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Members Paddy Power Cup II – Round One

9 February 2012 1967 comments
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With the Paddy Paddy Cup V sewn up last week by sleepingmaster, we now turn our attention to it’s sister competition, the Members Paddy Power Cup II. Over 900 Fantasy Football Scout members signed up, with hopes of qualifying for the first round of 512. As expected, the standard was very high, and the qualifying mark was set at a lofty 82 points for Gameweek 24.

That put 494 in the hat for round one, and forced 41 fantasy managers to rely on their overall rank to earn one of the remaining 17 spots. The list of all qualifiers can be viewed right here.

On to the first round draw then, which has been made and can be viewed right here. All 256 fixtures will be played over the upcoming Gameweek 25, and the result will follow shortly afterwards.

Our reigning champ, Kippax Kikkers (formerly Kippax Kolggers), is up against leekota, as he looks to defend his title.

Elsewhere, plenty of Scouts (not me) are in the mix – Mark takes on Shimmy, G-G-Granville has drawn Shehzu, Andy will square up to Lucas that is all, it’s Big Dunc Vs. ChrisHighwind, Pure Olivia is up against djembe, Anorak‘s been paired with Primprong, and Jonty will play johnd.

The prize? Well, once again sponsors Paddy Power are supplying the competition with some great prizes and we’re supplementing these with Amazon Vouchers. The prizes break down as follows:

  • Winner – £150 worth of free bets. £50 Amazon Voucher
  • Runner-up – £75 worth of free bets. £30 Amazon Voucher
  • 3rd Place – £50 worth of free bets. £20 Amazon Voucher

Remember, to claim a prize you will need a Paddy Power account and be aged 18 and over to be eligible. Prizes are also subject to Paddy Power’s terms and conditions.

If you’ve yet to register a Paddy Power account, then you can sign up via this site and get a free £20 when you register and bet £10.

Finally, if you set up an account and are going to bet with Paddy Power, always gamble responsibly.

Akers Richard or Akers, as he is known, has been regularly haunting this site since July 2008. He is young and foolish, take what he says with a pinch of salt. Follow them on Twitter

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  1. iLA
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Morning everyone, I was set to save my transfer this week but noticed there's so much love for Siggy on this site now I feel like jumping in the wagon and do Moses > Siggy. I've got the same mid+forwards like everyone else (Silva, Bale, Valencia, Dempsey + VP, Kun, Ba) so would like some thoughts if it is wise to use a transfer on Siggy and bench one of Ba or Valencia? 😕

    McGurn if you're still about, what ranking are you on this time of the year last season? Were you always around the top 100 or did you make big punts to chase the top spot? Appreciate some advise 🙂

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Last week everyone thought the perfect Mids were Bale Silva Valencia Dempsey Sesegron
      Only two of them scored any points

      Now only a week later Sig is a must have (because he scored)

      Do yourself a favour and resist the urge to follow the herd

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Indeed, follow me and go with Taarabt instead 8)

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Yes, me too. I can see it being a masterstroke, 1st v a rubbish Blackburn, then at home to FUL EVE maybe playing second striker too?

          Walters/Sess to Tarrabt for me

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Even tempted to captain him to be honest, won't get a better chance.

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        2. iLA
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Oh good shout, you guys know if he's still on pens and freekicks? Gers fixtures are so tempting..

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Free kicks and corners, yes. Penalties, it's between him, Zamora and Barton.

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      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        ^ This.
        Next week someone else will be a must have. That's the way it goes.
        Although saying that. Moses to Siggy isn't the biggest risk in the world. Could be worth a shot just incase.

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        1. Twelve years a slave
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Siggy not even good fixtures after this week

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        2. maglia rosa
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          to be fair about siggy tho his stock has steadily rose for the last 4 weeks since he first made an appearance in the gunners game, think of all the bandwaggons this season this siggy one is more justified than most

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          1. iLA
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Thats true, he starting games, playing well and Swans are scoring goals.. If only he was a tad cheaper tho 🙁

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          2. SC not pearls before swine
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Drenthe had a goal and 4 assists in 4 gameweeks, only 4 games played. Siggy has a goal and 3 assists in 4 games. Just sayin'

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            1. maglia rosa
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              good point well made but feel siggy more nailed on than the hurt that came thro backing drenthe

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              1. SC not pearls before swine
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                True, the playing time/injuries really was the problem with the rolls royston. Also, I meant only 3 games played, that's why it was so impressive

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      3. iLA
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers lads, probably we can still survive if Sig manages to haul big since his ownership is low.. and I guess he's not facing Norwich at home everyweek 8)

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        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          In your case, i'd do it. Moses->Sig is a good longterm move.

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          1. UnderstandablyDistraught
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            I would too. Would much prefer to have Sigg as first sub than Moses.

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          2. iLA
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Thanks, I'll defo consider him and Adel 😀

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            1. UnderstandablyDistraught
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              Adel costs about 5.7 I think and playing oop alongside Zamora could be really good if it comes to pass

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              1. iLA
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                Yep will be watching him closely this week.

                Hows your team coming Kunlicious? transfers and captain set?

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                1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 10 months ago

                  Am pondering who to bring in for Verm. Would prefer to bring in someone for a few weeks so was looking at Chelsea. Rotation seems to be a bit of a problem though. Had Cahill in mind purely from money pov. Should I just play Verm at Sunderand? ( I dont like it) Capt will be Aguero or RVP I think

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                  1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                    • 14 Years
                    13 years, 10 months ago

                    Team doing fine but not happy after WC. Tough choice at the back these days

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                  2. iLA
                    • 14 Years
                    13 years, 10 months ago

                    Looking at your team, Id do Verm to Jevans (Im doing Shawcross to Jevans as well this gw or next). Scrolling through the fixtures I think you can play Richards/Jevans everyweek and the cheapies to rotate.

                    Verm is not worth for his price imo 🙂

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                  3. UnderstandablyDistraught
                    • 14 Years
                    13 years, 10 months ago

                    Brought him in on WC punt for last week. Alas poor tommy! Do you plan to play Evans this week. I'm really looking for a player I can slot in this week especially since Senderos seems to be a doubt.

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                  4. iLA
                    • 14 Years
                    13 years, 10 months ago

                    I'll be playing Komp, Senderos, Caulker this week with Shawcross as first def sub. Id prolly be doing Shawcross to Jevans to cover for Senderos injury, since im done with Stoke anyway lol..

                    Verm's next 3 games sun, SPUDS, pool.. so he has to go for me..

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                  5. UnderstandablyDistraught
                    • 14 Years
                    13 years, 10 months ago

                    Thanks man. g' luck.

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  2. maglia rosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    anyone think mcclean ➡ siggi is worth it for free this week?

    would mean playing siggi and benching prob aguero tho 😕

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      If it means benching Aguero then absolutely not.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Definitely not.

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      1. maglia rosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        i know it sounds ridiculous and it is indeed exactly that but aguero doesnt really do it away from eastlands does he 😕 i bennced dempsey last week and played mcclean so was jus lookin at the best way to use my squad!

        suppose you'd say the same about benching silva this week as well?

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        1. Twelve years a slave
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Im starting to regret having Aguero in my team , i mean at 11 million a striker should be a no brainer startet , the fact people are considering benching him shows hes not really worth the meny .
          Was going to lose Sturridge to bring in Ba , maybe Agrero should go

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          1. kawaiii
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Get 1m in cash by dropping a midfielder, then just rotate Aguero and Rooney for home games over the coming months. Ba and Sess/McClean also rotate well

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            1. UnderstandablyDistraught
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              Are you kidding?

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              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                These players are only good at home. 😆

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                1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 10 months ago

                  I should think about sprucing up my bench

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                2. kawaiii
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 10 months ago

                  In Aguero's case that is true. Last good away performance?
                  Sunderland have tough games coming and if you have a generic 8 then you have to bench one good player per week

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            2. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              Step away from the crack pipe 😯

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              1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                🙂

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              2. kawaiii
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                Seriously, why not?

                Aguero is crap away, Ba and VP are great value so that leaves you with the Manure dilemma of which player to get. Valencia is now a doubt and who will Fergie play regularly apart from Rooney?

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                1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 10 months ago

                  I'd sell him if then but I would not bench an 11m player if I could help it

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    3. kawaiii
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      That's the problem isn't it? A good midfield means dropping one of the away strikers (Aguero or Ba)
      If Sess is out it makes life easier.

      Who are your strikers?

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      1. maglia rosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        dont know if that is meant for me kawaiii i dont post very often doe to the appaling advice i seem to give 😆
        strikers are aguero persie and zamora 🙂

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        1. kawaiii
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Hi Rebeldog the comment was meant for Trigger but I would still be interested in your view on an Aguero/Rooney rotation for home games given Aguero's form away.

          Then you don't need to play with the midfield too much and get good cover for thei easy games

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          1. maglia rosa
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            dont think my gonads are big enough or im daft enough to drop rooney for away games to be honest....wud mean a lot of dollar on my (or your) bench, suppose it answers my original question tho r.e. dropping aguero this week, is a bit silly to have that sorta dollar on the bench

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            1. maglia rosa
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              is very very frustraing that aguero does f**k all away tho and it leads to this sort of nonsence 😆

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              1. kawaiii
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                What I mean is that you buy and sell Aguero and Rooney with you one free transfer, then you can still keep a good midfield

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                1. maglia rosa
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 10 months ago

                  i suppose that could work providing if ya really want and are able to keep the 5 scoring mids jus feel transfers wud come along to mess up the plan,
                  you could try it and let me know 😆

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                  1. kawaiii
                    • 15 Years
                    13 years, 10 months ago

                    Cheers Rebeldog

                    Food for thought eh? I do it in the other leagues I play and it works ok

                    I just feel you need United cover, but only Rooney is nailed on.

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  3. blue cheese
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Hello people !! Here's my team for this week. Save transfer or any pressing matter needs to be looked at ?

    Sorensen
    Richards - Vermaelen - Caulker
    Silva - Bale - Valencia - Siggy
    RVP - Aguero - Zamora

    Subs: Krul, Dyer, Senderos, Simpson

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    1. iLA
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Id probably use the transfer on Sorensen to anyone of your choice. Stoke's fix are getting tough and I dont even trust them anymore for cleanies on their home ground.

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  4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    I'm thinking of going for Rangel or Senderos with 1FT

    Rangel NOR sto wig
    Senderos STO qpr WOL

    I'm swaying towards Rangel at the minute because his fixtures don't clash with any of my attacking options...I don't want to have Senderos next week if I play Zamora basically

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      See below r.e. Senderos!

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  5. Kirby
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Vorm — Ruddy

    Kompany — J Evans — Senderos — ShawX — Simpson

    Valencia — Bale — Sess — McClean — Silva

    Ba — RVP — Dzeko

    Reckon for GW25 it may be worth taking a 4-pt hit to do:

    Valencia -> Siggy
    Dzeko -> Aguero

    Seems a bit crazy as Valencia has good fixtures but seemingly might be a rotation risk, however Kun has two great fixtures and seems a risk not to have him.

    Any thoughts?

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    1. Kirby
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      *For GW26

      *Valencia has one good fixture (Norwich away - GW26)

      Blame the tiredness 🙁

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      1. Kirby
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        *I also have Krul not Ruddy.

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Don't take a 4pointer for Dzeko-Aguero, they're each as likely to score as the other, and Dzeko's probably more likely to score away

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      1. Kirby
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Guess so, I think it's just for GW26 and 27 I'm cautious as to Balo being back and Dzeko perhaps being the one more likely to be rotated with Kun's quality at home.

        Might have to throw caution to the wind and keep him, just hoping it doesn't come back to haunt me!

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          If you're gonna make a change I would bring in Siggy or whoever for one of the Sunderland players, having 2 isn't a great idea in my opinion especially with Frazier Campbell back and Bendtner to come back. Sunderland have had to rely on their mids lately but that won't be the case in the next few GW's...just a thought

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          1. Kirby
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            True, would prefer to rid of one of them and perhaps get Kun in them but money doesn't allow unfortunately 🙁

            May see next week what the situation is and perhaps another week after that to collect 2FT's.

            Using the WC allowed me to get a great team to move up in ranks but not getting Dempsey and not paying enough attention to money rises/dips has meant I've got a fair bit less than many people around my rank.

            Cheers for the info 🙂

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    3. doncastro
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Cant give you an answer there, it seems the sort of move i would do and it feels right. But i dont think the guys who consistently do good at this game would do, for a hit.

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      1. Kirby
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, I've made a multitude of rash decisions this year in terms of transfers (think I do a 12 point hit one week).

        Played last year but very irregularly, so this years been more to do with learning the system and the tactics of it.

        Think I'll have to see closer to the time and keep updated on any potential news/injuries which may influence my decision, all I really care about now is winning one of my particular mini-leagues, currently moved up to 1st place but by less than 20 points!

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  6. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Just trying to work out what happened with Senderos. Some said he was subbed to protect him from a second yellow, but found this on a minute by minute..

    Looks like a need a defensive sub??

    66' Dean has booked Senderos too, to add insult to injury - that is a poor decision. I can only think that, in the snow, he didn't realise that Senderos got the ball, not Kolarov. It was a 50-50 and Kolarov was late.
    67' With Senderos receiving treatment after getting booked for being fouled, Kolarov blasts it over.
    69' Finally Senderos is back on, having received treatment to that knock on the knee. Schwarzer sends the goal kick long.
    72' GOAL CITY! Dzeko rolls it in after a lovely run by Aguero down the left. Game set and match, Balotelli celebrating in the directors' box with his mates.
    FULHAM SUB: Senderos can't continue so Riise comes on. A reshuffle - Baird to centre-back and Riise to play left-back.

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Safer option might be Stephen Kelly then...Although Senderos would be more nailed on for a starting place being their main centre back alongside Haangeland

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    2. King Eric, in America
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Defensive sub or yellow card ... I'd be concerned with a possible knock.

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    3. McTown
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      hes starting for me this week, should i bring in kelly for free? would have shawx coming off bench if he doesnt play...

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    4. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I watched the game and he wasnt the same after he got the knock. Very much slower than usual.

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  7. Canadian Football
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Hey everyone need some advice.

    Long term prospect to replace shotton. Jevans or Taiwo? Any other suggestions?

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    1. CaptainSanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      long term has to be evans

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    2. champoz
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      same dilemma and have chosen Taiwo. (already have Jevans)
      looks a decent prospect for attacking points

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I've got both, but if I could only have one it would be Evans.

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    4. iLA
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Gotta be Jevans imo, you can start a United defender almost every week compared to QPR's

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  8. synchron
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Hi everyone, krul away to spurs or Sorensen away to fulham?

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    1. Kirby
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Tough one...I might actually opt for Krul here.

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    2. King Eric, in America
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Ugh ... I'd do Krul for save points.

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    3. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Everyones writing stoke off their away form is decent of late. Fulham without zamora look a bit toothless.

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      1. maglia rosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        what is the matter with zamora 😕 have i missed somat

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          He is now with QPR, not Fulham

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          1. maglia rosa
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            😳 missed the fulham bit and i have the qpr zamora 😆 😆

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            1. UnderstandablyDistraught
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              let's hope he keeps it up this weekend

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            2. King Eric, in America
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              Aww crap ... cue QPR/Zammy hammering of Stoke. 😀

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    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I doubt it really matters.

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  9. paan uitm
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    help for transfer who's better:
    hart bogdan
    j evans metasacker ekotto simpsons clark
    ben arfa silva bale walcott m davies
    welback dzeko d.bent

    plz help me...for for week 25

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    1. Kirby
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Ouch.

      How many free transfers do you have?

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      1. paan uitm
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        only 1

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        1. Kirby
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Difficult one then, hard to say of those you have, perhaps Walcott to Sigurdsson though, best chance to make a differential.

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  10. The Dark Knight
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    What news on Sessgnon? Is he likely to start?

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    1. McTown
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      if he doesnt would make the decision between him and Ba easier lol

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      1. Pratik
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        if he's out for 2 weeks, I could easily get Siggy in.

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  11. McTown
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Krul or mignolet guys? i reckon krul for save points...

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    1. Kirby
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Probably Krul, both will likely concede but he's more likely to get more points.

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      1. McTown
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        my thinking too. cheers

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  12. paan uitm
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    help for transfer who’s better:
    hart bogdan
    j evans metasacker ekotto simpsons clark
    ben arfa silva bale walcott m davies
    welback dzeko d.bent

    plz help me…for for week 25

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  13. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Any NBA fans around?

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I watch a little b'ball

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Me, but haven't watched it for years. Why you ask?

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Wondering if anyone knows off the top of their head when the season starts/ends.

          I used to watch it, I'm looking to get back into it.

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          1. UnderstandablyDistraught
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Season started late this year due to lack of contract settlement. Usually runs from October to May

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          2. UnderstandablyDistraught
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Start back with the Knicks and Lakers at MSG tomorrow night

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            1. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              Cheers. I'm gonna give it a go. I might have to pick a team to 'support' to make it more interesting.

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              1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                Some good young teams in the league right now. Playoffs will be great this year.

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              2. King Eric, in America
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                Plastic 'fan' 😆

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    2. McTown
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      just watched AND 1 streetball episode today. was sick.

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Some great streetcage games in NYC summer leagues

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  14. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    I imagine a few of you have a similar problem to me this week - to transfer out or just bench Huth this week - if transferring out, who to get and would they replace any of the back 3 below?

    Schwarzer
    Kompany, Rangel, Caulker
    Silva, Bale(vc), Dempsey, Siggy
    RVP(c), Aguero, Ba

    Sorenson, Moses, Simpson, Huth
    Bank 0.0m, 1 freebie

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    1. Kirby
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Hmm, Huth to Kelly could be good and gives you some more money to upgrade on others. Also has good fixtures.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        I agree. Stoke are back in Europa by the time Huth is back, so get rid

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      2. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Was thinking about saving it and then using 2 next week (one to get rid of Huth) - could come in handy with a bunch of FA cup games in between.... Kelly would be doubling on FUL (which isn't really any better than doubling on Swansea is it?)

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        1. Kirby
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Hmm, hadn't thought of that.

          Maybe JEvans for the long term (i.e GW26 and then 28 onwards)?

          Pretty good value and you can be fairly sure he should start. Plus Man U should keep clean sheets.

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah, he'll probably be coming in when I wildcard in GW28, but before then his fixtures aren't great. Thinking about how to get Mata in next week. Perhaps Huth/Bale -> Cahill (if he's starting) and Mata?

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            1. Kirby
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              Ahhh didn't realise you had WC still. Mata is a tough one, he's not been doing too great lately - admittedly his last goal was nice though.

              Fixtures in the favour of Mata though, it's just Bale is in form. Guess you'll have to make the decision nearer the time and see what position you are in - such as if trailing, perhaps Mata in for sure to make up differential and otherwise maybe keep Bale.

              Huth to Cahill would be a great choice in my opinion, as you say though it's the trouble of him being sure to start or not.

              In my opinion he should be but it's not certain unfortunately, as he could very well get attacking points with the chance of assists/goals.

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  15. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Please RMT ( not for this game week in particular):

    Schwarzer/Sorenson
    Richards/Vermaelan/Santon (Kelly, Wilkinson(stoke))
    Valencia/Silva/Sessegnon/Bale (Oxlade Chamb)
    Rooney/RVP/Papiss Cisse

    Cheers

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    1. Kirby
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Good differential on the front-line, would feel at risk not having Aguero for the GW26+27 though. Perhaps changing Rooney to him if he doesn't do well tomorrow and then bringing Rooney back in when Man U have their nice run of fixtures?

      Other than that, a generally good team. 7/10.

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  16. GashGordon
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Lads, need some reassurance please...going with this team. Let me know thoughts..

    Vorm(Soren)
    Rangel/Send/Komp(Evans/Raylor)
    Siggy/Bale/Demp/Silva(Sess)
    Ag/Ba/RVP

    No ideas for captain, suggestions welcome.

    Thanks fellas, and good morning!

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    1. Kirby
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Very nice, I'm jealous.

      Captain is a difficult one, one of the hardest decisions in many a GW.

      Probably depends on your position in the leagues, if doing well/leading RVP is a safer bet. If catching up, Dempsey or Bale are probably your men to choose from.

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      1. GashGordon
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Alright Kirby mate! Thanks for input!

        Been top in private league all season, playing for money, 25 of us, big funds gone in pot!!!

        Just slipped to joint 2nd, 3 points behind top, playing a lame-ish team this GW, so made some transfers. On -8points, but iv played the transfer game all season and its been succesful, need all 3 points for sure, but got a strange feeling, sunderlands defence will hold out, and if someone does score, strange feeling it wont be RVP.....fancy Ag you know...poor Villa defence???

        Thanks KIrby

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        1. Kirby
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          No problem 🙂

          Ahh nice! Must feel nerve-wracking, good luck to you in it!

          I personally dislike leading in my mini-leagues (unless it's by 100+ points, then I like it). Generally just like being just behind for some reason, guess it makes me less likely to make rash decisions!

          I usually play that way too, thinking of doing it next week to swap Dzeko for Kun for GW26+27.

          Regards to Sunderland, tough to say. Just that whenever a ball goes to RVPs left foot, it always seems destined goalwards.

          Aguero could be a good punt though, not usually good away but can see him getting one or two goals against Villa!

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  17. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone else considering Lampard and Bent for the coming 3/4 gameweeks...?

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    1. GashGordon
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      nope..

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Lampard way too expensive for me. And I don't trust Bent for that price right now. Although he could pay off, but not for me.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Bent's fixtures after Man City game: wig bla FUL BOL

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  18. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Who is siggy?

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    1. GashGordon
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      sigurdsson, swansea mid

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    2. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      this is siggy: http://youtu.be/G8sdsW93ThQ

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Sigourney Weaver.

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  19. Kirby
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Bloody database error, about as pointless as Victor Moses.

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    1. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I like how FPL bring whole new meanings to expressions like

      pointless
      got a point to prove
      pointdexter
      point break

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      1. Kirby
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Haha, I'd say I'm good but not quite as good as Pun Aguero.

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    2. King Eric, in America
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Do you get 'error establishing database connection' or somesuch, as well?

      I just had it ... takes me ten minutes to restart/login each time. Anyone know what's happening?

      I'm old. 😀

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      1. Kirby
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Yep 🙁

        Think it's just problems with the database server the site is using (probably makes it sound all the more confusing :D), has happened a few times recently - don't mind too much but had written out a long reply to someone and couldn't go back once the error came up!

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        1. King Eric, in America
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Cheers, Kirby.

          I had noticed the same error wasn't happening with the multitude of deranged, adult sites that I frequent ... figured the *real* problem was here 🙂

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          1. Kirby
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Ahh damn those sites being capable of withstanding the torrent of us surfing them, whereas the almost equally important football one cannot 😀

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            1. King Eric, in America
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              As a father of four within ten years married ... I'd say it's a dead draw at 'equally'

              Thanks for reply.

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              1. Kirby
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                Hahah, no problem!

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      2. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        It happens every night a few minutes after the price changes. A few minutes before 3am gmt usually

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        1. King Eric, in America
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Ahh ... hence my "Gylfi Sigurdsson" reply to Snubya - which I invested time & effort in attempting to spell correctly - was lost.

          Khhhhaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnn!

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          1. LarryMurphy
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Even his Ma calls him Siggy

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        2. Kirby
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Ahhh that explains it, cheers 🙂

          ...think next time I'll take it as a sign that I should be asleep, instead of making these obviously life-changing, important decisions as who to captain for my next GW 😀

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        3. ColeHole
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          ^^^This.

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      3. Egg noodle
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        you dont need to restart/login. just try F5 3-4 times and it should work. if not then just go to homepage n get back on track

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        1. King Eric, in America
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Good info, thanks. I'll try next time.

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  20. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Evening peeps, whazzzaaaap 😉

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    1. Leysh
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Hah. I signed Acquafresca on a free on Fifa earlier 😆

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Haha awesome! 🙂 I see you're making progress 😉

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        1. Leysh
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Taking Wimbledon to European glories, an 80 rated striker on a free is just irresistible when your best striker is 83 😛

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    2. ColeHole
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      come join us in 2012.

      2002 is just so 10 years ago 🙂

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    3. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      wasaaaaa

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  21. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    God damn fifa. I always get to the last game of my head to head season just needing a point for promotion... And lose.

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I got bored after winning division1 three times in a row with only losing once...

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Wow, you lost a game? Tough luck. 😉

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          yea, tried out bayern... never again. Their defence is THE WORST

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          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Everyone's defence is bad when I'm controlling them. But I make up for it by being awesome at Sensible Soccer.

            I like to play with the low star teams. Sheff Utd and the like.

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            1. Acquafresca
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              i love using leichester city. Beckford is a BEAST!!

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  22. stumanchuu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    So not sure what to do 1 free transfer...use it for anyone this week or stick it...team linked cheers...

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      You could survive without any transfers, but perhaps upgrade one of your Newcastle defenders?

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      1. stumanchuu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        I was thinking that...got the $ suggestions?

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          If I had your team I'd probably think about Senderos. But listen out for news on his fitness though, don't just bring him in. If not then probably just stick it out. After this week Newcastle have a couple of good fixtures in a row which doubling up in defence wont be the worst idea in the world.

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    2. hvsauce
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Playing Evans, Richards, Taiwo this week?

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      1. stumanchuu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        That's who I currently have at D, benching the Newcastles...

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        1. hvsauce
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah I think you can stick.

          Looking forward, another thing to consider is perhaps upgrading one Newcastle defender for a Chelsea one. GWs 26-27 look pretty good for them and Cole may be worth a look before going for a Liverpool defender from 28 or 29 onwards...

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          1. hvsauce
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Or even upgrade Taiwo if you like the double Toon

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  23. Arselona
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Ok, so it's obvious that there is a 0.3 rise cap per gameweek.. But starting to wonder if Ba can jump 0.2 in one go as the gw ticks over... ??

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      nope i asked earlier.. after a rise it resets back to 0%... i know it sucks 🙁

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    2. King Eric, in America
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      In theory, 0.1 jump +/- is the maximum, per day. All extraneous NTI are discarded/reset.

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  24. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Hmmmm so paired up with jonty, just had a look at his team... I reckon it could all come down to captains choice. We could match up with bale or I could go aguero. What would you do?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      go dempsey?

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    2. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I have both and in spite of his away record am most likely going with Aguero against that Villa D.

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        I'm on KUN also at present... Not sure where I will end up though

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      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        🙁

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    3. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      RVP over those two. Bet he won't captain the obvious choice

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      1. Starscream
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Really unsure on this also.
        Think i'll go RVP though as Kun has let me down on many occasions as captain.

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  25. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Just a little something for the deadzone

    http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/soccer/real-madrid-barcelona-top-soccers-richest-clubs/story-e6frfg8x-1226267236861

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      deaaaaaad zoooooonnnee

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      1. Gaz Downright
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        wasaa

        losing out of top 10 to bloody Schalke?

        come one Levy, hows that stadium going?

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Deadzone indeed. Had a brief skim through the article. nothign surprising really.

      I might just go and post some porn on a random old FFS article.

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  26. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    http://youtu.be/kfVsfOSbJY0

    YEAH BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Omfg worst song ever!!!

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Agree, what a pile of poo

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        1. @FuzzyWarbles
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          LOL its healthy to purge a pile of poo first thing in the mornin'

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            😆

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      2. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        oh come on mate

        everybody's lookin' forward to the weekend, week-end. 😉

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  27. Starscream
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    My team for the weekend:

    Vorm (Krul)
    Evans Kompany Bosingwa (Senderos, Simpson)
    Barton Sinclair Bale Silva (Sessegnon)
    Ba RVP Aguero

    Actually thinking i might captain Silva?!
    Aguero has let me down on numerous occasions as captain.
    Concerned about Arsenal vs Sunderland, a bit hit and miss in some games this year and then there's the threat of rest for RVP with Champions League coming up.

    Thoughts on Silva for this week?
    I'm really struggling, cheers 🙂

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      now that ive immediately annoyed upon my entrance, allow me to redeem myself.

      i like bale better. sinclair at home shouldnt be counted out either. I do like the SIlva notion though. Can pop up with a goal and an assist, and around here anyway, seems an armband differential.

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      1. Starscream
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks mate, you're right around these parts Silva would be a differential.
        Guess i'm just looking for a safe bet, and i've never captained Silva all season despite his usually dependable scoring.

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Dempsey? 😉

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        36 hours til brace.

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        1. Starscream
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          I didn't go with Dempsey (possibly a big regret!)
          Stoke have been a bit poor of late, but i always fancy them to keep clean sheets and Pulis tends to read the riot act after some bad results and Stoke bounce back to their old selves.
          I went with Sinclair's home form, and Norwich's record of conceeding a ship-load (i said ship!)

          Though i do agree that Dempsey is a good prospect and especially for the next few weeks.

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Go KUN, although I say that and haven't been burnt. Villa r pants ATM and there are lots of goals there for the taking

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    4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Play Senderos and drop Barton to the bench

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  28. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Fuzzy you still on Dempsey for the armband?

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      are you going to make me sing my Neil Diamond tune again?

      Everywhere around the world

      They're Cap-tain-ing America!!!

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Hmm stuck between him and Aggers.. 🙁

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  29. Jafalad
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    I'm the Cup draw!!!!! 🙂

    Must have been my rank 😕

    Let's hope someone on here wins it rather than a lurker who contributes nothing.

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Glad u got in jafa and agree hope a non lurker wins... Q is though how did u get in with 81 when it says qualifying was 82... Mistake or bribe?

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      1. Jafalad
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        It must have been the 6000 replies I put up! 😛

        I can only think it has something to do with rank as there were 41 places to fill so they took those on 81 with the best placing.

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        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Haha, don't tell Jamsiep - you probably edged him out on rank!

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          1. Jafalad
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            It's the first piece of luck I've had all year 😯

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            1. Jafalad
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              ...in fact, it looks like I was the last one to qualify http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/members-paddy-power-cup-ii-qualifying-results/

              phew! 😀

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              1. Elniñorules
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                Icing on the cake. Well deserved, sir. How're you coping up with work? Your back taking it well?

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              2. Jafalad
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                All good El Ninio 🙂 Just started swimming before work which is a really nice way to start the day as well particularly in the outdoor pool 🙂

                Putting my shoes and socks on has never been so hard though!

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Gratz Jaf, who you captaining this week?

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      1. Jafalad
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Captain American Dumpstertruck 😛

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        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          It's a tough call between him, RVP and Bale this week... I'm sticking with Mr reliable atm.

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          1. Jafalad
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            I'm quietly confident about this one. 😉

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    3. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Just sneaked in eh? Destiny. 😉

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      1. Jafalad
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        My name is on that teabag 😉

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  30. China Mag
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    I've been trying to avoid hits where possible all season, but i'm thinking that I should make one or two around GW28-30, to set me up for the rest of the season. What I wouldn't give for to still have wildcard! For you non wild card holders, how many (if any) hits do you think will be justified to bring in Man Utd, Spurs and Liverpool players? Will probably want 3 united players from GW28 (currently 0), 3 Spurs from 29 or 31 (currently 1), and 1 or 2 liverpool from GW30 (currently 0).

    Looking at MAN UTD: evans, jones, valencia, nani, rooney, hernandez/welbeck SPURS BAE, walker, dawson, adebayor, VDV, lennon? ? LIVERPOOL enrique, agger, suarez. Have I missed any?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't get too carried away. Utd have been a bit of a red herring of late. Only Enrique needed from LIV and one from Spurs should be suffice too.

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      1. China Mag
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Definitely looking at a defender from each (evans, enrique, BAE?). Will be keeping an eye out for signs of form from nani, rooney, hernandez, adebayor, VDV, and even Suarez!

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        1. Jafalad
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          At 4.5, Evans could really be in your team already.

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      And that is why you needed your other WC 😉

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      1. China Mag
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Used it for the big fixture switch in the GW12? Made a big jump in my mini leagues since then so don't regret using it. My team was also decimated with injuries and poor form at the time as well. I wish that the 2nd wild card wasn't restricted too January. Any idea why they do that? By leaving you free to choose, it would help us guys who actually plan out what we're going to do, rather than pick teams on a week by week basis.

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        1. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          That would have been unfair to people like me who don't like the concept of WC at all 😉

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          1. China Mag
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            That works for me too. Let's get rid of the wildcard!! While where at it, can I have the hours and hours that I spent on this years wild card planning back please?

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