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Fantasy Football Scout Cup VIII – Second Round Draw

This evening we roll out the draw for the Second Round of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup VIII, sponsored by Paddy Power. The ties, which will be played over Gameweek 13, hand defending champion Wild Rover another tricky task – he’s up against Laser314, who sits just outside the top 5,000 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers.

Amongst the contributors, Granville goes head-to-head with dullardinho, with Mark’s podcast sidekick the highest-ranked of the pair, whilst our Suspension Tightrope expert Anarok is a slight underdog against DrD.

Looking at some of the former winners, Goonerdave is a hot favourite against viewoftheland – he’s almost 500,000 places ahead of his opponent in this week’s standings. Similarly, sleepingmaster is odds-on against ChickenDevil, though Jonty has a tougher time of it in an encounter with Birthday Sess. Donnellyc has been matched with 99% Dullard, who sits around the 1.3 million mark, while MCH undoubtedly has the hardest task of any our previous winners – he squares up to PGL NIL SATIS, who is ranked 532nd overall.

For those participants still involved, click here to see who stands in your way of progressing to the Third Round.

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  1. PussyGalore
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Would appreciate 3 answers for these please..

    1. Best option right now out of Oscar/Yaya/Walcott (there are the only possibilities)

    2. Jagielka or Walcott for this week only to play?

    3. Do you think Nastasic or Toure will start this weekend?

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    1. PussyGalore
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      For #2, Jagielka or whichever mid you choose from #1

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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Oscar. Jagielka. Toure - yes. Nastasic - 50/50.

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      1. PussyGalore
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks Navas

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          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I prefer Jesus. 😀

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          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I prefer Jesus. 😀 Thanks likewise for advice below.

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    2. Snooze ya lose
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Oscar, jags, Toure

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      1. PussyGalore
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Thank you

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  2. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    SAR is looking deadly!

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  3. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    That FK from Bale. Absoulute class.

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    1. Deulo10
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Goalkeeper could've done a loooot better though 😉

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  4. Scottys Army
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Rooneys fpl history suggests a bad season is followed by a great one.

    NID

    Take a bow Lord Wazza

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  5. Granville
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I love it when the red button appears and I can watch the latest goal. Sky Sports FTW.

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Great feature!

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    2. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Luxury.

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    3. Viper
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      The match in the second window never ever works for me! All the others are perfect.

      Anyone else have a problem with this?

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      1. Holy See
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Not working for me this evening actually. Swizz! 😉

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    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Got a few issues to resolve. Suggestions welcome. I've tried to provide some advice to others during the day to justify my cry for help!

    Mignolet
    Rosenior Ivanovic Baker
    Oscar Ozil Barkley Ravel
    Rooney Aguero Suarez

    4.0 4.0 Chester Routledge
    £0.1 m 1 FT

    3 main issues really:
    Ozil's price is plummeting and form/fixtures not the best
    Routledge's price is plummeting and haven't got much faith in him repaying me
    Defence is one player short

    I know the defence is poor, but I am happy to be top heavy. Just need another nailed on defender.

    Any (out of the box) suggestions welcome. (In the box also welcome.)

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    1. PussyGalore
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sort the defence. Baker going to lose his place eventually and Rosenior didnt start last game.

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    2. buffrey
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Martin Olsson. 4.2 if you can stretch. Good fixtures, played last 7/8, Pilkington out so may even be played left wing.

      I'd drop Ozil and upgrade the defence as rosenior lost his spot, and you have 2 Hull.

      Ozil to Walcott gives you at least 1.2m get Olsson, maybe Vlaar if you want to keep it cheap. Routledge can then be upgraded as well. To who though, not sure, choose a flavour of the week.

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        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        As an Ipswich fan, I'm very reluctant to say it but.. nice out of the box idea.

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        1. buffrey
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          No worries, Palace at home also a great starting point.
          I don't have him as yet but debating the hit for him.

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  6. Scottys Army
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    If united get another goal any chance of wazza getting a rest at 60 or 70 mins

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    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Yes.

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    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      All day

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  7. Darth
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Smalling with a decent cross!!!!

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      😯

      First time EVER!

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      1. Darth
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I'm proud of him

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        1. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          😀

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  8. Hank Scorpio
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Imagine Kagawa, nailed on, in this role, at this price. *drools*

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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I wish.

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    1. Kostja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      any nailed on UTD winger or attacking mid would be great if nailed on

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      1. Kostja
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        at their price

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  9. Scottys Army
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hart

    LOL

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  10. Granville
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    City's defence LOL

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  11. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Joe Hart OUT

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    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      What happened?

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    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      :/

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  12. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Take your Pants off Hart.

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    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Was he at fault?

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      1. Granville
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Not really. Back 4 malfunction.

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        1. Hank Scorpio
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          He'll still get the blame.

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      2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yes. I blame him for the banking crisis too.

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  13. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Rooney to score 30 league goals this season?

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe not if RVP stays fit. He'll get more assists than Ozil though.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        no way in hell.

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        1. Kostja
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          not impossible IMO, considering all the set piece duties as well.

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      2. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        thats a bold statement!

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    2. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      My guess

      20 goals and 18 assists

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      1. Hank Scorpio
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Optimistic IMO, but he will get close.

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    3. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      20 would be a great season considering he provides a lot too.

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    4. Raddy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Of he was to continue at his current goal/assist rate he'd get have 19 goals and 22 assists.

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    5. Kostja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Has not gotten over 14 without pens and being the main striker. So I doubt it

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  14. Granville
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Plzen are officially better than Spurs

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      😀

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  15. Deulo10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know who made the assist for Juve and Shakhtar goals?

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    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Juve was a penalty fro handball, no assist.

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    2. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Handball in area for Juve pen.

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      1. Holy See
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Douglas Costa for Shak according to SS live score centre.

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  16. Viper
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Is this a tad knee jerky? 😉

    Walker, Sessegnon & Remy -> Debuchy (Any 5.1 def), Morrison & Rooney

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    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      8 point hit 😀

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        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        To take an 8 pointer, it needs to be a serious upgrade. Not sure that really is.

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    2. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Is a bit jerky but hey, jerking is fun 🙂

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    3. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      wouldnt do it

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      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Maybe next week for a 4 pointer?

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        1. Nice to Finally Michu
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          sounds better, you are risking bringing in two almost suspended players

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  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Man city 1-1

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      OMG 😉

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    2. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Good to see that whenever they drop Zaba they fail. Hopefully cements Zaba's spot.

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  18. wormface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    My 4 red arrows this season came in a row.
    These weeks also correspond to me working 62 hour weeks.
    The proceding green arrows also correspond to me being unemployed.
    gotta love this site !

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    1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Undraw your curtains in the morning otherwise you are scum.

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      1. wormface
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        ha , you'll be peeking in at me ,scratching

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        1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I'm cured now.

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  19. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Valencia lookin sharp

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      i have him in ucl 😉

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    2. Hank Scorpio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Needs to show a few more games at this level for me to consider him as an fpl option though.

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  20. Scottys Army
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone else saving their FT this week ?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Yup

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    2. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      yes

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    3. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      yep.

      nothing convinced me i needed one this week. Chelsea vs Basel was the important performance that shaped my view and i own 0 Chelsea players.

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah i think its the smart play especially with 3 games in 7 days from this weekend.

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I hope so.

          I was considering a Southampton clear out but with them looking very good vs Liverpool and Utd and unlucky against Arsenal, combined with Chelsea's erratic form and recent defensive woes, i'll show some faith.

          They are home to Villa midweek (I'll be watching live) so no rush to clear out. A good performance vs Chelsea and i'd fancy them for value for the rest of the season.

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  21. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Forget your SAR,

    I'm getting a new forward line Bent Altidore Defoe (BAD)

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Lol grany

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    2. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      That really is a BAD attempt at humour 😉

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      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I try my hardest

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Granville in a mood

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    3. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Swap Bent for Soldado

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      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        SAD, yeah could work.

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        1. Fabreghastly
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I'd be SAD if I still had Soldado 🙂

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    4. Rafabio
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      LOL, nice 🙂

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    5. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      How about Bony Dzeko Suarez Maiga?

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  22. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Ozil and Benteke ---------> Wilshire and Aguero? (-4)

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    1. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Tough one. I have Aguero and Benteke, I want them both for this weekend.

      Read this:

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/11/26/the-big-numbers-gameweek-12-2/?hc_page=2#hc_comment_6085951

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      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Stick with Benteke then 🙂

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    2. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Özil and Benteke have excellent fixtures.

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  23. Mavric Marco
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    My history so far this season, call it patchy, poor rank etc..more green arrows than red 😉

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      http://i.imgur.com/stiu4cJ.png?1

      link would help.

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      1. wormface
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        i think with your past history the last few years you should be pushing to be higher in the table

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  24. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    ucl MD5 Carvajal & Negredo: has been a double non-show for me.

    Carvajal not playing either + negredo bench! ffs...to only know if local press online i had read would have been correct in both carvajal & negredo not playing, i would hav gone for jackson Mtnz ($2 cheaper) + marcelo rm

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  25. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Beastly tackle by Evans in the first half at 0.0

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    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Covering for Ferdinand as ever.

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  26. Parm
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Giggs.

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    1. Kostja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      the difference, Moyes made the right choice not playing him vs Cardiff and keeping him fit for UCL and Tott. Sad it backfired a bit

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    2. Bob.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kagawa has been excellent too. Two of them linking up brilliantly

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  27. Demí
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    It's quite staggering just how many assists Rooney gets from crosses and set pieces

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      They are of the highest quality though, intelligent, done with purpose and accurate.

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    2. Granville
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Curved spinning delivery off his instep. Nails them every time.

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        The curve is the essential bit.

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  28. DrD
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Finally got a mention in the the FFS cup draw-made my evening! Good luck Anorak!

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  29. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Relieved that Adebayor's getting a rest tomorrow night. I was worried about him. He must be knackered.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Injured. 😉

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      1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Ah, that makes more sense.

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      2. Granville
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Not played for months, thrown in at the Etihad, it's hardly surprising.

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    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      One game, months rest 😉

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      1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        The amount of ground the poor lad must have covered!

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