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21 August 2014 3833 comments
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Gently does it. Granville and I ease ourselves into the season with another thirty-minute bite-size podcast, gradually building up our fitness before we go full tilt next month.

Yes, it’s just the pair of us again, cuddling up in our intimate studio to discuss the events of Gameweek one, whilst casting one eye on the fixtures and events to come this weekend.

We get through the usual array of regulars, with Granville explaining how a wedding and a bout of childcare threatened to ruin his campaign, just as it gets out of the blocks. We reach out to all those Siggy benchers, whilst picking the bones out United’s limp corpse following their opening day defeat. We then chat Fabregas vs Hazard, Ivanovic vs the rest (they’re going to run and run) and sing Ultimate’s praises for helping the previously unloved play their part in our Fantasy seasons.

Pick at the buffet via this link, or dash straight to the main course via the handy player below….

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

  1. PB-THE-VET
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone with a FT at this stage should keep it in my opinion. Looks like 2 ft will be handy next week.

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    1. Honeybadger
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm keeping it, only real risk in my team now is Young.

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  2. Siva Mohan
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Liverpool request ‘good conduct’ clauses for Mario Balotelli

    Having finalised a fee with the Serie A side, the Merseyside club held talks with the player’s agent, Mino Raiola, on Thursday, during which strict criteria for concluding the deal were disputed.

    Reports suggest that Rodgers and the Anfield hierarchy requested a series of clause in the contract to reflect Balotelli’s professional conduct – with the Italian facing disciplinary measures if he falls out of line.

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    you think Balo will sign the contract with ‘good conduct’ clauses?

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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      I think he's a completely different player and person to the one that arrived at Man City years ago.

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      1. Hank Scorpio
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        Why are Milan getting rid?

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        1. Honeybadger
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          11 years, 4 months ago

          Because he has been really bad last season. Worst Italy player in the world cup. Maybe it changes in Liverpool, but I really doubt it. Think it was a bad buy..

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    2. Honeybadger
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      Hope not, that would ruin half the fun of having Mario back in the PL...

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    3. PB-THE-VET
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      he a lovely chap these days i hear. walk auld ones accross the road and everything

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    4. Kostja
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      Looks like it is more of a problem on the Milan side as they would have to take him back if he fails the clause. And they probably see how likely it is 😀

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        11 years, 4 months ago

        It's permanent so won't be anything about going back to Milan.

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        1. Kostja
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          so why are they complaining?

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          1. Billy Gilmore
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            Who's saying they're complaining?

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  3. Norfolk&Chance
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    Ramsey on bench VS Everton. Eriksen on Vs QPR. Stupid or could it pay off..?

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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      Surely you can drop someone else..?

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      1. Norfolk&Chance
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        11 years, 4 months ago

        I can drop Siggy...but he's Vs Burnley.... or Mata... or Fab?...

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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          Your midfield is Siggy, Cesc, Mata, Ramsey and Eriksen? You have to play all 5 of those, who do you have up front?

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          1. Norfolk&Chance
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            11 years, 4 months ago

            Costa / Rooney / Riviere...but may downgrade Riviere...

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            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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              Wow that's some team.. I'd probably drop Riviere but I can see why you'd want to drop Ramsey..

              I think you need to downgrade someone or you could have this problem every week..

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    2. Al Bundy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Who do you play instead of Ramsey? Eriksen must play of course, but why bench Ramsey?

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      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        who else is in team?

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
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      Play Ramsey, obviously.

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    4. Milner4eva
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      Never bench Ramsey

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    5. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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      😯 play both!

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  4. Penguin
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    Will mata get anything this week?

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    1. A.T
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      Yes. FACT

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      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        🙂

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    2. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      no

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      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
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        Yes. FACT. (II)

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    3. Scotty Pippen
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      probably about £140k in wages

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  5. ADucksBehind
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    Sorry lads, any update on Aguero's fitness?

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    1. The Hindu Monkey
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      yes, word is he won't be played from the start, expected to get last half hour

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  6. Bumbaclot
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    Vlaar or Debuchy this week guys? ?

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    1. PB-THE-VET
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      debuchy

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    2. Siva Mohan
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      Vlaar

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    3. Norfolk&Chance
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      Debuchy

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    4. Robben Mee Blind
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Debuchy - has looked good going forward so far

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  7. Siva Mohan
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Royal Blue Mersey @RBMersey
    Hope the Lukaku rumours are false,because to lose your 2 best attacking players with training injuries within a week is desperately unlucky

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    Lukaku injured?

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    1. Hank Scorpio
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      *Puts Chambers back into the starting 11.

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  8. twobobblues
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Chances on Alex Bruce this week?

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    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think maybe quite good as long as he's recovered from his niggle he'll be fresh

      Debating playing him over caulker...

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  9. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Me upgrading Dzeko would leave me with 10m to spend on Balo.

    Bet he's priced at 10.5

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    1. FPL Touches
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      He was last priced at 8m wasn't he? Can't see him being more than 9/9.5 in that case

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I agree. Logically that's what his price should be

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  10. FPL Touches
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    If I had Tadić, I would be happy captaining him over any Chelsea player.

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    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thats easy to say when you don't have him haha

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      1. FPL Touches
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I've (C) him in FiT 😉

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    2. Make United Great Again
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      Lol

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    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      I have Tadic, and its easier said than done 😛

      (VC)

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    4. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      time to eat one of your you know whats? 😉

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    5. Raddy
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Was he really looking that good? I have him but didn't see the Liverpool game.

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  11. LewanGOALski
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    If Dawson joins Hull, is Chester uder a threat of being dropped?

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    1. Twelve years a slave
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Doubt it. More likely Rosen

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Dawson is a CB, so Chester would be under threat

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    2. waitinginthelonggrass
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      No

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    3. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Bruce first

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  12. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Final call - Austin vs Steven Davis this week? Would rather play Davis but worried he could drop out for Long.

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Davis. Gaston is still out, blame it on the Beast.

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      1. Samian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I'm in the exact same position....so if Gaston is injured does that mean Davis will take the slot in the hole???

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  13. waitinginthelonggrass
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone tempted by Remy?

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    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      He offered to buy me a drink but I told him I wasn't interested.

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  14. Takedog1
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    2 questions here lads

    Is Bruce starting this week for hull??

    When ramires comes back in for chelsea will he play beside matic and fabregas move up to the advanced 3? Which if he does I'm then guessing fab and haz will be nails on which means schurrle oscar Willian and salah fighting for that wide spot?

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  15. Forzancfc
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Save the FT or how would you improve?

    Bego Gilks
    Terry Blackett Chester Chambers Wisdom
    Ramsey Fab Siggy Young Marney
    Costa Rooney Sturridge

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    1. Twelve years a slave
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Save, you may need a double switch next week.

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    2. Kingston
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'd be tempted by young to ward prowse but probably save

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    3. rnrd
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      save the ft

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  16. CostaCoffee
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Who to bench
    A) Jones
    B) Rangel
    C) Chester
    D) Clyne

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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      A

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  17. rnrd
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hi

    would you guys rather play henderson or A. Young this GW?

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    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
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      Young, just looking at his stats from last week and they're not as bad as I thought. I fancy United to fair better against Sunderland than Liverpool against City.

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      1. rnrd
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        You're probably right. I am just a bit concerned about Young not playing as deep as expected and remember last year, Liverpool dominated most of the game at the Etihad

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    2. SwissWavey
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      I'd say Hendo. A better player in a better position in a better team, never mind the opposition.

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  18. OptimusBlack
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Bony Naild on for GW 2 ?

    Dzeko > Bony

    Yaay

    Naay

    i Think Nay but i want ask u ..

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    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      If you don't have Siggy then it's a slight yay.

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      1. OptimusBlack
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        I have him from GW 1

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  19. Point Magnets
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    RMT please guys.

    I’ve not made any changes as of yet. Although it may be very tempting to get Swansea cover, I don’t actually think I need to? I like the idea of having 2 FT’s next GW.

    What are your thoughts?

    Begovic

    Terry Chambers P.Jones

    Fabregas Ramsey Mata Sterling

    Rooney D.Costa Bojan

    (Myhill, Marney, Hutton, Wisdom)

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      He will definitely start. I see him being a very good FPL asset this season if he stays fit.

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      1. Honeybadger
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        11 years, 4 months ago

        I had him in all my drafts before injury...

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        1. waitinginthelonggrass
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          Same, now I'm not sure how to get him back in my team.

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          1. Honeybadger
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            Ill swap him for Eriksen probably...

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  20. UTD Glory
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Krul or Begovic?
    Chester or Jones?

    thx!

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    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Krul jones I'd say!

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    2. BeachBadger
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      Bego Jones

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  21. Van Dal
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    Bony Ade or Dzeko?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
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      Bony

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      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        +1

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  22. SuperMario
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Begovic
    Terry // Chester // Taylor
    Lamela // Siggy // Hazard (vc) // Ramsey
    Diouf // Rooney // Costa (c)

    Myhill // Young // Lovren // Moore

    Good morning all, i think i am going to save my transfer this week...
    Anyone care to talk me out of it??

    Only question is:
    Diouf or Young to start??
    Taylor or Lovren to start??

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  23. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Please Woodward. Sign Khderia, Di Maria and a CB.

    Thanks.

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    1. Kostja
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      he just signed a CM and a CB, he needs to fork it out for Di Maria though

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
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        As for Di Maria, we have the money for it. I still think we need another CB.

        Is Evans Jones Smalling and Rojo enough? Quite inexperienced. One more established wing back/ centre back would be great.

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        1. Kostja
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          If we could get an established CB I would be all for it, but it seems nobody is available, no use to bring in more young potential. I dont think we need wingbacks though, with Smalling Jones at least usable at RB and Rojo, Shaw at LB.

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    2. Kingston
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      Where do you see di Maria fitting in to a united line up?

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      1. Kostja
        • 14 Years
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        he can play 10 or on the both wings in the current formation, they can play with 3 up front as well if he comes in

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        1. Kingston
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          If he plays on the wings in the current formation he'd be a wing back which would be just odd and if he plays up front how do you fit him in with mata , Rooney, rvp?

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          1. Kostja
            • 14 Years
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            I agree that he would be wasted in that formation, that dont mean he wont do a great job. That is not an issue though, as Van Gaal is a great coach and Di Maria is a great player, great players work out no matter what.

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  24. Kingston
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    Lots of mid priced mids that could make things interesting this week. DeJong, Tadic, Cabella, ward prowse, Eriksen, lamela, ince, arnie even odemwingie if he starts

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    1. BeachBadger
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      Gonna be great

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  25. boc610
    • 13 Years
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    the FA should just put Keysie and Gray in charge and be done with it. stop playing us all for chumps,drop the facade once and for all and admit to what it is they really believe. They'd feel better. It would take a load off their chests.

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  26. Point Magnets
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    Any feed back please guys on this?

    RMT please guys.

    I’ve not made any changes as of yet. Although it may be very tempting to get Swansea cover, I don’t actually think I need to? I like the idea of having 2 FT’s next GW.

    What are your thoughts?

    Begovic

    Terry Chambers P.Jones

    Fabregas Ramsey Mata Sterling

    Rooney D.Costa Bojan

    (Myhill, Marney, Hutton, Wisdom)

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    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
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      I don't have swan cover #teamburnley

      This looks good, I'd probably play Hutton over Chambers mind

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      1. Point Magnets
        • 12 Years
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        Yeh team burnley lol.

        We could live to regret this tho?

        But then again, I guess everyone is dropping mata for siggy. so lets hope mata brings home the bacon away to Sunderland.

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    2. DROP IT LIKE IT'S HART
      • 13 Years
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      If you could squeeze a buck somewhere and do Bojan to Bony then you're good to go.

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  27. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
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    Good to go?

    Krul
    Terry Clyne Chester
    Ramsey Hazard (c) Mata Siggy
    Costa (vc) Rooney Jovetic

    Elliot Hutton Marney Wisdom

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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      yep 🙂

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
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        Cheers my man. Rambo (c) again this time? 😉

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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          nah, bit too much of a stretch even for me 😉

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  28. Honeybadger
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    http://i57.tinypic.com/33ma14m.png

    Was it good to save a FT or did I make a mistake not doing any trades?

    As it looks now, what 2 FT would you do for gw3?

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