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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. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Members.

    Capoue's stats. It's not going to last long is it?

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
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      new yaya

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    2. Zlatan Time
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No but I don't no if I can resist...
      He is right place, right time...

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    3. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Completely anonymous before and after the goal.

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      1. Zlatan Time
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        This 🙂

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    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Shouldn't do. However, if he keeps being the one that gets glorious chances ahead of Deeney, Ighlao and Pereyra, it could do.

      I'm going to be stubborn and avoid all season

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    5. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He has the fixtures on his side though.

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    6. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm really bad at ignoring players like this on the assumption that they'll stop scoring eventually (Yaya, think Ramsey did something similar a while ago too, I was slow on Mahrez too) but I really can't see this one continuing... Famous last words, maybe.

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    7. 42towels
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Probably not, but worth trying with the upcoming fixtures.

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    8. Zlatan Time
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Anyone that uses him as a 4th mid will have a big problem when he stops scoring...

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    9. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Had to say. Poor stats may be a result of their tough fixtures. With their fixtures picking up, he might get more shots off.

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    10. I Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He can't keep converting at this rate but with the fixtures he has I can some him producing a few more returns. Took quite a few set pieces today so has assist potential too.

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  2. Zlatan Time
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    RMWCT
    Heaton - (Pickford)
    Walker - Williams - Holebas - (McAuley - Amat)
    Sanchez - Sterling - Firmino - Antonio - Capoue
    Kun - Ibra - (Diomande)

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    1. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Quite nice but I'd actually consider dropping Zlatan to Lukaku and upgrading Diomande to Deeney...

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      1. My Name Is Prince
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Which would then be my current WC draft! 😀

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I like it. Would you be £1m away from Sanchez + Diomande > Lukaku + Walcott? It would also mean benching Capoue most weeks though.

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  3. Twisted Saltergater
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Walcott looks nailed for me. He's playing more determined and do Arsenal have another pacey option Wenger is going to turn to? I don't expect him to play the full season but I can't see him being dropped any time soon.

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      So, WC midfield

      Sterling and/or De Bruyne
      Sanchez and/or Walcott
      Hazard
      Firmino and/or Mane
      Antonio/Bolasie/Snodgrass
      Capoue

      So many options...

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      1. Burton
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Walcott or Sanchez. Not exactly a three pipe problem.

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
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          • 16 Years
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          I've seen teams in my ML with both

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    2. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sanchez, Ozil and Cazorla are the best picks in my opinion.

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Ozil surprises me. He doesn't have the set piece dominance this year due to Cazorla.

        I'm still not sure if Sanchez is worth 11m. At the moment Sanchez + Capoue is better than 2 x 8m mids, but I'm not sure for how long. You get Sanchez as a captain option and when will that be if you have Aguero too? Those 2 might be the best options though over Ibra, Hazard, etc.

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  4. Rex Lapis
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Which one?
    A. Sterling Firmino Snodgrass
    B. Sanchez Lallana Fletcher (Capoue 4th mid)

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  5. M.A.G
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry for re-posting(again) but didn't any replies..

    Would you do
    Redmond/Ibra/Pva > Sterling/Aguero/Holebas (-4) ?

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    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I would.

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  6. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Benteke, Deeney or Slimani? Or other option around that price.

    Really struggling with my 3rd forward

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

      Deeney

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    2. Zlatan Time
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Slimani could be a differential...

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      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
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        That's what I am thinking - but could be rotated with CL.

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    3. FPL Puppy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Benteke, but most people will say Deeney.

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      1. My Name Is Prince
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        How did Benteke play tonight? A bit left out or just unlucky?

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        1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
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          Zero shots on target

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        2. Clump
          • 11 Years
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          His all around game was decent.
          I think he'll get chances to score in that side.

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    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Defoe for me.
      Slimani
      Deeney
      Benteke in that order after

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      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Sunderland look pants.

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    5. Burton
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Rashford is under-discussed in this bracket.

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  7. Quinny___
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is my defence to light? Could downgrade Mane to Coutinho but I fancy Mane to do the business

    Heaton
    Holebas Evans Collins
    Sanchez Mane Sterling Antonio
    Aguero Lukaku Benteke

    Jak Marney Amat Francis

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    1. st4rt__
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Very jealous of that attack. Defence is rather light, mind.

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

      I love your grav, man. Best Halo game IMO.

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

        100%... Still playing it on MCC !

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  8. Jönny
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    How's this for a four point hit...

    Ibra, Hazard, Zaza out (yep, Zaza punt went well: 2 weeks, 2 points)

    Aguero, Deeney, Antonio in.

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Looks fine.

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    2. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      Not bad not bad. Could end up a complete nightmare though.

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      1. Jönny
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, classic one where I'd feel the need to stick a tenner on Zlatan to score v Leicester to hedge my bets!

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  9. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    KDB was phenom this weekend in the absence of silva but silva will play more often than not won't he? think silva occupies some of KDB's spaces

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
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      Agreed

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  10. Ibracadebruyne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Lallana for free or Firmino with a hit (-4)?

    Cheers!

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    1. A-S-H
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Firmino.

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    2. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Firmino. Klopp loves the guy so he's always bound to get more game time and even a shot up front every now and again.

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

    Very wary of selling Hazard and/or Ibra, particularly for points hits. Been burnt by over tinkering and then some.

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    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sell, hold, or wild card.

      You are likely taking those hits on a relatively longer term basis.

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  12. Budweiser
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is it stupid to bring in Firmino now or fairly safe?

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    1. Burton
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      90% safe

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

        Thanks

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  13. sergioaguero67
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    How about this trio:

    Kun Lukaku Ibra

    What is Lukaku's injury status?

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  14. Jape
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who's the best 4.5m to get in? Capoue will now be the 4th mid.

    A) de Roon
    B) Fletcher
    C) Marney
    D) Other

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    1. Burton
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'd go for Barry above those, at least while the fixtures are nice. Certainly no worse than those you list.

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    2. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      can you stretch to
      barry 4.6

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  15. BB-8
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    A. Costa + Hazard -> Kun + 7 mil mid(Chadli/Snoddy/ Capoue)
    B. Ibra + Hazard -> Kun + Firmino

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    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B seems the popular transfer around here

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      1. A-S-H
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I'm most likely going to do B myself

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  16. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Time to Wildcard?

    Foster (Jaku)
    Valencia, Stones, Baines (Amat, Friend)
    Lamela, Antonio, Hazard, Sanchez Capoue
    Benteke, Ibra (Iheanacho)

    1.2 ITB

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    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I would.

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    2. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nope, you have quite a solid team, just a few tweaks. I have Valdes, Friend, Souare, Tadic and Negredo, so defo WCing

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  17. Hargo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Clyne over Valencia?

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  18. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Diego Costa has been involved in 24 goals in his last 24 games for Chelsea (16 Goals and 8 Assists)

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      And a load of us have continued to ignore him just because of yellow cards.

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      1. Ser Davos
        • 10 Years
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        and lack of bonus.

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        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          He's the 2nd top scoring forward after 5 games.

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      2. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Saw some getting rid becasue of fixtures. Told them he's a big game player. Scored against Liverpool once again.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      and 22 of the 24 yellow/red cards

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  19. lalua
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hope everyone had a great GW
    3 questions:

    1. chance that Iheanacho plays at least 30 mins next GW?
    2. Is Cazorla still on pen?
    3. Chadli or Snoddy for GW6?

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    1. Burton
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      1) 20%
      2) Yes
      3) Chadli

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  20. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
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    Nice parting gift from Townsend today, got me up to 81 points!

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  21. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Too late to board the Walker train?

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    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      You've missed 2 rises, but he's the cheapest of the lot still.

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      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        That doesn't really answer your question. If you've got the cash for it get him

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  22. RangerMouse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    With 9.5ITB on a WC, who to put in last two defence spots and any other changes? Lamela and Bolasie could both go.

    Foster - Jaku
    Shaw - Stones - Evans - ??? - ???
    Sanchez - Firmino - Lamela - Bolasie - Capoue
    Aguero - Lukaku - Benteke

    Cheers :).

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  23. SomewhatPleasing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Excuse the dumb Q. I've just made 6 transfers, pressed confirm & now when selecting the wildcard button a pop up tells me that i need to mke additional transfers so as points will be deducted.

    Anyone know whats what?

    Cheers

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

      Congrats, you've just taken a huuuuuuge hit!

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

        I rather hope not - Thought the button could be used anytime during the week?

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        1. Burton
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          You need to do a transfer to activate the wild card, that's all.

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    2. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Just make another transfer, press wildcard, then transfer back (make sure they are the same price first!)

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    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      more transfers will kick the wildcard in i think

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    4. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks all. Will wait till tomorrow and make a same price transfer and see what happens

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    5. Think
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Just make one more transfer and u will be able to activate ur wc, confirm ur trf only after activating wc

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

        Done.

        My heart almost stopped for a second there.

        Thanks for the help people.

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  24. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What do you think?

    1) Lukaku and Hazard
    2) Costa and Mane

    Thanks!

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    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Probably 2

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    2. POZZY
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Lukaku and Mane, tbh!

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

        This.

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    3. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 4 months ago

        @

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    4. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Forster/Foster

      Walker Evans Shaw Friend Stones

      Capoue Lamela Hazard Ozil Ramirez

      Long Lukaku Ibra

      2FT. Need to get Kun back.

      Ozil > Sterling
      Hazard > Firmino
      Lukaku > Kun

      Worthy of a -4 and leaving 1m ITB?

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    5. RADOAFC
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ok so initial WC, any good? Need Liverpool cover?

      Foster Jaku

      McCauley Amat Walker VVD Friend

      Sanchez Sterling Capoue Lamela Bolasie

      Aguero Deeney Lukaku

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      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Need Liverpool

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

      A) Firmino (3-5-2, Diamonde on the bench)
      B) Lukaku (3-4-3, Carrick on the bench, 4 point hit)

      Any advice fellas?

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    7. Clifford☯
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Which transfer is least urgent ?
      A) Benteke to Deeney
      B) Costa to lukaku

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        A

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      2. Colonel Klink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        A

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      3. Grand Thibauto
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Both

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      4. Worzel Gummidge
          9 years, 4 months ago

          A

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      5. Colonel Klink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Does Zaza look like one day he will score goals?

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        1. Grand Thibauto
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Should get dropped for Calleri

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          1. Colonel Klink
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Shoul, or you think will?

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      6. Edge
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        a) Haz, Ibra

        or

        b) Sanchez, Costa

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

          Either one could score big but right now B

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        2. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Tough one.

          A has two penalty takers, that'll probably swing it.

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
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            A probably a bit more bonus friendly too. Costa and Alexis lose the ball too much.

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