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The FPL Bonus – Gameweek Eight

17 October 2011 1588 comments
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The EA Sports PPI statistics are now available and the Fantasy Premier League bonus points have now been added to the game. Here’s a game by game breakdown of how this map out for gameweek eight…

Liverpool 1 Man United 1
Gerrard 3, Welbeck 2, Hernandez 1

Few surprises here – we predicted the 2 for Javier Hernandez but won’t begrudge Danny Welbeck a single bonus point for his display and assist on United’s equaliser. Steven Gerrard’s maximum was a foregone conclusion here given his goal and contribution to the Liverpool display.

Chelsea 3 Everton 1
Terry 3, Sturridge 2, Lampard 1

John Terry, always a strong scorer in the EA PPI, not surprisingly comes out on top, having also got on the scoresheet in the 3-1 win. As we predicted, Daniel Sturridge and Frank Lampard also reaped reward for their goal and assist contributions respectively.

Wigan 1 Bolton 3
Eagles 3, K Davies 2, Diame 1

Chris Eagles was our top ICT Index performer of the week and was also top of the EA PPI rankings. Three bonus points will follow for the Bolton man but, while we predicted returns for Nigel Reo-Coker and David Ngog, it was Kevin Davies (despite his penalty miss) and Wigan’s Mohamed Diame who earned higher PPI totals.

QPR 1 Blackburn 1
Samba 3, Helguson 2, Lowe 1

Although honours were even at Loftus Road, our prediction based on our ICT figures fared well, with Blackburn’s Chris Samba picking up a strong EA PPI total – the third highest in the gameweek. QPR’s scorer Heidar Helguson ranked second in this match, with Blackburn’s Jason Lowe set for a single bonus point for his PPI tally.

Man City 4 Aston Villa 1
Balotelli 3, Johnson 2, Kompany 1

Mario Balotelli earned the top PPI total in this match for his acrobatic opener, with Adam Johnson’s goal and assist earning the winger number two spot. Vincent Kompany demonstrated his newfound threat from set-pieces by claiming a goal- enough to earn him the single bonus point.

Norwich City 3 Swansea 1
Pilkington 3, Martin 2, Barnett 1

With a brace of goals, Anthony Pilkington was amongst the top ICT and EA PPI performers this weekend and it’s no surprise to see him claim the three bonus from this one. We predicted Russell Martin for a strong PPI, but didn’t see Leon Barnett’s single bonus point coming – he continues to score heavily in EA PPI terms and remains a bonus darling as a result. He just edged out our prediction for the remaining bonus – Bradley Johnson.

Stoke 2 Fulham 0
Walters 3, Delap 2, Etherington 1

As expected, Jon Walters collected the top EA PPI score from this home win, with Rory Delap ranking second and Matt Etherington, with two assists, coming in third. Andy Wilkinson was Stoke’s top defensive performer, sharing a PPI score with both Jermaine Pennant and Asmir Begovic.

West Brom 2 Wolves 0
Brunt 3, Foster & Reid 2

Chris Brunt picks up his first bonus points of the season with a top ranking EA PPI display in the local derby victory for the Baggies. Ben Foster was the top rated keeper in both the ICT Index and EA PPI rankings and, subsequently, he fetched the two bonus here; while we predicted Peter Odemwingie for the single bonus, it turns out that Steven Reid collected an identical PPI to Foster and will share two bonus points. Billy Jones came in next on the PPI rankings but was denied a bonus by that share.

Arsenal 2 Sunderland 1
Van Persie 3, Koscielny 2, Larsson 1

Robin Van Persie was amongst the top five PPI performers in the gameweek and dominated this match to collect the inevitable maximum bonus. Few would have seen Laurent Koscielny’s PPI score of 22 coming however; that’s going to earn him two bonus points with Sunderland’s scorer, Seb Larsson, picking up a single bonus as expected.

Newcastle 2 Tottenham 2
Ba & Taylor & Van der Vaart 3

We’ve a share at the top of the PPI rankings in this match with both Demba Ba and Rafael Van der Vaart set to earn 3 bonus points for their 22 point totals. Jonas Gutierrez has to make do with a single bonus for his display then, although the PPI scores from this match are still under review with the assist for Shola Ameobi’s goal seemingly awarded to Yohan Cabaye rather than Ryan Taylor.

*Edit* As indicated, this match was reviewed and, with the award of the assist to Ryan Taylor, he tied with Ba and Van der Vaart at the top of the PPI. The three bonus points were therefore shared between all three players.

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

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  1. Zizou
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    ah great the r taylor assist has meant i am beaten in my head to head by 1point

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    1. Smarty Pants
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      same here, bloody hell, hate him

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    2. ToonTom
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully his cameo at LB will be over soon....scary that Santon came on for Simpson yesterday, but Id imagine that wsa to do with Bale...Snaton looked good and Taylor is no LB.....

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      1. James
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        I think its touch and go who gets dropped. Simpson is better defensively, but Ryan Taylor's free kicking ability might swing it.

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  2. Squiggle
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone knows how the flagging works on FPL? Brunt is declared fit twice on the official WBA website but remains yellow flagged till last night and drops 0.1. Adebayor starts last night and there is no news of an injury, but remains yellow-flagged till now and will soon drop in price. Meanwhile, it seems most of the other players that started or made the bench over the weekend were unflagged.

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    1. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I was irritated a lot by the Brunt one until he got 11 points, now losing that extra 0.1 didn't seem so bad. He was passed fit on Thursday wasn't he?

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      1. Squiggle
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, I was annoyed too. I don't know exactly which day he was passed fit, all I remember was him staying yellow-flagged until he started the game. Now I am getting annoyed with the same thing happening to Adebayor, except this is even worse, he actually played close to 90 mins and is still yellow-flagged!

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        1. Mark
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          • 18 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Adebayor was a doubt going into the game - Redknapp stated he was 50:50 and then stated before the game he was taking a risk by starting him at Newcastle.

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          1. Squiggle
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks for the clarification, Mark. I assumed it would be consistent, since he started the match and ended without any further news or indication of a recurrence, he would have his flag removed like the other players that were passed fit for a game.

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          2. James
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            And Ramires? Surely he is a doubt for next weekend's matches?

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            1. Squiggle
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 2 months ago

              Ramires looks like he is already yellow-flagged, James?

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      2. Timmy Cahill Rules
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        He was

        Roy said he was fully fit on thursday he is a season long pick for me.

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    2. James
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Exactly.

      Can someone please tell me how Ramires was not yellow-gflagged after his game? I mean, surely he has to be a DOUBT for the next game... The lack of a yellow flag has meant many people get him in and his price goes up, making him unaffordable for me next week.

      Lame

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      1. Mark
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        • 18 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Ramires is still at 7.2 so he has yet to rise. He was on Sunday morning when more details of the injury were availalble - he has a scan to come so his flag may yet be removed.

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  3. Demí
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    I don't have Suarez or Adebayor going into next week ... Am i i screwed?

    Frontline is Rooney Sturridge and RVP so hopefully it should be okay

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    1. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Nope that looks like a perfectly good front line to me.

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    2. Kostja
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      I think you are good, Rooney is the only one who I would want to change for next GW but hes a season keeper IMO. And playing at home, could still produce the goods.

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      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers Stilicho and Pulma

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    3. Manamongst
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      They look fit for fight. I personally would keep Rooney, he's due rear his ugly (his hair looks great by the way) head, in a big game. I'm worried though, I may dump Welbeck for Sturridge.

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      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Aye, really reluctant to sell him, as he wasn't injured like Aguero and nor is he falling in price like Aguero.

        Think Welbeck has to go, bringing in Sturridge this week looks a good shout

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    4. Fratboy
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      No Spurs coverage at all Demi? I would be looking at maybe Mata>VDV although Mata is proving to be Mr.Consistent at the moment!

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      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Can't be getting rid of Mata when he has QPR next. Also bit worried about VDV and his constant inability to never complete 90 minutes.

        Would've had Adebayor in my WC team if he wasn't a major doubt going into the week

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        1. Fratboy
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          same actually. Kind of hoping Suarez gets banned then I can do Balotelli to Adebayor instead. I'm considering it anyway!

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  4. David Davros
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Any opinions on the best budget defenders around?

    Slim pickings but I have Simpson, Brown and Gabbidon at the minute. Simpson is fine but the others aren't really doing it for me.

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    1. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Until Saturday I would have said Woodgate 🙂

      Boyata might be worth a peek at 4.0.

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      1. David Davros
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Indeed, frustrating about Woodgate, I wonder about Wilkinson's prospects of regular time.

        Something doesn;t sit right about getting a Bolton defender in given their record so far this season, can't knock the fixtures though. Cheers

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    2. yeahbuddy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      McAuley bandwagon?

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    3. Demí
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      McAuley is a good bet after West Brom's tough fixtures. Boyata till then is a good bet

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    4. Kostja
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Simpson and Gabbidon fixtures are going bad right now, also Santon was brought on for Simpson which worries me.

      Now there is McAuley from WesBrom and also Bassong 4,4 for about a month.

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      1. David Davros
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Bassong, now there's a thought.

        Cheers for the thoughts fellas

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        1. MAD
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          Great tune in your link btw (y)

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          1. King Nil Miss ✩
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            + 608

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      2. Manamongst
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        What's wrong with King now...just looked like he had to take a major sh&t at the time.

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    5. MAD
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Stick with the Newcastle Sunderland rotation Shogun... no point in using transfers on your defenders when they have decent fixtures coming up. Gabbidon you could ditch though...

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  5. ToonTom
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Want rid of Taarabt...obviosuly! Cant quite afford VDV..people think he is worth a hit this week? if not I might go Walters/Petrov....

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    1. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I don't know about a hit for him unless you really want him long term, him never playng 90 minutes is certainly an issue for me.

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      1. David Davros
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        I'm with you on the 90 minutes thing. Also if he is playing on the right I don't think he justifies the price, which has been happening.

        Seems to be a fairly frustrated man at the moment.

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      2. ToonTom
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        My thoughts too...and can get him the week after if I want him for no hit....

        He didnt look that dangerous yesterday apart from the pen to be fair....really pleased with that result!

        (Just hope Santon replaces Taylor not Simpson!)

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      3. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        10-8-10 in his last 3... he scores points..and still gets over the 60 minutes which gives everyone that so needed extra point

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    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I'm looking at Petrov in for SWP next GW

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  6. themec
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Only 38 points, including a solitary bonus for Kompany, despite having 10 out of 11 players at home....

    Have two frees for next week and am planning on Mata > VDV, Odem > Sturridge, but am wavering slightly. Mata is a great player but doesn't seem much of a point scorer compared to VDV. Odem scored but really need my strikers to start games. Any thoughts?

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    1. James
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Mata is getting an assist a game. Whats the difference between him and Silva? And yet everyone thinks Silva is a must have. Consistency is as important as explosiveness. Ill take 5/6 points a week, sometimes more, and be happy with it. In any case, I have bigger concerns than an 'underperforming' Mata. Lol

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    2. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Odem was kind of injured, but still Sturr is better. Personally I have VDV(but fitness is a problem with him). I like him more because hes selfish and thats good for fantasy, but many here like Mata, so I may be wrong.

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    3. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I personally don`t think there will be much difference between Mata and VDV scores in the next few weeks. To me it seems like a sideways move with arguably no gains.

      If you can just do Odem to Sturridge I'd do that.

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      1. themec
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. Only problem with that is 3 Chelsea players which bothers me for some reason, even though their fixtures are good.

        The other option if I keep Mata then is Odem > Ade??

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        1. Manamongst
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          Odem to Ade is your best piece of that fixture if you ask me. He was supposedly a HUGE question mark to play and he still played BY FAR more minutes than VDV.

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        2. heartsattack
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          IF one of the three is a defender I would be tempted to get shot of him.

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          1. themec
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            It's Bos and I'm not sure I like the sound of that!

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            1. heartsattack
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 2 months ago

              Haha..Well don`t do it then. I haven`t got him so missed the rush to get him at a decent price. If I had him I`d probably keep him rather than lose money but I do think Chelsea have been disappointing defensively.

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    4. jfr
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Mata > VDV isn't worth a hit

      He's only not much of a points scorer because he hasn't had a sizeable haul yet. I'd say he's a nailed on 6 points against QPR. Patience, he will come good.

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    5. Fratboy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Odem was an injury doubt, I think he'll be starting next week. You must have been chuffed to have him come on and score! Unlucky with your other strikers though.

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    6. Manamongst
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Looks like you're hustling sideways playa...

      We all knee-jerk, I know it hurt scratching together the cash for Mata for the guy that finally came good (Brunt) but I say the Arteta to Ramsey hurt the most. I would say find another way (yes tougher) to finance getting VDV. But if you must have him that is the easiest way to do it. Just don't be surprised if he's not playing in his choice positioning and only plays 65 minutes having no part of the Ade brace (all speculation of course).

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  7. thetinkerman
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Ok folks...

    If you had to make a choice between VDV and Nani for mid/long-term, who and why?

    VDV:
    + Pens, often plays just off the stiker (OOP), not in Europa league squad (less likely to be rotated)
    - That said, with his constant niggling injuries and slight rotation/rest threat (whether it's to the left/right wing or the bench) it's difficult to put the armband on him.

    Nani:
    + Plays for a team that have been scoring goals for fun
    - rotation threat, especially with CL (e.g. GW 18)

    I fancy Nani for his consistency, fixtures and captaincy options but VDV seems to be impossible to ignore at the moment. Even if he doesn't play particularly well, he seems to hoover up goals, assists and bonus points.

    Thought? Who would you go for?

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    1. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Another minus for VdV would be the instant impact Defoe had when he came on, which could see VdV used on the right again.

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    2. James
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      For me, it depends on whether you have Rooney or not. If you do, get VDV. If you dont, get Nani and Adebayor.

      Adebayor will score around the same as VDV over the season and is cheaper...

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        But Adebayor is in a position where there are more options that are cheaper
        I have both so I dunno 🙂

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    3. David Davros
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Who isn't a rotation threat?

      The only big player I can think of that hasn't been rested at some point and surprised everybody is RVP.

      It's part and parcel of the game, and impossible to properly predict. I'd try to put it out your mind and then decide who you think is the best pick, go with that person and live with the fact that every now and then rotation will get you.

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    4. Cheggers
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go Nani but wait until after the everton game

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers for the replies folks. I like the sound of Nani (perhaps after the Everton game) and Adebayor... just don't rate Adebayor hugely to be honest although his stats are difficult to argue with!

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  8. Cheggers
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    RVP 3 and Kompany 1, ill take that I suppose!

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  9. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Need to pick 2 players out of these 4 for this week... very tricky

    Kompany, Ward, Simpson, Brunt.

    What do ya reckon?

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Ward, Simpson in for sure, and for me Brunt as well.

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    2. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I'd pick Brunt for sure, wouldn't bench a midfielder over a defender (unless the defender had a significant goal threat).

      I'd say bench Simpson... could see the derby being low scoring and Swansea aren't likely to score away from home if Wolves can defend well! Tough one though

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  10. Chairboy
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Any Geordies?? Is Best going to keep hs starting position given lack of form and return of some useful contributors??

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    1. Chairboy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      And any Bolton fans - Klasnic, how did he look?? You can see where I am going with this??

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    2. ToonTom
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      All guess work mate, but to me, if one was to be dropped now it would be him. Arfa and Marveaux are both being looked after carefully, but Wigan at home could well be the game they wheel out one of them from the start....Arfa tempts me but is a risk...

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    3. RossNUFC
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't be confident myself, Ba is our main striker and with Shola back fit now Best will suffer i'm afraid.

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      1. Chairboy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks lads - thats what I was thinking. Good start to the season btw.

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  11. Large Hardon Colluder
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Shorey being dropped was a right pain in the arse. Anyone know why? Is he at risk now for starting?

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  12. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Mcauley , Barnett or Tierney

    best option all 4 million

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    1. big oak
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      monk, hes capt

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  13. RossNUFC
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Could be 65 points for the week, wouldn't have believed that on Saturday night.

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    1. Fratboy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      66 for me 😛

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      1. Bubbles
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Now now, no-one likes a showoff.

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        1. Fratboy
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          sorry I just had to show him someone has always done better. I'll stop now.

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          1. RossNUFC
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            Interestingly i am on 463 and you are on 462 so we will be on the same score when you add the bonus...

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            1. Fratboy
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 2 months ago

              wow so you are having a great season as well 🙂

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    2. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Hehe. I was sitting on SIX points at midnight on Saturday, turned out ok.

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      1. heartsattack
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        The overall leader was sitting on 7 Saturday night.

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    3. Hybrid.power
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Good job. 65 points is a very respectable score. So glad you didn't say 'Is 65 points a good score?' 😛

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      1. RossNUFC
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        I know, at least i didn't gloat in that annoying manner

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  14. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Suarez or RVP captain for gw9?!

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    1. Random_Guy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Wait for more news on the Suarez situation first. But I'd go for RVP.

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    2. Timmy Cahill Rules
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      RVP he is a home game machine and stoke are dire after europe matches

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      1. Fratboy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        THIS

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    3. MAD
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      RvP hands down

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    4. jimnastics
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I've got a feeling that RVP(c) owners will be gloating again at the weekend. I'm vary, vary wary of captaining Suarez... I will probably bring him in, but the armband stays on RVP.

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      1. stilicho
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        It's a shame to see the traditional Saturday/Sunday gloatfest starting to bleed into Monday, might have to take Mondays off from here too.

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  15. Nibbsy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    What's the best site for price rises this season? I'm a bit out of the loop. FISO seems to be pretty accurate with the falls, but right now it's showing 0 daily NTI for all players which can't be right?

    When is Suarez likely to rise this week?

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  16. Demí
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    United's full 23-man travelling squad is as follows: Amos, De Gea, Lindegaard; Evans, Evra, Fabio, Jones, Smalling, Vidic; Anderson, Carrick, Fletcher, Giggs, Nani, Park, Young, Valencia; Berbatov, Diouf, Hernandez, Owen, Rooney, Welbeck.

    Rio left out, presumably as a precaution

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    1. Waldaz
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Jones will play yeah?

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      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Yep

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        1. Waldaz
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers

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  17. thivagar
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    i've had vandervaart for 3weeks, grabbed 3 goals 🙂
    git 10bps this week (inc 3 for rvp as captain)
    pretty happy

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    1. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I too am self satisfied. Isn't that great?

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      1. heartsattack
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        +1 more for the patting my own back club. Feels good.

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  18. Random_Guy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    How to fit Liverpool coverage into this team?

    Vorm, Krul
    Bosingwa, Kompany, Simpson, Ward, De Laet
    Young, Silva, Mata, Dyer, Moses
    RVP, Adebayor, Agbonlahor

    1 free trade and 2.5m in the bank.

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    1. big oak
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      u cnt unless u want to sacrifice adebayor for suarez or silva/young/mata for gerrrard
      what u can do is upgrade dyer to sinclair, less ownership, more returns and on spot kicks

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    2. thivagar
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      maybe bosingwa to enrique?

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    3. Manamongst
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      say goodbye moses and hello Oliveira Anderson!!

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      1. Manamongst
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        FAIL you said LIVERPOOL

        Boo me!

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    4. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      De leat - Enrique
      or
      Young - Gerrard

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      1. Fratboy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        +1 maybe even both!

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    5. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      De laet to Enrique 100 percent I`d say.

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    6. MAD
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Young -> Livepool mid

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  19. Manamongst
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Welbeck + Modric---->Sturridge + Nani for a 4 pt hit?

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    1. The Finnisher
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Keep Modric > Nani and the 4 points until GW11

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      1. stilicho
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Tut tut, talking people out of transfers again 😉

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Okay.
          Get rid of Modric against Blackburn for a 4 pointer to get Nani against City.

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          1. stilicho
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            • 15 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            Haha I'm going to keep digging you with that one, it seems to tickle you.

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            1. stilicho
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              • 15 Years
              14 years, 2 months ago

              I think what you probably meant the other day was "don't let OTHER people talk you out of a transfer, me not included" 🙂

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              1. The Finnisher
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 2 months ago

                No...I offered my opinion about a certain set transfers.
                Mac's was choosing out of Nani or Gerrard for the next few weeks, and there were many people trying to talk him out of it..I told him to go with his gut, and well...it kinda worked, he went with his gut and Nani got benched and Gerrard scored.
                But ok 🙂

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                1. stilicho
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                  • 15 Years
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                  I'm trying to decide whether that's casuistry or sophistry, but next time I decide to go with my gut I'll check you agree first 🙂

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          2. Manamongst
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            14 years, 2 months ago

            That does add perspective. But Modric to VDV would be my better move. that can be done in one, if VDV doesn't go up by .2 this week. He still scares me...

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      2. Manamongst
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        can't, I only have 2.0 in the bank and the Welbeck to Sturr diff would finance Mod to Nani. In any event I think the CL this week will let me know A LOT. Does Cleve play does Nani stink, does Danny sit does Chich play. Honestly thinking of bringing AJ from citeh on my squad again this season. But that is chancey.

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Sorry i was being sarcastic 😆
          I would do the Welbeck > Sturridge and keep Modric for the next 1-2 weeks

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          1. Manamongst
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            14 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah I wade past your sarcasm Jack, it's all good. Thanks!

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  20. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    I have Neil Taylor

    so should i buy

    mcauley or barnett as another budget defender

    ?

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Will McCauly start when tamas is back? i dont know much about WBA and havent seen him play. should I get on this bandwagon?

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      1. Demí
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        He's the 1st choice pairing with Olsson now. Been MOTM for the last 2 home games running. Was a new signing for Brom this summer, and he's drawn lots of praise from Foster and others. Should be a good choice for a 4m cheapie when West Brom's fixtures are better.

        On Tamas, he'll just have to wait his turn now to get back in the side, as McAuley hasn't put a foot wrong and i can't see him leaving the team for a while yet, barring injury.

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          Fantastic! Cheers for that Demi. I'm wildcarding in a couple of weeks and a 4.0 def would be welcome as WBAs fixtures do pick up soon.

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  21. McTown
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Need to get rid of Young, is too much wasted on 1 or 2 points.

    Options are mata, gerrard, lampard, VDV, nani or anyone else you guys can think of

    Or keep Young and upgrade now risky Anderson to someone worth 8.3 or less

    Advice?

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    1. heartsattack
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      I`d swap Anderson to Etherington (if he`s now injury free) Stoke have some good home fixtures coming up.

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      1. McTown
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Would rather a bigger gun but a good differential

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        1. RossNUFC
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          VDV

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          1. McTown
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            14 years, 2 months ago

            Already have ade though

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            1. The Finnisher
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              14 years, 2 months ago

              I have both and was happy with their 18 points this week 😉

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              1. McTown
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                14 years, 2 months ago

                touche

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        2. heartsattack
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          Young will come good. I`m keeping him. The problem with VDV or Lampard is the time they will get on the pitch in my opinion.
          Gerrard could do well especially considering Liverpools next three so if you`re set on losing young maybe Stevie G.

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  22. Turbodog
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Which do you fancy more:

    De Laet -> Shawcross
    Jarvis -> Pilkington

    OR

    Arteta -> Mata
    Jarvis -> Allen(SWA)

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    1. McTown
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Is pilkington legit or kneejerk?

      I would say option 1 if you have sturridge already

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      1. Turbodog
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        No Sturridge - not touching my front line of Rooney, Gabby and Barndoor

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        1. McTown
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          All good then would say either is good tbh, do option 2 if you defense is already sorted, as shawcross could be a good addition

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  23. Sess!
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Any newcastle fans on here, is attilla about? Just wondering on this santon situation. I wildcarded last week and swapped r.taylor for simpson as had to free up funds (typical taylor got an assist). Also thought it was a good move long term as taylor's place would be under threat but a little worried that simpson came off. I'm thinking taylor was kept on the pitch cos of his free kicks?

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    1. RossNUFC
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Newcastle player -> Sunderland player

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    2. Smarty Pants
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      I think the consensus it that RTaylor stayed because Newcastle were losing and had to score. Simpson is still better defensively... But no one can tell you what will happen for sure.

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    3. Why always not me?
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      during that time newcastle was down 1-2, of course they wouldn't sub out their best FK taker.
      i think everybody agrees that simpson is a better defender. So if you really come down on this, it might just be a technical substitution for just that one particular game

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      1. Sess!
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Cool, cheers all and ROSSNUFC you are a joker!

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        1. RossNUFC
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          Well i'm happy for you to cheer a Newcastle clean sheet but i wouldn't want to be doing it the other way round 😉

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    4. ToonTom
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Alright mate..I am not Attila but will put in my two pence!

      Santon can play left or right back it seems and its not clear which side he will play on. neither of our fullbacks are especially strong, but R Taylor has generally been the weakest. However there has been talk, and after yesterday's sub, more talk, of Santon playing with R Taylor. That could mean Taylor RB and Santon LB. No one is sure really and I have Simpson myself so I wish I was!

      Also depends on who plays ahead of them. If Marveux starts next week for instance he might want an experienced RB behind him...all guess work! However Id imagine a lot of people will talk about it this week as Simpson is prob the best 4 mill def! Sorry if that doesnt help...Taylor and Simpson at risk basically!Santon will play when fit...

      nice name btw!

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      1. Sess!
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Cheer mate. I'll just be well annoyed it's simpson that gets dropped as I got r.taylor at 4m and he's 4.7m now. I only had 8.2m to spend on 2 defendes though on a wildcard and didn't want to change the rest of my team so plumped for the pretty standard simpson and n.taylor. Guess just a case of sitting back and seeing what happens.

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        1. Sess!
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          Saying that just noticed santon is only 4.3m. I'll just swap to him worst comes to worst. Sorted 🙂

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          1. ToonTom
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            14 years, 2 months ago

            Thats what I am thinking!

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  24. Smarty Pants
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Are many people playing Kompany this week? Kind of risky but seems that I don't have much choice...

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    1. RossNUFC
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      He's on my bench atm

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    2. McTown
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Am playing tiote over him as he has nicer fixture

      But the Man utd of the weekend didnt look to dangerous infront of goal... could work out for you

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    3. MAD
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Playing Ward over him atm...

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  25. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Stoke play at home on this Thursday. The effect from European competition might not be as serious as the previous weeks.. Anyway, (c) RVP still look good.

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    1. Demí
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Decided to not get Suarez in this week, and rather just just save my transfer. So RVP will probably be my captain too. Should do well against a tired Stoke side

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    2. FPLord
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      It has to be either RVP or Suarez (if he is allowed to play) this week. Third option is Adebayor who is a slightly riskier punt I'd say.

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  26. Why always not me?
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    i've been thinking hard about this
    which pair is better Fantasy wise

    Mata+adebayor Vs VDV+sturridge and 1.7 million

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    1. Fratboy
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      I went for VDV and Sturridge last week, but I would feel better about having Adebayor and Mata at the moment. VDV keeps getting pulled off pretty early and I fear for him rotation-wise....

      On the other hand people have been saying this stuff for the past couple weeks on here and they both keep cleaning up the points, maybe just go with your gut on this one.

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    2. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Really tough one. VDV and Sturridge look more likely to be rotated but if they score well when they play it doesn't really matter!

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    3. Why always not me?
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      i currently have mata and ade
      but transfer VDV and sturr in would be able to give me some extra cash (1.7 M)

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    4. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      or SG + Adebyor vs

      VDV + Suarez?

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  27. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    young ->
    a) VDV
    b) Mata

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    1. McTown
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      wondering same and am thinking VDV personally as i have ade

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      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        do you mean Mata or would you want to double up on Tottenham attackers?

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        1. James
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          I think he means he has Ade, so he clearly thinks Tottenham cover is important

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    2. Christina.
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      SG

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  28. mr messi
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Does Jones to Enrique sound good given Liverpool's nice few fixtures?

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  29. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    I have Mata and Nani

    Which team is better to double up on as im looking at sturrige or hernandez

    ??

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    1. The Finnisher
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Easy Suarez for the next 3 at least.

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      1. Timmy Cahill Rules
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        His fixures do look great cheers

        Lets hope theres no ban for the evra incident though

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  30. FPLord
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys, I might be the last one on here to still have Sessegnon AND Moses 🙁

    I don't want to bring Walters in this week and think I can live without Petrov in my team. The only option is HBA, but he might not be ready to start a game. Any suggestions?

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Sunderland going against the worst defense in the league. Hold on to Sess!!!!

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