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24 April 2014 1590 comments
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Thirty-one points back on my co-host Granville, alas he still seems out of range as my comeback bid seems too little, too late. It might be a similar story for this week’s guest, as Luke Williams, aka d1salbe, remains just over thirty points shy of top spot in the Sky Sports game, with a glittering prize of £30k within tantalising reach.

Jonty joins us to put Luke through his paces with community questions, after Granville and I tackle the ScoutCast regulars, talk over the Moyes ejection, next season’s targets and absent feline friends.

As before, you can view the full cast via the YouTube movie linked below, or stick with the traditional podcast audio and treat your ears to the edited “Director’s Cut” via this link or the handy player.

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

  1. Christina.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Okey dokey.

    Crunch time.

    39 pts adrift. ML leader has hinted he is getting Kun to "block" me.

    Prob selling Lukaku for Kun. He still sits with Silva. I'm sitting with Terry, but I'm not bothered with him at the moment.

    What to do....

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      have you sold Suarez yet?

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        No. Not yet.

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          I don't trust Rooney/ManU this week.

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        2. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
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          are you still doing it even though you're not going for Rooney?

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          1. Christina.
            • 15 Years
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            No. Not this week. Want to first assess a couple of things....

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      2. Pepereina Pizza
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        more interestingly... have you sold Suarez, Sinik?

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          waiting for pressers

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    2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      AJ is my shout for this week against Cardiff and sets you up with a solid D/GW player.

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
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        Thanks, but now thanks. I have Ki, and he can rot on my bench.

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      2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        And looking at your team my feeling is that Lukaku is your weak link for the next two G/W's.

        imo

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          I know.

          I will address it today.

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        2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Bony and Pod for instance bothh offer more than him as striker options looking at the next two fixtures, Again imo.

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          1. Christina.
            • 15 Years
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            Correct.

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            1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
              • 13 Years
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              AJ could do a DG/W Punch, I would consider him :):

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          2. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
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            Pod is a good shout for a differential.

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            1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
              • 13 Years
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              Bet Giroud trolls us though :):

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              1. BeachBadger
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                To be fair he's due 😆

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    3. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Xtina...I really think that if you're going to sell a fit player (Lukaku)....then it has to be with the double GW in mind....so it's Rooney for me....altho I can see why people are tempted by Pod.

      I've never trusted him though. Think Rambo prob enough Arsenal for me.

      37 points should be do-able though. Good luck!

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    4. Pinoche
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Can't you do Terry to Brown, Puncheon to Ramsey and Lukaku to Rooney for -8?

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
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        Hey, sorry...only noticed your post now. I notice you have made a couple of -8's this season. It seems to have worked for you?

        Bardsley better then Brown?

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        1. Pinoche
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          If you see long term then Brown/Bardsley will play 2 games next week so it becomes a 2 point hit and I think they might get 2 Cs in the next 3. Then you have Ramsey who looks almost essential given his ownership so you gotta have him for -4 surely. Lukaku to Rooney is upto you if you think he will score more. But next week Rooney is essential Imo.

          I'm going with Brown I think next week

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  2. Mr. Greedy
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    I think too much is being made of Suarez's record v top 4 this season. Liverpool knocked 5 past Arsenal and 3 past City at home this season. Just because Suarez only got an assist in those games doesn't mean he is incapable of scoring against the better sides. I might be wrong but I thought he scored a last minute goal v Chelsea last season.

    Add into the mix Chelsea's weakened line up and there is no reason he can't do well. Captain for me.

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      No pain no gain.

      Not for me.

      50k rank. 39pts behind. I can't see the benefit.

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      1. Mr. Greedy
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        If you believe the person ahead of you will captain Suarez then I agree it makes sense to pick someone different.

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
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          Let's just say my ML leader won't capt who I'm captaining.

          😉

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    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      Chelsea haven't conceded more than 1 goals against a top 7 side this season and in those 11 games averaged .45 goals conceded/game. Mourinho is a master at what this game requires, he's going to do the same thing to Liverpool that he did to Atletico this season and he's done time and again to great effect.

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        to Atletico yesterday*

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      2. Mr. Greedy
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Against Atletico a 0-0 draw was a good result, he'll be confident of beating them in the 2nd leg and parking the bus made sense. How does a 0-0 draw v Liverpool help Chelsea in the league? To have any chance of winning the league they need to go out and beat Liverpool so I think they will be more attacking than they were midweek.

        Also those stats are based on Terry, Cech, et al playing. If the team is full of youth players who knows what Liverpool will do to them.

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          I didn't say he'll be going for a 0-0, I meant he'll be sitting back and play defensively and hit only on the counter.

          If he's playing that defensively then Terry and Cech are really just bodies. Anything can happen obviously but I think people expecting more than a goal from Liverpool on Sunday are going to be disappointed.

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          1. Mr. Greedy
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Terry organises the defence well and Cech is one of the worlds best keepers. Hilarious isn't. Wouldn't surprise me if Cahill and Luiz were rested as well.

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            1. sinik
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
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              I don't think Luiz will be rested, I think he will be purposefully omitted. I think Cahill and Ivan will play CB.

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    3. Hakuho FPL
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      please be reminded that jose mourinho is world class, he can defend against any team in the world with any team in the world.

      He does not want to be humiliated by liverpool, cant see liverpool scoring more than 1.

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  3. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Silva i dont trust to play two games.

    Only have 0.2 in bank

    Should i do

    Mannone>Harper
    Silva>yaya

    for -4 next week.

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    1. zøphar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      dont sell mannone now his best fixtures are to come

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  4. Turtlepower
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Waiting for more news from City, but should I do:
    A) -4 hit to do Silva to Yaya (will prob make this move next week anyway if Yaya is fit), am already on -4
    B) play Ward home vs City
    C) play Chester away vs Fulham - this looks the better fixture by far, but Hull only had ~ONE cleansheet away the whole season!

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    1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I'd chance c rather than -4, I know Fulham will be scrapping but may struggle against Hull.

      I would be wary of doubling on Eve defense and would just play Baines.

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      1. Turtlepower
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks for feedback!

        Doubling Everton def, but not doing so for clean sheet possibilities. Hoping for potential attacking returns from Baines and Coleman. Both are better bets than Chester/Ward anyway!

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        1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Worked great for you last week but being a Saints fan I feel we have the Toffes measure this week :): gl anyway need shut eye.

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          1. Turtlepower
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            GL too and all the best for your gw!

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      2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Scratch that. Looking at your team__play Chester over Coleman and go -8 for Silva> AJ.

        imo

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        1. Turtlepower
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Don't fancy AJ, will get Yaya if fit or Nasri.

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  5. New Ghost
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Aguero (C)

    seems like I'm the only one 😛

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      That is so last week....

      😉

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      1. New Ghost
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        did it last week too 😎

        what's up rudi

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Hey SJ. Stressing. Chipped lead down from 66, to 48 and now to 39. Could have been more had I not taken a -4 for Mata and played Ward! 😡

          All systems go.

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          1. Christina.
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Al capitino?

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            1. New Ghost
              • 13 Years
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              Aguero for sure

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Might hand it to Ram. Better fixture and seems to be back with a bang

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Milfs(c) always worry me.

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        1. Connor's Calling
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
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          &1

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  6. Zombie
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    mannone, boruc
    baines, Coleman, ivanovic, ward, Flanagan
    nasri, aj, eriksen, Rambo, puncheon
    aguero, suarez, lukaku

    0 FT, 3.9 ITB

    would you change anyone in this bunch you DZ folks?

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    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I would suggest to get rid of AJ and Lukaku...and Coleman (due to fixtures),
      to get Mata/Yaya, Rooney and Koscielny.

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      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry, keep Coleman. He's brilliant, and they have Southampton this week..

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        1. Zombie
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          yeah... planning of selling him after this week... he has served me since the very first week

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    2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Luk>Bony

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      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 13 Years
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        Very nice team btw. Are you bringing in Utd for the DG/W or not?

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        1. Zombie
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          thanks mate

          I'm really liking the idea of bringing in yaya, rooney and Jones

          but looking for more opinions on all three - you think they will start? Rooney will play as a striker against Norwich? if it's uncertain, I might keep lukaku

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    3. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Get Rooney.This is his week!

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  7. Phaze 1
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone not taking a hit this week? Considering keeping Luka for 1 more week till we see how Giggs lines them up. Am I leaving myself too exposed with this team? Other Options are Terry to Demi for -4 but I hate taking hits for defenders.

    Mannoe

    Azp, Ward, Flanagan, Baines

    Eriksen, Ramsey, Mata

    Lukaku, Suarez, Aguero

    3.9, Kim, Mirallas, Terry

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    1. zøphar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      In your case I would take the hit for Mirallas out for Yaya (if declared fit) , and bench Ward

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    2. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I'm still in two minds.

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    3. Lallana_
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I'd do Lukaku>Rooney
      Norwich will play an attacking game

      Azpi might not play so be careful. He should because he didn't play midweek but you never know.

      Also perhaps Mirallas>Nasri as well?

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      1. Zombie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        do you think lukaku ->rooney move is worth a hit this week.... asking coz I'm contemplating the same move as well

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        1. Rhinos
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          im prob not even doing a transfer, means can get yaya and whoever plays for man u v norwich

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  8. zøphar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Having Nasri and Yaya, I now need to decide whether to get a 3rd city or 3rd united player (this is all for gw 37, NOT current gw).

    I can do

    A. Eriksen to Yaya
    B. RBennett to Kompany/Zaba (Bench Baines/Chester)
    C. Rbennett to Evra/Jones (Bench Baines/Chester)

    Thoughts?

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    1. zøphar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      oh FFS i meant having Nasri and AGUERO... sorry about that

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    2. Lallana_
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I would probably go with A because benching Baines is hard to do.

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    3. Turtlepower
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      B and bench Chester

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  9. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    http://i.imgur.com/ZJBBRuD.png

    Good to go?

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    1. zøphar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      yup I got the same 11 almost with Eriksen/Ivan instead of Lallana/Coleman .

      Captaincy is the swing factor this week

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      1. Lallana_
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Nice. I'd prefer having Eriksen over Lallana but I'm already at a -4.

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    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
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      Captain Ramsey

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  10. Christina.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    I don't think I've ever done a -8 in 7 years....

    😕

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      You on one too? Well the season's over. Time to go "all in"

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        I might be.

        Any decent 4.4m def? Vlaar?

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        1. Lallana_
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          I'd go with Vlaar if you're planning on using him for the DGW. Otherwise Joel Ward.

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          1. Lallana_
            • 11 Years
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            Forget Ward actually

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        2. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
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          1 week punt? Bardsley back from suspension?

          Might be one of those 0-0 or 1-0 games for Sunderland..

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          1. Christina.
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            No, ideally for this and next week DGW.

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            1. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Good shout actually. Might double up with Manonne/Bardlsey in DGW 37

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            2. Acquafresca
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Probably still Bardsley.

              CAR, mun, WBA, SWA. 3 home games in last 4.

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              1. Christina.
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                a -8 this week, would allow me to save a trade next week(barring no injuries) and still have 8 DGW's

                2 FT in gw 38 could be gold.

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                1. Acquafresca
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  Indeed. See below.

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                  1. Connor's Calling
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    11 years, 7 months ago

                    I took an 8 pointer for the first time in the first DGW and got 170 odd.

                    If you're doing it, I'd wait till next week in case of injuries etc

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                    1. Christina.
                      • 15 Years
                      11 years, 7 months ago

                      170?

                      wtf

                      😯

                      fpl id?

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                      1. Blue Lion
                        • 12 Years
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                        DGW.

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                      2. Acquafresca
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 7 months ago

                        You got 140, relax. 😉

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                    2. Fitzy.
                      • 14 Years
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                      First DGW was in GW1 😉

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  11. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
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    Imagine Giggs named himself in the starting XI for the weekend 😆

    Afterward in the interview he states "I had to put our best XI on the pitch, and that included my old wrinkly self."

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    1. Lallana_
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I was hoping Giggs would rip off his suit sometime during the game and sub himself on. Superman style.

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      1. LewanGOALski
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        just to take a penalty, which would be given to them just seconds before 😀

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  12. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Christina

    Why do I get the feeling you're captaining Podolski?

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I dunno yet. He is my blue eyed boy. Like Gru is for LR.

      I'm scared though. Could make all my hard work undone.

      What about Terry/Luk/Punch->Bardsley/Rooney/Rambo -8?

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Manonne*
        Bardsley*/Coleman/Demi*
        Nasri*/Eriksen/Rambo/Mata*
        Rooney*/Kun*/Suarez

        Boruc/Ward/Chester*/ki

        *=DGW

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Pretty much the same as me- Just Kos+Baines over Bards+Coleman

          Will ship Ivan for either MUN or MCI defender next week.

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      2. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
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        Looks more sane to me.

        I'm basically screwed though. 40pts back (after -8) with ML leader on WC....

        Probably won't have much differentials now.

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Ja, you see Im only 39 off ML leader and he has Silva worry. He is worried about kun and will most certainly do Luk->Kun. He is loathe to take hits, so im hoping to catch him with a curveball...

          Maybe -8 is a -4 to far.

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            What's the team look like with only -4?

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            1. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              I have exact funds for Luk->Rooney for free. Means no Arsenal. I can't afford Ramsey that way.

              A) Luk->Rooney = free
              B) Luk->Podolski =free
              C) Punch->Ramsey = free
              D)Punch/Luk->Ramsey/Podolski -4

              or the -8 above

              Terry/Ki won't play again.

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              1. LewanGOALski
                • 14 Years
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                go for D IMHO

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                1. Christina.
                  • 15 Years
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                  The -8 is tempting though....

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                  1. LewanGOALski
                    • 14 Years
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                    Ok, I thought there is Roo instead of Pod in the D) option, sorry - still very early 😐

                    Yeah that -8 looks very tempting, but I haven't done such hit on like 3 seasons, so it probably somehow pushes me away from it. Go with your gut, GL! I got some chasing too - 25 behind ML rival but he has JT, Silva and Mirallas 😯

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                    1. Christina.
                      • 15 Years
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                      I've had bad luck with Rooney lately, so I'm reluctant. Then again it's now or never and Pod/Ars might just kick me in the balls.

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              2. Acquafresca
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Just take the -8. Ramsey and Rooney will pay it back over the next 2 weeks. Save transfer next week if possible.

                Look at it this way, you'll want both Ramsey+Rooney over the next 2 weeks, so there's no difference between a -8 this week or a -4 this week and a -4 next week.

                Might as well get the extra 2 good fixtures (NOR + NEW)

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  13. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Mannone
    Cahill Demichelis Chester
    Mata Nasri Eriksen AJ
    Suarez(c) Rooney(vc) Aguero

    bench: Ward - Azpi - Noone

    play Chester (ful) or Ward (MCI) ?

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    1. Lallana_
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Chester.

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    2. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Both will concede..Still Chester looks better on paper.

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  14. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
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    Off to bed. Laters.

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
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      cheers

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  15. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Can't decide between Rooney or Ramsey (c) so had a look at capt poll. Well that was a great help 🙂

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I just voted for Silva, if that's of any use.

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
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        Btw, how's your team looking grandpa?

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        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Team looks great, season has been shite. I now have the same great team that everyone else has so no catch up for me

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    2. Kane Toads
      • 13 Years
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      Wow - the last time I looked Ramsey was streets ahead! How things change. I am on Suarez as Cap but now might have to go Rooney.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
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        I think we can safely say that whatever Giggs tries to do it will involve an attacking lineup with Rooney at the head of it and on pens. I think that swings it for me

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
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          You have just convinced me to do my -8 I think.

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          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
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            And Rooney will be looking to prove that it was Moyes and not him who is to blame 😉

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          2. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
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            Great moves btw, I already have all three

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            1. Dr Dream
              • 13 Years
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              Do you have an opinion on Mata WR ...is he gtg or only up for consideration by Giggs?

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              1. The Bandit
                • 15 Years
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                I see no reason he won't play, his problem has been where he played rather than how good he is. I nearly took a hit to get him this week but decided to wait and see then get him for the dgw

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                1. Dr Dream
                  • 13 Years
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                  My thoughts exactly...and I have him. If Giggs doesn't pick him it won't be because he thinks he's rubbish, it will be because he is a bit of a square peg in a round hole at times and has been since day one.

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                  1. The Bandit
                    • 15 Years
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                    He's safe for now, the problem comes when RVP returns

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          3. andres
            • 14 Years
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            What moves involved?

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            1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
              • 13 Years
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              See above.

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            2. The Bandit
              • 15 Years
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              Terry/Luk/Punch->Bardsley/Rooney/Rambo

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    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Ramsey (c) here. He is just so annoyingly brilliant this season. Gives me something to look forward to don Monday, not to dread. Especially if Rooney (c) fails.

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  16. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    So the main argument against Suarez is that he doesnt perform vs the elite teams? Liverpool have just scored 3 against City and 5 against Arsenal. Suarez not being in the goals are more of a coincidence isnt it? Think we might fool ourselves with questionable statistics of small sample in this case. At home against a weakened Chelsea who's minds is in europe.

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Exactly. He is my fourth choice this week though, because of arguments for the others rather than arguments against Suarez

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Exactly, nothing against Suarez but most of us are chasing and are having a shite season. I said it last week, there is no use for me to capt suarez in GW 35/36/37.

        Kun(c) worked a treat last week. I will take my risk(and hopefully my reward)

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        1. Pringle
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          I got a feeling that even the leaders will not captain Suarez this week. Maybe Suarez is just what you need?

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          1. Christina.
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Nah, not in my league. I'm confident I will be "different" with my (c) choice.

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            1. Pringle
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Good luck then! Surely there are many good options this week 🙂

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    2. Kane Toads
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      ..and no Terry or Cech. What about Ivan - was he not suspended? (or was that UCL only?)

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    3. Pompel
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I appreciate you're one of few people who has a basic understanding of statistics 🙂 ! Anyway, regarding this weekends matches I still feel there's a bigger risk that Liverpool - Chelsea could be low scoring than Arsenal-Newcastle or ManU-Norwich, so still leaning towards Ramsey or Rooney/Podolski for captain

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      1. Mr. Greedy
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        The problem with Rooney is doubts over his poorly toe and positioning under Giggs.

        The problem with Ramsey/Podolski is exactly that - although Arsenal will surely score 2 or 3 we don't know which player will bring home the bacon.

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        1. Pompel
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          That toe problem yes, it seems to be a bit forgotten! Could still be hampering him.

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      2. Pringle
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        I do agree with you. It is not easy this week. But since it is not easy, why not choose the top scoring striker playing for the title at home? 🙂

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Because we are running out of GW's. ML leaders will prob go that way, so we, the chasing pack need to be creative.

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          1. Pompel
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Slightly different problem here - well ahead in my ML, but want to hold on to top 5k finish 😀 !

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      3. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        I would do anything to have a crystal ball to see who would be the highest scoring player this week.

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  17. Your Mum Zohore
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Speroni

    Cahill Coleman MOllson (Bruce Chambers)

    Lallana Eriksen Puncheon Sterling (Silva)

    Suarez Kun Ade

    Defense looks fuc*ed for the week

    Silva => Nasri/Mata/Ramsey or should I do something with my defense?

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  18. Pinoche
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    All set?

    Mannone

    Coleman - Azpilicueta - Ward

    Lallana - Sterling - Puncheon - Eriksen

    Lukaku - Suarez - Aguero

    Subs: Chester Silva Terry

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I would play Chester ahead of Ward..rest looks good to go..

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      1. Pinoche
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Never bench Ward

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    2. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      lol

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    3. Pompel
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Not considering extra hit for other defender for the run-in?

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      1. Pinoche
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Yes looking at Terry to a dgw defender next week

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Arsenal this week?

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          1. Pinoche
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Na, I would want Yaya next week so maybe Brown in for Terry..btw see above at the top I posted a suggestion

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            1. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah, I was thinking Bardsley. Bigger goal threat.

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              1. Christina.
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Who you (c)?

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                1. Pinoche
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  Suarez or Aguero. Will decide after Chelsea presser though

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                  1. Christina.
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 7 months ago

                    Ward and Pulis keeping Kun out?

                    No Arsenal?????

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    4. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Not tempted by Lukaku -> Rooney (c)?

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      1. Pinoche
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Not yet mate. I will see if I want him after the pressers are done but most probably keeping Lukaku I think

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          I responded above re my -8. Your -8's have come off it seems?

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            1. Pinoche
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Beauty

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            2. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah nice.

              Players out: 29 pts + 16 pt hit = 45
              Players in: 59

              Diff = 14.

              Closer then you think...

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              1. Christina.
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Should have kept Boruc and Lala instead of Manonne/SG. Would have saved 8pts in hits. Would have been 6pt better off.

                lol

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                1. Kevin Twine
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  Shhh 🙂

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              2. Kevin Twine
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Is that just based on the one week, though? The main point in bringing in a few of those players was for the multiple dgw's.

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                1. Christina.
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  Shhhh

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          1. Pinoche
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Taken 3 -8's. one green and two reds(fell 200k and 3k)

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        2. Kevin Twine
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Furry muff.

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  19. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Morning everyone! whats the topic of discussion today?

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  20. FISSH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Worth doing lambert to aguero for -8? Or just play a snoddy?

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    1. FISSH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Plssssss haha

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  21. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Kosc or City defender?

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I'm getting Bardsley to join my Demi

      1.7% and 1.5% ownership, with a DGW and goal threat

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Money is no issue for me. So which City defender you like most?

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Zaba is prob the best. I always shit myself when i watch their games since he is more in the peno box then defending. Very attacking. I wish I had him, but I went the Demi route as a differential.

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  22. andres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    My defence:

    Mannones (marshall)
    Azp coleman fonte (WARD davies)

    Would you put ward in the starting 11?

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  23. airborneaksai
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    coleman ward davies skrtel ivan

    which 3 would you play out of these..

    im keen on ward skrtel coleman

    davies over ward is an option....but ward has killed me everytime i bench him

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  24. Sir_Durs8
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Adebayor to podolski worth a 4pt hit? Already have Suarez and Rooney.

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    1. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Not having this Podolski Band-wagon. We have been before and he rarely delivers more than a few games before disappearing back to the bench. Giroud would be my pick. And he is due an assist.

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  25. si
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    All of this crazy Ramsey captain talk will end in tears.

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      You going Rooney(c) Si?

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      1. si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Suarez or Roon. If I get Roon in.

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Cool

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          1. Christina.
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            I have exactly enough for Luk->Rooney.

            Thinking about piling up a -8 to lose Terry and punch for Ramsey/brown or bardsley

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    2. Absinthe 42
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Yep...

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    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Shhhhh!!

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  26. FISSH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Front 3 which sounds better for this week possibly next too

    Aguero Suarez lukaku

    Or

    Aguero Suarez lambert

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    1. Absinthe 42
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      The former.
      Lukaku performs when everyone discards him.

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      1. FISSH
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks!
        You think it's worth a -8 to bring in aguero or just leave it until next week and play lambert / snoddy this week?

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  27. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    my derailed season has got mildly back on track

    Had a huge week of 124 points last week that took me from 110k to 40k in one foul swoop.

    Aiming somehow for top 15k this season.

    Possible?

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    1. Absinthe 42
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      How many points behind?
      Have you run the Gargatron to find the gap to whatever positions is checks?

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      1. Absinthe 42
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        *it checks

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      2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        59 point to top 10k

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    2. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Got a link to your team? What GW rank did that get you - Top 10?

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      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        He's lying.

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  28. Absinthe 42
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Evening DZ.

    Which 11 should I play, I'm a little stumped.

    Mannone | Adrian
    Baines | Coleman | Cahill | Zabaleta | Bardsley
    Mata | Eriksen | Ramsey | Gerrard | Januzaj
    Suarez | Ageuro | Lukaku

    0 ITB, 0 FT

    Took a little punt on Januzaj. Surely Giggs has to give him a proper run for the rest of the season & try to entertain the Old Trafford punters.

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    1. Absinthe 42
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Or which to bench is obviously the better question.

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      1. si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        You have to bench Januzaj this week and see if he is likely to play DGW? Annoyingly, if he starts this week and does well, everyone will being him in.

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        1. Absinthe 42
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Play him then. He who dares Rodney!

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    2. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I am clinging on to this hope, especially as he is kind of in Giggy's mould. A lot of competition for places though. I assume you won't start him this week though?

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      1. Absinthe 42
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Against Norwich, who hemorrhage goals away from home.
        First game for Giggs, who must want to bring the entertainment back to OT in the last 3 home games.
        I think it's THE time to start him.

        It's flair!

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    3. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I hope the Januzaj punt works out for you.

      Bench Eriksen, Coleman and Cahill I'd say

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      1. Absinthe 42
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers.

        Erisken away from White Hart Lane, with Stoke good at home makes sense. Also a differential not to play him.

        Coleman I benched last week, that hurt. But he & Lukaku are vying for one of the spots.

        Cahill, makes sense. Liverpool must score, Chelsea have to try to be a little open since a draw won't do so they can't 100% do one of their park the bus away performances

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  29. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    THE question is - who to play between dzeko/ Livermore/ baker/ ward??

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    1. Your Mum Zohore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Dzeko, he's bound to score this week, he must!

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    2. Absinthe 42
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Ask yourself who you'd kick yourself hardest for not playing if they delivered.
      There's your answer.

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  30. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Who to get for rest of the season:

    Nasri?
    Ramsey?

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Both

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      1. palace ash
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        At the moment:
        Silva, Mata, Johnson, Barkley, Puncheon

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Silv/punch->nasri/ramsey?

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    2. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Ramsey ahead of Nasri

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      1. palace ash
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        What about the double?

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