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Dugout Discussion – Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

21 August 2016 1535 comments
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Gameweek 2 rolls into Sunday with a lunchtime Wear-Tees derby clash.

Sunderland play host to a Middlesbrough side that earned a draw in their opening home encounter with Stoke City on day one. David Moyes’ side also emerged with some credit from their first fixture, losing out to Man City by a narrow 2-1 margin having equalised via a Jermain Defoe goal.

Defoe will once again carry the goal scoring burden for the Black Cats today, who are without Fabio Borini due to a toe injury. Moyes gives home debuts to Donald Love, Paddy McNair and Adnan Januzaj, while Papy Djilobodji earns his full debut at the back.

Aitor Karanka begins to rotate his Boro troops by bringing in Cristhian Stuani for Albert Adomah. Victor Valdes misses out with a training ground knock, opening the way for Brad Guzan to earn his debut in goal.

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

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  1. MrMaverick
    10 years, 2 months ago

    those who started amat over friend UNITE

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    1. liiusions
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I've come to terms with whatever GK/Def set up I play will be wrong so Sunderland aren't scoring here

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    2. Jazz!
      10 years, 2 months ago

      🙁 🙁 🙁

      Sunderland better score.

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      1. La Roja
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Oi

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      2. MrMaverick
        10 years, 2 months ago

        thinking of taking a hit to get kdb out, thoughts mate?

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        1. Jazz!
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Wouldn't do it mate. West Ham at home next and he did grab an assist v Stoke.

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          1. MrMaverick
            10 years, 2 months ago

            cheers jazz

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    3. Oooof
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Hi

      O/

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    4. HuttonDressedasLahm
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Last week benched Foster and McAuley
      This week
      Heaton and Friend

      🙄

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    5. Les Bleus
      10 years, 2 months ago

      And last week the other way around 😉

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      1. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Indeed

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    6. Mr. Blonde
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      My choice of starting keepers and defenders has been appalling

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    7. BbBb
      10 years, 2 months ago

      So difficult to predict clean sheets.

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

      Pretty sure Sunderland will score

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    9. Fluctus de Mutilatio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      o/

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  2. liiusions
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How's Gaston looking anyone?

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    1. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Mustard

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    2. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      out wide right, not hugely involved

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    3. Oooof
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Poor start, got better.

      Still looks good.

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    4. Russell
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not great FPL wise

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      1. Oooof
        10 years, 2 months ago

        True

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    5. HuttonDressedasLahm
      10 years, 2 months ago

      http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Gaston

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  3. Nicks93
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Lamela or Barkley in for Alli?

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    1. Numb
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lamela

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      1. Nicks93
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Im leaning towards Barkely but could really use the extra 0.5. Did Lamela look like a viable FPL asset last game?

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        1. BbBb
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Lamela been the top spurs asset so far this season. He's gonna have a great one this year

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        2. Worzel Gummidge
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Best MID for Spurs past 2 games. Created 5 chances. On some FKs and corners.

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        3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Barkley is a lucky fpl player and will frustrate the hell out of you

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          1. Scholes Balls
            10 years, 2 months ago

            true, but he is the most nailed option in everton front line

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    2. Nicks93
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers, everyone

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  4. La Roja
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Oscar & Vardy out

    Hazard & Negredo in -4

    Worth it?

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    1. KOLASINA(C)
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ye

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  5. Earn your Spurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hi - on the FPL site, can anyone tell me if Forums is going live again sometime? It was great last year for banter within our minileague but it's not there now

    thanks 🙂

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  6. Dacra
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hmm, Carroll injury sucks.

    Firmino and Carroll to Barkley and Benteke for a -4?

    Or just Carroll to Rondon or Gray?

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    1. One Man
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Just Carroll.

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      1. Dacra
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Worried about Firmino price drop though..

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        1. One Man
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Would you consider WC ?

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    2. Russell
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Just Carroll, keep 2FTs for international break if you can

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    3. Jamie_GAWA
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I done that move but for free so not sure how the -4 affects you

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      1. Whazza
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He will have 4 points less next gw

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  7. Shabaaz
    10 years, 2 months ago

    just heard carroll out for six weeks

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  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Carroll injured, what a surprise

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Good as a Feghouli owner?

      **Clutches straw

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    2. Clump
      10 years, 2 months ago

      In for a week out for a month.
      The man is a ladies sanitary product.

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    3. MrMaverick
      10 years, 2 months ago

      calleri could be an option at 7.0

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    4. Andy_Social
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Gives me the excuse to use my 2FTS to dump Carroll and Firmy, and get Costa + a 5.5 mid, of which I'm spoilt for choice.

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  9. St. Joseph
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Which one better

    5.5 mid
    A) snodgrass
    B) ramirez

    6.5 fw
    1) gray
    2) negredo

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    1. One Man
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Snodgrass and Negredo

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  10. AdamB
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Can someone give me the link to the set piece takers article please ?

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  11. JLAEST
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Where do we stand on Morgan? After Swansea the fixtures don't look so good. Switch him with Williams?

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    1. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Im gonna double up on shaw and valencia, maureen loves a clean sheet

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      1. JLAEST
        10 years, 2 months ago

        And both are nailed and very attacking... I like that. However, Everton seems good and I really like the fixtures (considering Barkley for Firmino too).

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    2. BbBb
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Wait on Williams, he hasn't started yet

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      1. JLAEST
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, the idea would be after next GW.

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    3. Andy_Social
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Now Huth's back, could still be pretty solid.

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    4. One Man
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Jagielka ?

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  12. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Decent record, albeit not prolific

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristhian_Stuani

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  13. NATSTER
    10 years, 2 months ago

    My enjoyment on Gray has been cancelled out by Negredo.

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    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 2 months ago

      And I own Shane bloomin' Long

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    2. President Giggs
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yup, didn't realize his ownership was so high

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  14. MrMaverick
    10 years, 2 months ago

    dont see how gooch,watmore,pienaar can do anything to wipe friend cs.

    moyes needs a mental check up for benching khazri and starting gooch

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    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 2 months ago

      🙁

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      1. Jazz!
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Replied above btw.

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        1. MrMaverick
          10 years, 2 months ago

          cheers mate

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  15. Jamie_GAWA
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Firmino,Alli,Carroll to Pogba,Barkley,Benteke

    4 points well spent?

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    1. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think so

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    2. Andy_Social
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd say so.

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    3. Venom Snake
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino to Pogba not necessary just yet

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      1. Jamie_GAWA
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Firmino will drop in value though

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  16. Nabs Kebabs
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Now there will be a huge Negredo wagon only for Pulis to completely shut out Boro GW3 😆

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    1. Shearer & Sutton
      10 years, 2 months ago

      In Pulis we trust.

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  17. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Oscar to be dropped in the next game for Cesc ?

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    1. La Roja
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I expect this, yes

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  18. Lallana's Bananas
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is Stuani a realistic option? Or are Gaston & Negredo still better options?

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    1. Andy_Social
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Of course, but then there's his price.

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    2. BbBb
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Negredo still a better option but could be a good enabler in a 3-5-2

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      1. Andy_Social
        10 years, 2 months ago

        With Stuani I can have Kun/Zlat + 3 Power Mids and 3 premier defenders n Goalie. Can't with Negredo.

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  19. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Most of you guys sticking with Firminho?

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    1. Andy_Social
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nope, not me.

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    2. faver
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yep. I like him

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    3. Fluctus de Mutilatio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Had to let go to get Ibra. Was part of a 3 way transfer, but was essentially Firm>Barkley. Freed up cash, improved near term fixtures, and dodged a potential price drop. Feels good, although I think Firm will eventually come good.

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  20. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Just tuned in. Was quite happy with the score given I have Valdes in goal. Then I just saw a bald old guy pick up the ball... What happened here?

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    1. Andy_Social
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Valdes minor injury so didn't start. Who's your back-up? Heaton or Jakkers?

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      1. Jigger & Pony
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Smile is back as Jaku 7 points coming off the bench 🙂

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        1. Andy_Social
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Good man. Heaton's 10 for me!

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          1. Jigger & Pony
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Nice one

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  21. King Kohli
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How does this look?

    Firmino + Alli ----> Hazard + Mirallas (2FT)

    Leaving me with:

    Hazard Townsend Mirallas Redmond Capoue
    Aguero Ibra Costa

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    1. FISSH
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I would sell Townsend and Costa

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Costa 2 goals in 2 and home to Burnley next...

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      2. King Kohli
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Why not Firmino & Alli?

        Open to selling Townsend as well, but would have to take a hit and not sure who I could replace him with.

        Costa has got a goal in each game even though his lack of bonus is annoying.

        Who would you get if you removed Costa & Townsend?

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    2. Nabs Kebabs
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm getting Mirallas this week but only because I'm probably WC'ing after GW3. I think he's a great short term shout but not so much long term. He's very hot and cold, Koeman loves rotation and Bolasie now in the mix means one bad performance and he'll potentiall lose his spot.

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      1. King Kohli
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Agree with you to an extent although I think Mirallas will stay in the team since he seems to be playing quite well imo.

        Since I cannot get Barkley without a hit, which other mids would you consider at 7m or less?

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  22. FISSH
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hmmm

    To keep or sell Alli? He looked decent when he came on.

    Plus, Bolasie or Barkley? Maybe even Mirallas

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    1. Jamie_GAWA
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I sold for Barkley

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    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sell for lamella. He will play deep as well at times if Jansen starts too.

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    3. King Kohli
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely sell.

      Not nailed on to start and Spurs don't look at heir best just yet.

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  23. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone watching the Sunderland Vs Middlesbrough game?

    Can that person please tell me who are the best players in the field right now.

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    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not Sunderland players.

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

        Thought so..

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    2. Les Bleus
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Negredo and Stuani

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

        Thanks

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    3. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Stuani Negredo Friend and Januzai

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      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This, although Januzaj has faded a bit

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

          Thanks both!

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  24. Ibralicious
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Firmino->

    A) Sterling
    B) Barkley
    C) Walcott

    Cheers!

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    1. Venom Snake
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    2. FISSH
      10 years, 2 months ago

      definitely not C

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    3. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B for the next 5-6 weeks anyway

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    4. Tex
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd be tempted to keep for a while. Once the fixtures turn I'd love to get him in.

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    5. Ibralicious
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all, probably would take a call between Sterlo and Barks

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    6. Fluctus de Mutilatio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I did B

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  25. Jamie_GAWA
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Last one.

    Carroll to Benteke now or wait is there any wait?

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    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Wait because benteke isn't even likely to start v BOU.

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      1. Jamie_GAWA
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Carroll won't play gw3 either though

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        1. XLNC
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Same issue here. I'm thinking about a short term solution with money in the bank to go for Benteke if he seems ready.

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        2. Jazz!
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Wait till Palace presser.

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          1. Jamie_GAWA
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Is it on Friday?

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      2. Tex
        10 years, 2 months ago

        You sure? I think he'll play an hour or so.

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        1. Andy_Social
          10 years, 2 months ago

          He's out for 6 weeks. His price will plummet so he needs to go in the next couple of days.

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          1. Tex
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Benteke I mean. I think he'll play next week.

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          2. Jamie_GAWA
            10 years, 2 months ago

            He's talking about Benteke

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    2. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Stuani or Negredo have decent fixtures if you fancy a differential

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      1. Jamie_GAWA
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Negredo is in nearly 20% of teams already

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  26. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Afternoon.

    So my team is this:

    Foster Jaku
    Valencia Stones Williams Friend Amat
    Haz Firmino Tadic Lamela Capoue
    Kun Vardy Gray

    Should I do?

    A) Vardy and Tadic to Ibra and Redmond (-4)

    or

    B) leave it as it is and give Vardy one last chance against Swansea at home and hope Ibra keeps quiet against Hull

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  27. RD
    10 years, 2 months ago

    All we need now is a Negredo Goal to justify our Gray to Negredo transfer a successful one

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  28. Dacra
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Everyone should keep Firmino, he'll come good.

    Not just so his price doesn't drop, honest.

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    1. Whazza
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Shitty advice, no form and bad fixtures

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      1. Net Gains
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I think you may need sarcasm lessons

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        1. Whazza
          10 years, 2 months ago

          🙄

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        2. Whazza
          10 years, 2 months ago

          think again

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      2. Dacra
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Bookmark this..

        (I want rid, but don't have the free transfer now I need to get shut of Carroll, just want people to keep so his price doesn't and plummet)

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        1. Whazza
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Why the eff would I bookmark this

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  29. Net Gains
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Quick poll. Are Hull City mad if they don't give Phelan the job full time?

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    1. Andy_Social
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No. Despite the start they're screwed anyway, so save the money, get a cheap gaffer and cheap loanees and do a Blackpool. Easy.

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  30. Rolls-Royce
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Common Ramirez!!

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