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25 April 2013 1817 comments
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Peaks and troughs – every Fantasy season has them and, this week, we revel in the Professor’s major trough in a futile attempt to break the man. After Robin Van Persie issues the boffin a spanking, the Professor shows his mettle by taking it on the chin. Admirable stuff.

While we’d have gladly devoted this entire episode to such gloating, we do manage to squeeze in the regulars, whilst Jonty turns up with more community gold: the tale of a globe trotting Fantasy manager who takes his advice off Frankfurt clubbers and QPR fans, whilst trying to figure out the Russian phrase for “please, wireless, I’m desperate – I have Djibril Cisse up front!”.

By the way, the Professor isn’t the only one who can take criticism on the chin. Granville and I want some feedback on the ScoutCast and my co-host has worked on a short survey to get your views. Take five minutes to help us out while you listen in via this link.

Ecouter to this week’s episode via this link or mind your language by streaming via the player below…

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  1. hillbillypete
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    would Lampard to Mata justify -4 this week?

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    1. Tibidabo
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      I did it last night. So:

      IT BETTER PAY OFF

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Not imo.

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  2. Christina.
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    Sell turner? other def are Baines/Demel/Davies/Clyne

    2m cash, can't afford Vertoghen

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    1. hillbillypete
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      Dawson?

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      1. Christina.
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        Yeah, I was thinking that. I was kind off putting my heart on Vertoghen next week for the possible goal threat.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Dawson. Assou-Ekotto for a punt. I don't have him.

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    3. elkunaguero
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      I was tempted to do Turner to Nastasic

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      1. Christina.
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        Nah. Not for me.

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  3. wimiw
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    ba or defoe?

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    1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
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      Neither, I wouldn't go near Ba anyway.

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    2. Ryan
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      Defoe. I sense Spurs are going to have a strong run till the end of the season with Defoe leading the line. They can't afford to muck around with adebarndoor anymore.

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  4. Cocky Spaniel Alves
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    Who to bench from this lot?

    Sczcesny-Fab
    Rafael-Enrique-STaylor-Samba-Clyne
    Bale-Hazard-Mata-Michu-Maloney
    RvP-Lambert-Berba

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  5. Willis.
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    Why are my ballsacks so flaky? Should I be moisturising them? 😕

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      Toothpaste generally helps.

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      1. Hubert
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        or chilli paste

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      Sacks? 😯

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    3. Bubbles
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      BallsackS? You have more than one set of testicles? Didn't realise quite how different things are down there in NZ.

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    4. Christina.
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      Your lizard will become rather grumpy and may even hiss or snap during its shedding period, so avoid unnecessary handling during this period (though feel free to offer a massage or bath if they are willing to let you close).

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    5. hillbillypete
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      to much slapping your granny

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    6. Back to Back Ballacks
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      Half a tube of deep heat will do the job 😉

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      1. Bubbles
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        Oh Christ. A few years back I strained my groin (the muscle, no jokes please) and put deep heat on it. Massive error, oh the burning sensation. Horrible stuff.

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  6. kaz 96
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    Did anyone notice Roger Fed b/w the Basel fans yesterday?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Seeing it was part of the coverage, a few did.

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    2. Kevin Twine
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      It was shown on ITV, so I guess so..

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  7. Tibidabo
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    For DGW:

    a) Dawson + Kompany

    or

    b) Vertonghen + Kolarov

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    1. Bubbles
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      B. Maximum flair value.

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      1. Tibidabo
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        Worth it for -4?

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    2. Lateriser 12
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      a for nailed on ness id say

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  8. hillbillypete
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    back 4 this week is:

    Jussi

    Demel (if Wilson doesnt make it), Baines, Rafael

    take a hit to get in a DGW defender?

    could do Hart/Wilson to Dawson
    or Rafael to Vertong

    got a few quid in the bank....

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      I like Rafael to Vert.

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      1. hillbillypete
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        is that because you think Rafael wont keep a clean sheet/may not play?

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  9. elkunaguero
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    So, if Liverpool appeals the FA decision, then Suarez is eligible to play this weekend...

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    1. kaz 96
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      No 3 game ban at least since violent conduct was accepted

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  10. Lateriser 12
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    Bench Morisson or Michu?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      The one you can't spell correctly.

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  11. Mr Smith
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    Which is the preferred transfer for this week?

    A). DDG -> Hart

    Or

    B). Rafael -> Vert

    ?

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    1. Rinseboy
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      B

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    2. MJ6987
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      A. Much better fixtures.

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  12. Rinseboy
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    ANy of these worth a hit this week?

    DDG to Hart
    Fellaini to Silva
    RVP to AGuero or Defoe!?

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    1. MJ6987
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      Not this week I reckon.

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    2. Kevin Twine
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      First one, IMO.

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      1. Rinseboy
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        Yeah that's the one I most think. Just not sure if Hart will outscore DDG by 4!

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        1. Kevin Twine
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          He will over the next few weeks, surely.

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    3. hillbillypete
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      nope

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    4. Ryan
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      No none of those are worth hits

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      1. Rinseboy
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        Tanks guys will hold off and do two of them next week!

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  13. MJ6987
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    Lots of ifs and buts but who do you think could potentially be a bargain next year. Eg

    Rogriguez
    Kagawa
    Suarez after his ban?

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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
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      Tom Huddlestone

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      1. MJ6987
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        Really???

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    2. Lateriser 12
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      Coutinho.

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    3. Hubert
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      Good point about Suarez... Might be very cheap by GW7

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      1. MJ6987
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        Be interesting how they price him.

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      2. Fray Bentos
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        Seeing as no one will select Suarez from the start of the season as he will be red flagged, his price wont drop at all and he will most likely be priced at 11m (no way will he be cheaper) but thats not to say he wont be worth 11m when his ban is up if he keeps playing like he has done

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        1. Ryan
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          Yeah I'd agree with this logic

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        2. Bubbles
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          +1

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    4. elkunaguero
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      J-Rod

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    5. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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      Holtby

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    6. Ryan
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      P Jones (if he gets a run of games)
      Nani
      Valencia
      Young
      Silva
      Kompany
      Aguero
      Dempsey
      BAE
      Torres
      Terry
      Cisse
      HBA
      Vermaelen
      Sess

      Basically all the disapointments of this season due to form/rotation/injury

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      1. Scroobius Mac
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        Maybe
        Won't be in the prem
        Maybe, but I don't hold much hope
        Possibly if he moves
        Maybe but don't overly rate him as a top notch FPL pick so depends how much he is
        Will be too dear
        Probably
        Won't be a regular
        Won' be in the prem
        Lolz
        Won't be a regular
        Depends how much
        Possibly if cheap enough
        Agreed
        Possibly if he gets his place back and a liscence to attack
        Agreed

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    1. Tibidabo
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      Lol

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    2. Ryan
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      cleaver

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  14. Tibidabo
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    Liverpool Suarez, Luis 717,812 FWD 10.8 -8,141 274.5%

    Why do 717,812 people still have Suarez?

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    1. liquidfootball2
      • 13 Years
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      inactive players mostly

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    1. kaz 96
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      And was is Bemba doing right there at the bottom ?

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    2. MJ6987
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      Instantly became more hated than Hitler on this site!

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    3. Scroobius Mac
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      Bemba's been here that long?!

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    4. Hybrid.power
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      That was classic! Delighted you saved that

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      1. Hybrid.power
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        LOL! I captained Malouda that week. How things change!

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    5. Alberto Tomba
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      hehe the second is good, glad people have passion eh

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    6. Van Dal
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      Class mate. getting nostalgic seeing RBJ there 🙁

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  15. Fray Bentos
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    Possible GW36 team with an 8 point hit between now and then

    Robles
    Vert, Kompany, Rangel
    Bale (c), Michu, Maloney, Sess
    Aguero, Tevez, RVP

    Any good?

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    1. elkunaguero
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      Vert-Kompany is too expensive combo - can you downgrade a bit and get one of Hazard-Mata

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      1. Fray Bentos
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        it might be a risk to put so much in defence, but to be honest i'm not interested in chelsea - too many rotation worries plus diffucult fixtures makes them a bigger risk imo

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    2. Iain Dowies Love Child
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      I'd be worried with no Chelsea

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  16. Iain Dowies Love Child
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    Morning everyone. Best defender for next 2 GW (35 & 36) for a max. of £6.3 - currently thinking Zaba but worried he will only play c. 180 mins. Other defenders are Baines - Dawson - Sagna - Harte

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    1. MJ6987
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      How about Dawson and pocket the change?

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      1. Tibidabo
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        He has Dawson already

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      2. Iain Dowies Love Child
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        Got him!

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    2. elkunaguero
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      I have Zaba but I'm starting to worry he may start to be rotated with Richards back... I was tempted to have Zaba+Nasty for DGW, but City defense is a minefield!

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      1. Iain Dowies Love Child
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        It is - maybe it's worth waiting this week and doing Baines - Kompany next week. Just worried about playing Sagna against Utd. My other defender is Riether so I'm short on cover.

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        1. elkunaguero
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          I have similar issues... Defense is Zabaleta-Sagna-Davies-Turner-Pearce...

          I dont fancy Sagna and Davies and Turner is injured... was thinking to do Turner to NAstasic or McAuley

          Did you consider McAuley? Nailed on + DGW, and can score the odd goal

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          1. Iain Dowies Love Child
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            McAuley is a good shout

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  17. Tibidabo
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    Kolarov (c) for DGW -- who's with me?

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      Prepare for tears.

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      1. Tibidabo
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        Of joy?

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        1. Hybrid.power
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          Sure.......

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  18. Laserface
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    Went absolutely mental and took a 8 pt hit .. did RVP,Townsend and DDG to Tevez,Bale and Hart..

    This is how the team looks now .. Any more changes required ?

    Hart
    Baines Dawson Clyne
    Bale(c) Theo Mata Fellaini
    Lukaku Lambert Tevez

    Subs- Nicolls,Michu,Reither,Demel

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  19. Christina.
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    Classic post from RBJ from that previous link...

    "ah fuk off you twat. the site went down and i was watching the rugby you parasitic little worm, none of youre business, go back to your fred astair films, you closet queen"

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      Thems were the days

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    2. Mark
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      That was in response to me too 😉

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    3. Bubbles
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      He is missed.

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    4. Jönny
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      Hahaha gold. Such a horrible post, but still makes me feel slightly nostalgic.

      Nowadays all you get is "lol" or a little rolly eyes smiley... Just not the same level of vitriol.

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      1. Christina.
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        lol

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    5. Willis.
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      lol

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    6. hillbillypete
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      waheeeey

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  20. andeej78
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    Well after far too much time spent deliberating I may have finally got there, thinking of this GW36 team, opinions appreciated:

    Hart
    Boyce, Mcauley, Kompany
    Michu, De Guzman, Walcott, Cazorla
    Defoe, Berbatov, Kone

    -16 hit Reina>Hart,
    Samba>Boyce, Enrique>Kompany
    Anichebe>Kone

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    1. heco87
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      12 points to change your defence around? Not for me.

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      1. andeej78
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        I never thought about it like that actually thats true. Damn, just cant see too many nailed on attacking options.

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  21. GoonerByron
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    Silly to pick Mata as captain when I have Tevez and Bale?

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    1. joinho
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      Exactly have to disagree with the RMT computer on this one

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      1. griff
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        Was just about to ask this- he was rested last night so surely nailed on. Between him, RVP and Bale for me

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    2. Rhysd007
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      depends on your league situation & opponents likely (c)

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  22. div
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    Sky Sports FF Team is -

    Hart
    Baines, Cameron, Zabaleta, Reither
    Cazorla, Bale, Michu
    RVP, Lambert, Suarez

    Who would you bring in for Suarez, winning my league by 150 points and ranked 200.

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    1. div
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      Any thoughts on this folks!!!

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    1. Christina.
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      Doggystyle

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      pardon?

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    3. Paul
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      hehe 😆

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    4. Paul
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      i must be gone long...u linked ur team!!!

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      1. r0nh
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        I did that about 3 or 4 months ago

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  23. Paul
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    So whats the scenario with Aguero he'll play this GW and the upcoming ones???

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    1. r0nh
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      The fact that u are asking this question indicates that he is too much of a risk to transfer in

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      1. Paul
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        umm partially.....judging if bringing tevez in might be the best idea!!!

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        1. r0nh
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          Most people here are saying Tevez.

          I think most City players are too risky tho 🙁

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          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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            All players except Hart (I guess) but Tevez/aguero are worth the risk in my opinion.

            Good fixtures till end of season and the games they are in should have goals.

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            1. r0nh
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              I see what u are saying, but, for me, I don't want to take that risk, as they cost so much & may not get enough minutes.

              Plus their eyes may be on the final.

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              1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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                The problem is there is a lack of striker options for dgw who are nailed on.

                I think the only one is kone. Not exactly the best, if you want to add another one tevez/aguero/defoe/lukaku are all risks so it's pick one of a risky bunch which most people are doing.

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                1. r0nh
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                  +1

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    1. heco87
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      Swap with Dzeko seems more likely to me.

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  24. griff
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    Chasing a 31 point deficit and opponent doesn't have Mata.. would you (c) him, and risk falling further behind, or play it safe with Bale/RVP (which is what he will do) and try and catch up in the DGW?

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  25. Iain Dowies Love Child
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    Anyone agree that David Silva will need game time over the double to increase is match fitness ahead of the Cup Final? Or am I hoping for too much!

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    1. Scroobius Mac
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      I did wonder this. He might get subbed off relatively early in the 2nd game though.

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    2. heco87
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      Is he even fit? I could really use an update on that one.

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  26. Paul
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    FFS

    a) Suarez > Tevez and Walcott > Bale (means i'll have osman!! )

    OR

    b) Suarez > Lukaku and Osman > Bale

    OR

    c) suggest something else....but those are the players i can transfer out.....also maybe Berba...

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    1. heco87
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      b) But I'd prefer Kone I think.

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    2. Laserface
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      B looks good .. Do it

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