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1 April 2013 1534 comments
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As Gameweek 33 takes shape at last, the current programme of fixtures draws to a conclusion at Craven Cottage under lights, as Fulham host QPR in a “do or die” fixture for the visitors. Harry Redknapp’s side desperately need the points from tonight’s London derby, a factor which should ensure that the neutral is in for a decent encounter.

From a Fantasy perspective, it’s all about Dimitar Berbatov. The Bulgarian attracted huge interest going into the Gameweek, drawing over 70,000 net transfers over the past seven days. Having scored in three consecutive matches, Berbatov will carry the hopes of many Fantasy managers and present the key danger to Redknapp’s defence that is without a shut-out on the road since the 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge on January 2.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to host your reactions as tonight’s match unfolds.

The team news finds Fulham unchanged as Bryan Ruiz allays fears of a hamstring problem to take his place in the Cottagers lineup, alongside Berbatov. Redknapp makes two changes in opposition, bringing in Armand Traore to replace Fabio at left-back, while Adel Taarabt is brought in from the cold to replace Park Ji-sung – an attacking change that emphasises the need for three points for the men from Shepherds Bush.

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

  1. Bridge
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    How's this team look for GW33?

    DE GEA
    EVRA, SAGNA, Azpilicueta
    WALCOTT, CAZORLA, FELLAINI, Sissoko
    RVP, BERBATOV, Suarez

    (McCarthy, Bale, Wilson, Mariappa)

    Cheers!

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    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Very similar to mine, so I like it!

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      1. Bridge
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, my two subs (next week) are Michu and Zabaleta out for Sagna and Walcott. Both have served me well 🙁

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      2. Bridge
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Just looked at your team, we currently share 9 players in starting 11 🙂

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        1. Professor Abel X
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          • 13 Years
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Then congratulations for a good gameweek!

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      Better then I am set anyway. But your presuming that no one will get injured or suspended until then.

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      1. Bridge
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Hehe, yep. No idea what to do if Suarez gets suspended!

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  2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    My life is not over 😀

    MILA FOOLED ME 😀

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      was obv reading it 🙂

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  3. ViperStripes
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Hmmm Suarez > Berb now or wait 1 week?

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    1. The Gambler.
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      suarez home to hammers

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  4. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    AND the Simpli Special Knockout Cup Final is..........

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      HVT vs EVs

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      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        That's a great match-up: the master and his pupil. 🙂

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      2. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        * Evs 😉

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  5. joker7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    When is the last GW for suspenions to be scrapped ?

    I have Suarez............

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      GW 33 I believe

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  6. Soccer Brah
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Any accumulator advice guys?

    At least 5 or 6 of my mates regularly do accumulators and whether luck or skill is to blame they regularly pull in winnings. My best mate has made over £1k net for the past 3 or 4 months. Now it's got to the point when I look at their football knowledge, match it up to mine and think "if these idiots can do this, why can't I?" 😆

    I know it's not always the best of ideas to promote gambling or that there is ever a sure fire method (when has football ever been predictable?) but does anyone know any websites for pointers either to strategies, matching of better odds etc?

    Any help much appreciated 🙂

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      1. Soccer Brah
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers will give it a look! Also thanks for the advice Viper - if nothing is ever sure fire I guess ill just have to settle for a winning slip every 3/4 😆

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I can tell you one thing for sure, nothing is ever sure fire!

      Over/Under 2.5 goals and both teams to score doubles and trebles can be profitable and pretty easy to predict at times.

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  7. Scroobius Mac
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    13 years, 1 month ago

    Shame he got no points but very encouraged by that performance from Townsend both from FPL and real life.

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      yeah he looks like he is maturing very fast. he actually reminds me a lot of robben, his style of play

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    2. Gargamel
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Was just about to post the same. If you want a dirt cheap midfielder he's your man imo. Has all the attributes of a good FPL prospect.

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

        not scared to shoot as well, at 4.5 he's a bargain

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      2. Scroobius Mac
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        13 years, 1 month ago

        He could/should nick corners off Bosingwa (!?) too. Really do like him.

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  8. Konig Luther
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    13 years, 1 month ago

    which is the best for gw33?

    suarez > berbatov
    downing > walcott

    or

    remy > berbatov
    downing > maloney

    or

    downing > pienaar

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    1. Stykes
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      B imo

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      1. Konig Luther
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        13 years, 1 month ago

        i think the same.... only afraid about QPR next games

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  9. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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    13 years, 1 month ago

    any chance of baps for remy ?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      bap chap posted and no

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

        yeah but sidwell 3?

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        1. Lawrø
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          13 years, 1 month ago

          He posted again after that.

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        2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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          it was a joke

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    2. You Must Be Jokin Ere
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Bap Chap says Berb 3 Duff 2 & Riise 1.

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    3. the Bap Chap
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      3 shots blocked, the miss penalty penalty (although may be evened out by it being a shot on target) and blazed one over late on. That lot added to not being on the winning team should put him out the running. I have Taarabt ahead of him anyway

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

        thanks. thought he might nick one as fulham only had 1 goalscorer, ah well 🙁

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  10. Taff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Harry slates Samba on Sky. That's enough for me. Bye bye Chris

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      He did that becuase he has to play him. CLint Hill will just be dropped to oblivion without any discussion.

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    2. The Bandit
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      What did he say? Hill was as bad

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      1. Taff
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Has a go for unilaterally deciding to play up front which results in them just lumping it up to him. What a shocking waste of £28m,

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  11. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Davies Sissoko RVP 9pts
    to
    Mert Cazorla Berby 27pts

    8pt hit... They never work.. 😉

    And they all have a dgw 33

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    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Those were good moves. I thought so when you made them. But who was your (c)?

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Suarez.. Hey ho 🙂

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    2. Stykes
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Haha, I can smell your smugness all the way to Africa

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    3. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      nicely done

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    4. Spike ⚽️
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      You deserved that result 🙂

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    5. Ross Geller
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      8pt hit...

      Punch, Mata, P.Cisse - 4pts
      -->
      Maloney, Cazorla (c), Berbatov - 40pts 😉

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    6. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      my moves never pull off like your moves WR ...... astounding really, well done
      gutted cos rival had to swap out fletch and brought in berb, talk about rub of the green

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    7. Zoomi
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Just checked your rank. In fairness, the above moves are nothing compared to your achievement of landing a grey sideways arrow a few weeks back.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Proudest moment.. along with getting Townsend when everyone was asking who he was.. 🙂

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        1. Spike ⚽️
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 1 month ago

          I knew. We want him back asap 😉

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    8. Legendary!
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Got in exact same players for an 8 point hit too (took out RVP, Wally, Davies)... #Legend!

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  12. Zoomi
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Struggling to see the value in defenders for this DGW. Will probably have to take a hit to afford a decent one.

    Utd - can't rely on any of them playing twice + both matches away
    West Ham - likely to concede in both
    Arsenal - already got one Arsenal def, can't double up on them unreliable buggers
    Fulham - meh, Villa away and Chelsea home not so great for defenders. Tough matches after.

    It's all about Baines, isn't it?

    What do we think about Dawson, Michu and Bale > Baines, Wally and Fell for a -4?

    Then have about three weeks to downgrade Sissoko and get Bale back

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    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Agree with everything you said above.
      But I got Reither in for A. Cole, for attacking threat.

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

    Bale should have the fixtures factor removed from the watchlist

    They don't apply to him

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      The watchlist makes no sense...

      why is Suarez 7th with form A

      yet Sturridge is 3rd with form C

      They have the same fixtures...wtf

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      1. Scroobius Mac
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        C.R.E.A.M.

        and it needs updating.

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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          cash rules everything around me?

          ok then why is RVP top with form C and costing more than anyone? If you meant it's all about value...

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      2. Jönny
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        I disagree with the rankings, but I'd imagine it's based on the difference in price.

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 1 month ago

          I think Mark admits it's basically biased by his own opinion...and he doesn't have Suarez so I'd guess that's why.

          Why is RVP top with form C and 13.7m? If it's all about value...

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          1. Mark
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 19 Years
            13 years, 1 month ago

            Suarez is on 9 bookings. I consider that a factor for those buying a striker - Although I'd hold Suarez if I had him, I'd wouldn't buy a player on 9 bookings. The Watchlist is a buyers guide.

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            1. Mark
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              • 19 Years
              13 years, 1 month ago

              Also, every striker above Suarez who played in the GW outscored him this week.

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              1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 1 month ago

                Benteke got the same points, RVP got 1 more, fair enough but look at his threat, I'd probably still buy him for those 3 fixtures. I get what you mean about it being a buyer beware thing though, fair enough.

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  14. Konig Luther
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    wolfswinkel score a hattrick in this moment..... next season in norwich will be good

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

      I've already got him pencilled in if the price is right.

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    2. Eboue
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Have him marked for next year- keep it on the downlow!!

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    3. Jax
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      different leagues.

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  15. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Feels a bit disappointing that I didn't go with my gut with Bale(c)

    Oh well, mega week coming up this week 🙂

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    1. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Hopefully 🙂

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    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I thought you would capt Santi

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        I was confident about him but thought Bale and Suarez would score, I was wrong about Suarez I guess but he had 9 shots and was so close to doing so...wasn't a bad decision.

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  16. Bullet Tooth Toney
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Hello everyone,

    I'm running the marathon in 3 weeks, raising money for two football based charities, Right to Play, and the Darren Huckerby Trust.

    I've been given two signed shirts to auction off to help me raise money. These are from Chelsea and Norwich. If anyone is interested in bidding for them these are the links.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160998425915?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649#ht_462wt_1255

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160998430501?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649#ht_234wt_1255

    Please feel free to pass these links on to anyone who might be interested.

    Thanks,

    Paul

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  17. You Must Be Jokin Ere
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Did i miss something of was it a nailed on Duff assist for 2nd goal??
    Not up on FPL as yet..................

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

      wasnt it samba who just messed that up? dont think its an assist

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        yep samba messed up, it can't be an assist

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      2. You Must Be Jokin Ere
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Duff clearly got a touch after Samba

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

          oh i didnt see that

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    2. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      There won't be an assist for Duff.

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      1. You Must Be Jokin Ere
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Why not? He clearly touched the ball following Samba's mess up...........

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 1 month ago

          I didn't see him touching it. I might have missed it.

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          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 1 month ago

            neither did I. Berbatov knicked the ball off samba and scored

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          2. You Must Be Jokin Ere
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 1 month ago

            Watched it again, not sure now!!

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  18. BONZ
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Ginks & Corkt - if got 5 mins jump on NZ googledoc please.

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    1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      There in 2mins

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  19. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Everyone here seems to be celebrating the success of Berbatov.

    Does anyone else here not have him? :/

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    1. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I don't have Berbs or Cazorla.

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Captained him.

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    3. Declan-
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      \o/ 🙁

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    4. Declan
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      o/

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    5. Spike ⚽️
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      I dont

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    6. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      plenty dont have him

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    7. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      I have Lambert, Rooney and Suarez, can't fit Berbatov in.

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  20. SPorting
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    13 years, 1 month ago

    OK, so let's see how my -12 hit turned out.

    OUT: Mig, Bert, Kebe, RvP

    IN: DDG, Mert, Caz, Berba

    Yeah, went well. And all DGW fodder.

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

      Noice

      and people say hits don't work

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  21. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    @WR

    harte,marv,rvp 7 points

    to merte,cazorla,berba 27 points 😀

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    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      -8 as well 😉

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

    well that could have been much worse

    sadly it could have also been a lot better

    FPL - playing with our emotions since 2006

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  23. the Bap Chap
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    yes the first bp predictions were an April fools, had hoped Clint Hill in the mix would have been enough.

    Real ones are:
    Berbatov 3, Duff 2, Riise 1 (in the mix Senderos, Hangeland, and Taarabt a very slim chance)

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Never mind Hill in the mix, Sidwell with 3 should have been enough!

      Cheers Chap!

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  24. /
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    At 9%, Berbatov is owned by more than I thought 😯

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      increasing by the minute, was around 7% start of today and 6% on friday night I think

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        so you're saying really only 6% owned him for his points tonight?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 1 month ago

          maybe more got him in saturday morning before the deadline

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Hopefully very few of those are in the top 2k

      😯

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      1. Spike ⚽️
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Or Captained him 😉

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      2. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        There was only 1 in the top 6*

        * as of yesterday.

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        1. Holy See
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 1 month ago

          24pts off methinks. Watchin your progress Master Evs. Master Fo Sho.

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          1. Evs
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            • 16 Years
            13 years, 1 month ago

            😆

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  26. Viper
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Won my first tie of the twitter WC, needed that Remy goal!! Needed him to get more than 2 points..

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

    to anyone thinking of getting Berba tonight

    Only on 85% atm and not being brought in at a great rate just yet. If you can, hold off until tomorrow if you're planning to sell Tekkers or Sturridge for him.

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  28. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    86 for the week, very happy!! 🙂

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

      Bananas are flying high 😉

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      1. Del Monte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 1 month ago

        not high enough though

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  29. Hazardous
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    RMT for gw

    FLAPPHANDSKI
    zaba, gj,DEMEL,RAFA
    SANTI, THEO,FELAINI
    suarez BERBATOV ROONEY

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