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7 November 2013 2440 comments
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These are hazardous times. Shopping in midfield is a thankless task, with little value and consistency on offer, aside from a pair of dominant forces who threaten to break the season, along with the hearts and minds of those too stubborn to jump on board their seemingly relentless bandwagons.

In this latest episode of the podcast, I lay the blame for my inept season squarely at the feet of my failing midfield and my reluctance to give Aaron Ramsey the time of day. Oh, how I crave those predictable days of the ever-reliable “Power Five”.

Granville does his best to ensure that my moans fall on sympathetic ears, although his sniggering gives him away on more than one occasion. In between giggles, my co-host joins me to dissect the week’s transfer activity, preview the weekend’s fixtures and mastermind another mediocre Gameweek for the ScoutCast lineup.

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  1. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Start Sess or Brady?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Sess. Brady likely rested.

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    2. Lateriser 12
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      Sess.

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  2. La Roja
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    Start januzaj or ravel?

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      Toughie. Flip a coin.

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      1. La Roja
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        I did

        Adnan it is

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    2. Nomar
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      • 16 Years
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      Januzaj.

      Man Utd more likely to score than West Ham.

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
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        Isn't he a big rotation risk?

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        1. La Roja
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          He was rested for CL game and started vs Fulham

          He will start

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          1. Dogba
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            I think so as well, hopefully he'll do well and Arsenal will lose some points. Win/win for me! 😀

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    3. Grumpy Camel
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      Jan

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  3. Woy of the Wovers
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    I need to find a replacement for Michu but the top mids being transferred in are uninspiring. The replacement will join my midfield of Ramsey, Wally, Barkley and Morrison but the only interesting options that I can see are Townsend and Januzaj. Should I bank the cash with one of those or take a bit of a risk for a CHE mid or Silva?

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    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Can you save your transfer this week?

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
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        I have two.

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    2. El capitaino
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      What's your forward line like? Bit surprised you've still got Walcott, but as you've already absorbed a decent size drop might as well hang on to him now. Barkley is rotation risk these days, so I would do Michu -> Silva/Coutinho unless you need some cash to upgrade your forward line, in which case go for Townsend or Sess

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
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        Have 1.3m in bank and forward line of Rooney, Sturridge, Lukaku. Could use cash for Aguero but I might use 2FT next week to raise additional funds for that.

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    3. BeachBadger
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      Walcott is still in your midfield or did you draft hi in too soon? I'd go Chelsea or SIlva. Chance or gettig big points and you can always drop em and get the cash later

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  4. FortunesAlwaysHiding
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    Captain Gerrard or Soldado?

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    1. notoriousbmp
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      Gerrard

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
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        Hmm, still undecided.

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
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      Seriously?!

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
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        Yes?

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  5. notoriousbmp
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    pick one :

    A) Brady
    B) Mertasacker
    C) Januzaj
    D) townsend

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
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      To play?

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      1. notoriousbmp
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        yes

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        1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
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          Townsend

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          1. Woy of the Wovers
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            This

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        2. TorresMagic™
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          C or D.

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    2. Grumpy Camel
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      Janz

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  6. Doctor X
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    Two quick ones lads.

    A) What's the latest on Silva?

    B) Barkley or Morrison (-4) for this week?
    - - - Consider that Barkley might not start and I don't have a good enough bench.
    - - - Everton's fixtures tighten up. While Hammers have nor, FUL, cpl, SUN in the next 6

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    1. Dogba
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      a) No pressie yet as far as I know, should be one today.
      b) Barkley and keep the points. It's Crystal Palace, wouldn't worry unless he doesn't start tonight as well.

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      1. Doctor X
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        I've got a relatively poor bench Dogba. Can't do with a one pointer. But it's unlikely that Morrison will outscore him isnt it? West Ham being poor away and all.

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Morrison unlikely to outscore him is right I think

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        2. Dogba
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          That's the problem, you can spend points and get someone who is guaranteed gametime but getting some points from the midfield is so unlikely it's a gamble either way. I'd say Barkley is just as likely to get points than Morrison this GW.

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    2. Alberto Tomba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'm starting barkely as I think he'll play the whole game. I might be the only one that thinks this though (could be a good or bad thing :))

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  7. Demel
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    So a bit earlier I had some help finalising my wildcard team. Am I all set for the weekend?

    Marshall
    Terry - Johnson - Baker
    Silva - Oscar - Ravel - JWP
    Aguero - Rooney - Suarez c

    Davis - Ramsey - Rat - BTurner

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    1. Grumpy Camel
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      Looks good (except I wouldn't bench Ramsey)

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    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
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      So you start jwp and bench ramsey

      What did u have for breakfast today?

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      1. Demel
        • 14 Years
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        Not had my breakfast yet 😉

        Norwich is a lot better fixture than United away.

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        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
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          Sure it is

          But jwp plays vs hull 😉

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          1. Demel
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            Haha just realised that! Hull at home is still a better fixture than United away. Overall Ramsey us a far superior pick. But for these 2 fixtures I think there isn't a lot in it.

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            1. Woy of the Wovers
              • 15 Years
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              Maybe not but how bad will you feel if Ramsey scores.

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    3. Demel
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      Not sure which of the 3 to bench. Cant see Arsenal scoring many away to United and the other 2 have good fixtures.

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      1. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
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        bench JWP -

        but that team is so good I am tempted to rip it off right now.

        Apart from Oscar. Maybe the best of a bad bunch...

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        1. Demel
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          Haha thanks. Imitation is the highest form of flattery! I think Oscar will become Walcott before too long. There just is a lack of options in the top end midfielder market. Easy to transfer him to another player if one appears.

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    4. Demel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ok. Ok. I give in. I'm playing Ramsey and benching JWP....if I don't score any points nobody else will!

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    5. Darth Wenger
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Weak keepers
      Great forward trio

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      1. Darth Wenger
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        Maybe downgrade rat to rosenior and upgrade 2nd keeper to one who plays or a better one than Marshall?

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  8. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Last season I picked a team and then forgot about it all season. This season I'm actually trying, which isn't really working, and this is my first season using this site as well. I cannot wait to start next season after learning all the things I have from this site and the mistakes I made early on in the season, which in hindsight was really stupid!

    Thanks guys and everyone on fantasy football scout!

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    1. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      The more you know, the more you know you don't know.

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Early days, can easily turn it round.
      Here are 3 top 10 FFS Hall of Famers struggling to cheer you up. 🙂

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/23625/history/
      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/76/history/
      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/199/history/ Mark

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Haha! Thanks!
        Yeah I know Mark's ID number already. I always like to check on the mods league to see how badly I'm doing against them haha!

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      2. Darth Wenger
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        That's staggering. Amazing how consistent those 3 have been down the years but battling so far

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    3. Mr Pink
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      Not to burst your bubble, but those were my exact thoughts last season, and this season has been worse than ever...

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  9. Kerrazy
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Silva?

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  10. Nomar
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I sold Benteke this week for Aguero.

    Villa just not scoring at the moment and, as has been said above, all the players that supply Benteke are out injured right now.

    He's a terrific striker but right now, in my poor position outside the top million players I can't afford to wait for him and Villa to come good.

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    1. FantaCity
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      am considering the same, but will need a -4 ...still worth it d'ya think?

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      1. BobbyV
        • 12 Years
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        Go for it!!!

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  11. andres
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Migs davis
    Walker coleman williams (wilson chester)
    Whits rambo ozil lallana (jedinak)
    Roo lukaku suarez(c)
    3.3, no Ft

    Having done my transfer I am looking at roo to kun for (-4). Worth it?
    Would get Roo back after 3 gws probably for lukaku.

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  12. AK ⭐
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsey or Coutinho?

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
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      Ramsey. I think this week the majority of people who had Michu has finally given in and got him. Including me!

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      1. Venom Snake
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        I could have done Michu to Ramsey, giroud to aguero -4
        But am that stubborn on Ramsey I took silva instead

        Why can't I just swallow my pride

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        1. The Sarjeant
          • 12 Years
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          At this point I found it easier to give in!

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    2. Grumpy Camel
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      Ramsey, clearly.

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    1. AK ⭐
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      PM*?

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    2. La Roja
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      Am? U in timbaktoo?

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    3. Dogba
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      Sorry, PM of course. We don't use your weirdo AM/PM system in Norway, I always mess up noon and midnight.

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      1. The Sarjeant
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        What do you use? 24 hour?

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        1. Dogba
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          Naturally.

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  14. Milner4eva
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    Michu + Giroud -> Sessegnon + Agüero for -8?

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    1. Grumpy Camel
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      No.

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  15. BobbyV
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    Play Barkley or Walker?

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    1. La Roja
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      The latter

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    2. BobbyV
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      ...already have Lukaku by the way.

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    3. Mílanista
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      Walker

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  16. Mílanista
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    Morning all, how is this looking:

    Mignolet
    Kolarov, Williams, Clyne, Murner
    Silva, Oscar, Ozil
    Aguero, Lukaku, Suarez(c)

    Lewis, Januzaj, Ravel, Burner

    -4 1.2 in bank

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    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Murner to bench

      Januzaj to start imo

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      1. BobbyV
        • 12 Years
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        This!

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      2. Mílanista
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        West Ham at home though, I think it's good for a cleanie.

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        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
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          Doesnt norwich defence remind you a free toll gate?

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          1. QPR expects... glory!
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            They're a lot stronger defensively at Carrow Road. Chelsea put 3 past them but two were in the final minutes.

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          2. Mílanista
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            Away from home, yes

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          3. Dogba
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            Top half of the "clean sheet" odds this week. I don't think they'll get one, but West Ham aren't exactly banging them in. They're definitely in with a chance. Playing MTurner myself, but then again my alternative is Mertesacker :p

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            1. Dogba
              • 13 Years
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              That said, I'd play Januzaj over MTurner for sure. Better upside and I think he'll start.

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    2. Venom Snake
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      Ravel > Murner

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    3. QPR expects... glory!
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      Scrumptious!

      I'm considering a 4-3-3 as well

      Mignolet
      Lovren, Coleman, Dawson, Vlaar
      Hazard, Ramsey, Ravel
      Rooney, Suarez (c), Aguero

      Boruc, Burner, Amalfitano, Michu

      Already -4 (Evra & Lukaku > Aguero & Vlaar). If Rodgers presser says Coutinho playing in the hole worth another hit to put Ravel on the bench?

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        Don't get Coutinho for a hit.

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        1. QPR expects... glory!
          • 14 Years
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          Yeah, I must admit I prefer to wait and see on him as I think he's more an assist guy than a scorer.

          Best option to replace Michu after the GW starts?

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          1. Mílanista
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            • 14 Years
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            Silva

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  17. The Sarjeant
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    Here's a suggestion for Mark.

    When you create your own tables in the members section I think it would be good if you could set a price range, so you could look for midfielders under £7m etc.

    This would be a good piece to use right now seeing as the midfield is such a minefield right now and it'd be good to check out some cheapish punts!

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    1. GreenWindmill
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      Yep, this is a nice idea, assume it would need a bit of work from Ed though to ensure the prices stay accurate since they change on a daily basis.

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
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        Yeah I suppose. But they don't dramatically change. Plus RMT etc has the prices included, so I'm sure it can't be too hard.

        Would be good if the big boss man could incorporate it.

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        1. GreenWindmill
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          Oh no, I agree it's a good idea (I think it's come up before actually, it's just prioritising Ed's workload I imagine). It's something I'd definitely like to see myself 🙂

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          1. The Sarjeant
            • 12 Years
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            Maybe for next season!

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            1. GreenWindmill
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              I'll mention it to them that matter and see if it's in the pipeline - I'd dearly love to be able to create a 'Budget Midfielder' table or a 'Michu Replacement' table controlling the price point. Would be VERY useful.

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              1. The Sarjeant
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                It'd be perfect! Thanks for trying to get it on board!

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                1. GreenWindmill
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                  No worries, it's a pet project of mine 😉

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  18. EmreCan Hustle
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    Arnautovic or Snodgarss?

    (Lots of people opting for Snodgrass ahead of Arnautovic, Cabaye etc...but Snodgrass hasn't done anything so far! Why all this interest?)

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
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      Because of his stats and he's cheaper than the ones you mentioned, and Norwich have a good run of fixtures.

      I am one of those bringing in Snodgrass soon.

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
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        Cheers. What about Arnautovic though? Stoke have decent fixtures too.

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        1. The Sarjeant
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I had him and took him out. I don't know why but I prefer Snodgrass to him. I'm going to do some research this next week and try to find the best midfielder to take a punt on.

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        2. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Stoke - 7 goals, 10 games including 5 blanks.

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          1. The Sarjeant
            • 12 Years
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            Norwich have scored less as well! Joint bottom with Palace on 6!

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  19. BobbyV
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    Boruc (Migs)
    Walker, Shaw, Nastacic, Coleman (John)
    Ramsey, Townsend, Oscar (Barkley, Michu)
    Lukaku, Aguero, Suarez (c)

    Good to go?
    I have one FT. Think I can get away with it and leave the team as is? If not, Michu to who??

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I would play Barkley over shaw as u already have boruc.

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      1. Fitzy.
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        Migs over Boruc would also solve that - not that double Southampton defence isn't the way to go.

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      2. BobbyV
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Good point...but finding it very hard to resist the Soton defence double up!

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  20. wormface
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Morning all,
    Im gonna go against the graiin this week and leave ramsey on the bench . all mini leagu players have him and i think its an opertunity to gain ground .
    so my team

    mig
    dawson ,coleman ,clyne
    hazard ,cout ,rav ,jan
    giroud,aguaro, suarez

    subs ramsey ,evra ,chester
    i think its worth a shot to climb rank but should i play evra ?

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    1. BobbyV
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      - Coutinho may come in for the last 10 mins when Pool are 4-0 up
      - Ramsey will outscore Ravel any day...not playing Ramsey could mean sinking further behind IMO, don't do it!!
      - Utd will not keep a clean sheet so I'd have Evra on the bench.

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    2. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
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      With the form he's in benching him is more an opportunity to lose ground than gain it!

      Don't play Evra. Unless he assists this game has 1 pt written all over it

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    3. wormface
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      thanks for the replies , evra out so , cout could be silva depending on info ,
      but im a gambling man and i think ramsey is sticking to the bench this game week , climd ahead of the 50% plus who have him ........maybe ...hopefully ;}

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  21. Wingate
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Someone made a point about Benteke... Avl not scoring atm because their creative players are out...
    Despite their great fixtures... Got me thinking...

    With eve playing cpl this week, is it worth doing

    Benteke to Lukaku for a free??

    Have Aguero and Suarez (c)

    Thx

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    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
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      Not terrible if you've got no other issues.

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    2. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      no. they are too similar in potential. You'll want tekkers back in 2 weeks.

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    3. GreenWindmill
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      I wouldn't, Everton's creativity has been very poor in recent matches, I know it's *only* Crystal Palace but I'd prefer Benteke this week given a choice.

      Are Agbonlahor and Weimann even confirmed out yet?

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    4. super zlatan
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      Keep tekkers

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    5. Dogba
      • 13 Years
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      Save your transfer please.

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  22. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Resisted the Ramsey wagon despite him still being just about the best pick in the game...Done Michu > Cabaye on the basis that my main rival had Ramsey from the beginning long before the Ramsey wagon rolled.. he can keep excellent pick whilst i will have to find an excellent pick of my own...@verysportingofme.

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    1. Hobo
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      This is my argument for not gettins Ramsey - need to find the guy who outscores him, brought in Cabaye myself. Are you benching him this week? Can't decide if i should play him or Barkley.

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      1. Dr Dream
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Benching if Silva's fit, playing him if not.

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    2. Holy See
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      I think you should change your name to wakey wakey! It's an honourable stance however. As was that of the kamikaze.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Well..another bandwagon will come along from an unlikely source, of that you can be certain...Lamela..Berahino...who knows ?...Quite ofte they arise from an injury situation from another player so i guess i'll have to be vigilant.

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  23. Hank Scorpio
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Morning,

    Please help with my dilemma:

    A) Play Burner @ Villa or;

    B) HBA ---> Nasri/Ramsey/Other for a -4 hit.

    Cheers!

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Morning mate

      I would say A

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      1. Hank Scorpio
        • 14 Years
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        Cheers mate, I'm leaning that way.

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  24. super zlatan
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    Thoughts lads. If I ship Michu it is for a hit.

    Boruc
    GJ. Clyne. Coleman. Chico
    Hazard. Ramsey. Barkley
    Suarez. Rooney. Aguero

    Subs. Whitt. Burner. Michu.

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    1. BobbyV
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Looks fine to me, although there are question marks on Hazarr starting

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      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Aware of the hazard risk. He has been in my team for a few weeks so do t see the point in shipping him for a hit.

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    2. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      If you swallow the price falls, then hold off, your bench is still ok with the Cardiff lads.

      The only thing that makes me consider the bit is that he is "premium" and could be swapped for another of that level.

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      1. Hank Scorpio
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        *hit

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      2. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I could ship him for oscar stink fly?

        Already have hazard though.

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        1. Hank Scorpio
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Not tempted by Coutinho or Gerrard?

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          1. super zlatan
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            I am tempted.

            It's the hit that concerns me though....

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            1. Hank Scorpio
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 3 months ago

              To be honest the team is good anyway, maybe if you were looking dodgy or struggling for 11 the hit would be an easy decision, but I think in your shoes I would stick and not take the hit.

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              1. super zlatan
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 3 months ago

                Thanks for input stink fly. Will stick as is.

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  25. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Surprised at how many transfers out Giroud is getting - I'm considering keeping him and getting rid of Rooney to accommodate Suarez (or possibly shifting both and bring in Benteke too depending how dramatic I'm feeling)

    His underlying stats are good (at least the ones I care most about) and his goal involvement is over 40% in a highly creative team which hasn't failed to score all season. Price is nice too.

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I prefer my strikeforce of

      Rooney. Suarez. Aguero. 🙂

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Well that's just silly! 😉

        You're going to struggle to fit in all the free scoring high priced midfielders aren't you? Oh. Wait. 🙁

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        1. super zlatan
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I only brought in Rambo.

          Better late than never I suppose.

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      2. QPR expects... glory!
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I have this too. Should be rolling in pts on a weekly basis 🙂

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    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Man is as faithful as his options. Anyone who binned him for Aguero or Rooney last week will be pleased. And many more will be seeking similar rewards this week by binning him for Aguero or Suarez.

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Surprised so many have the budget to make those upgrades in successive weeks though, I guess there are a few hits being taken!

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        1. Holy See
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Hits + very few firing expensive mids = Splash out elsewhere. My economics teacher will be turning in her grave.

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      2. BobbyV
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Giroud out for Aguero (c) last weekend...best decision I ever made!
        RvP out for Suarez (c) the weekend before that...2nd best decision I ever made!

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  26. WDT
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Samir Nasri.

    Who's with me?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Considered it.

      Don't have the swingers for it.

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    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Samir Nasri reminds me a proper lesbian

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      1. Hobo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        🙂

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    3. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      the bottom 2,000,000

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  27. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Pick 2:

    Kolo (FUL)
    Shaw (HUL)
    Nasty (sun)

    thanks

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    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      whoops, I meant pick 1

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Shaw.

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    3. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Kolo > Shaw > Nasty for me.

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  28. JaydenLFC87
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    With Suarez flying out tomorrow night is there not a possibility Brendan might only use him if he has to so he doesn't burn out over next few wks with int duty? Thinking Sturridge will see a full 90 not sure though Luis will..

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Depends on the score. Brendan doesn't care about Uruguay that much. May as well send him over now if he won't start him.

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      1. Dogba
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        This. He is guaranteed to start.

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      2. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I doubt he'll play 90 in the first Uruguay game

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      3. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Why would BR gives a shit about Uruguay?

        If the scoreline is 3-0 by 70 ish min, then he will come off

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    2. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Friday jitters creeping in?

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      1. JaydenLFC87
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Not at all always good to get a second opinion, jitters? I got SAS upfront (Suarez Aguero Sturridge) toughest as always is which as captain hence the question

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  29. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Michu to Silva?

    Already have aguero

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    1. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I did it. Regret it. Couldn't bring myself to buy Oscar.

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    2. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Or Ozil?
      Arsenal have v good fixtures after int break

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      1. BobbyV
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Ramsey is the best midfield cover for Arsenal imo. I think Ozil is overpriced...maybe Carthola?

        But for this week, depending on your current midfield, you could just bench Michu (and risk further price falls - that's what I'm doing)

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