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Dugout Discussion – Watford vs West Ham United

25 February 2017 1537 comments
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Gameweek 26 rolls on with an “unfashionable” evening encounter that pairs Watford with West Ham at Vicarage Road.

From a Fantasy perspective, this serves as a scouting mission of the Hammers assets ahead of potential investment for the Gameweek 28 blanks.

Slaven Bilic’s side are just one of eight teams that are currently guaranteed to play over that weekend and, as such, are elevated in our thinking ahead of this encounter.

Andy Carroll is again an absentee as he continues to struggle with a groin complaint, leaving Michail Antonio to lead the attack for the visitors. He’ll be under the microscope, along with Robert Snodgrass who tucks into the number 10 role against the Hornets.

For the home side, Fantasy interest is limited given their forthcoming blank, although promising fixtures to follow has us monitoring the continued form of Troy Deeney and M’Baye Niang.

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

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  1. UnitedXCI
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Aguero for Costa or kaku?

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    1. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I'm going Kaku and never going back

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    2. Minerva-03
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Probably Costa, considering he blanks in GW28...

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      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        This. Means you have Lukaku already there for GW28/

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  2. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    GW27 draft:

    Jaku
    Alonso McAuley Brunt
    Hazard Sigurdsson Snodgrass Eriksen
    Costa Kane Lukaku

    Heaton Davies Friend Amat

    1 FT, 1.6m ITB

    Where should my focus be, what changes should I make??

    Thanks...

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Depends on Wednesday.

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  3. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Having a tinker...is this madness?

    Alli + Kane > Sterling + Kun (-4)

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    1. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yep

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    2. Minerva-03
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Not necessarily, if City get the double GW no, but if they don't get it, then yes.

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    3. Champione
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Kun and Sterling are guaranteed one more match over next two gws, so not madness at all

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    4. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Add an "s" before "tinker" and you save me a similar question

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      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        😆

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    5. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      If city get dgw, it's a good risk. Can go either way. An aggressive play. I would do this.

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      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks for the feedback all. I'll sit on it until weds and decide then

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  4. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    "We're on a disappointing run, we need to come out of it quickly"

    Maybe you should stop being a stubborn clown and play your best attacker (Stan)?

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    1. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Senior Stanislas is done. Time for him to get lost from my team

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      1. Ephurion
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        😀

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    2. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah seriously, maybe he's failed a drug test, no logic to not playing him

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      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Wouldn't be on the bench every game if he failed a drug test.

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      2. JustPark
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Or he bite a pie.

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  5. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Doing Benteke -> Aguero with my 1 FT, what transfers would you take a hit for in the DGW with the below team?

    Foster
    Jones - Nyom - Alonso
    Coutinho - Eriksen - Lanzini - Philips
    Aguero - Ibra - Lukaku

    Heaton - Baines - Coleman - De Roon

    0FT, 0.0 ITB

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    1. Wetdream
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      #Never bench Coleman.....

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  6. KJT123
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    PVA + Alli + Stanislas > Maguire + Sane + Siggy

    -8?

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    1. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Heck no

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      just do Alli to siggy

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  7. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Whos going to win the champions league? I'm thinking it could actually be Atletico's year for once

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Leicester

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      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        😉

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    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      You can never rule out Utd

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      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        surely it Liverpool's year?

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        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          No that's next year.

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          1. Camp No No
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Always the next year.

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      2. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        😀 😀

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    3. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Bayern

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      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        haven't watched much of them, but apparently they've struggled this season. However, if that 8-0 today is anything to go by, they could definitely be in with a shout now

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        1. Les Bleus
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Bayern winning in the Bundesliga really means nothing to be honest.

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          1. F4L
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            at least it boosts their confidence. They were really impressive vs Arsenal as well

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    4. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      What no love for Arsenal?

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  8. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    my plan of not taking any hits may have to go out of the water after this GW, looking at just another average GW. Maybe I need to start being bold and brave and take a few hits.

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      hits are addictive, once you go there you cant go back

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  9. rocky7st
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Which one looks good for next week. Only have 6 starters for GW28 too
    a) Defoe > Kun
    b) Phillips > Sterling/Sane
    c) Defoe + Alli/Eriksen > Kun + Sterling/Sane (-4)

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    1. Minerva-03
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      C) Considering your potential starters are so low for GW 28 anyway, you may aswell capitalise on a potential DGW as a booster, and just go from there honestly.

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      1. rocky7st
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I could get 8 (9 if I take a hit to replace my non playing keeper) but the City DGW has thrown a big spanner and Phillips injury isn't helping.

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    2. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A & then look at hits for 28 after 27

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  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    kind of hoping no dgw for city just so I don't have to take stupid hits to get in aguero and sterling

    would prefer to get siggy and mawson this gw

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    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      City are guaranteed a DGW

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    2. Dirty Harry
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      That was my original plan also. But the DGW throws that out the window.

      Going Kun+Sterling+Siggy for a -4

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    3. b✪mber
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      yup - same here

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  11. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    "FPL is as corrupt as FIFA."

    Discuss - #WhereAreBrunt'sPoints

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    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Is that 2 assists in 2 weeks he has been robbed of? As a brunt owner, i am disgusted!

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      1. Differentiator
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Today's excuse wasn't even legit. So many dodgy decisions over this year...

        Whole 'intended destination' rule needs to be scrapped. Stupid logic to it.

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    2. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      🙂 haha... I came on here as I haven't seen the goal yet. read Brunt corner, not dealt with by GK, McAuley goal.

      I like your reaction tho... at least your craziness makes up for the 3 points I thought Brunt would get

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      1. Vinyl78LP
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I'll be watching MOTD in glorious HD in a bit to check this as the low resolution replays i've seen online show only touches by Boruc.

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        1. batmaniac
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          That's 2 game weeks in a row brunts got points nicked from him.

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  12. Ange Ball
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    So good game week this week.
    What should I do for next week I have 2 transfers I may just keep the team the way it is for now I can see points.

    Foster Pickford
    Coleman VanAaholt Brunt Pieters Alonso
    Hazard Alli Philips*Siggy De Roon
    Ibra Lukaku Costa

    0.5 Bank

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      ik you just took Mane out, but I would want him back soon

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  13. Zlat-man
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Kane, Kaku, Alli> Kun(c), Ibra, Sterling (-8)

    Yes?
    No? Why? Shudnt incoming 3 outsore outgoing 3 by 13 atleast?

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    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      People like Sterling but I think he gets rotated for a DGW.
      I favor getting Kun and Ibra only.

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  14. Dirty Harry
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Any chance for me making ground?

    ML leader: 7pts+Lallana
    Me: Mane+Eriksen+Pieters(autosub)

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    1. Zlat-man
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Big

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      1. Dirty Harry
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Hope so. So deflated after he ended up with 7 players this week and happened to have Macauley and Coleman.... not happy jan

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      really decent chance

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  15. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    So errr, Coleman or Baines? 😛

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    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Or 'Walcott can cover Sanchez'

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    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Both for gw 28

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    3. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      🙂

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  16. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Was Snoddy removed today for injury or form? Did anyone see the match?

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    1. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Not injury. Just freshened things up I guess. Was a bit of a strange sub IMO though.

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    2. Minerva-03
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      It was purely tactical, not injured. he was taking all set pieces, as you'd expect from him. and had an almost free roam style of play during the game, I'd certainly keep if you have him already.

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  17. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    for anyone worrying about sterling and aguero already they are both in the -40's on fpl stats so unlikely to rise till Monday at earliest

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      transfer movement really slows down during the week. Prob wont rise till after the cup replay

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  18. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    ive had enough of hazard, time to bring in pedro and save some mulla for other more important playes

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    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      as soon as 28 is over

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  19. VFORVANDETA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Any suggestion?

    Grant
    Alonso McAuley Coleman Baines
    Mane Alli Siggy Phillips*
    Lukaku Costa

    Heaton T.Caroll Zlatan Yoshida

    1 ft 2.0i5tb

    a)Phillips to Fraser
    b)Alli to Sterling
    c)Phillips to Pedro.

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    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      d)something else

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  20. moz_1983
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Is anyone else as stupid as i am in still having bloody Rondon in their team. Kill me now.

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    1. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I still have Boruc in goal... cant seem to find a FT to shift him.

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    2. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Ron donkey

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    3. Team Zissou
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yep, worst transfer ever..

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    4. b✪mber
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Great player. Looking forward to offloading him in 29.

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    5. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Guilty

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  21. Lav
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    WC with this team?

    Foster / Pickford
    Alonso / Coleman / Brunt / Pieters / Ake
    Sanchez / Alli / Eriksen / Stan / de Roon
    Costa / Lukaku / Carroll

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      say again?

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      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Honestly feel like 7 players could be replaced.

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    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Hell no

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    3. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      "with this team" meaning this is you team right now? if this is your team why waste WC?

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      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        It is my team. Dont know. Unhappy with some players, I assume this is just a bad reaction by me?

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        1. kennethrhcp
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          i'd hold, get throw the next few GWs with a few hits & plan then from 29 onwards

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          1. kennethrhcp
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            *through... not throw

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          2. Lav
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Sounding good. Def will be taking hit(s) this week

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    4. Minerva-03
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Very close, depends on the averages of your Fantasy season... How may hits have you took so far this season ?? and what is your mini league/overall rank considerations. If all fine I'd probably take -4's from now til GW 28.. I am anyway

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      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I am #1 in my ML with money, only 2 people still active.
        #2 in other ML thats very active
        OR is 315k

        Finally for hits im probably anywhere from -20 to -28

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        1. Minerva-03
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Ok Decent, just take no more than -4 deficit in transfers then... And taking all in consideration, just only bring in players who are guaranteed that GW28 as a precaution.

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  22. Vinyl78LP
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Potential City dgw or gw27&28 appearance plus Stan awol & Philips/Lovren yellow status really messing with my best laid Gw28 plans.

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    1. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      don't make any more plans until after the cup game... I've 7mil itb in casr Aguero is dgw, if he has no dgw it feels like a massive waste of money itb

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  23. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Someone in my mini league used there wilcard this week and only has 4 players for gw 28, good score so far but poor use of WC

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/597696/event/26

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  24. Pinky Blinders
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Going to the Lane tomorrow, first time ever. Got Kane and Eriksen going as well, really looking forward to it.

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      0-1 incoming

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    2. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      You will not be disappointed. #Kane brace

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    3. Minerva-03
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      It'll be 0-0 now, you've jinxed it. haha ha

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  25. Spike ⚽️
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    1524 transfers in for Sanchez - they obviously want to avoid the price fall !

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  26. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    0R updated, mooved up 14,000 placed to 231k

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Nice.

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      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks TM, can see my rank dropping back down 14,000 places by monday. Only have Alli and Mane left

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    2. Dirty Harry
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Down from 5k to 7.5k

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  27. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Mark just outside the top 1K.

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    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      fpl legend

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    2. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Brunt and Mcauley suspect decision making .... 😉

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      1. Differentiator
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Seriously though, Mark, isn't the whole 'intended recipient' part of assigning assists a bit counter-intuitive?

        A crap pass can be rewarded because he meant for it to be a good pass?

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    3. b✪mber
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      No McAuley is hurting you, but the pain will go away in GW29 🙂

      Good hit for Coleman!

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        He will probably beat me in GW29 with a lot less players.

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  28. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Shocker. Down 40k in rank :/ over 60k now

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Too differential.

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      1. Differentiator
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Not even that. Just nightmares with Stanislas, Chambers, Phillips etc etc.

        Still, Kane (C) may help

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  29. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Is Maguire injury serious ?

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  30. Annie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Up 100k to 310k, dizzy height this season...

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Nice one, up to 728 here, nose bleed!

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      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        *728k

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      2. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Careful..Alli brace tomorrow assisted by Erisken please

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