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The Dugout Discussion – Monday

25 August 2014 2664 comments
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Last season’s top two go head-to-head at the Etihad this evening as Gameweek 2 is brought to its conclusion. Both City and Liverpool go in search of a second successive win, allowing Fantasy managers the chance to assess our options in midfield and attack, with Raheem Sterling, David Silva, Sergio Aguero and Daniel Sturridge looking to get amongst the goals once again.

Aguero remains on the bench for City, however, as Manuel Pellegrini makes just one change from the side that defeated Newcastle last Sunday. The City boss hands Stevan Jovetic and Edin Dzeko the chance to lead the line again, then, whilst Pablo Zabaleta is drafted in at right-back, with Gael Clichy swapping over to the other flank as Aleksandar Kolarov drops out.

Brendan Rodgers makes a couple of alterations to the XI that started against Southampton last time around. New signing Alberto Moreno is handed a debut at left-back, with Glen Johnson shifting to the right of defence as Javier Manquillo drops out. Elsewhere, Joe Allen comes in for Lucas in the centre of the park.

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  1. The Ginga Ninja
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Begovic (Gilks)

    Jones, Ferdinand, Clyne (Wisdom, Chester)
    Hazard, Ramsey, Mata, Eriksen, Siggy
    Rooney Costa ( Barnes)

    0.0 in the bank 1 FT I honestly have no clue where to go..
    United Stoke QPR are leaking goals and I'm not convinced with Mata Rooney or Eriksen
    Also want Sterling and Aguero in at some stage

    Help?

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    1. Game of Stones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      WC is always an option... 😉

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    2. dribbler
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      keep a cool head...your team will never be perfect

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    3. finkfankfunk
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      decent 3-5-2. your midfield is strong. tweak defence, rest is good.

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    4. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I don't think there's anything wrong with that team at all.

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    5. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I would just swap out Bego or Ferdinand. Think I'm giving up on Bego myself, shame there isn't a decent 5.0m keep.. will have to downgrade 🙁

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  2. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    A) Larsson + Aguero
    B) Sterling + Jovetic

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    1. Captain Peacock
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      B.

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    2. finkfankfunk
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      b

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  3. dribbler
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Buy Jovetic...geddit?

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  4. 0thebrodie
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Start Krul(CRY) or Mannone (QPR)?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      tim

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    2. Takedog1
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Krul

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  5. dodger49
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Honestly though, I know he was brilliant today but does bringing Jovetic make sense now? It's so tempting because of his price but I think I would rather bring in Aguero.

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    1. JuveGeordie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Enjoy his injuries

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  6. Daniel The Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Took Jovetic out before his price dropped for Naismith, before his price went up. But now want to swap them back. I won't get 0.05Mil if I sell and they have gone up by 0.1Mil will I?

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    1. Timtastic03
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      A 0.1 rise doesn't allow you to sell for a profit. A 0.1 fall does mean you sell for a loss. I think that's a no to your question?

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  7. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Hazard,Mata,Lamela and Jovetic.

    Tight blow in the balls for the kneejerkers. 😀

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    1. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I kept 'em all 😉

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Nicely done.

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    2. finkfankfunk
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      if you kneejerk, a blow to the balls is always a possibility

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    3. Whiskerz
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Isn't is just as much of a kneejerk reaction to suddenly decide they're genius decisions after 1 good game as it is to decide they're bad after 1 bad game?

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  8. Takedog1
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Costa Rooney or giroud to go for kun????

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Giroud if u can

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      1. Takedog1
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        I would have to downgrade hazard to a 7 mill midfielder

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    2. JuveGeordie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Rooney for me but leave it a week or 2, Man Utd still have good fixtures to produce whereas City face harder opponents.

      DDG is on his last GW for me however lol

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      1. Takedog1
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        I know I think I should leave it. Kun against a shaky stoke defence this week at the Etihad could rain goals though!

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    3. finkfankfunk
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Giroud

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  9. Fray Bentos
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    RMWC

    Krul, Elliot
    dier, Bertrand, (dummett, wisdom, duff)
    Ramsey, sterling, lamela, siggy, 4.5
    Costa, Rooney, aguero

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Defence is very weak and full of defenders who may lose their place when injured players return.

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  10. Make United Great Again
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Big decisions to make this week

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  11. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    right no money in the bank and want 2 FTs post internationals/transfer window

    Austin ➡ Naismith ❓

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    1. Captain Peacock
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Could work, although I personally don't like Naismith's chances of repeating his trick.

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    2. GoonerByron
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Good transfer, I'd go with that.

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  12. Captain Peacock
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    So as a current Jovetic owner, would it make sense to bring in Aguero too, much like a bunch of people were playing SAS in their teams last year?

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Nah they wont play a defence as bad as Liverpools every week 🙂

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  13. GoonerByron
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Would love a few yes/no opinions on this... WC or no WC?

    Krul
    Terry - Naylor - Kolarov
    Hazard - Sanchez - Siggy - Mata
    Rooney - Austin - Dzeko

    Foster - Chambers - Wanyama - Chester

    I normally prefer to save it until later in the season but think I might be in trouble? I do have 2FTs..

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    1. Ser Football 42
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I dont think you'll be in trouble really

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      1. GoonerByron
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Have Austin, Dzeko, Kolarov, Chester, Chambers who all won't/might not play though? And Sanchez doesn't look to promising..

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        1. Ser Football 42
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Didnt know about Kolarov and Austin..hmm I'm not sure then. I think Sanchez will end up doing well through the season

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          1. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 10 days ago

            I concur. Downgrade Kolarov and swap out Austin.. not many options in your price range for Austin though.

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    2. hixen
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Guess your biggest concerns right now are Kolarov (game time) and Austin (injured) try fixing them, and have some faith in your team.

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    3. finkfankfunk
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      no. you have two FT's and cando an additional -4 if needed for additional surgery

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  14. THE Wild Rover
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    If I said -8 or WC you'd say -8 right?

    If I said -8 Rooney and Sterling to Aguero and De Jong you'd say madness right? 🙂

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    1. World XI
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Getting in De Jong when not yet match fit is madness

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    2. Licky
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Remember that note Wild Rover, more hits are but an Aguero hammy away.

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      1. THE Wild Rover
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        I ripped it up when he scored 😆

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        1. Licky
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 days ago

          😀

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    3. tw
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      yes
      probably

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    4. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Anything past -8 then WC, for two I wouldn't say madness it could work out well,

      De Jong is a good player with good fixtures.

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    5. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Not madness.

      Aguero looks sharp.

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    6. Timtastic03
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Newcastle haven't scored a goal yet. Siem De Jong would have to provide Riviere with an open goal for him to have a chance to score anything at this point.

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    7. ronmadpirlo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Sterling > De Jong so that is crazy

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  15. World XI
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Chester has a 3 match ban it seems?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Source?

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      1. World XI
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        On FPL info. Suspended till the 15th September

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        1. Bubz
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 10 days ago

          International break

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        2. tw
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 10 days ago

          check this: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14PyPArbFXMiyJvgSfshQe0aaWBYkKdk1x9uHSCcRKy8/edit?usp=drive_web

          will make more sense then

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        3. MJ6987
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 10 days ago

          That's only 1 game I think

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        4. Billy Gilmore
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 days ago

          That's GW4

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        5. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 10 days ago

          That tells you it's a 1 game ban.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      1

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    3. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      1

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    4. tw
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      1 match ban innit?

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    5. World XI
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Guys check FPL info on him though. Are they wrong?

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      1. World XI
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Ah i understand with the break

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      2. MJ6987
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        No, they are right

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      3. tw
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        they're correct

        bookmark the spreadsheet i posted above. handy as it has international breaks and other fixtures. helpful for planning

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    6. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      He's playing Europa League on Thursday; not League Cup, and there's an International break.

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    7. Timtastic03
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Isn't it meant to be 3, straight red right?

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      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Professional foul; not violent conduct.

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        1. Timtastic03
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Thought it was 3 for a straight red, my bad. Don't have to ship him out then. ta!

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  16. MJ6987
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Dzeko ->

    A. Jovetic
    B. Ade
    C. Keep him (if fit)

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Ade

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    2. Captain Peacock
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      A

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    3. LewanGOALski
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      B probably for me.

      But I have 2 FTs, and completely no idea where to use a transfer otherwise

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    4. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      A

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  17. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Kaboul or Rose (no cash for Dier)?

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    1. Captain Peacock
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Kaboul

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      1. waitinginthelonggrass
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks

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    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Rose

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    3. ronmadpirlo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      rose, kaboul may lose his place when walker is back

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  18. tw
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    repost from bottom of last page

    Dzeko owners keeping?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      If he's fit maybe.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        He's fine. Christ it's only a scratch

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        1. MJ6987
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Why subbed with it then?

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 10 days ago

            Because Aguero was going to come on anyway, so why not?

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Yeah

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    3. LewanGOALski
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I am worried he may not even start, so will want to get rid of after Stoke anyways…

      Will wait till tomorrow at least though

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  19. Gerbs
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    So if you are going to be activating your WC would it be wise to use your 2 FT for individuals you know are going to raise in price. Or do you get to keep your FT if you use WC?

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    1. World XI
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      you lose your FT when wildcarding

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      1. Gerbs
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        So add Jovetic & Ade who will surely raise in value?

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    2. Miracallas
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Doesn't matter - if you make 2 transfers tonight you can wildcard anytime this week and no hits

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  20. Not Irish
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Four players potentially dropping this week now. WC tempting.

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      cant wc so early.

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    2. tw
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      seems silly to WC the week before an intl break. half the players could get injured the week after you get them.... 😕

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      1. Not Irish
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        I know. Would be ridiculous. But then a -8 would be as well.

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    3. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      If thats your reason to WC then silly in the extreme

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  21. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Dzeko Aguero to start next game?

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Would be harsh to drop Jovetic after scoring two goals

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        yeah why would they drop him???

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    2. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Lol

      Did you watch the game? What manager benches a striker after a brace?

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Wouldn't surprise me if it's Jovetic/Dzeko tbh

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      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        ^this

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      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        https://sarahvine.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/stay-calm-and-deny-everything.jpg

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    4. tw
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      why not keep the same starting two? seems to be working well, and Kun having success off the bench

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  22. Daniel The Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    If a player goes up by 0.1Mil and I sell him, do I get 0.05Mil?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      get nothing

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    2. tw
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      no

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    3. THE Wild Rover
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      😀

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  23. BruLee
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    KEEP TRANSFER??

    Krul
    Cahill - Naylot - Hutton
    Hazard - Siggy - Ramsey - Mata - Hendo
    Rooney - Costa

    Foster - Chester - PVA - Bojan

    0.5m in bank with 1FT.

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Sell whoever you have to to change Bojan to Aguero 😉

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  24. We Go Again
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Guys Dummett or Colocini for Caulker? Is Colo really worth that extra 0.5m? How nailed on is Dummett?

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    1. JuveGeordie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Santon is injured, I'd say Dummett has his place for the immediately future. I transfered him in FOR Colo and it was great, I now have .5M and a few clean sheets in the future.

      Only Hiadara can take his place

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    2. dodger49
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Dummett should be nailed on for now but Coloccini better choice long term (also more potential for baps)

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  25. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Both matches I've watched I wouldn't be happy owning Studge at 11.5

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    1. M.I.A.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I'm one unhappy owner lol

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        I'm lucky as I expected Suarez leaving to hurt their attack flow and so far Studge hasn't been his usual great self.

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    2. tw
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      rather have kun?

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Absolutely.

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    3. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      At some points in the season he'll live up to his price tag...but definitely not all the time.

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 days ago

        No doubt but not frequently enough for my liking currently.

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        1. aehii
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 10 days ago

          I'm keeping. He nearly got an assist, and had some good shots. Liverpool were strong for 40 minutes.

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    4. We Go Again
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      If Sergio is set to rise this week I'll swap Studge out for him.

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  26. M.I.A.
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Studge>Aguero?

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    1. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Pull the trigger.

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    2. SW6
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      yes

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    3. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      eh no

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  27. kingofchicken
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    jovetic for giroud? i need the extra 0.1 so transfering out gerrard wont hurt my total

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    1. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Giroud has an ankle injury, not 100%.

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  28. 0thebrodie
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Guys, any help.

    Start Krul (CRY) or Mannone (QPR) ?

    Cheers.

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      kru

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    2. JuveGeordie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Krul

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  29. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Best sub-7.5 striker?

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  30. Podge
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Might do Costa to Aguero for a hit

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      i wouldn't.

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    2. ronmadpirlo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Costa is great no reason to change

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