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Dugout Discussion August 18

Dugout Discussion – Sunday

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Sunday’s two matches get underway with a Selhurst Park encounter that finds Crystal Palace host Andre Villas-Boas’ Spurs. Two hours later, Chelsea start their double Gameweek with a home clash with Hull City as Fantasy mangers brace themselves for an avalanche of points.

The team news from Palace finds Ian Holloway keep the faith with much of the side that won promotion from the Championship. Holloway keeps the new boys on the bench, with Marouane Chamakh and Jose Campana in reserve while the likes of Aaron Wilbraham and Scott Dobbie are handed starts. New signing, Dwight Gayle, does get his Premier League debut up front, however.

Visitors Spurs are without Gareth Bale but can call on the services of Jan Vertonghen who is fit to line up alongside Michael Dawson in defence. Danny Rose gets the nod at left-back as expected. In midfield, Gylfi Sigurdsson looks to be starting in the Bale role, with Nacer Chadli given a debut on the left-flank. All eyes will be up front, however, as Roberto Soldado makes his first start following his £26 million move from Valencia.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will be available for those who fancy live chat during this match and into the tea-time clash at Stamford Bridge.

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

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  1. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Any Ivan owners keeping for another week?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      yes was unlucky not to score today

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    2. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yes. GW3 he goes for me.

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  2. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    If Ivan gets no baps, fair enough.

    What interests me was why Cahill Cole Terry all get 9 and Ivan got 7? He also had the header off the line.

    What gave them extra? Tackles, blocks?

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    1. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'm lost, were are people getting the BAP info from?

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      1. Manani
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Rules

        It is 'scientific' not like sky sports MOTM thing

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      2. Doctor X
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Fixture list, Detailed stats link Gregory.

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        1. Elwood
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Thanks

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      3. SW6
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Click on the match result at the bottom, it opens up showing who scored etc. at the bottom right there is 'detailed stats' click that and there is a column with BPS in

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      4. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Click on results chart. When box drops down to reveal scorers there is a detailed stats link on the right. In there is a BPS column with the data.

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    2. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Probably blocks. He had a spell of 3 in quick succession plus however many more

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    3. r0nh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He also had the half volley saved in the first half

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Plus he should have won that penalty.

        And everything!

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        1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Agree with Ronh. It's a disgrace! Get the mob ready.

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    4. jonesy_in_the_laundry_room
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      i think he was chelsea's best player. Ridiculous if he doesn't get baps.

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      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Cmon dont talk BS....Oscar was bar far the best player today...anyone saying different know nothing about football

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        1. JJO
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          by far

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    5. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Terry won possession a hell of a lot, so did cahill. Tons of blocks and clearances

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      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        This is why I dont like this system,they were just collecting those awful long balls from Hull players....but I think this system is better than the 1 last year..and its transparent

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    6. Parm
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Dunno but Ivan could've had a goal. Terry should've reviewed it...

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  3. tetters
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Seem sensible?

    Lukaku to Bony (already have Lambert and Soldado)
    and
    Ivanovic to Zabaleta

    For a hit or split over 2 weeks?

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    1. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Split - Ivan first and then Lukaku

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    2. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Split for sure. Do zab first

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    3. tetters
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks guys.

      Bench Hazard for GW3 or sub him out too?

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    4. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Sturridge !

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    5. Touré De Force
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Plus Terry's just a legend. He bones whoever he wants. Other players wives included.

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    6. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Exactly what I am doing over two weeks. Was going to downgrade Ivan to free up some cash but I really want a City defender for the season.

      Zab the best bet you think?

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  4. Podge
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Bonus is under BPS in detailed stats under each scoreline on FPL
    PLEASE STOP ASKING !!

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    1. Nice1Cyrille
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Do you know where we can find the BPS?

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    2. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Cheer up Podge.

      Unless you're an Arsenal fan in which case things can only get better 🙂

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      1. Podge
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        ManU so at least that went well, Swansea will trip up a lot of challengers

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        1. Elwood
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah - I think they will be 7th/8th this year.

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    3. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Boring....

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  5. Evans
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Have to say didn't really rate Hazard performance today ... Anyone else feel the same ?

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    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      First 20 minutes he was awesome

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      1. Tim Canterbury
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        😯 sure?

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    2. JT's Dog
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yip too many midfielders getting in his space

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      • Manani
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        same, Torres was quite good though, quite surprised about that.

        For the front 3 mid, I'd say Hazard is the least efficient this match

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      • Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Agree. Oscar Lamps looked more dangerous. Oscar down the centre.

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        1. Manani
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          oscar is the one to have

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          1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            From this game looks that way so far. We will see. Hazard staying for now so can always get Oscar in later.

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      • sdmdsdBazman
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        He was half-decent first half, but his second half was woeful. I really hope he makes up for it come the villa game.

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      • Toby
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I had intended to take walcott out for HBA but i think its going to Hazard now. There's just no room for him in the middle and he's not doing much out wide

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    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Last post last page..
      How was lambert yesterday? do anything apart from the goal? considerin him as my lukaku replacement.. what happened to that striker Southampton wanted to sign? those fixtures :drool:

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        He's not gonna get dropped though is he...

        Well. I see it as extremely unlikely. I think jrod will get dumped if this new man comes in.

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      2. SW6
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Osvaldo? He doesn't want to leave Italy, turned down Wolfsburg and Saints before so doubt he'll be in the PL

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      3. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        just saw your reply lanley.. thanks. done deal you say huh? looks like a decision for friday night then

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    4. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Lol. Check Lampard's score under the the previous bonus system. 62 pts. The 2nd is Oscar with 28.

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      1. DRIZ ✅
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        lol

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      2. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        he will get 3 bonus points under old system

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      3. Red5
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Liv v Stoke

        Old system:

        Sturridge 3
        Henderson 2
        Gerrard 1

        New System:

        Mignolet 3
        Johnson 2
        Aspas 2

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    5. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Anyone see where Marc Wilson played for Stoke yesterday haha defo oop

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      1. The3rdTurd
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        He wouldn't have played were it not for Palacios pulling out late.

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        1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Thinking getting him in for Ivan regardless of where he pays tbh surely nailed on now that Palacios is out

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      2. Parm
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Central Midfield, where he used to play.

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        1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          http://www1.skysports.com/football/teams/stokecity/squad

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          1. Parm
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            The team was in fact.

            Begovic.
            Cameron, Shawcross, Huth, Pieters.
            N'Zonzi, Wilson, Whelan.
            Walters, Crouch, Etherington.

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    6. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      People already are desperate for BPS 😆

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    7. Parm
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Those looking to do Lukaku ➡ Lambert may want to watch out for Osvaldo, could decrease Lambert's points potential if he signs...

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        osvaldo to displace jrod or lambert? has he signed yet?

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        1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          If you're a manager.

          Are you going to replace your top goalscorer, or Jrod who hasn't proven himself?

          He's not going to replace Lambert. Just might snatch a few goals

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        2. Parm
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          He's nearly signed apparently, should replace JRod and push Lambert deeper...

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    8. Doctor X
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Can anyone tell me what the first choice MIDFIELD for Hull and Palace are barring any injury/unavailability?

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      1. DRIZ ✅
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        jedinak

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        1. Doctor X
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          ermm... WTF?

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        2. Manani
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          He reminds me of fellaini due to his haircut+style

          if it wasn't him, palace would have been humiliated

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    9. Alton E.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Benteke might do some damage against Chelsea.

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      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Think so.

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      2. Elwood
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Hope so

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    10. r0nh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Barca 2-0 up after 15 minutes

      ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        #neymarout

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      2. F is for
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Good stuff, just need a PSG and Man City win to bring home my 10 fold accumulator! 😉

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          10!! wow.. i usually just do trebles and a fourfold at the max.. what are the odds? cant be that gr8 with the sides you've chosen 🙂

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          1. F is for
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            28/1

            Liverpool, Manutd, Celtic, PSV, Spurs, Chelsea, Monaco, Barca, PSG and Man City all to win off £5.

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            1. Valar(Keith)
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              😯 .. wow.. congrats for now.. wont jinx it. i won a 4/1 on monaco, totenham and twente today and thought i was the bees knees.

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      3. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        23 mins = 3-0

        That league is a waste of time

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        1. F is for
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          It's always a two horse race, whereas, the premier league is at least a 3 horse race this season! Far more interesting for my liking.

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    11. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Elmohamady was awesome. Best right back in the history of the Premier League.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        he was a right MF

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        1. Chu Young Ping Pong
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Elmohamady was awesome. Best right MF in the history of the Premier League!

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      2. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        The mummy. Pity he was classed as a mid.

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      3. Yossi
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        No Egyptian bias there at all 😉 ...

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        1. Chu Young Ping Pong
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Bias? NOOO

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    12. Alton E.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Lewandowski OWN-GOAL.

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        2-2?

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    13. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      It has been a good week so far..

      RVP Benteke Barkley whittaker

      Silva Zabaleta left for Mon.

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    14. Viper
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      When is the final 'detailed stats' section updated or is it currently up to date?

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      1. Podge
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Took a while yesterday but no one knows for sure

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    15. PB-THE-VET
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Think cheslsea villa game will be a cracker!

      Hopefully torres doesnt start and get mata in there somewhere.

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      1. DRIZ ✅
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        yes the game was lacking the juan mata flair

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      2. PB-THE-VET
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Lukuku looked very good for the few mins he got. Involved in every right side attack, very alert. Hope he starts

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        1. nevins84
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          dont agree

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      3. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I think ba will start.

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        1. Yossi
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Nah, can't see it myself. Ba will mostly be used in the cups imo

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    16. SW6
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Not got the greatest score so far this GW but can't really complain. The only decision (that i was actually contemplating) I got wrong was choosing Kaboul over Coleman.

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      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        What are you on?

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        1. SW6
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          42

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          1. Parm
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Not bad, you got Citeh cover?

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            1. SW6
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              Nope. Hows your GW going so far?

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              1. Parm
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 10 months ago

                50 with JT, Hazard(c), Lukaku and Dzeko to go.

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                1. Fabio20
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 10 months ago

                  49 with the same players to go 😉

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    17. kimoo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      GW 2

      A) Terry > Zab

      Or

      B) Lukaku > Lambert

      C) Both -4

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      1. DRIZ ✅
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        A

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      2. Manani
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        WAIT
        wait till after the city game, there may be a stand out striker option to have

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    18. Manani
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I won't bother watching the game after chelsea go 2 up next time.

      super boring

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Very true. Snoozefest

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    19. Mak_Gold
        10 years, 10 months ago

        What to do with this lot?:

        Boruc,
        Toure, MTurner, Chester,
        Hazard, Walcott, Coutinho, Mirallas,
        RVP, Lukaku, Anelka.

        Davis, Morrison, Ivanovic, Brayford. (0 ITB)

        Thoughts appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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        1. Manani
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          wait till after the city game

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        2. Touré De Force
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Delete account. Take up Suduko.

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        3. DRIZ ✅
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          6/10

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        4. PMC3
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Lukaku -> Lambert.

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      • Sleep Talk
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        6 chances created for both Coutinho and Hazard. Highest of everyone this gameweek, too bad with no final output. Both players should do good through the season though.

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      • Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Barca are a great side, but there's so many fodder teams in la liga. Far too easy.

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      • Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        54 with Silva, Lukaku, Hazard, Cech, Benteke to come. Solid yet unspectacular.

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        1. Podge
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Wanna swap ? 🙂

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        2. Chu Young Ping Pong
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          The Scout Surgery will help you. You need it!

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      • svgcr
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        What do you guys think its going to happen when mata comes back? Mou stated that he might play wide. So HAZ-OSCAR-MATA likely to happen?

        My original plan was to swap silva for oscar in GW2 and bench hazard in the blank. But I saw Hazard playing too wide today, and oscar even playing like a second striker in the second half. Should I keep Oscar instead?

        thoughts appreciated!

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        1. Podge
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Of the 2 yeh Oscar looks more selfish and therefore promissing

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      • Podge
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Lambert Soldado Benteke all just got penos, think Benteke will probably do best of those but wouldnt be in any rush to get any of them in

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        1. PMC3
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          My strike force. 4 goals, all penalties.

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      • Eboue
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Tws blokes- has deadline moved?

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      • Doctor X
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Best striker for the next 2 weeks @9.5 or below? (Barring Soldado and Sturridge)

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        1. SW6
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Jelavic or maybe Cisse if he looks sharp tomorrow

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          1. SW6
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Or a City one. Bit of a minefield there though

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        2. Whazza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Lambert

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        3. Sleep Talk
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          A City striker.

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        4. Super John McGinn-
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Could be Negredo so wait until tomorrow

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      • Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Lukaku -> RVP or Soldado?

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        1. Touré De Force
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          ? Which one do you think?

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