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Dugout Discussion – Man City vs Sunderland

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.

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  1. A.T
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who's playing Capoue next week then? I don't even know what he looks like yet 😀

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    1. HellasLEAF
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No need to know.

      Stats say 1 GS 😉

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    2. GoonerByron
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No.. Tempted to start Amat though! 😀

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    3. JIM BOB
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Last time he scored was on his debut 2 years ago 🙂

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      1. GoonerByron
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Playing a completely different role now though..

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      2. A.T
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Oh!

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    4. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No, tempted by Diomande

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      1. A.T
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Nope, don't know him either 🙂

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  2. Jay_
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Thanks for all replies on my previous post, was occupied.

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  3. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Just noticed Friend was so close to a BP 😡

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    1. Venom Snake
      10 years, 2 months ago

      That could possibly mean he's the new Williams in terms of CS and bonus points

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    2. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Looks like he could be a magnet

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  4. JIM BOB
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Which of the following strikers is the best bet over the whole season?

    A.) Carroll
    B.) Wilson
    C.) Deeney
    D.) Defoe

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    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      hard to say so early on.
      but probably defoe

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  5. Davido989
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Are we all happy with our scores so far? 47 here

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    1. Davido989
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Oooo, looks like me and TM have the same midfield

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    2. SW6
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Very happy on 50. Got no players tomorrow though so that won't be great

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      1. Davido989
        10 years, 2 months ago

        How about Monday?

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        1. SW6
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Terry and Hazard

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    3. JIM BOB
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Similar here. Happy bunny.

      I'm always concerned about not being left behind during game week 1

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    4. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, 54 🙂 But no Zlatan, got Kane instead. Did you see the match, how did Kane do?

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      1. Davido989
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Didn't watch Spurs today. Intrigued to know myself, have Kane & Alli

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        1. Ayew Serious
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Kane bad, Alli worse

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          1. Davido989
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Fek. 🙁

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            1. Ayew Serious
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Both looked tired. Easily could spot that Eriksen and Lamela got a rest compared to them.

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      2. Slam
        10 years, 2 months ago

        VVV

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    5. Venom Snake
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Very 🙂

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    6. jay_walker
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Quite happy. Got 51 with Ibra and valencia left. Got 15 points on the bench with Evans and Capoue though

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    7. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. 59, 4 to play.

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    8. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      51 with Ibra, Hazard, Firmino and Valencia to go. Happy with that but little dissapointed to bench 30 points but it seems Im not alone this week with those points on the bench

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    9. Jay_
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Mildly disappointed, think the Stones late CS buster has put me on the downer. Not happy I bought him.

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    10. Slam
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Really happy actually, 42 here.
      I find it helps if you don't log in here until about 10pm UK time.

      The gloating posts tend to disappear by then.

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    11. A.T
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Mine's rubbish. 34

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    12. Nabs Kebabs
      10 years, 2 months ago

      71 (BB used), pretty happy 😉

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      1. Davido989
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Well in!!!

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    13. Sandy Ravage
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'll take 56 with Haz, Ibra & Valencia to go.
      Ars - Liv ending 1-1 would help with overall rank

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    14. Fergietime
      10 years, 2 months ago

      39 Big mistake giving vardy the C

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  6. Slam
    10 years, 2 months ago

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/08/12/the-weekend-team-news-203/?hc_page=21#hc_comment_13766688
    Eesh 😕

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    1. Jay_
      10 years, 2 months ago

      See that earlier and thought of you 🙁

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    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone predict Hull win?

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  7. Captain Blanks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ville Ronka id?

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    1. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      10 years, 2 months ago

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/30327/event/1

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    2. An Púca
      10 years, 2 months ago

      see previous page

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  8. Numb
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Captain next weekend is more tricky. Thoughts?

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    1. Davido989
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kane, Hazard, Firmino

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      1. Slam
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Kane didn't have a shot, blind faith?

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        1. Davido989
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Oops. Palace are muck though

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    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Depends if one of Ibra or Hazard catch form

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      1. Numb
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, otherwise I don't see any reason to move the armband from Mr 13m

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        1. Greenbackbøøg…
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Indeed

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    3. SW6
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard if he shows form

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    4. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero, Hazard, Firmino or Sanchez

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    5. jay_walker
      10 years, 2 months ago

      When in doubt, Aguero is your man

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    6. Chris_White
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kane or Firmino

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  9. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone know the average on players left?
    And how many % that have Captain left?

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  10. jay_walker
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Why do i listen to people instead of going with my gut instincts? I had Redmond and Barkley, and then some people totally convinced me to switch to Tadic and Delofeu right before the deadline. Thankfully i decided to go with ibra over vardy or kane. Fingers crossed

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    1. Slam
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cue Costa brace and post explaining why you should've gone for him instead of Ibra

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      1. HellasLEAF
        10 years, 2 months ago

        The stage is set for Costa bandwagon..

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    2. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I don't know, why do you listen to people's opinion?

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      1. HellasLEAF
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Tadic I still like.

        Deulofeu looking like a punt that didn't work.

        Will be getting rid personally. See better options there.

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        1. Whazza
          10 years, 2 months ago

          He was OOP, missed a one-on-one...good pick

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      2. jay_walker
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I don't know. Most people are idiots. Seeing as I never learn, maybe I am one too...

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        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 2 months ago

          They didn't score in the first week so they must be bad picks. Fool!

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  11. The Royal Robin
    10 years, 2 months ago

    46/4 to go.

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  12. Captain Blanks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    What are Redmond owners doing next week? Considering benching for Evans myself

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    1. Slam
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Well he's my highest scorer this week, form over fixtures?

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    2. Davido989
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Playing for sure

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      1. George Sillett
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Barkley! Brilliant mate . How's the rest of it gone?

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        1. Davido989
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I don't have Barkley 😛 Got 47, 3 left. You mate?

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          1. George Sillett
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Sorry that was Balders. 39 for 6 happy.

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    3. Sweetboi
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Scored and sounded like he could've scored 5...I'm starting him 100%

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    4. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Playing, will bench Townsend instead.

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    5. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Playing. United could be leaky and S'ton normally give them a good game.

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    6. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Playing, see if Uniteds defence is solid

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    7. The Royal Robin
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm starting him.

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    8. Smythe
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely playing. You can't bench in-form attackers!

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      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed. He has too play for this reason.

        Also I think Everton will score.

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  13. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 2 months ago

    LMS near 2650 🙂

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    1. Davido989
      10 years, 2 months ago

      We have the same midfield 🙂

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Didn't really want Alli but stuck with him 😕

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        1. Davido989
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Seems he didn't do well today. Decent fixture in Palace buys him a week

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    2. Numb
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No spamming please or I'll have to report you to the mods

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  14. George Sillett
    10 years, 2 months ago

    British cycling is outstanding.

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    1. Jethrik
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Certainly is.

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    2. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      should be sitting mostly

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  15. makaveli123
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A bit disappointed that Tadic only got 2 pts. Long should have scored on two of his passes.

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    1. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No need to worry about keeping him then!

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    2. HellasLEAF
      10 years, 2 months ago

      this game can be very cruel yes.

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    3. Chris_White
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He looked very good today. I think he will come good.

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  16. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else looking at their mini leagues and seeing lots of casual teams above them? 🙁

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    1. makaveli123
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

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    2. George Sillett
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A few but feels good.

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    3. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Indeed, but come the end the casuals will be below.

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  17. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
    10 years, 2 months ago

    KeepVardy for now?

    A game against Arsenal is always a goal fest.

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I would

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      1. HellasLEAF
        10 years, 2 months ago

        keep for Arse but tbh, with Vardy seemingly off pens, hard to justify him at 10.0.

        mahrez looks the one to have as Fox' cover.

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    2. Scratch
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Leicester looked fine going forward, they should've had 2 or 3 by half time. Defence looks appalling though, they could be a glass cannon this season.

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      1. Slam
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hernandez-Morgan just didn't work.
        With Huth back they will be much better

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        1. Scratch
          10 years, 2 months ago

          It didn't, but their midfield left the back 4 way too exposed. They also looked likely to concede on every corner but at least Huth will help fix that. Simpson was also quite poor

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        2. Whazza
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Morgan was shocking, nothing to do with Hernandez I'd say

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    3. Jay_
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm tempted to ditch him for a captain, will see how Ibra looks tomorrow. If not, come Friday night I may switch to Kane.

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  18. Slam
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ramirez going a bit under the radar it seems... that's alright... 🙂

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    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      10 years, 2 months ago

      As long as he feeds Negredo, yes...

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      1. Slam
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I think he hit the woodwork twice, not 100% sure though

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    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      People know about him, many midfielders performed today. He's certainly one to keep an eye on but you can't have them all. Plenty of good budget mids this year.

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    3. Smythe
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Swapped him for Redmond yesterday 🙂

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  19. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How did City look today, who looked threatening?

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    1. Slam
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Possession football.
      I got bored watching

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Members area ftw. Lots of possession

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    3. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      They were quite boring, De Bruyne had a lot of the ball, Sterling started well, very mixed bag.

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    4. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No joke, I literally feel asleep while the match was on. It's was 1-0 and I woke up to 2-1.

      For all the good things Pep brings, exciting football is rarely one of them.

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  20. Bruno Bruno!!
    10 years, 2 months ago

    36 points with Dea, Firminio,Hazard and valencia still left to play. What are your thoughts. Current rank 418,596 overall

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  21. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    10 years, 2 months ago

    So i guess we are not getting the 'Notes' back on FPL? 🙁

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    1. Baby Cuties
      10 years, 2 months ago

      oh well. you'll just have to get a real notepad. Or use the notes app or something

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Jeez, thought they were meant to be IMPROVING the site

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  22. The Royal Robin
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Which 3 would you start with next week?

    A) Amat
    B) Azpi
    C) Stones
    D) Shaw
    E) Friend

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    1. Slam
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Whoa, that's expensive

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        10 years, 2 months ago

        ^

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      2. The Royal Robin
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Well I did alright today, so I'm happy.

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          10 years, 2 months ago

          You start Amat?

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    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Shaw, Azpi, Amat.

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    3. Chris_White
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Amat, Azpi and Shaw

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    4. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sort of stuck starting the expensive ones no ?

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    5. kalmoffit
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ABD

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  23. DrunkPhilosophy
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Too early to think of Gray --> Negredo right? like way too early 🙂

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    1. Slam
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think you're late 😉

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    2. SW6
      10 years, 2 months ago

      yes but selling him this GW is fine imo. Just think about who to buy more. Carroll could be a great option. Watch Wilson too tomorrow

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    3. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Wait and see how Carroll performs.

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    4. George Sillett
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on your intake.

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  24. Venom Snake
    10 years, 2 months ago

    4 out of my 5 mids scored a goal, Hazard to make it 5?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      errrr yes?

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    2. Smythe
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I really want Hazard to outscore Capoue 😀

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  25. Beautiful Game
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who is today's bandwagon if any?

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    1. Flynny
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Diamonde

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    2. Scratch
      10 years, 2 months ago

      My boiii Snodgrass

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    3. jay_walker
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Negredo

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      1. jay_walker
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Casuals are already out shopping. 4000 copies of vardy out and almost 6000 have brought in Negredo

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  26. HellasLEAF
    10 years, 2 months ago

    This is where the baps system fails us.

    Tadic owners should walk away from that match with something more than 2 points imo.

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    1. Smythe
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Agreed (don't own him): man-in-the-stands would've given him 3 extra points.

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    2. Every Dog Has Its Day
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Did he assist or score?

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      1. Whazza
        10 years, 2 months ago

        You know he didn't but was MOTM

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  27. sylvanshine
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is it possible that prices change tonight or there is a freeze for 1/2 days at the start?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 2 months ago

      http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/

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  28. Berkan
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ive got Hart, Coleman and Mahrez who I wanted to switch to Payet due to fixtures. Which transfer do I sort out first?

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  29. Flynny
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Realise it's very early but.....

    Who would u start out of...

    Kone v boro

    Stones at Stoke..

    Thanks

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    1. HellasLEAF
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Stones was quality today for what it's worth.

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    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Stones.

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    3. kalmoffit
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Stones

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  30. Every Dog Has Its Day
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How did Vardy do today lads? Gutted to see he did not score today.

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    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm waiting for MOTD. Listened to first half on the radio - sounded like Hull had him in their pockets.

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