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FFS Charity Football Tournament

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In just under a fortnight, on Saturday 24th February, around 30 Fantasy Football Scout community members will be putting away their keyboards and dusting off their replica kits as they get ready to play a round-robin, seven-a-side charity football tournament.

The event takes place at Hendon Football Centre, Barnet, NW9 5PE, between 12-3pm and has been organised by myself and TopMarx.

The day is being staged in memory of Simon Humber, who lost his battle with ocular melanoma in 2015. Simon was the creative director of EA’s FIFA team, a Portsmouth FC fan and a popular member of the Fantasy Football Scout community as ‘Absinthe’. 

All the money raised will go to The Melanoma Research Foundation – a charity identified and verified in our recent contact with Simon’s family.

More information about Simon, together with an opportunity to donate, is available at this Just Giving page.

Please note that donations are expressed in dollars, rather than pounds, so a donation of $10 will be around £7.20 (based on the exchange rate on the morning of 12th February 2018).

The current squad lists (which may vary on the day) are below, but even if you are not playing or spectating please spare a few moments and a few quid by clicking on the Just Giving link and making a donation.

In addition to donations, a strict punitive system will be operated on the day with fines in place for diving, being nutmegged, late tackles and anything else the FFScout community can suggest. We are hoping to get some footage of the matches but can’t promise Sky Sports standard broadcasting.

Current Squads

Team Metz

Team Rotterdam

Team Benevento

Team Malaga

DeeColeBibTheory MyPrettyPonyJomica
ANISH_T28matzi11aTopMarxApplebonkers
NorcalJosh SullySonicBashVillaPukka
SteveBponsio22CouldGetMessi ChickenBhuna
PaulLRMT’s professorTibblesFFSprout
JoshKDanP   JamesEtm370
KelvinF-HBenPEdiLBenS
LenoJamesRPaulRNevilleB

The more players the merrier (so feel free to sign a mate or two up to play) but please email me at peter.kouwenberg76@gmail.com if you would like to be involved. I’ve already emailed those whose email address I have, but if you are interested please drop me a line.

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  1. BobBradleysOpportunity
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    anything on alonso .... haven't seen much, i know that ill find out in 50 mins

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    1. BobBradleysOpportunity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      apologies for this mediocre start to a new page

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    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Putting his shooting boots on as we speak.

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      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Praying. Chaser is 4 ahead and has Forster, I have Alonso.

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    3. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I'm predicting a 15pt min return today.

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      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I hope so!

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      2. Rash
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Please this

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      3. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        FK CS and baps

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      4. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Lynch him!

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    4. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      1pt troll game imo

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    5. Jakarta
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Not in squad - minor hamstring problem

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      1. Lets jump straight into it.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Would suit me.
        ML leader and I both have him but I have Millis points on bench

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  2. RubberDucky
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Have there been any articles about likely GW 31 players yet?

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    • bombayblues
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Ota replacements?
      Have Jones, TAA, Alonso, Mee

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      1. arndff_
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Toby or a SWA defender + use funds elsewhere

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        1. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          not sure toby is a good shout with the recent uncertainty about his contract negotiations

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    • Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Ogbonna 6 points on the bench, would you take that over Alonso?

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Not now, maybe after the game 😉

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      2. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

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      3. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        what kind of a question is this ?

        you mean hoping Alonso doesn't start`?

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        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          He is saying, do you think Alonso will do better tonight should he start or should he pray Alonso doesn't feature.

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          1. Alexis Nonsense
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Then the answer is clearly that Alonso starting is better, much higher ceiling

            6 is minimum

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      4. Kolarov Fpl Legend
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        That is the minimum ehat i expect from Alonso, so no.

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        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          That's far too optimistic for a minimum. Expect 2 or even 1.

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          1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Maybe, but it is Alonso after all and they're playing at home after Watford debacle.

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      5. Runaway
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I have him as the first sub as well and I would absolutely take it. His 6 points in this situation is almost as valuable as 10 points of Alonso.

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      6. Rik Waller
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Probably would as most wouldn't have 6 points coming in for him, so would help your rank

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      7. I Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Alonso 22.2% ownership, Ogbonna 5.2% ownership. The Ogbonna points would be more valuable.

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      8. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Of course, Alonso benched would hurt the average a lot while you get 6p

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      9. slamdunk
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah as hearing alonso not in the squad

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    • Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Conte with more hints at his disappointment with the board...

      He want's to get sacked apparently, and guess Chelsea "need" him more than he needs them

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      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Def angling for the sack with all of his ridiculous comments 😆

        Wants that big payoff

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        1. Alexis Nonsense
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I don't think he's being redicolous

          He's the best manager in PL besides Pep (same number of wins since they both camw)

          And the Chelsea squad is thin and not complete for PL, CL + toy cups

          Even Wenger got to buy world class after doing nothing but fail for 10 season in a row, think Conte deserves the same

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      2. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Imagine if were to play the kids V Barca and get a result.

        Can't even fail properly.

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    • Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Who wins my head to head..?

      Me Alonzo +2 points
      Him Azpi

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      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        You

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      2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        You

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      3. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Who's your autosub? 😉

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        1. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah worried about that. 0 pointer.

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

        It is on a knife edge really Azpi can deliver some nice scores as can Alonso but you have a small advantage which just about get you over the line.

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      5. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        If Giroud starts Azpi has a nice foot to put a cross onto Girouds head (as he's done with Morata a number of times)

        If Giroud is benched then i expect Alonso to have a bigger chance to haul

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    • Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      74 points + Azpi & Alonso
      78 points + Azpi & Foster

      Winner?

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      1. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        The first one.

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        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Giving me hope yet! Thank you! That's me 😀

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          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Alonso not playing.

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      2. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        74 A A

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        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I hope you're right! That would be me 😀

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      3. Tazah
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I'll tell you in 4 hours

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        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Teach me how to have banter like yourself!

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          1. Tazah
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            just dont give a toss

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    • trinzoo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      There were links to some UCL fantasy blogs here in the comments, anyone remember?

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    • Tazah
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I never feel complete if I don't get a 100 score during a season.... Hopefully will come soon

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    • Atimis
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Could you recommend me some moves?
      Kane in? Son out? What to do with Azpi or Ota?
      Would be stupid to use WC now??

      1FT 0.9ITB

      Adrian
      Ota/Azpi/Jones
      Salah(c)/Sterling/Shaq/Walcott
      Kun/Firmino/Wilson

      Elliot/Son/Mee/Mbemba

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    • Tazah
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      alonso not in the starting line up

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      1. Tazah
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        https://twitter.com/oliver_todd/status/963112868563619840

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

        Jammy 6 points Ogbonna coming in for me, mini League rivals with Alonso only getting 2 points in. Bonus if the case

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        1. Tazah
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          exact same for me too

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        2. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Jammy 1 Mustafi point coming on for me.

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      3. Tazah
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        wow the difference in replies to my post and the next one, i wonder why

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    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Reporter for the Daily Fail. Anyone know if he's reliable?

      https://twitter.com/oliver_todd/status/963112868563619840

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      1. Tazah
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        beat ya to it 😉

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      2. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        He also broke the Morata story this morning.

        Mixed feelings on this - Ogbonna off the bench but may have got more from Marcos.

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        1. Tazah
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          nightmare would be if he comes on though

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          1. Mark
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 17 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            He aint coming on if it's a hammy! Not in squad.

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            1. Tazah
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              he only said not in the 11

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

          But you beat your rivals with Alonso, only getting 2 points off the bench. If Alonso played, you wouldn’t gain anything

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        3. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Better than most at least!

          Big issue now for Alonso & Otamendi owners though.

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          1. Mark
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 17 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            A lot of days before we need them though. Wonder how Conte will explain this one. Prolonged fatigue?

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            1. Rainer
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              He's so annoying with injuries!

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              1. badgerboy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                Taken over Pullis's mantle on the injury chat.

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        4. I Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Even if you could've gotten more from Alonso isn't Ogbonna off the bench better for your rank? Most Alonso owners probably won't get 6 points.

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        5. JÆKS ⭐
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Mixed feelings? Oh cmon, jammy Ogbonna points, lots of us with a 1 pointer off the bench. Alonso no show is the best what could happen to you

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      3. Powell
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I’ve heard the same

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        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          🙁

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      4. Rik Waller
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        booooo

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        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          urns?

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          1. Sánchez
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I was saying Boo-Urns

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      5. Rik Waller
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Jonty really did curse him

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        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Jeez. Good point.

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        2. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I took one for team non-Alonso. 😉

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          1. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Ban!

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          2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks jonty

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          3. Weasel51
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers

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      6. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Lowton off the bench if that is the case - unfortunately Mili and Ogbona firmly staying on my bench 🙁

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        1. Tazah
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          ooof tough

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      7. BobBradleysOpportunity
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        will he get a cameo though, have mr. naughton ready to come in

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        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Cameo with a hamstring problem?

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      8. HammersFan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        niasse first sub 🙂

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        1. Winners900
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Perfect when both me and ML rival got Alonso. Ogbonna from the bench!

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        2. Rik Waller
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Sure you're not playing 3 at the back?

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          1. HammersFan
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            check the link if you want. been playing 451 for a few weeks now

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      9. COLLIN QUANER
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yep he's been reliable in the past. Been following him for a while now.

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      10. Pras (FPL)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        In one of the scoutcasts it was mentioned this is the year for Premium defenders!

        Oh well...

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    • Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      92 all out then.

      Would have been 96 but for Roberston benching debacle. Niggling nighties either way. Meh.

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    • Dacra
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Get Ogbonna for Alonso.

      ML leader gets 12, takes him to 120. Mental.

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    • Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Milo at first sub getting skipped again for a useless 2pt defender

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      1. Bragazeti
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Sucks big time

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    • DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Sick of Alonso now. Time to go.

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      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, he's out

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    • Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I'm the only one in the top 10 in my main ML that even has Alonso.

      Clearly missed the memo.

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    • Kaneyonero
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Alonso hat trick and hazard Harry too

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    • Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Sickened by the Alonso news.

      Hope people won't start complaining at having CS off the bench with "Alonso could have gotten more". People like me have 1 or 2 pointers coming on.

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      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I've got a 2 pointer coming, with a 6 pointer sitting further along.

        Oh well can't complain really. Decent GW.

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        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          My 2 pointer is sitting between 8 points and 6 points

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      2. Jay_
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Some people are getting Francis -1

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        • Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          That would be awful of them.

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        • Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Agreed. First Christensen, now Alonso. Not to mention both Lanzini and Arnautovic.

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        • G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Ogbonna's points will do then with whatever Courtois adds...

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      3. Scotty B
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        No Alonso tonight apparently

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        1. Over Midwicket
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Dial up

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        2. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Scotty B, first with the breaking news.

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      4. JJO
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        He is gonna either way
        But I hoped he could give me at least 6 points before departure

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      5. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Typical: "Half the world" (minor hyperbole) seems to be getting Ogbonna off the bench when I chose to play him in the first place. (no doubt a few will get Mili) . Ah well - at least I have 2 points coming in for Alonso.

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        1. Tazah
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          good point i dont actually know what i would have been happier with: if i started ogbonaa and got 2 pointer off the bench or if id get ogbonna off the bench???????

          probably the 2nd since it feels lucky

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

          Its sick i played him for about eight gw in a row win no returns and then finally lost total faith in him and buried him 3rd on the bench only for him to get a cs.

          #classicfpl

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          1. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            unlucky - it is indeed the law of the sod.

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      6. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        The one game I wanted Alonso to play. Rivals have absolute points sat on their benches

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        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Thisss

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      7. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Ffs ml leader gets lascelles 6 pointer of the bench. Bloody jammy

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        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Which 'FFS' acronym do you mean? This site? Or swearing?

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          1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            This site 😉

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      8. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I'm going to buy a defender, don't know whether buy toby or someone who plays at gw31
        my team currently:
        adrian speroni
        jones VVD chilwell martina moreno
        salah shaqiri b.silva walcott a.king
        kane kun vardy
        0.9 ib
        WC already used
        thinking of: kun + moreno ---> firmino and toby
        just don't know toby or another one
        any idea or suggestion ? thanks

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        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          VvD

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          1. Emiliano Sala
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            already have him

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            1. Epic Fail
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Oh so you do, sorry. Toby would be my 2nd choice after him.

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      9. Mr. Jenkins
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        With Alonso out i get Simpsons - 1 from the bench, great :))

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        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Simpson, eh?

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      10. Kaneyonero
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        NOLONSO

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        1. JJO
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Alnoso

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        2. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Bye

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      11. GXNG
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Christensen spotted

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      12. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Alonso out has spoiled my evening.

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        1. JJO
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Second monday in a row

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        2. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          It genuinely has actually.

          I'm in tears here.

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      13. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Would love a Sturridge goal!

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