634x258 Fixtures
19 February 2012 420 comments
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The FA Cup weekend is behind us but the competition itself could well continue to prove a source of frustration for Fantasy managers, with the Premier League fixture list now hit by a series of postponements.

The FA Cup Quarter Final’s will take place on the weekend of March 17 – or Gameweek 29 in Fantasy terms. With the progress of Everton, Bolton, Sunderland, Stoke and Liverpool already sealed, their resultant Premier League fixtures will now be rescheduled.

Right now we can confirm – weather or unforeseen circumstances permitting – that the following Gameweek 29 fixtures will be untouched:

Fulham vs Swansea
Wigan vs West Brom
Wolves vs Man United
Newcastle vs Norwich

Aside from these fixtures, there’s also the Man City vs Chelsea encounter in the Gameweek which may yet be affected, should Chelsea overcome Birmingham in their FA Cup replay.

That leaves us with a list of fixtures which could now be removed from Gameweek 29 and join the Merseyside derby, formerly found in Gameweek 26, on the “pending” list. The matches in question are…

Everton** vs Arsenal
Aston Villa vs Bolton**
Blackburn vs Sunderland**
Stoke** vs Tottenham*
QPR vs Liverpool**

All this talk could be for naught of course – the Gameweek may yet remain intact. Unlike every other midweek spell from here on in, the days following the weekend of Gameweek 29 are entirely clear of any European, Cup or International fixtures. Potentially then, the fixtures above could be kept in Gameweek 29, shifting to Tuesday and Wednesday kick-offs.

While that would seem to be an obvious option, and a welcome outcome for Fantasy managers, the impact of the midweek games could still cause issues with squad rotation. Certainly, should Chelsea progress, Man City’s fixtures would be squeezed further and, with a potential Europa League Quarter-Final first leg on March 29, Roberto Mancini’s side would likely face three games in nine days at home to Chelsea, away at Stoke and then against European opposition.

Right now, this is all speculative – we can only wait in anticipation of confirmation from the Premier League. We’ll be sure to update you on the new dates and the Gameweek implications as and when news breaks.

*Sides facing FA Cup Fifth Round replays.
**Sides who qualified for the FA Cup quarter finals.

Andy Leicester won the Premier League. Leicester. Premier League. What is this life? Follow them on Twitter

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  1. GreenWindmill
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    Just the article I've been waiting for. Nice one Andy 🙂

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  2. djman102
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    Appreciate the quick publishing of info! Was just hopping on here to see if I could find that. Any reason why the FA wouldn't just put these games in midweek?

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    1. Mark
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      We can't see one but it's unsure how quickly that will be decided. With the Quarters taking place over Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, I imagine there will be TV rights to wrangle over before the league fixtures can be scheduled. Obviously the teams playing Friday and Saturday will likely slot in on the Tuesday, while those teams playing Saturday and Sunday will more likely favour a Wednesday league fixture. Certainly, the midweek slot seems sensible but it may take a while to get confirmation.

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        Be lovely to get confirmation before the next transfer deadline - could affect some key decisions.

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  3. Hate that rotation
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    Nicely summarised.

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  4. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    nice work scout

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      Welcome back Andy

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  5. Ginkapo FPL
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    At the moment I can field 5 players in that match, should beat King Eric with that many........

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    1. Mull
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      I can field 7 with Valencia and Lindegaard.

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      1. Mull
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        *including Val and Lindy

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  6. Henry Hill
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    Is Dempsey still OoP with that new Russian striker?

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    1. kraftwerker
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      No, which suits him better.

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  7. DLL18
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    This is pretty funny as well 😀

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=zokUPp_nj_c

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Is rukawa around?

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    1. DLL18
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      0:32 seconds lmao 😀

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  8. Henry Hill
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    Alan Curbishley and Steve Bruce have both apparently turned down Wolves 😆 I wonder what they are going to do now, should have stuck with Big Mick

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    1. Jukesy
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      What are their options now?! Morgan said he wanted an experience manager, but without those 2, and Warnock at Leeds I can't think of too many more experienced prem managers that would want to go to Wolves.

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      1. Spin
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        Thats crazy
        Wolves have a pretty decent squad, its a good way back into management.
        Cant see either of them getting a better job anywhere else

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        1. GreenWindmill
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          Steve McClaren

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          1. Jukesy
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            Started at FC Twente this season

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            1. GreenWindmill
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              Really? Hadn't realised he'd gone back again. 😳

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      2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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        fat waiter

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        1. DLL18
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          Can't see him going there with no money to spend

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          1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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            he would never go to a club like wolves. he's being tipped as the successor for mourinho at Real Madrid... not sure he'd pick wolves ahead of them 🙂

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        2. The Light Knight
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          who?

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    2. Nomar
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      Are they not offering any money for the manager if they go down?

      Reckon they should go for Lee Clark now. Good upcoming young manager.

      Hopefully no one goes there between now and the end of the season and they go down with the Bolton (and Wigan).

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      1. viewoftheland
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        Lee Clark? The same Lee Clark that had as much money to spend as he wanted over 3 seasons, and took Huddersfield up 6 places in league 1? Think they should stay well clear.

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        1. Nomar
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          • 16 Years
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          Has a good rep though.

          Not sure why they'd turn down a club of Wolves stature though.

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    3. COMH
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      Wolves are fuuked

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      1. dfroes
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        paul ince

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  9. Ezekiel 25:17
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    Nice article, thanks.

    In a bit of a quandry this week.

    I have 2 free tranfers, which is the best senario?

    Valencia > Nani/Young and Sess > McClean
    OR
    Valencia > Nani/Young and Silva > Toure

    and who do you think out of Nani or Young is the safer bet for minutes on the pitch.

    Any help would be appriciated.... cheers

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    1. v12w12
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      B with Nani.

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      1. Ezekiel 25:17
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        Thanks V12W12, wasn't sure whether it was time to loose Sess.

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  10. @ImpressiveTackl
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    ENR

    Are you still around? Are the teams on the spreadsheet now finalised?

    I see Happyankit and Light Knight have joined 🙂

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    1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      i wanna play 🙁

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      1. udit
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        I told them also...... Hmmm.

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    2. udit
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      Hello IL, great to have you on board as well, we haven't seen(chatted) each other for a long time, I think they have been yes, Awesome article you wrote about Group A, keep up the excellent stuff.

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
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        Cheers Udit.

        All of my group reviews are finished and ready for publishing tomorrow however with 3 managers being replaced in the last 24 hours I have to do some updating.

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        1. The Light Knight
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          be kind IL, please be kind

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          1. @ImpressiveTackl
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            I have been as kind as possible in most instances. It's only for laugh so no one gets trashed!

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            1. The Light Knight
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              there's always one 🙁

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        2. udit
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          Yes, obviously. Have you or anyone else seen a chap called Coriswrasse around here? Or is he also a lurker?

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          1. @ImpressiveTackl
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            I'll be honest. I have never heard of him.

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    3. Parm
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      Yep they are finalised IT

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
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        Thank you Parmtree.

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        1. Parm
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          And thanks to some sexy fomulas me and Udit have a piss easy time updating the tables.

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      2. udit
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        Parm, Have you seen Coriswrasse around anytime? or thobe 230??

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        1. Mull
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          I've seen the first one.

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        2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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          Never heard of them, kick them out and let Dan and someone else in. Obviously check with enr and the deadzoners first

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        3. The Light Knight
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          i have seen thobe a couple of times, a deadzoner i think

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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            Must be a new one.. I haven't been able to get on the deadzone in a while.. A thing called work keeps getting ithe way, however don't recall seeing him when I was on there constanty

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            1. The Light Knight
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              i remember commenting that he nicked his name Norfolk in chance off a guy who got a gw highscore near the start of the season

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        4. Parm
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          I've seen the first but not the latter. we'll give him 24 hours.

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        5. udit
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          Ah, OK need to confirm obviously, and BonZ and Dr.Ennet?

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          1. The Light Knight
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            bonz yes. ennet no

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          2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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            Yeah, I've seen BonZ and I think Dr.Ennet. This is all getting a bit McCarthyite, lurkers under the bed...

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            1. udit
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              Are you sure about Dr.Ennet?

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          3. Dr Ennet
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            good evening all! this is dr ennet... 🙂 i am a long time lurker but have commented once in a while... my life is quite busy, so i find it relaxing reading the posts on here... 🙂 would love to play in your europa league so please do not remove me and i'll try to contribute a bit more on here...

            cheers!

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            1. udit
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              Oh OK, that solves it then 🙂

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              1. Dr Ennet
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                thanks mate! and impressive work putting the league together! cudos to you and your allies 🙂

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        6. McDog
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          I've seen thobe230 around. I think he even changed his grav for the Europa League.

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          1. udit
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            Fine that's good then.

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            1. McDog
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              http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2012/02/17/scout-scribbles-yaya-helps-city-take-control/comment-page-1/#comments

              Here he is a few posts down from the top. Only time i've ever seen him mind.

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              1. udit
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                Ah, many thanks duffman

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        7. thobe230
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          Hey yes I am around! Was a deadzoner but now actually living in Spain so hoping to contribute more! Would love to stick around in your league if thats ok..

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          1. udit
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            Yep, All cool.

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  11. keeney
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    With Liverpool and everton not needing
    Replays, will their game be played on the 6th
    March ?? Chelsea's vs Birmingham is scheduled
    For that date

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  12. applebonkers
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    thanks for la têtes up

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  13. PlayPercentage
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    Kyle Walker subbed after 60 odd minutes.
    Not an injury, I hope?

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    1. Doc Graham
      • 14 Years
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      more a tactical change from 3-5-2 back to 4-4-2

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  14. Puzzle
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    Richard Buxton @Richard_Buxton_
    Dalglish confirms Agger & Bellamy omitted from #LFC squad today due to injury.

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  15. hillbillypete
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    confusing...................

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  16. Nomar
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    Hopefully some dgw's on the way then.

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  17. div
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    Anyone think Lindegaard will be the No1 keeper when he returns from injury or back to the bench?

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    1. The Light Knight
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      back to rotation i would imagine

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    2. Daddycool
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      No. Not the way De Gea has been playing.

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      1. Parm
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        Well.

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        1. Daddycool
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          After Lindegaards injury he has done well. Either way, the jury is still out and will be for some time.

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  18. Mattymo23
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    When will we here the announcment of the new fixture dates

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  19. Daddycool
    • 14 Years
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    Best option 4.5 midfielder?

    Planning to do Fletcher -> Rooney and Valencia -> NN.

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    1. Spin
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      Surman at Norwich. Seems to be a sure starter now and has done alright too.
      Best option for cheap bench midfielder i reckon.

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  20. udit
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    Ok I know this is cumbersome but, please bear with me the last name I have to confirm is teamzm, has anyone seen him around?

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    1. Parm
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      Search the comments for his name

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      YES!!!

      I've spoken to him and told him I'm going to destroy him in our group. Stop trying to kick people out 😀

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      1. udit
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        😥

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          I'm only kidding! It's FA Cup week, though, so loads of regular and semi-regular posters aren't around.

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      2. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
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        We want to make it more of a community game and kick out the lurkers to make way for the regulars.

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    3. The Light Knight
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      i remember seeing the name

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    4. McDog
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      Yep I've seen him.

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  21. Tommytour
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    Defensive Dilemna! Wasteful transfers but would they be worth it?

    Richards > Kompany - If Richards starts Porto 2nd leg, Zabeleta looks most likely to start Blackburn and It would be painful to throw away easy points!

    Senderos > Kelly/Evans - Not needed this week but a Ful defender remains in my future plans, if Senderos is fit this week but remains on the bench or injury is worse than expected, is it worth switching for next week at Wolves or could go Evans but he will be potentially at risk for remainder of season ( a risk worth taking though).

    These would ruin my plans to get United players in bar Rooney!

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    1. Lorenzo
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      To me, both seem like wasteful transfers. Unless you have 2 FT and don't know what to do with them.

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      1. udit
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        Mr BOra You're in my group 😀 Best of luck, to you sirr!!!!! How often do you post? Can hardly find you.

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        1. Lorenzo
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          A couple times a week, usually just to ask for some advice. Good luck to you too!

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  22. onionbarje
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    Which team is better for the long term

    A
    Hennesey Schwarzer
    Enrique Senderos Simpsons JEvans BAE
    Bale Sess Siggy Silva Y.Toure
    Rooney Studge Ba

    B
    Hennesey Schwarzer
    Taiwo Senderos Simpsons JEvans BAE
    Bale Sess Siggy Mata Y.Toure
    Rooney Suarez Ba

    C
    Hennesey Schwarzer
    Richards Enrique Simpsons JEvans BAE
    Bale Sess Siggy Young/Nani Y.Toure
    Aguero Studge/Saha Ba

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    1. v12w12
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      c

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    2. Tommytour
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      One without Hennesey for starters!

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      1. Lorenzo
        • 15 Years
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        +1

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  23. megatronaldinho
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    i gots some lurker characteristics but am spaking up lest i'm served with ejection.

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    1. megatronaldinho
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      and also i'm gunna kill group A 🙂 😛

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    2. udit
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      Don't worry, you're fine. The only one in some doubt is now Dr.Ennet

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      1. Barnsley FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Is there anyone penciled in for that slot in case Dr. Ennet drops out?

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        1. udit
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          Not just yet, but Dr.Ennet has awoken it seems.

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          1. Barnsley FC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            There goes my chance 🙁

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          2. Dr Ennet
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            feels terrible to be the doubted one... :)... i have indeed awoken and am so looking forward to the treat that is europa league... people in my minileague are not very serious, so i am loving the challenge to face good teams.. 🙂

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  24. Mattymo23
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    sqa past papers

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  25. A.
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    Has the scout been down for anyone else for the last half hour?

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      ME.

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        Yep, very odd.

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    2. Parm
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      Yeah

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    3. Mark
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      Yep, sorry. We tweeted. Our hosts suffered some problems and lost a lot of their UK servers for a while. They're on top of it now and we're back.

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      1. Parm
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        Cool beans.

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      2. A.
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        Ok, cheers

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  26. Parm
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    Can I just ask Mark what that update was for ❓

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  27. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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    What is the best combo to have? 🙂

    A:Silva and McClean

    B:Yaya Toure and Sess

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    1. tw
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      gotta be a

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  28. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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    Who do you think will start up with Rooney against Norwich?

    A:Welbeck

    B:Hernandez

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    1. Tommytour
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      Depends who starts in Europa!

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    2. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      A

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  29. Philman
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    Thoughts on my moves this week would be appreciated:

    Krul (Bogdan)
    Richards, Evans, Simpson (Huth, Kelly)
    Silva, Bale, Dempsey, Sess (Valencia)
    RVP, Aguero, Ba

    I have 2 FT, 0.0m in the Bank. Will not lose value if Valencia drops by 0.1m, but I guess he is out for a while. Prepared to lose 0.1m on Huth as I can play him the following week.

    Any ideas?

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    1. Philman
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      Would Silva to Toure and Tony V to Mata be crazy?

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