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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 12

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We roll out the second instalment of our new weekly article for Members this evening, offering an in-depth statistical analysis of the main captaincy contenders for the Gameweek ahead. With Liverpool, City and Arsenal squaring up to some resilient defences, we delve into the data in order to assess our armband possibilities.

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  1. Kostja
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    http://tyneandwear.sky.com/newcastleunited/video/89431/steven-taylor-targets-newcastle-united-return-against-norwich

    Something for people who are looking at a newcastle defender

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  2. DRIZ ✅
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    Cmon England 🙂 #Ashes

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  3. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Wilson -> 4.8 million defender suggestions?

    My defence atm: Chico Terry clyne Wilson Faye

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    1. Xavi Iniesta
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Vlaar

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    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Think Rat? Villa defender?

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      1. Xavi Iniesta
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Tough fixtures. Vlaar is a bigger threat from set pieces

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  4. Haz to be Eden- Top scoring…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Seeing as the first Coca cola advert has passed an its officially Christmas now, I watched Polar Express today with my son, what is everyone's favourite Christmas film?

    Ps don't be a Scrooge!

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    1. Mr Lurker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Got to be home alone

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      1. Haz to be Eden- Top scoring…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Classic !

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Bridge over the River Kwai..

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    3. No Luck
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Elf!

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    4. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Murder on the orient express

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    5. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Bad Santa or Trading Places.

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    6. Demel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Bad Santa

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      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, baby! Yeah, baby! You ain't gonna sh*t right for a WEEK! 😆

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      2. Xavi Iniesta
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Bad Santa is literally my favourite film. BBT is hilarious.

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  5. BONZ
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Ashes Sportal team in........
    Cook Warner Bell Clarke Pieterson (C)
    Watson
    Haddin
    Siddle Anderson Swan Harris

    too much choice LOL

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Haddin & Harris over Prior & Johnson the only differences from my XI.

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      1. BONZ
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Shock......we all picked the best players 🙂

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    2. Haz to be Eden- Top scoring…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Gone Mitchell over Harris and trot over cook
      Same captain can see Pietersen getting a century!

      Good luck

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  6. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Just a reminder in case anybody didn't know...Uraguay game is being shown live on Liverpool FC sky channel

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  7. King H
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    alright lads ..

    hows my team looking

    migs
    gj coleman fonte
    yaya ramsey sess lallana
    aguero suarez roonpig

    boruc barkley whittiker chester

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      First 11 looks real good. The bench players not so much 😉

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  8. Xavi Iniesta
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Walcott has the best agent and PR team in world football.

    How he managed to get a deal worth over 100k a week is beyond me. His arrogance knows no bounds, highlighted by the fact that he thinks he can push himself up front by goading Wenger via the media.

    Sometimes, football truly baffles me.

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      His goals and assists easily warrant 100k.

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      1. Xavi Iniesta
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Massively overrated. 1 good game out of 6-7. That does not warrant 100k.

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          How many wingers can score over 20 goals in a season? He is massively underrated IMO. Makes brilliant runs in behind all game.

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          1. Xavi Iniesta
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            He gets spoonfed by the rest of the team. Believe me, it's the effectiveness of the rest of the midfield to pick intelligent spaces for Walcott to run into, nothing to do with Walcott's intelligence (which is very limited). Any half decent winger/wannabe forward would thrive in this environment.

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            1. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 9 months ago

              Any old player can score 20 goals at the top level? We'll have to agree to disagree, making it look simple doesn't mean it is.

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  9. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
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    Uruguay unchanged

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    1. Xavi Iniesta
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      A boring 0-0 with Suarez rested on 60 mins please

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    2. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      *awaits Hulking

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        http://tinyurl.com/l6obrwb

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      2. organdonor47
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        http://chrisdevoss.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/hulk.png

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      3. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11112/111120142/3117812-0908399422-27371.jpg

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    3. r0nh
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I assume Suarez will fly back tomorrow then.

      Thursday & Friday to recover, then fine for Saturday morning.

      Wee buns.

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    4. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
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      😆

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    5. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      The laziest hulk of the season...+1 for the idleness...

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      1. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Optimus 1-0 Demi 😀 😉

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  10. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Also, can't believe Tommy agrees Chris Brunt is the standout captain choice this week. The stats don't lie.

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I still believe in Mamadou Sakho, http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/11/19/the-watchlist-updated-the-midfield-6/?hc_page=18#hc_comment_6037605

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  11. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Will Rooney (C) end in tears guys?

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      It better not.

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Possibly. Lots of pros and cons for captain choices this GW.
      I think whoever gets it right can count themselves lucky.

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    3. r0nh
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Hopefully 👿

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  12. Mark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 19 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Rate My Team and Projections were updated tonight. Interesting that the model doesn't fancy Liverpool off the back of Everton's defensive form and record at Goodison this term.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers Mark. 🙂

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    2. r0nh
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Gotta be RVP for the armband then.

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    3. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Is it going off the defensive stats, actual goals conceded or a mixture of both? I was under the impression the former wasn't very good. Maybe the home stats are much better though.

      It's strange because watching Everton I usually feel a goal conceded is not far away. The Villa game was the luckiest cs I ever got.

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      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 19 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        It's Everton's long term record at Goodison, backed by recent form with three clean sheets. I think it will be a tight one to be honest - formations will be interesting.

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Fair enough. That does look very strong on paper, they were a fortress under Moyes. Think Liverpool was renowned as a bogey team for them though! The Martinez factor is the big uncertainty for me, will it be more of the same?

          I'm clinging onto the breathless 2-2 fixture last season. Even defensive minded Moyes couldn't stop it becoming a thriller.

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    4. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      A bit surprising there's not more love for Chelsea, are the WHU defensive worries featured in?

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  13. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Everytime someone chooses their captain based on kickoff time I gain a place in rank.

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  14. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Suarez gonna be a bit knackered by the time he plays the Derby.

    Has Aguero done much playing / travelling?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      2 games in USA I think.

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    2. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Do you not think Suarez had enough of a rest at the start of the season?

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Doesn't quite work like that!

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        1. Optimus.
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          He's a machine 🙂

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    3. Xavi Iniesta
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      He played and scored 2 vs Bosnia on Monday in the US. He should be fine.

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Suarez is like the duracell bunny , no need to worry about his stamina

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        1. Optimus.
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          This

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          1. Jimmers
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            And no CL or EL game in midweek to worry about

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  15. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
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    The captains article has helped clarify Suarez capt for me.

    Had it close between him and Rooney, however Suarez record in the derbyand better stats has swung it

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      wish i had the gumption to capt Sess though , but im too wimpy

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      1. Xavi Iniesta
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I'm not buying it....

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Between Suarez & Rooney for me, will wait 'till the last second to pick the wrong choice though 😉

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    3. Sweetpea
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      suarez blank an yc imo.

      Im going aguero.

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      1. Sweetpea
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        or hazard, w ham defence in tatters

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    4. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Is it just me but historical evidence from past fixtures is as useful as a teapot made out of Belgium chocolate with little bits of toasted hazelnuts.

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  16. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    ITWT - this article has quickly become a favorite for me, great stuff. Very thorough analysis. Just wish you'd make a recommendation in the end 😉

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  17. Demí
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    The Sun say Hart will be back on the bench again v Spurs

    http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZjL-BmIYAA7hBP.jpg:large

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    1. Sweetpea
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      i say he will play. Confident.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      He should be.

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    3. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Rumours starting to surface about his future at City. I think the manager has lost faith in him, dropping a keeper is a drastic move, especially when he says he needs a rest. http://footylatest.com/man-city-rumoured-to-be-on-the-verge-of-signing-joe-hart-replacement/51148?

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  18. Kostja
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    cant wait for team news

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      For which game?

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      1. Kostja
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        basically for all players, who is fit who is not. All of those bad and good surprises.

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  19. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Tempted to bet on an Australian series win just to hedge myself against disappointment.

    Still there's every chance they waste all their mental energy on mind games and don't actually walk the talk. Hmmm...

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      The toss is crucial today though, wannabe batting first methinks.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Flat eh. Hope our top order don't balls it up.

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Only just got in, don't know what the pitch is like, sunny and hot though.

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            You're there? You absolute legend.

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  20. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Okay.

    Boruc, Migs
    Coleman, Terry, Chico, Walker, Baker
    Whittingham, Amalfitano, Nasri, Hazard, Ramsey
    Suarez, Lukaku, Aguero

    Should I do Luka -> Rémy for hit?

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    1. Xavi Iniesta
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      For a hit no no no.

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      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I would captain Rémy. Then even a goal would make it easily worth the hit.

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  21. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Just realised something about that captains article.

    Dosent even mention RVP If i had him he would be my instant choice

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      The gulf between Rooney & RVP is that big?

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    2. Xavi Iniesta
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I'd put my life savings on that the article does mention RVP, and highlights him as a standout candidate.

      You members are really transparent...

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Discusses the top poll captains.

        Check the poll.

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      2. beric
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        i'll take that bet

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        1. Xavi Iniesta
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          I forgot to mention that my life savings currently stand at £0

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      3. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        😆 First the weather girl saying she'd do the weather forecast naked if France went through, now this

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Did that happen?

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            No, they got out of it with a bit of wordplay 🙁

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    3. Sweetpea
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      If i had rooney Id captain him for sure.

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  22. beric
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    just saw ramsey is flagged, he'll play though right?

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Certain to I would think.

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      He tweeted and said he was fine and would play.

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    3. beric
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      excellent, thanks both

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  23. FACUPARSE
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Who's got the worst defence United or Chelsea?

    Thinking of getting rid of Ivan or Evra

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I'd keep both, but if for funds, I'd keep Ivan over Evra, just, for goals.

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    2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I think it's a close call that.

      As it stands I think Utd.

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  24. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Current front seven of

    Oil. Oscar. Townsend. Brady. (Ravmo)

    Suarez. Sturridge. Aguero

    Current thoughts are

    Townsend to Sess

    or

    Sturridge to Remy

    Leaning towards Sess but really want rid of Sturridge. Worth a hit to bring Rooney in?

    Cheers and come on are gland in the Ashes.

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    1. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      *are gland = England. 😆

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    2. Demel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I think Sturridge will outscore Remy over the next few weeks.

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      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Townsend to Sess then Demel? Save Ft or hot for Roon?

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        1. Art Vandelay
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          *Hot is of course hit!

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    3. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Sturridge and Remy could both do well in the coming weeks. Its six and half a dozen on that one

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  25. Vague88
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Captaining Ozil this week, have Rooney, Aguero and Suarez so probably going to come back and bite me in the ass butl not going with my gut has cost me at least 50 points this season time to trust in it. Bad idea?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I personally wouldn't as he is more assist orientated, but it could work out I suppose. It's a risky one though.

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    2. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I took a risk with Michu the day swansea won 4-0. He got me 6 points. Lesson learned

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    3. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      It's inspirational.

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    4. Vague88
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      True, actually I had Michu captain myself that GW maybe my gut has been wrong alot too. I guess Rooney(c) would be the safest bet I'm sure I'll have a fun 30 minutes before deadline with alot of switching followed by my captain blanking, would sum up my current season.

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      1. GREENDREAMS11
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Who do you have upfront Vague ?

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        1. Vague88
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Rooney, Suarez, Aguero.

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  26. BONZ
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Any prices risers or drops tonight?

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    1. Evans
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Check out Total fpl

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    2. Declan
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Hazar' and Remy rising

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  27. King_Kunta
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    RVp to reach 10 bpl goals first without a doubt. so RVp(c).

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  28. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    I might just do Silva > Hazard now..The 0.1 i would bank in the process would mean i could do Oscar > Walcott/Gerrard next gw fo free..Sound like a plan?

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    1. McSauce
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      yes

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      yes

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    3. beric
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      sounds good

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    4. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Done!..Cheers lads

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    5. Sweetpea
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Very Nice. Wish it was always that easy

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  29. mgilbert86
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    decided on remy (c), could be an epic captain or big mess up

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Same for them all. No one really stands out.

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  30. King H
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    LMAO ... The best players england have are not even English .. wtf .. typical lol

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Eh?

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    2. FACUPARSE
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Are you drunk? or talking about Cricket?

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