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The Dugout Discussion – QPR vs Stoke

20 September 2014 1586 comments
Mark Mark
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European football ravages Saturday’s programme, leaving us with just half a dozen encounters. The day’s events start with what, on paper, looks a tepid affair: Stoke pay visit to Loftus Road to meet with Harry Redknapp’s newly promoted QPR.

Let’s not dress this up – Fantasy managers are likely to have little or no interest in this one. Having been disappointed by the impact of Bojan after his pre-season hype, we’ve steered clear of Mark Hughes’ Potters, bar skipper Ryan Shawcross who has a place in almost 15% of Fantasy Premier League lineups. As for the R’s, only defender Steven Caulker can boast respectable ownership – indicating that a classic 0-0 stalemate will be the result of choice for many.

The early kick-off takes us into four afternoon clashes, before the day is rounded off with Liverpool’s trip to Upton Park at tea-time. As always, you can look to our Twitter feed for lineup news on that one and all today’s matches.

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

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  1. wslnpt
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Happy with Aguero (C)

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  2. Parm
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    Aston Villa: Guzan, Senderos, Hutton, Clark, Cissokho, Delph, Westwood, Cleverley, Richardson, Weimann, Agbonlahor.

    Subs: Given, Bacuna, Okore, Sanchez, Grealish, Lowton, N’Zogbia

    Arsenal: Szczesny, Chambers, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Arteta, Ramsey, Cazorla, Ozil, Alexis, Welbeck.

    Subs: Ospina, Coquelin, Diaby, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Rosicky, Wilshere, Podolski.

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    Burnley: Heaton; Trippier, Shackell (c), Duff, Mee; Arfield, Jones, Marney, Boyd; Sordell, Jutkiewicz.

    Subs: Gilks, Wallace, Kightly, Keane, Barnes, Reid, Ward.

    Sunderland: Mannone, Vergini, van Aanholt, Brown, O'Shea, Cattermole, Larsson, Rodwell, Johnson, Giaccherini, Wickham.

    Subs: Jones, Bridcutt, Gomez, Altidore, Graham, Buckley, Pantilimon.

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    Newcastle: Krul; Janmaat, Coloccini, Williamson, Dummett; Tiote, Colback; Cabella, Sissoko, Gouffran; Riviere.

    Subs: Elliot, S.Taylor, Haidara, Anita, Ameobi, Perez, Cisse.

    Hull: McGregor, Elmohamady, Robertson, Davies, Dawson, Huddlestone, Livermore, Quinn, Diame, Hernandez, Jelavic.

    Subs: Harper, Rosenior, Chester, Meyler, Brady, Aluko, Ramirez

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    Swansea: Fabianski, Rangel, Fernandez, Williams, Taylor, Ki, Shelvey, Sigurdsson, Dyer, Routledge, Bony.

    Subs: Tremmel, Richards, Bartley, Carroll, Emnes, Montero, Gomis.

    Saints: Forster, Clyne, Yoshida, Fonte, Bertrand, Schneiderlin, Cork, Ward-Prowse, Tadic, Long, Pelle.

    Subs: K. Davis, Gardos, S. Davis, Wanyama, Mayuka, Targett, McQueen.

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
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      Good work chicken Parm

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    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
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      cheers parm

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    3. Orion
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      There it is 😀 Cheers mate

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    4. Reedy
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      Top work cheers

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    5. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
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      Thanks as always

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    6. tm245
      • 14 Years
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      Looks good. Cheers.

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    7. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Thanks for this

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    8. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      no Alderweireld?

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        no

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      2. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Injured, wasn't officially announced.

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        1. Konig Luther
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          thanks.

          btw Great work Parm. Thanks

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      3. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        Injury - hamstring

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    9. Jay_
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thankyou for taking the time for us mate, good stuff

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      • Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Usually I just want Demi to do it, but this, this is good, this is real good....Mwah xox

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Where you been... Been doing this for ages

          Demi breaks the news, parm consolidates

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          1. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
            • 14 Years
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            Well I have been irregular...

            Keep up the good work all!

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            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Prunes help

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    10. tm245
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      If Newcastle are solid today at the back could Dummett keep his spot? I know it is a crude stat but they have not let in as many goals when he has played...

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      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
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        Technically yes

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      2. wslnpt
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        He could.

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      3. Geordienufc1
        • 12 Years
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        I have no idea why Haidara was dropped again. In our absolutely horrid display last week, he was our best player.

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      4. theloveburglar
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        tiote back should give the back 4 a lot more protection.. at least thats what im hoping

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      5. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
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        Happy i didnt use a ft to Get him out

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      6. Planet Jo
        • 13 Years
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        But if they concede five, and the cries of 'Pardew Out' can be heard down here in London, it could be Haidara back in again!

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      7. tm245
        • 14 Years
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        Cheers all. Will not waste a ft on shipping him yet.

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    11. Richd
      • 13 Years
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      peta crowch

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    12. Sif
      • 12 Years
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      Davis dropped?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
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        Aye. 🙁

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    13. Richd
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thomas Ince where art thou buddy?

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Turner down Inter and now he can't get on Hull's bench.

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    14. JazzButcher
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      QPR @ Southampton next week. Fire up the Tadic/Pelle/Schneiderlin bandwagon.

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      1. Judeksi
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        how about Ward-Prowse for a cheap option 😛

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      2. Arrow Marked Drogba
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Aka as many Southampton as possible!!

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      3. Richd
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Just like the time we loaded up on City players ahead of a clash at the Ethihad v Reading.

        Injury time winner by James bloody Milner. Fantasy gold.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I had Silva(c) that day. He got the assist 🙂

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Think I had the same

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          was it Milner? I thought it was Barry

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

            Yep , you are right actually.. I just remember it being very uninspiring

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    15. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Is sigurdsson playing "in the hole" today?

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yes

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        1. JazzButcher
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          what does that mean for his scoring potential today? (
          i benched him.)

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Good news (for those who started him)

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            1. Jairzinho
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              I captained him.

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          2. AIRMILES
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Why on earth did you bench him? What's the rest of your attacking force?

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            1. Just A Hat
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              lol +1

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      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Dirty bugger.

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    16. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      QPR have had 12 shots already, so wasteful

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    17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
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      Vargas was awful

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

        Did you go to the Grand Canyon at least?

        Its pretty commercial nowadays

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    18. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Goal or not, I will probably look to ship Caulker after this. QPR don't look to be keeping that many cleanies this season. Is that a fair comment?

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      1. Perthite
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        That's why I got rid of him after gw1.

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        +42. I am horrified. I thought 'Arry would be tighter.

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        1. Cheggers v2
          • 11 Years
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          Pooh pardon

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      3. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
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        Yep.

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      4. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        The potential for 0 pts is just too high.

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      5. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        No team with Caulker in it is likely to be tight in my view.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
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          ^This. Massively overrated.

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        2. The Machine
          • 12 Years
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          He was so shite last season m no better this term. he was part of the problem at cardiff

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      6. Reedy
        • 15 Years
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        Yes, I have to admit. Shocked and disappointed.

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      7. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        it is, I would sell next week but I want a Villa defender or Chambers so waiting for the fixtures to turn

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        1. Back on the horse
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          good point, you don't want to waste a transfer on a low priority player. Villa's fixtures look nice after the next 3 or so. I am also keeping an eye on Agbonlahor 😳

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    19. Perthite
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      QPR fans calling everything handball and Shawcross using Greco Roman Wrestling moves on Caulker everytime he's in the box.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        😆

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      2. Arrow Marked Drogba
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Someone got to keep the sport going now that 7's rugby has taken it's place in the Olympics :p

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    20. iCon
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      What's happened with Fletcher? He's not even making the bench these days...

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      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
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        Lazy as*

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    21. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Come on Green!! Get one more save please. Need that additional point.

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    22. Clam. ☘️
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Caulker likely to keep his BPS as it stands?

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      1. AIRMILES
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        There's something very unfair that a defender scoring a goal is only worth 12 BPS, whereas a striker scoring a goal is worth 24.

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    23. Cheggers v2
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Only got Ramsey, siggy and Krul in. 3pm s

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I have 8! 😀

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      2. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Only Ramsey and Pelle for me.
        *Dogs to get much needed walk.

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    24. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Stoke could be having one of those seasons where the away results are better than home ones

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    25. Sif
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      lost Chester & Davis 🙁

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      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Very surprised that Chester seems to have lost his place.

        Curtis Davies is having a crap season too!

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        1. Sif
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Went with Davis over JWP as he was most nailed on pre-season 🙁

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        2. Jax
          • 16 Years
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          davies is more solid than chester.

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    26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
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      This is one of the worst performances from a prem league team I seen at home

      Just dreadful

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I regret to say I agree ... 🙁

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    27. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Booby Z brace imminent 😉

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      1. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
        • 11 Years
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        Booby! Ha!

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        1. Sebbo29
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          😀

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      2. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Lolz

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    28. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Traore - yellow card.....and a red for that haircut

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    29. jamiemufc1974
      • 11 Years
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      Falcao captain! Who's with me? No Guts no glory and i reckon he's gonna tear it up tomorra!

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      1. HamezMace
        • 11 Years
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        I am, think we're in a minority though

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      2. Mikeharbrw
        • 12 Years
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        Benched I rate

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        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
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          I'm all about risky differentials

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          1. jamiemufc1974
            • 11 Years
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            Yeah we are definitely in the minority but whilst i don't think he'll play the full 90, i think he'll score at least once. Without tempting fate, my captain picks have paid off everyweek so far 🙂 Cue the blank haha

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    30. ronty
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Caulker and Rio have formed one of the worst CB partnerships I have seen in quite some time

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      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 15 Years
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        Rio particular is dreadful

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    31. tm245
      • 14 Years
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      According to the fpldiscovery site, 99% of the top 10k have Costa. That is beyond even Suarez levels of ownership.

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
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        They got to the top 10k because of Costa

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        1. tm245
          • 14 Years
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          I am at 500k and I have him too. My problems must lie elsewhere...

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          1. Venom Snake
            • 12 Years
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            Captain makes the difference

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      2. Richd
        • 13 Years
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        Without Costa its pretty tough to get into the top 10k this early!

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      3. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I think there were times when there was 1 or 2 people in the top 10k without Suarez.

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      4. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
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        I love that site, such a useful addition to fantasy life.

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      5. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Suarez had 99.9 at one stage last season I remember

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        1. tm245
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Did not realize that. Makes sense as the season goes on, just a bit surprised Costa is already there.

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    32. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      At least I got a goal and a CS out of Caulker, reckon he'll be spending the next 2-3 GWs on my bench

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      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Same here. I might sell him over Yoshi this week, if Yoshi keeps his place.

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      2. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
        • 11 Years
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        CS?

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        1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
          • 13 Years
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          GW3

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    33. 50shades of o'shea
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      Good challenge

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    34. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      What's the deal with Alderweireld? Will he play next week? I have Yoshida.

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        @SouthamptonFC 9m
        Speaking after naming his team, @RonaldKoeman revealed that a minor hamstring issue is the reason for @AlderweireldTob’s absence

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        1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
          • 13 Years
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          Thanks mate.

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    35. Gargamel
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      UPDATED TEAM NEWS: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain replaces Alexis Sanchez #AVFCvAFC

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Great

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      2. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Lol troll

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      3. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Pray for Wakey

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      4. Mikeharbrw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        WHA?

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      5. Jax
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        who has him

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      6. Sebbo29
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Hmmm what?

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      7. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        Now that's big.

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      8. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Woah. Where did that come from? Unlucky Alexis owners

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      9. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
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        On FFS...

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      10. Tommytour
        • 15 Years
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        Balls

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      11. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Just as the bandwagon got going.

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      12. AIRMILES
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Does this also mean that Alexis can't start from the bench? Hmm, injured in warm up? Just had diarrhoea?

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      13. rickardinho
        • 11 Years
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        Lol excellent news

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    36. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Come oooonn Green make 3 saves god damn it

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    37. The Machine
      • 12 Years
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      Hopefully people now realise how bad caulker really is. No wonder no big clubs want him. Got away with it with a few good displays in "televised" games last season

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      1. Mikeharbrw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Think he could do better if he didn't have a partner who runs like he's got a wardrobe strapped to his back

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