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28 September 2013 3995 comments
Mark Mark
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Saturday’s Gameweek events continue with a five three o’clock kick-offs, before Liverpool conclude matters with their trip to the Stadium of Light this evening. There’s plenty on show for Fantasy managers, then, with heavy returns expected, particularly at Old Trafford where United host West Brom.

The team news from that particular clash is hugely significant. David Moyes rotates his lineup with the midweek Champions League fixture in mind, resting both Nemamja Vidic and Patrice Evra, while Robin van Persie only makes the bench on his return to fitness. Javier Hernandez is drafted in for the Dutchman, with both Jonny Evans and Alex Buttner starting at the back. Anderson, Phil Jones, Shinji Kagawa and Nani also start in a much-changed United lineup from the one that lost out in Sunday’s derby as Marouane Fellaini, Danny Welbeck and Antonio Valencia drop to the bench. Steve Clarke also makes changes in opposition: Claudio Yacob returns to bolster the midfield, while Victor Anichebe also earns a recall. James Morrison and Nicholas Anelka are the men to miss out for the Baggies.

Southampton make just one change to their lineup for the St Mary’s encounter with Crystal Palace. Mauricio Pochettino elects to bring Steven Davis into his starting XI, dropping Jay Rodriguez back to the bench. Ian Holloway is forced to tweak his Palace lineup, with Damien Delaney ruled out through injury and Jason Puncheon ineligible to face his parent club. That means a return for fit-again Joel Ward at the back, while Jimmy Kebe earns a first league start on the flank. Dwight Gayle and Kagisho Dikgacoi also earn recalls after missing the home defeat to Swansea: Adlène Guedioura and Cameron Jerome make way.

At Villa Park, Paul Lambert makes three changes to the home lineup, drafting in Nathan Baker, Yacouba Sylla and Libor Kozak as both Gabby Agbonlahor and Christian Benteke miss out through injury. Aleksandar Tonev drops to the bench, with Leandro Bacuna presumably shifting to midfield and Ciaran Clark switching to right-back. Manuel Pellegrini is without both David Silva and Sergio Aguero, as Edin Dzeko is recalled up front to partner Alvaro Negredo. James Milner also earns a start – he replaces Jesus Navas on the flank although it seems that it was Samir Nasri who initially made way, before a late teamsheet tweak was made.

Steve Bruce is without the injured James Chester for the visit of West Ham but can welcome back Maynor Figuroa from compassionate leave. He starts with Abdoulaye Faye in the Hull defence, in what could be a 3-5-2 from the Tigers; Stephen Quinn makes way from midfield. The Hammers make one change to their lineup, James Tomkins comes in for James Collins at the back; surprisingly, the Welshman is dropped to the bench. Razvan Rat keeps his start at left-back.

Finally, at the Cottage, Martin Jol makes just one change to his Fulham lineup that lost out at Chelsea last time out, as Dimitar Berbatov is recalled in place of Damien Duff. Malky Mackay also makes just one change to his Cardiff teamsheet, handing Peter Odemwingie his full league debut as Craig Bellamy drops to the bench.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is still open to cover the real-time banter during these matches, and Arsenal’s visit to Swansea later today.

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

  1. big oak
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    why swansea have a chinese billboard is beyond me

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
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      +1...Just thinking the same thing

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      1. Parm
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        • 14 Years
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        ££££££££££££££

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
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      shirt sponsors...

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      1. big oak
        • 16 Years
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        the shirt sponsors too????
        oh god

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  2. Jax
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    messi off injured

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    1. big oak
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      ok ill log off from my FB page
      dnt feel like seeing his sorry face all over my timeline

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    2. Alan The Llama
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      It looks bad?

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    3. Heydudes13
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Should make UCL fantasy that bit more interesting.

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      1. big oak
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        yes
        now everybody will only have ronaldo and another 14 players

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  3. crystalpalaceRus
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    Is Nasri likely to get the first assist..?

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  4. LewanGOALski
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    I own Eriksen.

    Am I mad considering bringing Paulinho in too, for Lampard..?

    Their fixtures are great in the next 5, but they are not scoring many goals this season...

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    1. vanillabear
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't.

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    2. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe wait and bring Lamela in if he looks like getting a start. Wish he'd got some time today, he was my planned Walcott replavement but maybhavebto play safe and get Eriksen instead.

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    3. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Eriksen is the best coverage I think although Siggy is the one getting the goals right now.

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    4. Demel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      That is my planned transfer and I own Eriksen. Paulinho in for Nolan. I also own Soldado.

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  5. Sif
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    RVP > Rooney + Coleman > Baines for a hit?

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      baines away to man city???

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      1. Sif
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        city just leaked 3 goal, only needs one free kick...

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    2. Mull
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      If you kept RVP for this week you can't get rid of him now.

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  6. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    A lot of goals around, but not too many high scores.

    I'll be happy if I scrape 50 this week, and have RvP for his next 4.

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  7. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
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    Jack is feisty.

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  8. Qubit
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Im seriously considering Siggy. Wanted to have him in weeks ago, or have i now missed the boat?....

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    1. big oak
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      was thinking the same
      but i think i missed the boat already

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      1. Qubit
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        Hard to tell to be honest. His stats when he plays (even for last year) are always decent. If he gets enough pitch time he'll be worthwhile for 7m

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        1. big oak
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          but it worries me that when managers buy new players for good fees, they tend to give them a chance over existing players regardless of performances
          the first blank and he is straight back to the bench
          funnily it played agaisnt me since i have lamella 😀

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    2. vanillabear
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Better choice than Eriksen imo.

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    3. Unliklinho
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      SIggy or paulinho for eriksen. He seems to assist the assister atm.

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  9. The Bandit
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Surely this is the last season Michu will be classed as a mid?

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    1. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Course not.

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    2. Mull
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      If he plays more than half of his games behind the striker then he'll stay as a mid.

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    3. big oak
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      well historically if next season he is classified as a striker, then he will spend the whole season as a mid 😀
      remember coleman el mohammadi ruiz??

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    4. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Nah, I think an expensive mid is about right.

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  10. Bring on the shots
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Ozil free gick - goal ? 😉

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    1. Qubit
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      He's bound to score before too long. He doesnt just do assists

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  11. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I have problems in defence.

    Collins and Chester mean no defence on my bench.

    I can afford to do Collins > Dawson, should I do it?

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    1. big oak
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      yes yes yes yes yes

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Seems to make sense, don't it?

        West Ham and Hull at home in his next 3, surely a CS or two there.

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Many people think Dawson is on borrowed time

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        This is an issue, but with Spurs near the top and Kaboul not having played in a long time, I'm far from convinced.

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      2. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        It's a myth! Played 90 every game and is their captain.

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        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          The captain thing means nothing.

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          1. Heydudes13
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Well he's hardly put a foot wrong so he's nailed for the time being.

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            1. Podge
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              Do you know what nailed on means

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              1. Heydudes13
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 6 months ago

                Yes I mean until injured or dramatically drops in form...

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        2. Gimli son of Gloin
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Chiriches wasn't bought for nothing.
          I'm not saying it's due any moment, but he is the weak link in the CB pairing.. he was turned easily today twice, looked shaky in a few one on ones and is dangerously slow. He's good in the air and at clearing crosses with his feet though. Also lost Giroud for Arsenals goal. There will be a week when he's not in the team and will find it tough to get back in if Chiriches performs as he is capable of.

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          1. Heydudes13
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Why change a winning team?

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            1. Gimli son of Gloin
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              Drew with Chelsea and lost to Arsenal.
              They've had a good start but why not improve a good team?

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    3. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      One CB who lost his place for another who IMO is not nailed-on is a risk

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Is it just me, or is that sentence really confusing? 😛

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        1. thetinkerman
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          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          ha ha, too many subordinate clauses...

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  12. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Best Forward With 9.2 M or less for next GWS ?

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    1. Mojo Rojo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Punt on Eto'o vs Norwich... Should start with Torres suspended.

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      lukaku?if he plays. plays city next week though

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      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        City very Strong H and Lukaku would Rotate .
        Thanx Mate Iam Thinking about Etoo

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  13. Barrier Freeman
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Just realised I got my captain and vice-captain choices mixed up.

    So...COME ON OZIL!

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  14. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    what happened to collins?

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      He beat Eubank and retired

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      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Still waiting for him to make a programme about youth hostelling.

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    2. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Probably just rested as he played 90 in the capital one cup.

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  15. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Bring in Wilson or Terry?

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Both, but I would say Terry IMO. Will continue to get CSs, and also will rise is price more.

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      neither

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Nice fixtures, suiting the bps system, and have solid defences. What am I missing?

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        1. sminkypinky
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Nothing. Both good picks.

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    3. sminkypinky
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      JT looks very dangerous on set pieces now...

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    4. Demel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Wilson

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    5. LOCO ABREU
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Terry

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  16. Piggs Boson
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    I want to believe Siggy is nailed on.

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      For PL he is imo

      Chad guy for Europa and League cup

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    2. Qubit
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, me too. Will probably end up convincing myself.

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  17. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    C'mon da rebels !!!!!!!

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    1. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Woop woop!!!

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      1. Zinedine Kilbane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Best game of the day already

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  18. ccc
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else get to take advantage of the FIFA duplication glitch? Patched now.

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Do tell

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      1. ccc
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        there was a duplication glitch, where you would have 2 consumables in your club, move them to the transfer list, move them back to club, and you would get an extra one. I did not do this, but my friend did 😀

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  19. LOCO ABREU
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    wally>? rest of mids ozil-eriksen-brady-redmond. Thinking moses but the fecker doesn't play today, what you think?

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  20. Theseus
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Tiendalli and Valencia have the same trainer for making crosses??!!

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  21. thetinkerman
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    RVP 😳

    United and City 😳 😳

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  22. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Have 5.5 for a defender as i'm getting rid of Collins is mertesacker worth it?

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      dawson/mert/nasty good choices imo

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  23. Texas Pete
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Think this is gonna be a bit of a struggle for arsenal. Swansea looking decent and pretty solid.

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  24. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    What's the hype w/Jack? All I see is a bad attitude.

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  25. ccc
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Vidic owners holding or selling?

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      considering getting Gibbs, or doubling up on Spurs defense with Walker.

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    2. LOCO ABREU
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      i'm holding for sure. no injury rigth?

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      1. ccc
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        no injury from what TM told me

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  26. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Walcott going down, need to decide tonight

    Paulinho, Ramsey or Siggy

    Ramsey allows an upgrade to Suarez up front next week. The other two allow Sturridge

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    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I would probably go Ramsey then.

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    2. Eboue
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I dont like any of them personally , Ramsey if pushed

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    3. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      For Suarez I'd go Ramsey

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  27. Captain Shirokov
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Wilshere is so overrated, it's unfunny.

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Not as overrated as some make him out to be

      Always does when CM

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    2. Demel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Not quite as overrated as Phil Jones.

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      1. Podge
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Phil is a LEGEND !!!

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          World class!

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    3. GunsnRoses
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      You don't qualify to comment !

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    4. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      82 in Fifa13

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  28. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Poor game so far

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      The hurling is class though

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      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        this.

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  29. GunsnRoses
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Table cloth is at the top of the table,

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    Top of the bottom half 😉

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  30. World XI
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Brady is fast becoming the Charlie Adam of Blackpool 2 seasons ago.

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    1. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      ha ha yeah. Season keeper at this rate

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Or the new Hunt

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    2. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Eventually the diving penalties will stop

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