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Dugout Discussion March 3

Rodgers makes tactical changes in his first match as Leicester manager

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Watford take on Leicester City in the first of three Premier League matches to be contested on Sunday.

Kick-off at Vicarage Road is at 12:00 GMT.

Brendan Rodgers takes charge of the Foxes for the first time and there is plenty of intrigue as to what impact the former Celtic boss can have on Leicester’s most-popular Fantasy assets.

Rodgers has made one change to the team that beat Brighton in midweek, replacing Demarai Gray with Wes Morgan.

That would appear to signal a move to a 3-4-3 system, with Ben Chilwell and Ricardo Pereira deployed as wing-backs.

Harvey Barnes and James Maddison will flank Jamie Vardy in a front three.

Javi Gravia has also only made one change to his starting XI, with Jose Holebas – back from a two-match suspension – replacing Adam Masina.

Holebas has been directly involved in more goals (three goals, seven assists) than any Fantasy Premier League defender this season.

The Hornets have kept clean sheets in each of their last two league matches at Vicarage Road.

Maddison and Vardy were both on the scoresheet when Leicester triumphed 2-0 in the reverse fixture in December, while Pereira banked maximum bonus points.

Watford XI (4-4-2): Foster, Holebas, Mariappa, Cathcart, Janmaat, Pereyra, Capoue, Doucoure, Hughes, Deeney, Deulofeu.

Leicester City XI (3-4-3): Schmeichel, Chilwell, Maguire, Evans, Morgan, Pereira, Ndidi, Tielemans, Barnes, Maddison, Vardy.

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  1. The Ejiptian King
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    This wasn't in Rodgers PowerPoint presentation.

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    1. Richd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I think he’s very overrated. He was fired from Reading as he almost got them relegated to league 1!

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    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Apparently he's lost all of this four games as manager in England in his first match in charge.

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    3. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      That's consistency.

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  2. Richd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Son owners

    Giving him one last shot or is there a 31 player you want in immediately ?

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    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe Mane?

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      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        He’s the one I’m pondering too

        Son away to Saints or Mane at home to Burnley. It’s a tough call

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        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          No it's not. Mane all day long.

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    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Might as well keep for Southampton

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      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I guess so

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    3. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      He already went for Mane this week for me

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    4. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Well it was Maddison before this shower of shiete

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    5. twoplustwo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Did this week, most of the top teams are up and down at the moment but Spurs stand out for how poor they are

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    6. Shultan
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I want haz but cant do a straight swap without taking a hit so he stays

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  3. the german
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Lol three yellows in three minutea.

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  4. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Southgate’s assistant not impressed with Morgan..

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  5. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I think Rodgers sold himself short taking the Leicester job and he should have held out for something better i.e. Everton or Chelsea.

    I reckon that the players will ultimately throw him under the bus like they done with the last few managers they have had.

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    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Give him a chance! Chelsea would never offer it to him, and Leicester have just as good prospects as Everton. Owner is committed and has a lot of good young players to work with.

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    2. Mysterion
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      As if the Chelsea players wouldn't throw him under the bus too 😉

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      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Good point they have history of that kind of thing too but i just think he would be a better match for them lot.

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        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Quite highly regarded from his time as a coach there. But he'd need to do well at Leicester before getting the Chelsea job.

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          1. Digital-Real
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Which he won't.

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    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Everton lol

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      1. Mysterion
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Haha this too...

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        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Broadband?

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      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        And this!

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        1. Mysterion
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Dial up?

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    4. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Chelsea never throw their managers under a bus

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      1. Merlin the Wraith
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        No they wait to chuck em under trains passing in opposite directions

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        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Why does it matter the direction?

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    5. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I don't think he's all that. Is Everton much better?

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      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Do not under estimate Brendon he nearly won the league with Liverpool and would have only for Gerrard.

        I think Everton have a very good squad of players but have a brutal manager.

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        1. Mysterion
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          would have only for his naivety*

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    6. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Klopp said he didn't want Brendan at Everton cos he's living in his old house in Liverpool 😆

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    7. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Pathetic!!

      No top 6 PL club would take him. The moment a mid table club came calling for him he ran to join them!

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      1. PepTalk
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Celtic fan? I think his timing was perfect. Celtic sold some top players in the summer, didn't get any replacements, at loggerheads with the board. Yet they're comfortably at the top of the table, won the League Cup, on track for the SCup...so if they win an unprecedented treble treble, he'll get the lion's share of the credit.

        And he's leaving having won every domestic trophy he's contested... Scottish Cup could have ruined that if he stayed and they lost.

        I bet he's also happy Lennon is there to slot right in. Celtic fans getting quite a nice cushioned fall.

        He's back in the PL with arguably the team with most potential (and resources) outside the top 6. It couldn't be any better for him

        I read that David Weir commented Celtic are a bigger club than Leicester and there's guaranteed European football. The Celtic squad isn't equipped for Europe as it stands and whilst Celtic are a massive club and all that, does he really get a buzz from away games at Hamilton and St Mirren. I really do make a compelling case

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        1. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Tbh i do not follow the SPL because it is a dead league with Celtic dominating and i can see why he wanted to come back to England because it is a far better league.

          I am not a Man United fan and do not follow Celtic unlike a lot of my Irish compatriots as i find the whole sectarian factor to the game up there unacceptable.

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          1. Ógie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            * I am a Man United fan i mean 😆

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        2. Digital-Real
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Not a Celtic fan, however, the long and short is, Rodgers really isn't a good manager, winning Trophies for Celtic isn't difficult, others have achieved it before him.

          Rodgers can't organise defences, his record in the transfer market is extremely bad. His record in Europe is the worst I've seen for a manager of his profile.

          I don't expect Leicester to improve under him, he certainly won't be getting them into Europe whilst he's there.

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  6. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed. What are people making of Sarri's decision to bench Luiz and play Christensen instead? Rest? Poor performances?

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    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Lots of minutes played and europa league to come.

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      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Chelsea have just as good a chance of qualifying for CL by finishing Top 4 as they have of winning the EL.

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        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          They will want to do both.

          If you can't rest defenders against Fulham, then when can you?

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        2. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          No. The EL route is easier. And Luiz getting a rest was quite predictable.

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          1. Ruth_NZ
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2019/03/01/three-fpl-differentials-for-gameweek-29-and-the-blanks-ahead/?hc_page=11&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_19956334

            https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2019/03/01/gameweek-29-scout-picks-second-chance-for-salah/?hc_page=7&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_19958236

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          2. Ruth_NZ
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            In addition, the EL is the only trophy they can win this season. Chelsea aren't Spurs. Winning things matters.

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            1. how now brown cow
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Ouch. 🙁

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    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Rotation

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    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I am sure he had a good reason for the decision like Luiz was suffering from fatigue.

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      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Or like Christensen is very good and deserves to be involved?

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        1. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Indeed he deserves run out now and again too.

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    4. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Expected

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  7. the german
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Gray on.

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    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Back to 442?

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        no still keep 3CB, Barnes off ffs

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  8. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    FFS losing 0-1 and dont replace 1 CB??

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  9. Richd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Harvey Barnes sub is worrying.

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    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Agree might swerve for now.

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      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I think I’m gonna upgrade Puncheon to Brooks instead of Harvey Barnes.

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        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I think for 5.0m Brooks is a great option anyway. If I needed a 5th mid who could also come in, he would be the one without a doubt.

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          1. Richd
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Plus I even think I’d rather Brooks that either Barnes it Jiminez this week!

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        2. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Is he back and looking good? Better option than other sub-6 mids you think?

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    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, avoiding definitely now.

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    3. MTPockets
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Certainly annoying

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    4. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      So Pereira is a massive disappointment lol

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Had enough already and dont even care about the BGW

        Selling I think

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      2. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Watching the game, Leicester in general are a massive disappointment

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    5. Merlin the Wraith
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Scout picks looking pretty poop at mo.... but not quite as stinking as mine lol! (Am I permitted to lol myself?)

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    6. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Why the f did I get Barnes

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      1. the german
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe you got the wrong one.

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      2. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure in truth. Potential certainly, but can't hit a cow's arse with a banjo.

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        1. Point-one short
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          You're safe with Barnes around. Moo!

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    7. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy party coming shortly.

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      1. Effe
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I hope so

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      2. Point-one short
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Readying the blue WKDs and straws

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      3. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Brilliant timing

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    8. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      That substitution is hard to ignore.

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    9. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Playing a whole new formation in the first game in charge after 3 days

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    10. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Leicester's Barnes and Gary will be the Chelsea equivalent of Pedro and Willian.

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      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Gray*

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    11. tambourineman
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Gray on (x 2)

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      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Captain? 😮

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        1. the german
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Nah both andrea and demaray gray has come on.

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          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Trust the German to be fun at parties

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      2. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Only another 48 shades to go

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    12. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      The top image can’t change soon enough. Only 20 more minutes!

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    13. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Too many Pereira, Barnes and Gray in the league.

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      1. Mysterion
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Too many son's too

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        1. shearer9
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Not enough daughters.

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    14. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Better to have Son (v SOT) next weekend or Haz (v WOL) and wait another week to get him in for BGW??

      Thanks

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      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        sot*

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      2. Dannyb
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I've got both but I would say Son tbh. Wolves much better than Southampton.

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    15. shearer9
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Is Rice worth the extra 0.2 over Diop?

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      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I went for it. Both amazing value. Rice is OOP however.

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        1. Richd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Shame the 33 fixture is away to Chelsea as a double up for 31 could be lovely

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          1. shearer9
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Ooh yeah good point. This is why Bmouth defenders are tempting, 30 31 and 33 are mint fixtures. Just a shame they're not very good.

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      2. MTPockets
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Is any whu def worth it?

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          1. shearer9
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            When they score and/or get a clean sheet and play during blanks, yeah I reckon so.

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          2. Richd
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Rice got me 15 this week and great 31 fixture too. I’m happy

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            1. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Rice Rice Baby

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              1. Richd
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                That made my evening that did. Please post it often

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      3. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Who would you rather have for gameweek 30,31,33 lads?
        A- Vardy
        B- One of King or Wilson(if fit)

        I’m leaning toward B atm

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        1. Dannyb
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I'm getting King.

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        2. Triple P
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          B for me, it's never really satisfying to own Vardy

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          1. Triple P
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            He always scores when I say stuff like this

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        3. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          King out of those 3 assuming you've already got Ashley Barnes?

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          1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Yes mate already have A.Barnes

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      4. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Ricardo Pereira is so lazy. Regret buying him over Chilwell.

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Tell.me about it. Terrible terrible terrible buy.

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      5. Triple P
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Who to play next GW:
        A) Hayden (EVE)
        B) Jimenez (che)
        C) Duffy (cry)

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        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          B A C for
          Me

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      6. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I can't believe how shitty transfer Pereira was!!!

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        1. Richd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          If I owned one I’d just try and bench until the blanks

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        2. shearer9
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, so many of us flocked to him as well. Including my ML rivals luckily. I didn't even start him this week haha.

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      7. DR0GBA
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Vardy goal

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      8. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Vardy party

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      9. Tcheco
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Told you so

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      10. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        PARTYYYYYY

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      11. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Vardy G

        Tielemans A

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