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13 August 2016 4436 comments
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Attentions now turn to the Etihad where Pep Guardiola makes his Premier League bow.

David Moyes’ Sunderland are the guests and potential party poopers, although the odds do seem stacked against them.

The Black Cats are in transition under their new manager, while City boast such attacking riches there can be no doubt that they head into today’s clash as overwhelming favourites.

Expectant Fantasy managers will be looking to Sergio Aguero to capitlise – the Argentine heads into the teatime kick-off as the most popular captain choice in the Gameweek and with over 40% ownership.

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

  1. Stats Don\'t Lie
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    Having issues trying to see my predicted rank via fantasyfootballfix.
    Could anyone explain how to solve this?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      Need to log in.

      1. Stats Don\'t Lie
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        I have. It shows me the average but not my predicted rank.

        1. TorresMagic™
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          You need to enter FPL ID number.

  2. TheBusDriver
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    No point complaining about Capoue. You were never going to start him.

    1. TJ_777
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      He got 0 goals and 1 assist last season

      1. Giovanni Giorgio
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        He's playing in a more advanced role this year and is briliant value at 4.5.

        1. TJ_777
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          Yes but still a bench fodder

    2. Sess!
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      Who's complaining?

  3. A-S-H
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    48 with Ibra, Haz and Val to play. Pretty solid.

  4. andy85wsm
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    Hey all!

    How are your weeks going?

    33 here with only 3 left to play (pre BPs). Nothing great at all but better than last years GW1 shambles.

    Thinking of taking a hit already - told myself I'd take more this season, especially early in the season - will depend on how United play tomorrow.

    Generally like my team though - shame about Vardy not on pens, thought he was.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
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      51 with 4 left

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
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      48 here mate with valencia, Haz and Sanchez to go. Considering a -8 to catch some price rises 😉

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
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        And agree vardy was shambolic. but redmond worked out!

        1. andy85wsm
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          Was very happy about Redmond!

          Vardy was annoying but I haven't seen the game, think Leicester still have decent enough fixtures but doesn't sound like they played well.

          I actually tried to do Vardy to Ibra late this morning but site was down - not a huge deal.

      2. Veggente85
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        Not a good idea. At all.

    3. BrockLanders
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      Yeah, Vardys the big quandary now. Probably gonna shift myself

    4. Rolls-Royce
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      55 here.. Ibra , Haz & Valencia to go..
      Had Mahrez., kinda lucky

    5. Giovanni Giorgio
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      That 1.5 itb for Vardy-->Ibra not looking to shabby now isn't it? 😉

      1. andy85wsm
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        Hmmmm, did I say it was? Can't remember now

        1. Giovanni Giorgio
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          Naah you probably didn't. I got slaughtered on here earlier when I said that was my plan though. Happy I went through with it now.

          1. Silva’s Left Nut
            • 9 Years
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            Mine as well. Have you already picked up Ibra tho? Seems a little quick

            1. Giovanni Giorgio
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              Naah waiting till Monday unless he goes completely apeshit tomorrow.

    6. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      59 with hazard, firmino, Azpi to play.

      Can't complain.

      1. Cheeseoid
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        • 13 Years
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        Brilliant by the sound of things

        1. Stats Don\'t Lie
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I see you didn't do too bad yourself. Feeling well chuffed as only had 8pts at 4pm.

    7. SW6
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      50 with Hazard and Terry to go and very happy with it. My Rondon punt worked out and looks good for the next few weeks. Not even remotely tempted by a WC.

      Still looking for the right midfield but that'll come with time

    8. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
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      Have I invited you to this?
      I've created a mini-league for Fantasy Football Scout on the Talksport Predictor. A small chance to win £1m. Only 50 places so places are limited. If I'm able to then I will select regulars so please use your FFS Username as the display name https://predictor.talksport.com/home.htm Password FCA51-DAO

    9. Oooof
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      39 with 4 players left (Ibra, Firmino, Shaw and Azpi)

      1. Oooof
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        Not including bonus points.

        1. Cheeseoid
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          That will be pretty good I reckon post baps

    10. Cheeseoid
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      53 inc baps with Zlatan, Hazard and Firmino

      1. Sess!
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        Same but with Valencia instead of Ibra.

      2. Oooof
        • 10 Years
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        That's great!

        A victory for the cheeses

        1. Cheeseoid
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          lol. I suspect you wlll be similar. You know whee to check your baps right?

          1. Oooof
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            Just had a look at the baps.

            It makes it 49 or 50.

            Been lucky today with a lot of the scoring.

    11. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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      23.
      7 to play counting Zlatan twice

      Happy enough with that and will follow my plan

    12. The Bandit
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      Good start, 53 with 4 to play 🙂

      1. Neto
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        pre or post baps

        1. The Bandit
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          I wish! Post

      2. George Sillett
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        Respect well done.

        1. The Bandit
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          Ta, you?

          1. George Sillett
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            39 for 6. Happy considering the usual garbage start.

            1. The Bandit
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              Nice, are you in the Old Farts league?

              1. George Sillett
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                No but I am very qualified to join it - link ?

    13. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
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      46 post baps 4 to play

      Gutted I decided to have Heaton and Foster rotation last min!! 6 points lost!

      Thank you Valar (Keith) for his Redmond v Tadic post before deadline.

      Benched Foster/Amat/Copoue

      Really happy with start

  5. Sandy Ravage
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    thoughts on Vardy for GW 2 & 3:

    A - keep Vardy (ARS, SWA), or swap for:
    B - Costa (wat, BUR) (have Hazard)
    C - Giroud (lei, wat) (no Sanchez)

    1. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
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      B

    2. Jolly Good
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      Potentially C, wait for watch though

    3. Zikry
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      Personally already switched to Kane but that's only because that was my plan the whole time regardless of what he did this week. I'd stick in your case since Costa and Giroud have yet to play (Giroud won't play until next week at the earliest anyways) and Vardy missed chances he;d usually bury any other week.

      1. Sandy Ravage
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Kane was also an option, but I have no funds and already have Lamela.

    4. AdamB
      • 9 Years
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      Keep Vardy.
      Imagine taking him off only to see him kick on next week.

    5. ryacoo
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      A

    6. SuperMario
      • 16 Years
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      A with a view to C in a few weeks or even Big Andy

      1. Sandy Ravage
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        Carroll is a good shout from GW 4 onwards. It also helps with getting Sanchez or Ozil

  6. Rolls-Royce
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    Anyone got Mark's team link?

    1. SuperMario
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      also interested to see this 🙂

  7. Monkey Hanger
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    Don't know if I dare transfer out Gray, after only one week.

    Did similar with Wilson last year, and he caned me, with that hatrick.

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
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      I worry about service to him.Burnley team looks poor.

      1. Monkey Hanger
        • 12 Years
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        Seems to be lots to choose from, in his price range.

    2. ryacoo
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      Gray had 4 chances, just wasn't clinical enough today but worth keeping a couple more weeks imo.

      1. Flynny
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        Wait and see how carroll looks on Monday...

        Think West ham have nice fixtures coming up....

      2. Monkey Hanger
        • 12 Years
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        Going to watch the Burnley match on Match Choice tonight, then make my mind up.

  8. The Royal Robin
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    Anyone else considering Gray > Negredo?

    1. BrockLanders
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      Bit kneejerky for me..

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
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      me!

  9. Game...Blouses
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    Aside from his assist, how did Ramírez look?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      Dangerous

      1. Game...Blouses
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        Nice

    2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
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      Had a shot skim the post. It was more impressive how he beat the defender to get the shot off

    3. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
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      Superb. He hit the post, the bar, cleared one off the line, excellent delivery from corners, and looks to be on free kicks too.

      Played just behind the striker, if not level with him.

      Sold?

      1. Game...Blouses
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Was sold last week

        1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
          • 10 Years
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          Likewise. Pretty disappointed he only got 4pts. His performance warranted significantly more, but can't complain for only£5.5m!

      2. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
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        also Ramirez and Mahrez rhyme.. , 5.5 😛

    4. Game...Blouses
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      Couldn't find a broadcast in the US. Thanks guys

    5. SuperMario
      • 16 Years
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      very good apparently.. happy to own!

    6. Monkey Hanger
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      Never his skill level that's the problem. Too injury prone imo.

  10. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
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    9 years, 8 months ago

    What sort if score do we think will be in the top 100k tonight? I know it's pointless worrying about rank until Monday night, but I'd still like to know 🙂

    1. TorresMagic™
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      48ish.

      1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
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        Thanks Torres.

    2. SW6
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      ~55 will do it I reckon. Maybe less

  11. Boo Ya Ka Sha
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    Can anyone who watched the Southampton v Watford game tell me how Tadic and Redmond looked? I saw Red's goal and I am not taking anything away from it, but I would've been more impressed if it came from open play like a quick counter, him beating a player or two and slotting it across goal.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
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      Redmond had a goal disallowed for offside as well

      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 11 Years
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        Did he look comfortable up top? Was he taking players on or was he hesitant and dropping it to others?

    2. Delhidynamo
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      Tadic was the best player for Southampton imo. Really scared of not owning him

    3. Futbol Heritage
      • 16 Years
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      Tadic was great from a footballing perspective. Can hope it translates into FPL great as the season progresses.

  12. Cheeseoid
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I must be doing quite well I reckon.

    53 plus Hazard, Firmino and Zlatan to go post baps

    1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
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      eh thats okay

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
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      Well done. Now enter this 🙂
      I've created a mini-league for Fantasy Football Scout on the Talksport Predictor. A small chance to win £1m. Only 50 places so places are limited. If I'm able to then I will select regulars so please use your FFS Username as the display name https://predictor.talksport.com/home.htm Password FCA51-DAO

      1. Cheeseoid
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        9 years, 8 months ago

        OK. But I am rubbish at predicting scores!

        1. Defcons are for Kinnear
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          Nicd one. Most are on minus scores this week

    3. andy85wsm
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      Very much so!

      1. Cheeseoid
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        • 13 Years
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        I am traditionally a sprinter

  13. S.Kuqi
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    Not long till RMWCT flood 😀

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
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      Enter my league above while you wait

  14. GoonerByron
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    Not going to knee jerk.. Going to even give Bojan and Gray at least one more week

  15. The Royal Robin
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    Townsend > Ramirez. How about that? Saves £1m and I like Boro's fixtures.

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      How about Mirallas?

    2. Veggente85
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Move from a punt to another punt just because he did something do not seems a good strategy for me. Stay and go for 2 FT next gw.

  16. DV8R
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Fischer -> Ramirez

    Good move or is it too sideways?

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
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      I'd do it.

  17. George Sillett
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    Is Shane Long worth persevering with or remove?

  18. Lallana_
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    Carroll's biggest assest is leading the line for a talented team. Let's see how WHU do.

    1. Jamie_GAWA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hopefully we'll, he's in my team

    2. Mull
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      Strangely confident in their ability to score vs the top 6 teams.

    3. Pompel
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      Hoping Ayew will produce the goods on Monday, after am otherwise rather failed season start

    4. Bunk Moreland
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      To be fair West Ham were fantastic against top 4 teams last season. They struggle much more against weak teams...

  19. d1sable
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    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/11275/

    Cedric 😉

    Llorente anyone against Hull? :0

    1. Veggente85
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Beware, Llorente shots are all headers. The normally have a lower chance to be converted in goals.

  20. Jamie_GAWA
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    Anyone else saving a ft?

    Unless there is an injury of course

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
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      Yes

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
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      Me perhaps.,
      Long one the issue.. but might give a second chance.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
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        *only

      2. Jamie_GAWA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'd wait and see how big Andy does

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah... correct!

      3. Jono_90
        • 10 Years
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        Long is my issue too, that second chance would be at Old Trafford.

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 12 Years
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          Yeah.., thought he might be good on counter. And no other Soton player.. let see how Carroll does..

    3. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
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      No. Gray, Mahrez or Fuchs needs to go

  21. Keno
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    Is there a site to use to tell the Rises and falls or nothing ready yet?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      nothing

  22. Jeremiah
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    Poor old Waterford....

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
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      What happened?

  23. Leaf
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    • 16 Years
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    56 with 3 left and 23k predicted rank

    Very happy with that , never got off to a decent start before in all the years plsying this

    1. Jamie_GAWA
      • 9 Years
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      Nice

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
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      Great start Leaf! Who you got left?

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        Terry , Valencia & Martial

        Thanks 🙂

      2. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        How did you get on mate

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 13 Years
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          Extremely well 🙂

          Not having Zlatan could hurt you tough

          1. Leaf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
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            And hazard

            1. Leaf
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              That scares me

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
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      Noice

  24. Boo Ya Ka Sha
    • 11 Years
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    Before dropping Gray & co. ppl should consider if Swansea is just being underrated

    1. Mull
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      • 14 Years
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      Before buying Gray you should consider more than just his GW1 fixture.

      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 11 Years
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        9 goals in preseason definitely had nothing to do with it

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
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      Neither are that good IMO.

    3. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
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      I think they are, I got double swans for their opening two fixtures and think they can have a fine season now that Guidolin is getting the team to play like he wants them to.

  25. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Heard some snippets of Barkley today in the commentary. How did he do? He sounded busy I must admit

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
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      I believe he got his usual lucky goal

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
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        Hmm thought as much. Cheers

  26. Leaf
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    • 16 Years
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    When does the Andre Gray fire sale start

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Give him one more week

    2. Mull
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      21:45 Monday

    3. Numb
      • 11 Years
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      If you expecting him to score every week you need to reevaluate your expectations. He's not going to score 38 goals.

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I had a bad feeling about him all week
        Descending fixtures with the best one first is always scary

  27. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
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    @ Toresmagic. Where are you sat on Sportsdeck? I am 61 with 6 to play but I have no idea what is good in this game at all

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
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      70 with 6 to play. Mahrez (c)

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
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        I don't remember captaining anyone....

  28. Keno
    • 11 Years
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    48 with Hazard, Sanchez, Ibra and Valencia to go, Ill take it!

    1. Jeremiah
      • 13 Years
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      You sure? We can swap if you want?

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
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      Looks like a good start for you.

  29. SW6
    • 13 Years
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    Everton have an excellent run of fixtures coming up. If Koeman sorts them out there could be some good FPL options in that team

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      True. Might get Barkley in for Mahrez

    2. Rath
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Funes Mori FTW! 🙂

  30. Leaf
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    The bloke leading the cycling is on a moped ...this is cheating

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
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      This