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Dugout Discussion – Tottenham vs Sunderland

18 September 2016 4862 comments
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A busy Sunday of football comes to its conclusion at White Hart Lane as Spurs and Sunderland go head-to-head in the 4.30pm kick-off.

The hosts’ 4-0 win over Stoke last weekend boosted out faith in the likes of Harry Kane and Dele Alli, yet their midweek Champions League loss to Monaco at Wembley suggests Mauricio Pochettino’s side have yet to hit top gear.

Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela owners are left cursing their luck after the duo were named amongst the subs, with Mousa Dembele returning to the XI following a six-match suspension.

Certainly, the home side will be buoyed by their visitors’ second-half capitulation at home to Everton on Monday night.

The Black Cats have yet to win under David Moyes and, considering their current form, may well be lucky to avoid a repeat of the 4-1 reverse in the corresponding fixture last season.

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  1. Jamie_GAWA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone else feel Capoue is a viable option short term 4th mid but think Snodgrass will do better and leaves you with better team balance?

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    1. wowBOBwow
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      definitely this

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    2. Big Red Dog
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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  2. KOLASINA(C)
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Jeez, if Sunderland keep a CS, Pickford will have something like 12 points

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    1. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Pickford on the bench and PVA owner here

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  3. faver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Walker should get 6 points or a least banked cs for that kick

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    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      And 3 baps

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      1. faver
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        and assist to Rashford

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  4. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Can see myself buying Januzaj soon, and then being frustrated about the lack of points.

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    1. SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      *nods sadly*

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  5. NestorC
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Mid up to 8.5mil, thinking about Firmino, Coutino or some other? No ARS or CHE cover. Why so much love for Firm and no love for Cou is Firm better? Thanks

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    1. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Firmino's more reliable.

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      1. NestorC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        But he hasnt done so much so far?

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    2. Big Red Dog
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Firmino better numbers & consistent. Lallana is decent option if you have less $

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      1. NestorC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I am thinking about having him for a long time since the fixtures are good so maybe Firmino is better option. My mid would be
        Sterling Firm Anton Snod Capue

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Goals. Coutinho drops deep and makes great hockey assists and his finishing is inconsistent. Maybe he'll turn the corner and this will be the year he adds goals but he hasn't proven it yet.

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  6. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry for repost but bottomed

    First draft WC team

    Heaton / Jakupovic
    Walker / Shaw / Williams / Friend / Amat
    Sanchez / Firmino / Antonio / Bolasie / Capoue
    Aguero / Lukaku / Benteke

    Not sure about defender or having Capoue as 5th mid

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    1. Big Red Dog
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Friend and Benteke would swap

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    2. NestorC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I have Capoue as 5th mid but will play him with this good fixtures as 4th, defence looks good, maybe Evans instead od Friend?
      I had Shaw and swaped it for Valencia, and like Walker, just cant fit him in for now.

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      1. andymck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Literally just did that swap to Evans haha. I think I like Shaw enough to keep him but still have a week to decide at least. Also did Benteke > Deeney and now have 0.5 ITB, what do...

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        1. NestorC
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I picked Valenica bcs of bp and that side od MU is weaker in terms of crossing so he could get some assist. Good, dont like Benteke but I see many managers have him. Firmino to Mane haha?

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  7. Jay_
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Just -12 mini wildcarded.

      Valencia, Redmond, Hazard, Ibrahimovic >
      Holebas, Sterling, Firmino, Aguero

      -------------------Foster----------------
      ---------Baines Stones Holebas---
      Sanchez Firmino Sterling Antonio
      --------Aguero Lukaku Benteke----
      ------------------------------------------------
      Subs: Pickford Capoue Amat Wilson

      0.3 ITB. Feels good.

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      1. Vamonos
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Had you already used your wildcard? If I had to take a -12 hit I'd def WC if poss

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      2. Big Red Dog
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Keep lovin that Capoo points on the bench

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      3. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        -12....right on the edge of WC territory, Jay.

        Like your moves thought,

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      4. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        You are a maniac mate

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      5. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Im about mini wilcard also.

        Dependant on price rise. I wanna save up 2FTs so soften the points blow

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    • A Betting Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      *Off topic*

      Anybody play NFL contest on draftkings? Only played a few times and done fairly well but feel I must be clueless compared to the thousands over the pond who apparently play professionally. Considering entering the $20 millionaire maker anyway, am I just going to be dead money?

      Team:

      QB
      E. Manning $7,600
      RB
      D. Williams $7,100
      RB
      T. Yeldon $4,700
      WR
      J. Jones $9,200
      WR
      S. Shepard $5,200
      WR
      M. Wallace $4,700
      TE
      J. Thomas $4,400
      FLEX
      C. Beasley $3,200
      DST
      Panthers $3,900

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        No better options than Beasley? Also think Eli is a bit overpriced.

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        1. Les Bleus
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Also, how much is Barnidge? He's gonna be good this week I feel.

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          1. A Betting Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            $4,000

            Must say I don't fully get the 'overpriced' argument in daily fantasy sports compared to FPL. A much cheaper asset can easily outscore a premium one on any given day? I presume it's all about finding the differentials which I prob can't do with my NFL knowledge...

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        2. Richd
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Beasley great for that price. Lots of checkdowns.

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      2. TheDogTor
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I like Alshon and Anderson this week. Latavius Murray and Sharpe also look decent.

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    • Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Got bottomed.

      Thoughts on Pickford/Jaku for a cheap goalkeeper combo? Both seem to be first choice atm with good performances and fixtures.

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      1. Big Red Dog
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah i'm doing on my WC.

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        1. Over Midwicket
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Seems a bargain

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      2. Sebbo29
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        thinking the same, cannot get worse then picking the wrong one out of Heaton/Foster every week

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        1. Over Midwicket
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Thing is, both Pickford and Jakupovic are great keepers, playing for team who concede loads of chances but don't usually concede that many goals. Great chances for BAPs, save points and the occasional CS, all for 4mil.

          Allows maximum funds on ATT, MID and DEF

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      3. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I was against it yesterday, but now starting to come round.

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        1. Over Midwicket
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Having said that, why would Hull pay 5mil for Marshall if he wasn't going to be first choice..

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      4. Monklane
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Glad I'm not the only one thinking this.

        No keeper / defence has excelled yet, so why not?

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    • Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sunderland should be in front

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    • Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Heaton
      Collins Baines Shaw
      Antonio Mane KDB Sterling
      Ibrahimovic Lukaku Benteke

      Pickford Capoue Evans Amat

      How's that look for this week after Ozil/Hazard > Mane/KDB for free?

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    • GHB
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Back in from the game, wow I didn't expect us to win that and Capoue points even better.

      Jose should have hooked Rooney, had an absolute stinker

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Watford fans unite

        Holebas is going to be a huge fantasy player with the upcoming fixtures.

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        1. GHB
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Cracking game mate, long time since we last beat them - 1986!

          Holebas is a machine - corners, FK's and loves getting forward

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      2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Apart from the 5-0 at the BayArena aside, United haven't really played good football since Fergie left.

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        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Long may it continue.

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    • Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ibra, Zaza, Ozil

      to

      Aguero, Deeney, Firmino

      for -4 is very tempting

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      1. Worzel Gummidge
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Look below. I have had enough and just removed the players. I would do that easily but I have kept Ozil as can take a drop of 0.1. Ozil to Sanchez next week.

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          1. davies
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Did you buy Ozil at 9.5? Or do you have money ITB?

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            1. Worzel Gummidge
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Bought Ozil at 9.5 and money ITB.

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        • Worzel Gummidge
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Just did a -12 and with the players I removed/added I am not worried about making the points back.

            Ibra > Aguero (C) - FT
            Pogba > Sterling
            Hazard > Firmino
            Zaza > Deeney

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            1. Give The Todd Some Love
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Pogba and Zaza definitely need to go. Aguero is a must.

              Hazard is the only one that could bite you.

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          • RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Hi all,

            If I take a -4 hit now to not miss the price rises, and then later in the week decide to WC will I still lose -4?

            Thanks

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            1. Agueerrroooo
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Yes

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            2. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Ah, thought I wouldn't loose the -4!

              Cheers

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          • jmcclory123
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Can someone help me cut this squad down by 2.0m,

            Pickford -- Jakupovic

            Coleman -- Valencia -- Evans -- Morgan-- Amat

            Firmino -- Capoue -- Sanchez -- Chadli -- Antonio

            Aguero -- Costa -- Lukaku

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            1. Tansey
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Coleman to Williams
              Valencia to Holebas or Kelly
              Maybe Chadli to Snodgrass

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          • KOLASINA(C)
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Kane(c) was such a bad idea. 😆

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            1. Declan
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              😐

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            2. Numb
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Still plenty of time

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          • SMOOTH
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            A. KDB and a 2nd 4.0 def (kinglsley)
            B. Sterling and Koscielny (also has $ left over to get lovren instead of kone)

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          • Eden Hazardous
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Pickford on 6 saves. 21 BPS , 8 more than Dembele and Januzaj(13). Defo getting bonus today unless Spurs go mad in the 2nd half.

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          • fedolefan
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Jesus, captain Kane and he can't even score against Sunderland at home.

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          • davies
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Costa > Lukaku?

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            1. COLLIN QUANER
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Nah

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              1. andymck
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Why not?

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          • FDMS All Starz
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Best mid under 7.5?...only walcott stands out for me
            My mids:hazard/sanchez/Antonio/capoue/Redmond

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          • S.Kuqi
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Don't probably have much time to plan my fpl team next week. So need to do planning tonight.

            How does these moves look like?

            Zlatan - Costa - Özil ➡ Aguero - Lukaku - Firmino for -4 hit

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            1. Tansey
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Looks good

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            2. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Looks good mate.

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            3. S.Kuqi
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Thanks both 🙂

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          • thepeen555
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Any update on chalidi knock ?

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          • Shifty
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Hey lads, appreciate some feedback on this WC draft. Been a shocking 2 GWs and need to stop the rot.

            Foster Jaku
            Williams Lovren Holebas Friend Amat
            Sanchez Sterling Mane Antonio Capoue
            Aguero Lukaku Deeney

            Questions:
            - Defence too light?
            - Could go Firmino over Mane for some extra coin but Mane always looks more threatening
            - Chadli for short term fixtures, or Antonio for medium term?

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            1. davies
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Would deffo do Mane > Firmino and upgrade Lovren.

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              1. Shifty
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                cheers Davies. I currently have Morgan btw, your defence looks quite reliable - what ya reckon? Worth keeping?

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                1. davies
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  Do you want an extremely biased view or just biased?

                  I think we're getting the balance right and I'm optimistic for the season now. If you can afford him, decent shout.

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          • GinjaWhinja
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Spurs gonna get a pen. I can feels it. Early in 2nd half.

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          • Numb
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            There still don't seem to be many "must have" obvious picks.

            Aguero
            Antonio (given the price)
            Capoue (ditto)

            Anyone else?

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            1. Shifty
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Bolasie could be worth a shout

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              1. Numb
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Yeah maybe

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            2. Over Midwicket
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I'd say Firmino considering how many goals Pool score, that he's nailed on and often plays false 9

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              1. Numb
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Needs one or two more goals to cement it

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            3. Cesc's old mullet
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              If he keeps going like this, Snodgrass could be on that list

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              1. Numb
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                True

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            4. Kuqi Monster
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Not really a must have but a pool mid with their fixtures looks a good bet

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          • Lone Wolf FPL
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Pickford and Jaku both nailed?

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            1. Cesc's old mullet
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              People seem to think so, and I hope they're right

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            2. Numb
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Not really

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            3. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Neither are nailed.

              Mika and Marshall.

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            4. Over Midwicket
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I think they're nailed enough. When one loses their place the other one will get subbed in. Cleanies are impossible to predict and those two gets loads of saves, BAPs and the occasional clean sheet. When they lose their places, you'll hopefully have a couple of trannies saved up to ditch one

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            5. Lone Wolf FPL
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              cheers all

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          • Cesc's old mullet
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Been having a hard time deciding whether I'll have both Ibra and Kun, or Kun only.

            Think it all comes down to this :

            A/ Ibra + Snodgrass
            B/ Lukaku + Sterling

            Rest of my front 8 is :
            Sanchez, Firmino, Antonio, Capoue
            Kun, Deeney

            What do you think?

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            1. Shifty
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I think B. Pretty much same WC front 8 as you in that case.

              What's your def like?

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              1. Cesc's old mullet
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                I'm about to press the WC button, so It's pretty much a work in progress at the moment, but it goes something like this :
                Heaton Jaku
                Baines Stones Evans Kone Amat

                Pretty set on all but Evans and Kone, who are merely placeholders atm

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                1. Shifty
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  Nice. Looks like your TV is abit better than mine - missed Sterling, Lukaku and Antonio's rises so i'm being stretched.

                  Def is

                  Foster Jaku
                  Williams 5.0 Friend Holebas Amat

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                  1. Cesc's old mullet
                    • 16 Years
                    9 years, 4 months ago

                    Still not bad.

                    Jumped on Antonio last Saturday, so got his 0.2 rise, which is nice. And had Lukaku was my Aguero replacement 😉

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          • Chucky
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Feels so good to be a Jaku/Pickford owner 🙂

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