa/Oscar
    Sensible option:
    C) None of the above
    Any ideas? Got no Chelsea, but slightly worried about resting of midfielders...

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  26. gooner7
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Which one to bench?
    A. Michu
    B. Fellaini
    C. Yaya toure.

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  27. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    which one of you FFS UEFA boffins has a league code for the eventual winners?

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  28. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Adam West still around?

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Yep I'm here

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      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Let's team up? Did you just get a FB message from a total stranger btw? 😀

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        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Good stuff and no message yet 🙂

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          1. Whazza
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            13 years, 16 days ago

            Damn.. Can i have your e-mail?

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              1. Whazza
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 16 days ago

                Thanks, e-mailed you

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  29. johnny sash
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Hi,
    Which is best?

    Rooney no hit
    RVP -4

    been set on Roonpig all week, but as usual getting towards squeaky bum time and i'm worried RVP will fill his boots

    Thanks

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