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Suspension Tightrope – A New Lowe

12 February 2012 1888 comments
Anorak Anorak
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If it wasn’t for his penchant for yellow, Blackburn’s utility man Jason Lowe would be a mere speck on the Fantasy landscape. Given that he’s been sitting on top of our Suspension Tightrope for the last few weeks, though, it’s only fair Lowe gets his day in the sun:

In the course of his 21 league appearances, and 1763 minutes, Lowe has managed to concede just 19 fouls (1 foul every 92.8 minutes). As highlighted a couple of weeks ago, that’s not a great deal compared to the 61 fouls chalked up against Grant Holt in only 1429 minutes (1 foul every 23.4 minutes).

Thanks to another caution in Saturday’s win over QPR, however, the Blackburn utility man has now accumulated 9 league cards to add to his league cup indiscretion, and those 10 bookings will land him a stern talking to and a two-match ban from the FA. Lowe will therefore be missing from Rovers’ Gameweek 26 and 27 fixtures, away at Manchester City and home to Aston Villa.

Elsewhere this gameweek, there was also an eighth yellow card for Chelsea’s Portuguese midfielder Raul Meireles, who now joins his club captain John Terry at the top of our tightrope widget. Scott Parker of Tottenham, Terry’s potential replacement in the England skipper role, earned his seventh caution of the season, as did Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne.

Parker’s latest booking is his 85th in the Premier League and now ranks him fifth on the all-time list, level with George Boateng (the Ghanain born Dutchman, once of Aston Villa and Middlesborough, now plying his trade at Nottingham Forest). He still trails Lee Bowyer (recently at Birmingham and now at Championship club, Ipswich) who amassed 101 Premier League cautions, and Kevin Davies, whose booking on Saturday brought up his ton.

Finally a nod to those returning from bans in time for the FA Cup matches this coming weekend. We should see Mario Balotelli (MCI), Yohan Cabaye (NEW) and Karl Henry (WOL) back in action, while those below -and, of course, any player seeing red in next week’s games- will sit out the next league fixture.

GAMEWEEK 26 BANS

  • Gaël Givet (BLA) – 1 Red for serious foul play (second of 3 matches)
  • Jason Lowe (BLA) – 10 Yellows (first of 2 matches)
  • Djibril Cissé (QPR) – 1 Red for serious foul play (second of 3 matches)
  • Robert Huth (STO) – 1 Red for serious foul play (last of 3 matches)

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  1. kingozil-The Germans once a…
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    Torres magic..please tell me am i qualifying in any of your leagues..and am i in the 20% league?

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  2. Jinswick
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    Best defender for 4.4m or below for the next 2 weeks - any better than Williamson?

    Sorenson, Schwarzer
    Kompany, Simpson, Caulker, Huth, XXX

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    1. Test Eagles
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      Haha ... me again ...

      I've reviewed this in some detail, and I honestly don't reckon you can go wrong with one of Williamson or Santon.

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    2. udit
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      Santon.

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  3. Jinswick
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    Is Bosingwa nailed on to start these days? He's played 90 mins in the last 6 games. Thinking about Huth -> Bosingwa (and benching Rangel) this week with my freebie. Any better options?

    Sorenson
    Kompany, Simpson, Rangel
    Silva, Bale, Dempsey, Moses
    RVP, Aguero, Ba

    Schwarzer, Siggy, Caulker, Huth
    Bank 0.0m

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      no, bosingwa looked terrible against Everton and Cahill could come in, plus Terry is due to come back some time so I'd say it's a risk to mess around with Chelsea's defence at the minute, too much rotation risk

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  4. @FuzzyWarbles
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    i came to a conclusion about my team philosophy after this gw.

    NEVER bring a forward in based on just fixtures. EVER!! Im sure many better managers already stick to this mantra. Its just clear to me now. You only get 3 spots. In essence, RVP makes it only 2. You gotta have form players in those two spots. You cant afford not to. In midfield you can afford to have one out of form, maybe even 2. I would say when it comes to form v fixtures, the pendulum of importance swings from one side of the pitch to the other.

    GKs: Fixtures/price

    DEF: Mostly fixtures for long term ownership, form somewhat important, more as a team than individual.

    MID: A healthy combo of form and fixtures, but leaning more toward form.

    FWD: Form Form Form Form Form

    this philosophy should also reflect in transfers. for every 10 transfers used, typically i think the ratio should be: GK 0, Def 2, Mid 3, Fwd 5. naturally this fluctuates based on injuries, etc.
    more philosophy to follow.....

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    1. udit
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      That philosophy reflects my thoughts perfectly, may be we should write a book?

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        very good lads. now lets keep a lid on this one for a couple of seasons yeah? 8)

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        1. udit
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          Done.

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      2. @FuzzyWarbles
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        A Tale of Two Wild Cards

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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          I'd agree with this up to a point, what are your strikers at the minute? I presume it's Ba and Aguero plus RVP?

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          1. @FuzzyWarbles
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            yes. i just think when i WCed in aguero a few weeks back, i didnt pay mind to his terrible road form, the fact i already had silva for coverage, just seems i was married to aguero without being actually convinced by results. Obviously these next two city fixtures are the best of the bunch, i have to keep him, and maybe it will all balance out by then. But right now Im generally disappointed in myself for the selection. Not just because of the returns, but because of my thought process at the time.

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            1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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              I can't afford both Ba and Aguero but I think Aguero at least is the best option these next two GW's, I think Ba is unreliable with Cisse there now and Sunderland at home isn't an easy fixture, Steve Bruce might have been brutal at those derbies but MON is a different story altogether. But overall the reason I haven't been tempted to draft Aguero in just yet is because Dzeko/Balo could just as easily score the goals and I need differentials in my mini league

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          2. In Like Flynn.
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            That's a rubbish opening line. 😉

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        2. In Like Flynn.
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          It was the best of GWs, It was the worst of GWs.

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    2. Elniñorules
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      Guess this strategy varies from one manager to another.

      I like to revolve my team around a cheap defense & hence, I usually find myself spending my FTs on them. Prefer to have mids & strikers for the medium term (period of 5 weeks atleast) since I strongly believe if you change strikers often, you are going to miss out on their big hauls. It was proven with Studge in the early half of the season when I went Studge - Ba - RVP and I'm hoping Kun will come good in the next two GWs.

      Overall, I think I've spent my % split of FTs this season should be around GK 0% - D 50% - M 30% - F 20%

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
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        hmmm. i see merit in this philosophy as well.

        there has to be a secret formula of knowing when to add/drop forwards. Fuzzy is in the lab.

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        1. udit
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          Ask Back to back ballacks.

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    3. Danny x-factor
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      Class philosophy.

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    4. Messi & fabregas
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      so according to your philosophy u should change all/most of the forwards every week and a few of the midfielders! so that would be around 4-5 changes each week!!

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
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        ?

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  5. udit
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    Odds of silva + evans getting more than 2bps than Dempsey?

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    1. Elniñorules
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      10000000000000000000/1

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      1. udit
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        That's good 8)

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    2. @FuzzyWarbles
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      are any thought to be getting bps? im totally clueless seeing i have only assists from dyer and dempsey.

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      1. Elniñorules
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        Don't you owe a certain thanks to someone for not letting you get on the siggy wagon? 😉

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        1. udit
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          ENR you naughty boy? Your twitter ID is rukawaismygod!!! 😆
          https://twitter.com/#!/rukawaismygod

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          1. Elniñorules
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            Shit you actually created it? 😛

            Give us the username & password. Let's mess with the account 😉

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            1. udit
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              Username : Rukawa
              Password : abhishekismygod 😉

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              1. udit
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                Username is rukawaismygod.

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                1. Elniñorules
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                  Wicked. 😉

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        2. @FuzzyWarbles
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          thank you for not letting me get "siggy wit it".

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          1. Elniñorules
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            Seggsy.

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        1 for Dempsey would be deserved I think FW, but who knows with this current system.

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        1. @FuzzyWarbles
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          that will shoot me up to a whopping 30 points for the GW then!!!!

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            Ouch! Weeks ( or in my case months) like this happen from time to time FW. Don't Panic. If your team was sound before this GW it still is. 🙂

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    3. Test Eagles
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      Where's Rukawa when you need accurate odds?

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      1. udit
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        good point.

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  6. In Like Flynn.
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    Morning Dead-Zoners, all well I trust.

    Jinswick, I wouldn't touch Chelsea players with a barge-pole atm, odd periods of their true abilities coupled with hours of lethargy and confusion. The team at the top most likely to be turned over by anyone imo. See what the FA cup and European game brings first. Hopefully their defence may start to look like it can keep a CS.

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    1. udit
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      Morning Flynny, not seen you in the dead zone for ages now, my wellness depends on the bonus points because amazingly I'm ahead of my PPC opponent by 1 point ATM

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        Hi Udit, I shall keep my fingers crossed for you to get as many or more than them then.

        I've been lurking, just not contributing my normal drivel. Fridays and Saturdays here are poor now with page after page of the same question.

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        1. udit
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          Thanks, Flynny, That is true, however this week was particularly bad with the (C) question, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays there's often light and interesting conversation, the dead zone is easily the best time for advice.

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        2. Test Eagles
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          Who do you think has been the most discussed player here this year?

          Bale, RVP, Ba, Nani ...

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    2. Elniñorules
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      Someone's doing really well off-late eh? Mighty good mornin, ILF.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        Morning Elnino, recovering some of the ground I threw away in November and December. A couple of lucky Captaincy choices and the right transfers go a long way.

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  7. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    SILVA, I WISH I KNEW HOW TO QUIT YOU

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    1. ManofKent
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      What's most annoying is he seems to be playing well whilst not bringing in the points. If he was playing poorly he'd be gone...

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        Indeed, this is very true, plus the two home fixtures make it tough to drop him really. You'd have to expect at least 2 assists. Do you mind me asking why you seem to have taken hits of about 84 points?? I'm only a few points behind you but without all those hits you might be miles ahead, I don't know whether this makes me or you look worse as a manager! I guess we both have different techniques at getting there is all!

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        1. ManofKent
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          I'm addicted to hits - I'm actually being much more restrained this season. They pay off about 50% of the time...

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          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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            I do not like those odds! haha

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    2. China Mag
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      I'm only getting rid of Silva, if Nani or VDV hit major form for their beautiful fixtures. If that happens, I will get Yaya in for one of my other mids (Sess?)

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        I don't understand the Yaya love really, he's hardly going to score much higher than Silva, there's loads of other alternatives plus City seem to be finding goals hard to come by, I wouldn't risk Yaya, there's better options out there

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        Sess fixtures aren't bad and his form is still good China Mag. Do you have other Sunderland attacking cover?

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        1. China Mag
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          I'd prefer some Man City midfield cover, to Sunderland though. I'll be getting rid of aguero after the next two, and don't have any defenders. Wouldn't feel comfortable with no city cover at all, and think i prefer Evans, Enrique and BAE over a city defender from GW28 onwards.

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          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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            If we're talking about Man City cover then defence is the way to go, they're so much more defensive minded than Man Utd or Spurs. Mancini reverts back to 1-0 wins when he's scared, typical italian tactics really. And this kind of style is going to be the norm as the season nears the end. The nerves will set in and I don't think we'll see the early City that was thumping teams 5-0 etc

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            1. China Mag
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              Yes. But spurs, liverpool and man utd are keeping clean sheets too, and the prices of their defenders compared with kompany, coupled with the much easier fixtures for the run in, and i might go without a city defender.

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            2. hvsauce
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              Not so sure about that last part, Martin. Yaya's return should help City dominate possession more and I expect him to create more chances for the likes of Aguero, etc. I do agree about looking outside of Yaya FPL-wise.

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  8. ManofKent
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    Not a great week but not awful - still annoyed that I benched valencia ahead of my forwards, but it seemed a decent call... Anyway, West Brom tore Wolves to pieces so I can't be too despondant 🙂

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      Morning MoK, The Valencia call was right imo, only the points that were wrong. I did a similar thing, and I'm sure we're not alone.

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      1. ManofKent
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        Morning IFL - I blame Liverpool's defence 🙂

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          I'm hoping for a very leaky Liverpool defence this coming Sunday, I'll even settle for them getting 3 OGs 😀

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  9. @FuzzyWarbles
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    Top half of the FFS mini-league table for Fantasy ACON!!

    thats the best i can say about my performance there. 🙂

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  10. TorresMagic™
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    Leagues Update

    20% League : current score of 45 needed, only 2 people out of 25 have 45, the rest are below.

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/my-leagues/2508/standings/

    Millionaire Club : current score needed without hits is 41, 23 out of 77 have 41 or more before hits.

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/my-leagues/5002/standings/

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    1. Test Eagles
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      I'll be watching with envy from the sidelines after this week ... well played to get 41 or above i say! I reckon a lot of very generic teanms struggled this week, the differentials would have got some through!

      Thanks again TM ... awesome work organising this!

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        I'll be watching too. The generics struggled big time. The 2 teams on 45 both have Kompany & had a double figure player in Graham/BAE.

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        1. Test Eagles
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          Anyone woth Odem or Rooney (c)?

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            Nope. highest score in the MC is 52.

            http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/1268278/event-history/25/

            Nice defence. 🙂

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            1. Test Eagles
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              Yeah nothing out of the ordinary but 2 x goal-scoring defenders ... which makes a massive difference!!

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              1. TorresMagic™
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                Strange week. You should enter the FPL Open. You have more chance than the Elite 63. 255/6 spots up for grabs. 😉

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                1. Test Eagles
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                  Done & done ... many thanks TM!

                  The leaders in the Elite63 league are incredible ... very smart with transfers!

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                  1. TorresMagic™
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                    52nd overall, he's doing great with daylight 2nd atm.

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  11. ManofKent
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    Glad I kept the faith with Taiwo. He may not be great at defending, but his attacking returns have made him a decent pic for the price.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      Next three look promising for him too.

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      Tai-who?

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        QPR defence. Cheap, fast, attacking.

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        1. Random_Guy
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          Racist.

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            Eh????

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            1. Random_Guy
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              Not all coloured people are cheap, fast and dangerous.

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                Who even says 'coloured'?

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  12. Jinswick
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    Cheers Flynny, only just seen your post. I'm in a strange pickle as I have 3 transfers to use over the next 2 GWs (pretty set on WC in GW28), and if no injuries happen during the FA cup I'm not sure where to use them! Any ideas on a 2 GW plan for this lot? Was thinking Rangel -> Williamson this week and then have no idea about GW27!

    Schwarzer, Sorenson
    Kompany, Huth, Simpson, Rangel, Caulker
    Silva, Bale, Dempsey, Sigurdsson, Moses
    RVP, Aguero, Ba

    Bank 0.0m
    2 free transfers

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    1. Jinswick
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      Or maybe even Huth -> ShawX this week? Either of those 3 have good fixtures, but would mean doubling up at the back....

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      Two Swans defenders for their away games look ripe for repair 1 or two TFs there ( someone with two homes? ) There isn't really much wrong with it Jinswick. Schwarzer for the next two?

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        I meant you could have Schwarzer and avoid a double up if you get Shawcross.

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        1. Jinswick
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          I guess. Fulham are pretty dire away from home though so wouldn't fancy them to keep put QPR in that one. A pretty risky punt could be Siggy & Aguero -> Valencia & Balotelli. Madness?

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          1. Jinswick
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            Or pehaps Huth & Bale -> Shawx & Nani (for a crazy punt...)

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      2. Jinswick
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        Yeah, my doubling up on SWA last week didn't really work out... 🙁

        Either way they will both be benched or transferred out over the next 2 weeks (after which I'll wildcard).

        I'll probably play Sorenson this week and then Schwarzer next week - seems the right move with their fixtures). Fancy Stoke and Newc to have a similar chance of a shutout this week, but Shawx has better chance of attacking returns. Which do you prefer of Rangel -> Wiliamson or Huth -> Shawx ??

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          I shall go and do a bit of research and come back with a considered guess. 🙂

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          1. Jinswick
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            Haha, I look forward to your findings....

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    3. Blonde Faith
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      I'd bench huth & a swans defender and save the FT. You'll have twice as many ideas in GW27 😉

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      1. Blonde Faith
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        d'uh - missed the 2FT, sorry...

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  13. hellothere23
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    Get Ba in with FT or get Aguero in with a 4 point hit by downgrading Sess to McClean? My strikers are RVP, Zamora and Fletcher. Really pooor choices.

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    1. China Mag
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      I would say only worth it if you would captain Aguero, but not Ba. Both could go big the next few weeks. Aguero's 2nd fixture is better than Ba's, but we have 3 solid home fixtures (including WOL and NOR) in the next 4.

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  14. Random_Guy
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    None of my players managed to score a goal this week.

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    1. Test Eagles
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      + 1

      not even a clean-sheet for me either - 2 assist was about as much as Antonio and Clint could muster

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    2. udit
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      +1

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    3. Blonde Faith
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      +11

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  15. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Gnegneri Toure Yaya

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  16. BootlegRascal
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    Mancini trolled me by chucking Dzeko on in the 90th. McClean is my first sub.

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    1. Test Eagles
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      He's not a popular man on here today ...ol' Roberto! Edin and Micah on for 1 minute has cost a lot of teams scoring sub points!

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  17. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/591530/event-history/25/

    This epitomises this gameweek...I hope you get the irony

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    1. Test Eagles
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      darn tootin

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  18. Always (C)ane
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    Krul
    Raylor, Kompany, Kelly
    Bale, Dempsey, Valencia, Sessegnon
    RVP, Aguero, Ba

    Subs : Mignolet, Siggy, Woodgate, Caulker

    2.0 in the bank and 1 FT

    should i save transfer?
    play kelly/woodgate/caulker?

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    1. nevercaptorres
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      save or get 2 man city def thinkin of doin that

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  19. BootlegRascal
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    How do I link my team?

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    1. hvsauce
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Scroll down on the FAQs here http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/fantasy-football-faq-and-glossary/

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/fantasy-football-faq-and-glossary/

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      1. BootlegRascal
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Thankyou both

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  20. nevercaptorres
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    anyone think it time to do rvp to rooney got rvp at 11.9 would not be able to get back

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  21. yeahbuddy
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    No reason why Richards came off the bench right? Just same old Mancini?

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    1. hvsauce
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah buddy

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    2. nevercaptorres
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      yip fs ;(

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        still think richards gonna get similar/better returns than kompany over the next 12

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  22. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    http://youtu.be/1kFNYuteAjA

    troll found in Cardiff. Classic. A scholar and a gentleman.

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  23. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Looking short term - any 'must have' players for this week that aren't in the below 11? Tempted to take a few punts...

    Sorenson
    Kompany, Simpson, Rangel
    Silva, Bale, Dempsey, Moses
    RVP, Aguero, Ba

    Schwarzer, Siggy, Caulker, Huth
    2 freebies, 0.0m in the bank

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
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      6 times in 2 pages...really?

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  24. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Still here Jinswick?

    How about Huth and one of your Swans Defenders probably Rangel for the funds, for two of Taiwo and Caldwell or Shawcross. I'm guessing that Sigurdsson is benchman for your front eight next two games.
    I don't have these luxuries, having s*unked away my wildcard early in the season.

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Yep, still lurking around...

      I'm not sure I can bring myself to getting in a WIG defender. Rangel & Huth -> Taiwo & ShawX could work, but then who would you bench from

      Sorenson (SWA), Schwarzer (qpr)
      Kompany (BOL), ShawX (SWA), Simpson (WOL), Taiwo (FUL), Caulker (sto)

      I think I'm either gonna do Huth -> Shawx and then take 2 gambles next week, or I'm gonna get in a MUN player this week for (nor) - something like Huth & Silva -> Lescott & Nani....whatcha reckon?

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Yuk, not liking the Nani deal, could cost you value too. Too many options now you've confused me 🙂 Probably just one defender and save the second TF for next week in case.

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        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Haha, I only got Silva at 10.4m so would only lose 0.1m on him. Would be a huge gamble on Nani I admit, but he may have a point to prove and if starting he could tear Norwich apart...

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            • 15 Years
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            No, I meant getting Nani in now he could well go down again. Besides, his form is pants.

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  25. All your goals are belong t…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    I guess mancini plays FPL and he is just toying with all of us.. how else can u explain dzeko and micah cameo??!

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    1. BootlegRascal
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      They were under the pump with 2 minutes to ago subs was a way to waste time and they are players who he can rely on.

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  26. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Looking for an early advice for GM26

    Sorenson (SWA)
    Lescott (BLA) Simpson (WOL) Jevans (NOR)
    Silva (BLA) Bale (ARS) Dempsey (QPR) Maclean (WBA)
    RVP (TOT) Aguero (BLA) Ba (WOL)

    Sub: Bogdan Sigg (STO) Taiwo (FUL) Caulker (STO)
    No FT.

    Corrert starting XI and subs order?
    thanks

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    1. hvsauce
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Yup looking good at the moment, Gopher.

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      You've got this.

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      1. Buck The Trent
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        thanks guys

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  27. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    So China Mag, and any other Toons in here:

    What are the two 5 goal slumps down to?

    Purely a lack of Cabaye and Tiote, or is it Santon and Williamson's fault?

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    1. udit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I'm a looney toon, but I've watched both the games, can I answer?

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        go!

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        1. udit
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Oh goody, From what I saw from the tottenham game, Modric and Parker Completely dominated the midfield, had acres of space to pass the ball no pressure whatsoever, that I believe can be put down to a lack of cabaye and tiote, but what I also found was that the defending inside the box wasn't that great, maybe due to the hordes of spurs players that were present in the box, due to no pressure from newc midfield, the spurs players were able to get forward effectively without much danger of a counter. TBH the newcastle players seemed bewildered almost by the occasion even though they've beaten united even, it's there that I felt they lacked tiote and cabaye as well, no one to motivate them. The Adebayor goal can be taken as a great example, flicked on by saha, no pressure on adebayor, no initiative by the toon players to get to the ball, and ade volleys it home. In a nutshell Cabaye and tiote were sorely missed

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    2. China Mag
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      1) Lack of Tiote and Cabeye
      2) Not having any adequate defensive midfield cover - James Perch!!!!
      3) Williamson
      4) Our heads going collectively down for a short period when things are going badly. NB This is better with Tiote in to smash some heads.
      4) Simpson. Gets loads of stick on the message boards. I think he is much improved this season, but we definitely need to upgrade next season
      5) Santon

      In that order. Williamson is a weak link that we will have to get by with until the end of the season, but with Tiote and Cabeye back, him (and the rest of the defense) will be less exposed.

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      1. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        To be fair, your so-called "best" defender Coloccini has been messy as well. He was responsible for atleast 3 of the 11 goals in the last 3.

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        1. China Mag
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          He is our best defender by miles. You could argue that that isn't much of a claim! But I do feel that he is up there with the best. He has made a few errors recently, but again, that can at least partly be put down to the extra pressure from not having a centre midfield, and having to cover for Williamson as well.

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          1. udit
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            I think he's far better with saylor there to accompany him, like Ferdinand is with vidic for example.

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            1. China Mag
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 11 months ago

              True. But then I would say its the same for most defenders. Put him alongside somebody decent, and they only have to worry about what they are doing. Put him alongside Williamson (or Perch) and suddenly you've got to try and do you job, as well as covering for your partners mistakes.

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      2. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Simpson has been a complete liability the last 3 weeks.

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        1. udit
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Yes, but there's no one there to replace him.

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            So..?

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            1. udit
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 11 months ago

              So that liability is unfortunately going to be there for the rest of the seaon, bad news for newc fans and defense investors, that's all.

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          2. China Mag
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            The only one who could replace him would be raylor!!!! I would take simpson over him any day. Even though Jack is right, he has been a liability recently.

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            1. udit
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 11 months ago

              You guys really need some good reinforcements, good starting X1 but very bad squad depth.

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              1. China Mag
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 11 months ago

                Exactly. That's what I have been saying all along. First 11 is good enough to challenge for that 4th spot, but because our cover includes the likes of Perch, Williamson, Best, Ameobi, Obertan means that we (probably) won't be able to sustain a challenge. Shows what a good job Pardew has done up to now though, to be 1 pt from the champions league spots, despite having gaping holes all over the pitch for most of the season.

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                1. hvsauce
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 11 months ago

                  Perch for England 🙂

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                  1. hvsauce
                    • 14 Years
                    13 years, 11 months ago

                    eek meant pardew for england. ruined it

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                2. udit
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 11 months ago

                  You also need better defenders even in your starting 11, your midfield is decent enough, Cabaye and tiote are very good, jonas is OK, I fail to understand what to do with your RM slot, and your forward pairing is good, whilst this team wouldn't have been able to challenge perhaps, in bygone years, this season with arsenal, chelsea and liverpool dropping points left,right and center you guys stand a genuine chance.

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                  1. Gaz Downright
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                    • 15 Years
                    13 years, 11 months ago

                    I agree with Udit here.

                    I'd rather have Sagna - Vermicelli - Koscileny - Gibbs, or Kelly - Skrtel - Agger - Enrique.

                    Your back 4 is more top 8 material imo. But CM is solid.

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                  2. China Mag
                    • 15 Years
                    13 years, 11 months ago

                    Santon Saylor Colo are as good as what arsenal or liverpool have. Simpson sadly isn't. And Saylor is out for the season (Williamson DEFINITELY isn't good enough for a top 4 challenge). I fully expect us to upgrade simpson in the summer, and get in a right mid (unless barfa comes good). Then we just need to fill in a few holes in the squad, and we'll be golden.

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                  3. China Mag
                    • 15 Years
                    13 years, 11 months ago

                    I agree that this newcastle team wouldn't have been able to challenge in years gone past. But Arsenal and Chelsea are much weaker than they have been in previous seasons.

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        2. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Owed to the fact that they're missing a quality RM. Obertan/Raylor/Barfa all horrid.

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          1. China Mag
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            Plenty on the message boards suggesting we move Jonas to the right (he is right footed) and bring in Ferguson (yes, THAT ferguson) on the left. Not a bad option at all i reckon. Fergie has looked sharp when he has got on recently. Pardew will probably put raylor back there though next week.

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            1. Elniñorules
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 11 months ago

              Hmmm bargain alert. 😉

              How about a McClean - Fergie rotation for the rest of the season? (Nirvana combo)

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              1. hvsauce
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 11 months ago

                That would be perfect for me! Can then go big up front with RVP-Rooney-Aguero haha

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                1. udit
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 11 months ago

                  RVP>Ba>Rooney>Aguero

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      3. Blonde Faith
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah I think that's about right.

        Also Pardew held his hands up and confessed that an offensive 4-4-2 was pretty much wishful thinking against an on-form Spurs at home...

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  28. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Huth & Silva (bought him at 10.4m) -> Lescott & Nani (benching Rangel). Madness or genius?

    Sorenson
    Kompany, Simpson, Rangel
    Silva, Bale, Dempsey, Moses
    RVP, Aguero, Ba

    Schwarzer, Siggy, Caulker, Huth
    2 freebies, 0.0m in the bank

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Lol, make that 7 in 2 pages

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        I can keep going.... 😉

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      J'wick: That's insane. I know you're feeling uneasy with 2FTs. Just wait for 10 more days before you even contemplate any moves, a lot could happen by then - injuries/rotation threats/suspensions..

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        or you can do as I; did my two FTs yesterday.

        utter serenity for 2 weeks, while some money also come trickling in

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        1. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Ha! You can keep your fingers crossed then, Gaz.

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          1. udit
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            The twitter account is AWESOMe man

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            1. Elniñorules
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 11 months ago

              Great find, Udit. Rukawa's tweets are simply awesome.

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        2. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Cool, which moves did you make?

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            • 15 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            I dare not say!

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            1. Elniñorules
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 11 months ago

              Let me guess.

              Silva > McClean
              Fletcher/your current cheap striker > Rooney

              😉

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              1. Gaz Downright
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                • 15 Years
                13 years, 11 months ago

                McClean is correct, and that is as far as I will hoist my skirt for now.

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        3. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Haha, "Utter serenity for 2 weeks" made me smile.

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      2. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Yep, I know. Just like trying to plan ahead.... 😉

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    3. udit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      HM.. Jinswick, that's a bit crazy tbh, keep silva for his next two games at least.

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    4. hvsauce
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Madness Jinswick. The temptation to get rid of Silva is high and I don't doubt that there are highly ranked FPL teams without him in it. But at least wait to see how City play vs BLA with Yaya back to see if Silva's returns improve.

      I think your team is solid outside of Huth so if anything, use 1FT to move him. Also not sure about having 2 Swans defenders so perhaps think about replacing Rangel. Looking ahead, make sure you give yourself enough room to bring in a Utd player (Evans, Valencia, Rooney, even Lindegaard if he's fit) in time for GW 28.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Sell Silva

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        1. hvsauce
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Haha or sell him 🙂 Not for Nani though...

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  29. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Had BAE.. sold him in WC 3 weeks ago for kompany.. The following week i get confirmed news that kompany out just b4 deadline and do kompany to huth.. huth gets a red so i do huth to richards..
    BAE = 24
    Kompany, Huth, Ricahrds = 1 -2 1 = 0
    🙁
    2 transfers wasted too:(

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Haha, that's such bad luck! I'm in a similar boat - I did BAE -> Huth for his red card and also brough in Kompany when he didn't play!

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        :).. fantasy football.. you eitehr get all the luck in one year or none at all the next

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    2. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      keith you need to read my post about the difference this gw made between my current team and the team i had pre WC.

      Absolutely gutted.

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  30. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Best keeper to rotate with Krul? Currently have Lindegaard but with 3 Utd players already I need to lose one in order to bring Rooney on GW28

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Mig. Period.

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        that reads Mig Period Period Period

        still searching for knockers. 😉

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        1. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          You need Rukawa's help mate. He has a great expertise in this stuff 😉

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          1. udit
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            True, just look at his twitter account's photo

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            1. Elniñorules
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 11 months ago

              LOL

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      2. Caine & Co.
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        +1 mIGNOLET

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I'd weigh up having Lindegaard as rotation vs having someone else instead of Evans (if I am right?).

      If the former gets the nod, I'd say it is better long term, as Evans face the threat of Jones and Smalling (although I have an inkling that SAF - for reasons unknown to the universe - prefer Evans to the two youngsters).

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      1. udit
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        The reason he prefers Evans is because Evans is the better CB.

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        1. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          *best (acc to current form)

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          1. udit
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 11 months ago

            True, oh how much we miss Vidic 🙁

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      2. Mr Smith
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        I hear ya, Evans has been one of Utds best defenders this season so can't see him bring dropped. Mig is interesting.

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