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The Big Numbers – Monday

12 March 2012 1885 comments
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The penultimate fixture in Gameweek 28 brought us yet another dramatic finale involving Arsenal as Arsene Wenger’s side bundled a winning goal at the death to deny a battling Newcastle.

Statistically, there were some outstanding performances on show which we will break down in a moment, along with our prediction for the Fantasy Premier League bonus points.

Firstly, there was also a dispute involving the assist for the winning goal. The assist for the touch on Theo Walcott’s cross was first awarded to Robin Van Persie and then removed and handed to Aaron Ramsey. It’s unclear whether Ramsey did indeed get a clear touch on the cross before it was blocked by the defender in the box but, interestingly, Opta have also confirmed a Ramsey touch on Walcott’s cross. While this goal and the award of the assist could yet be reviewed by the Press Association, right now it sits with Ramsey – denying Walcott his second assist on a night where he sparkled on the right flank.

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

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  1. COMH
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    Pick your favourite to replace Drenthe.

    a) Ben Arfa

    b) Morrison

    c) Miyachi

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      Do not knee jerk on A.

      B or C for me.

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      1. COMH
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        A is very jerky isn't it.

        Who would you prefer from Miyachi and Morrison?

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        1. Captain Robert Hatch
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          C seems the most "jerky" to me

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    2. Ryan
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      B

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      1. Ryan
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        Only because they are playing Wigan though

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        1. COMH
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          Thanks. With regards to the previous page I think it was just one of those weeks where there happened to be alot of CS. In the highly unpredictable PL it could well be the opposite this week with free scoring games.

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      b

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    4. iLA
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      C just for the fixtures.

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  2. Test Eagles
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    What's the latest with the second Arsenal assist, will it stick with Ramsey or a chance it'll go back to Walcott? Anyone see the replay?

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    1. COMH
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      Looks like it came off the Newcastle defender last so technically noone should get the assist.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        unless the defender was is in pen box.. no?

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        1. COMH
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          Does that make a difference? Never knew that mattered?

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            not EXACTLY sure, but some mumbo like jumbo like that has an impact

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          2. A.
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            If its crossed into the box and a defender inside the box gets a touch, and another attacking player then scores then the assist goes to whoever crossed the ball.

            In this case it looks like a Newcastle player and possibly both VP and Ramsey touched the ball before Verm, and i'd need to see a super slo-mo replay to work out what happened 😛

            walcott was the creator though, it was his 'key pass'

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    2. Henry Hill
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      Here is a gif of it

      http://ww3.sinaimg.cn/bmiddle/7448e95fjw1dqxrjzcrq2g.gif

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      1. Test Eagles
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        Ta muchly HH... rather inconclusive ain't it! Hoping Walcott gets the eggs for that, but unlikely

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        wow, roadrunner-esque from vermaelen

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  3. Ryan
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    Lol at Moses being the top scoring midfielder!

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    1. iLA
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      Ditched him after 3 months on my team, put money on Norwich and you know the rest...

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    2. rohan
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      On my bench

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  4. Gaz Downright
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    good morning deadzoners

    http://youtu.be/IYF_JVs54xw

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    1. Test Eagles
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      Get up and get down

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  5. A.
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    Hmm, another red arrow, but not as bad as i'd feared. Still knocked me out of the top 100k by 636 places though.

    On that note, due to inadequate forward planning, and a vague plan to keep Suarez til after the wigan game I am left needing to take a 4 point hit to get Rooney in for his current purple patch.

    To get Rooney in for either Suarez or Ba I need to downgrade one of my big 4 in midfield - at various points I have been all set on shipping out either Silva, Bale, Dempsey or Valencia, but right now can't make a decision.

    As the 0.1 on Rooney isn't that important should I just wait for a bit longer and think about it?

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    1. Test Eagles
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      Get the Pig in, I've had exactly the same dilemma and took a 4-pointer to ship Silva for Morrison

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      1. A.
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        Yeah, I think I definitely want Dempsey, and I've kept Valencia this long it would be silly to sell just before he comes back against Wolves, so it comes down to dropping either Bale or Silva for a cheapie.

        No Norwich mids due to rotation, I've been burnt before 😉
        I have McClean, and Sigurdsson doesn't really rotate with him, even if he does seem like a great option.
        And I'm not convinced by Miyachi or Morrison, so its a tough choice, Siggy is the stand-out choice at the heart of the swansea team, but..

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    2. iLA
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      If you're getting Rooney Id drop Valencia out from that list, or probably do Silva to Yaya.

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      1. A.
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        Yeah, I've just held onto Valencia through his price drops and feel it would be silly to drop him just before a Wolves game where he could come back and do well.

        I'll have plenty of cash if downgrading, I can afford to miss Rooney's price rise..

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    3. SetantaL
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      Sentimentality has no place in fantasy football..

      Injured- good luck

      Red card- cheerio.

      It's about getting form players at the time. Valencia will prob be crap as he is coming back off an injury- flogging him for Rooney gives you united cover.

      I shipped him for Ya ya immediately and although ya ya didn't produce it was 2 points more than valencia would have been contributing.

      I'm on 53 with henderson and enrique(c) to come and my five midfielders only picked up 2 each.

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  6. Alonso The Great Midfielder
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    does odem has great fixture starting this week?

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  7. januzki
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    Krul Vorm
    Evans Kompany Skrtel Cahill Senderos
    Nani Bale Dempsey Sigurdsson McClean
    Rooney Suarez Ba

    I haven't had van Persie all season, but now I want to somehow fit him in. The thing is, I can't really get him without taking a -8 hit. Is this worth it?

    Kompany, Nani, Suarez to O'Shea, Valencia & RVP

    Thoughts?

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    1. Test Eagles
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      Valencia, Young and Nani are all rotation risk with each other. Can u keep it to a 4-pointer?

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      1. januzki
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        Yes, you're right, but I thought Valencia might be the best choice out of the three value wise. Hmm, not sure if I can. I'd have to downgrade one of the expensive midfielders, maybe Nani then? Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

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        1. A.
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          How much is in the bank?

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          1. januzki
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            £0.3m

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        2. Test Eagles
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          Its Nani or RVP I figure, look at their numbers and make a call... my opinion is its worth downgrading ur United mid to get the number one man!

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    2. A.
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      Hmm, not so sure about that - while van persie is almost must-have, I'm not sure an 8 point hit now is the answer.

      Could you do those moves over 2 weeks instead and take one less hit? How urgently do you want RVP?

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      1. januzki
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        Well, maybe I could wait a week and take a -4 hit instead. Arsenal will play Everton away this week so it's not gonna be that easy.

        So do you reckon I should do those moves over 2 weeks then? Kompany & Nani to O'Shea & Valencia now and next week Suarez to RVP?

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        1. A.
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          On paper Suarez at QPR is a nice fixture, though you'd then be shipping him out before Wigan at home, but I wouldn't worry about that when Arsenal will be playing Villa at home.

          I'd wait and see on Valencia's fitness first.

          Also i'd pick Bardsley for a nailed on Sunderland defender who is slightly cheaper. Turner is only 4.2, but will be rotation threatened once Brown or Bramble is back.

          I'd just do Kompany to Bardsley this week, and take a 4 point hit the next as RVP is more likely to pay it back than Valencia

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  8. Gaz Downright
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    World No.1 transfers in Carragher who did not feature

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    1. iLA
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      Lol money must have been tight.

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        Nearly went the Carragher route but took a hit for Nani instead. 😕

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        1. iLA
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          Hope you have a Swans defender coming in like many others?

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            Went for Enrique instead. Played Vorm so have to be happy with that. Caulker is annoying me.

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  9. iLA
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    There goes my wc went wrong, got in Kos cause I couldnt afford Verm, had Cahill and Moses before 🙁

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      surely your WC wasnt a one week plan?

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      1. iLA
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        Was not planning to wc but concerned I would end up with only Jevans and Simpson this week. Kompany banned, read Kelly and the prick Terry are back so afraid Sendo and Cahill mightve been dropped, and was itching to get rid of Moses 😕

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  10. TorresMagic™
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    Leagues Update

    Millionaire Club : 6 left, looks like 2nd spot will be getting knocked out unless Adam & Skrtel do well.

    Elite 63 : 184 entered, last qualifying place @ 1530 points for GW2 onwards.

    FPL Open : 368 entered, last qualifying place @ 1440 points for GW2 onwards.

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    1. A.
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      Hmm, being on 1456 from GW2 makes it a bit edgy to get into the Open, i'm 227th in the Open league atm 😉

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        Doubt you will make it tbh but you never know.

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    2. iLA
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      The leagues are tough, keeps getting red arrows week after week 😕

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        New entries rather than people passing you. Will be over soon in the FPL Open when entries close 1 minute before deadline.

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  11. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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    You're a hero, Ryan Taylor.

    Welcome into the team, Steven Caulker!

    And with him comes my victories in both the L5 and the UCL....

    After an 8 point hit!

    Ryan Taylor, you beauty!

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      I've gotten similar performances from Lindegaard lately

      gotten me 15 points last two game weeks

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      1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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        Haha, yep. I'll have a cool 18 waltzing in off the bench.

        Only good thing about Lindy right now.

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    2. iLA
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      Aah Raylor, always get dodgy points when he plays, also lucked the owners out when he doesnt 😀

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      1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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        That's for sure. Brilliant captains choice. Was there a reason you picked Rooney over RVP this week? Looking back I can't think of a good reason why, but it was brilliance, for sure.

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        1. iLA
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          Just gut feeling and got lucky haha.. 1 point mate, we're on your ass 😉

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          1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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            1 point......what do you mean? Which league?

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            1. iLA
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              The English Premier league 😀

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              1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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                O, Arsenal.

                Yeah, we suck lately. Its like Spurs last year: we dominated United and Everton, but couldn't finish.

                you gotta admit, your win today was jammy as hell, though. It wouldn't be Arsenal without a breakdown. That's what I'm crossing my fingers for, now.

                well done to your club though. Playing really well, deserve all the credit you guys are getting.

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                1. Gaz Downright
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                  I thought we have played fairly well lately, dominating our bogey team (United), and being the only team on the pitch second half versus Everton. Like someone said, we've won some games were we might not deserve it, so its normal that we lose a couple were we deserved something more.

                  The performance at the Emirates was really atypical of how we've done this season.

                  With the fixtures we've got, we should be back purring soon.

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                  1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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                    I hope so. But I support spurs, so I'm feeling pessimistic.

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                  2. iLA
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                    Think Gaz also supports Spurs, Newman 🙂

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                2. iLA
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                  Imo you're more suited playing with 1 up top instead of both Ade and Saha (except that game against Newcastle iirc) bit similar to Ba and Cisse.

                  Yeah that win was jammy, could see fatigue is crippling in. I said before we wont win anything with such a shit bench like the dross we have now. Just hoping Wenger spends on several more established players and the deadwoods can feck right off.

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                  1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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                    Yeah, one injury and you guys are in major trouble.

                    I think I agree. I miss VDV playing like VDV.

                    I also think playing Modric at right wing is bad. They should have just played Kranjcar on the wing and left Sandro on the bench.

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                  2. iLA
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                    You guys seems way less fluid without VDV and Lennon, less movement for Modric with Sandro and Niko imo. Are they injured or just dropped?

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                  3. Ryan
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                    I think VDV might be on the verge of a comeback.

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                  4. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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                    Both injured I think, although VDV might be benched. To be fair, he has been poor lately.

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    3. Elniñorules
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      Niiice. Congrats mate!

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      1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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        Thanks buddy!

        I was gonna give you hard time about your advice for me always being wrong, since you told me to play Raylor over Caulker (although I was already going to do it.)

        I'm as lucky as I can get. I avoided hits all year, and just wanted to use this week for maintenance. I was willing to take a some losses for that, to get my team in a reasonable place. I got a lot more than I reckoned.

        I do wish Ba had done something to show how dumb people are for selling him for Suarez, but I'll take what I can get.

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        1. A.
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          I was watching it and thought Ba assisted the first goal, followed immediately by VP scoring, put me in a great mood til i found out Ba didnt actually get any points 😉

          I think he's still a great shout, but if he doesn't perform against Norwich he may have to go

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          1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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            Yeah, lots of other strikers cheaper than him looking like decent shouts. Just not nearly the same kind of form.

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        2. Elniñorules
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          Phew. That was close, in that case. Guess the formula to FPL success is pretty clear: just own Ryan Taylor.

          Whaz ur aim this season?

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          1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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            Win L5, Top 1k, UCL Winner (or at least quarters)

            In that order.

            L5 is the best collection of players in a H2H I've ever seen, and some very cool people, as well. As soon as it got together, I realized it was the most important thing for me.

            I finished just inside the top 5k last year, this year I want more for ranking.

            How about you?

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            1. Zep
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              How did you get into that L5 league Newman?

              I hear a lot of people talking about that... I'd be interested maybe trying out for that next year...

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              1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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                lol I was friends with Jafa, that's how.

                Actually, that might be the very reason he DOESNT let me in next year.

                he kinda hates me now, for some reason.

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            2. Elniñorules
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              Very nice. Guess you already have L5 in the bag, Ryan was saying he's won his clash vs Jafa.

              For me, Top 1k will be a dream in my debut year.
              My 2nd objective is to use the 2nd WC wisely - need my post-WC team to beat pre-WC team by atleast 50 points until the end.

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              1. Zep
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                That spare WC could be a poisoned chalice for you, Elnino...

                Brace yourself for not seeing the immediate returns you want to see... at least that's how it usually works for me...

                Are you looking to make wholesale changes or just a few tweaks?

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                1. Elniñorules
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                  True that. The Jan WC worked out terrible for me. My pre-WC team was the shitz and then came this forced WC upon us.

                  Looking to clarify a few questions before i WC:
                  1) Is Ba worth it? Waiting for Norwich. If not, who for 3rd striker? Not many form options at the moment. Barfa for cheap New attacking coverage?
                  2) Has the Liv/Tot defence just died down?
                  3) The sacred 3rd United player spot? Nani/Val/Young?
                  4) Are Sunderland capable of continuing this dream run to challenge for the Top 6?
                  5) Stick with Bale/Silva or move to cheap mids & upgrade elsewhere?
                  6) Tot/Che/Liv DGW possible due to FA Cup?

                  and more....

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                  1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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                    1. I think I'm holding Ba, but only because I have other, pressing issues. If youre planning on getting id of Dempsey at week 30, Pog might be a good replacement. Odemwingie might be an option, too. Adebayor is probably the best bet, if oyu can find the cash.
                    2. Liverpool will come good. That Sunderland goal was flukey. I'll probably dish one of the two I have, but they are a good investment. I can't say I'm quite as excited for Spurs, but their fixtures are so good, it could be worth it. I guess I could never go for King or Kaboul though, with rotation, so I would want BAE, who is pricier than he should be.
                    3. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Jones. Just skip the rotation headache and get in on the defense.
                    4. No, they aren't. They just aren't as good as we thought. Good defensively, and Sess is a good prospect, but no, they can't finish top 6, imo. Fixtures are too ugly for fantasy investment, too. I guess I could see getting Sess in GW 33, but even then, it doesnt look great.
                    5. Stick. Are there really that many great cheap mids? Is there really a better place to be spending that cash? I think not, espeically in Bale's case when their fixtures improve.
                    6. Lets not worry about it until it happens. Besides, would you even want Chelsea/Liverpool coverage if there was? Even if Spurs have a double, you should have some of their players already.

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                  2. Ryan
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                    1) Depends on the Norwich game. Last chance! Consider Ade/Pog/Tevez 😕
                    2) No. Good fixtures coming up will put them in good stead
                    3) At the moment its too hard to call. Wait till after GW29
                    4) No
                    5) Both on shaky ground. Tentatively stick with Bale, lose Silva (injury niggle)
                    6) Yeah I think Spurs will get the DGW but there will be a blank also

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                  3. Zep
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                    1 Barfa definitely an option if he can continually get 60+ minutes... Odem may very well become my third striker if he keeps up his good form...
                    2 Spurs fixtures too good not to have one of their defenders for the run in...
                    3 Still Valencia for me...
                    4 That bubble has burst IMO - avoid...
                    5 Bale all the way... better options than Silva IMO, maybe Walcott?
                    6 That DGW won't get too much of my attention, I don't think...

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                  4. Elniñorules
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                    You gotta love the deadzone....very good pointers there guys. Thanks a lot! 😀

                    I think I'll re-assess these questions in say 1-2 weeks time....so we'll get to this discussion again.

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              2. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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                What kind of calculations gives you that number, Elnino? And do you have a plan on when to use it? Zep is right, its burning a hole!

                The L5 is not in the bag, but this week could be huge. Jafa losing and myself winning would be a really nice cushion.

                Problem is, my L5 fixtures for the next 8 or so is REALLY tough.

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                1. Elniñorules
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                  Jeez. Next up: You vs Me. Top of the table clash if Jafa loses. 😉

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                  1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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                    Scary! Must win, for sure!

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              3. Ryan
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                TBF it isn't over yet Elnino. It just takes one decent performance from Suarez and I could lose my games. Fingers crossed he does nothing as usual

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                1. Elniñorules
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                  *fingers crossed* I'd jump one spot if you pull it off.

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                2. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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                  One decent performance: hasn't happened yet: why start now?

                  Go get him, Ryan!

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    4. tw
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      gahhhh!!!! so frustrating! 🙁

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      1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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        No more frustrating than me last week, TW. I thought I was playing you, so I cheered when Ba missed his peno. Little did I know that missed peno was costing me my tie with Bayern.

        Good to win a home tie that I turned into an away tie.

        Steven Caulker = hero!

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        1. tw
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          haha misread the schedule or something? yikes!

          haha yeahh good for you. i was hoping to snag an away win....

          more like vorm and raylor heros! you got lucky mate! swansea cs, raylor benched, villa scoring right at the end. i'm pretty gutted now but i guess it is what it is...

          you going to make any changes this week? dump dyer perhaps? i'm still trying to make up my mind if i should save a ft or use it this week with a couple possible moves on my mind

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          1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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            lol I can't tell you my plans! We're opponents next week! Away wins will be precious in a group like ours, so next week is crucial. I will say this: I don't really think getting rid of Sess is a priority, if I'm honest.

            I totally admit I was lucky. I was just sitting around yesterday, pretty much having given up, but knowing I had come close for the second week in a row(I actually outscored Bayern last week, but lost on away points) And I just thought: wow, how awesome would it be if Raylor sat out.

            Ha! Jammy one, there. Jammy like Arsenal today.

            You should probably think about getting rid of Sess, I suppose.

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            1. tw
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              13 years, 10 months ago

              i wasn't asking specifically i was asking more broadly. just like i will admit i will probably get rid of taiwo or sess next week but things are still up in the air. agreed! thats why i'm rather disappointed as i thought i had an away win... you mean getting rid of dyer?

              ohh ouch that's unfortunate but i guess thats the way of the competition. haha now i hate you and your influential thinking. not to mention that i hate raylor even more now. and im beginning to hate city players, got me knocked out of the fantasy cup, destroyed my gw last week, and failed to score against swansea this week giving you the win.... gahhh. and man i thought i pulled a stroke of genius by starting kelly only to have them get scored on right at the end.

              yupp. congrats to you mate! yeah i heard. didn't get to watch it because i live in the states so the game happened right when i was in the middle of class

              yeahh its probalby him or taiwo who seems to keep getting rotated out but i may end up trying something a bit more risky 😉

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  12. asyrafdanial
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    guys,,do you keep Ba or ditch him ?

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

      Defo keep for next week if you still have him. Goals been drying up for him tho since paired up with Cisse.

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

      Keep for Norwich and if he doesn't deliver then, get rid. If he does then you've got a tough decision on your hands 😉

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

      nice..next 4 likely as favourable fix imo. but, with just 5pt in 4 game, so annoying when he is differential for my ML.soo tempted to get Odem / Pog atm~

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  13. सनकी
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    if Newcastle continue to start Barfa and he plays 90 mins in the next game. ill totally get him for Toons coverage. Ba is overated ? hehe 😀

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

      Very much a possibility for my WC. Depends on
      A. Ba's performance vs Norwich
      B. Barfa retaining his place with Raylor fit.

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

        Damn you wc hoggers.

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

        i still dont know why Padrew doesn't want to start him when he does so much for the team if he plays. it is proven for the last 2 games that he played. he actually made the difference (assist and 2 goals?)

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

          Agree, they need a flair player like him and have enough workhorses to cover his slack.

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

            amazing how a smart person like Padrew couldn't figure that out. maybe he doesn't want to upset other starting players like Raylor..

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

            I think Ba and B Arfa would be an ideal pairing up front. This is what I envisaged before Xmas and it still hasn't become a reality. When Raylor gets back I hope he keeps B Arfa in the starting team for Newcastle's sake.

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

              yeah no doubt Raylor is good, but all Newcastle forwards need is flair. and Barfa has that.

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  14. halnone
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    http://i.imgur.com/VsBDM.jpg

    Enough to scare anyone off the ball.

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

      http://www.wildsoundmovies.com/images/the_muppets_meep.jpg

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

        lol, brilliant

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    2. Pickled and Preserved
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Hahaha!

      +1

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

      Goodness me

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    4. Zep
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Hahah...

      I don't know exactly why, but the eleventh one is my favourite... 😀

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  15. Zep
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Ahh the Dead Zone... it's good to be back... it's been a while...

    My return just happens to coincide with an upturn in fortunes for my team... long may it continue... 🙂

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

      Great to have you back, Zep.

      Go grab that Top 100 finish now.

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

        I would absolutely love that...

        And I think it is definitely possible... I'm 39pts behind Brian(he really is the messiah) and he is in 161st position...

        I've set myself a target to catch him... 😉

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

          good luck mate! 😀

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

            Thanks buddy...

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I was top 100 once. Oh how things have changed 🙁

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

        9 red arrows in a row, wow...

        But still your only 50 points off top 100 now...

        Chin up...

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

          Yeah it was a dark time and if not for the money leagues I prob woulda quit. Dreams of top spot got dashed and now I guess top 100 is the best I can hope for. Congrats on your Rank.

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

    why are people getting Danny Murphy, the unspoken mystery..

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  17. halnone
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    lol watching the Portland vs. Philadelphia game and the defender scored and own goal and then 3 minutes later scores a goal at the other end.

    good stuff.

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  18. Zep
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Don't you just love it when new comments are 30 minutes apart? 😕

    Carlsberg don't do dead zones...

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  19. asyrafdanial
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    which mid that must have for gw29 ?

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

      On current form I'd say Young is right up there.

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

        wanna get rid silva this week..worth to that and bring in Young ?

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

          Yes IMO

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

            how about you Ryan? stick with Silva?

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

              Not sure yet. I can't get Young as I have 3 United players. May have to wait a week

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

                oh..Lindy spoiled your plan atm..haha.

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

                  Thinking of getting him and Silva out for a hit this week. Not sure its a good idea though as I still plan to start Krul

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

    can someone tell me where i stand in my C matchup with Zenit? my Fpl team ID is 1703, my opponents is 11140. I took an 8 point hit, but have a a 4 point home advantage.

    thanks in advance. I never get to come on here anymore. 🙁

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

      Hey Fuzzy

      As things stand you are on 37 and he is on 34 (Bale's 2pts)...

      You have Suarez (c) and Carragher (or Senderos' 2pts) to come and he only has Suarez (c)

      Unless Carragher plays, scores and own goal and gets sent off you cant lose...

      Good man... 🙂

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

        scores an* own goal...

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

        HIP HIP

        HOORAY

        HIP HIP

        HOORAY

        HIP HIP

        HOORAY

        my God, could it possibly happen? all i want is to avoid the embarrassment of managing the worst team in the tourney.

        thanks ZEP. how are things at camp nou?

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

          Well I somehow managed to escape the sack after an agonisingly close defeat in the second game...

          But I'm back on form and definitely getting 3 points this week, only 3 off the top... going to be a very close finish in group H...

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

            nice. you were just scaring your group into a false sense of security. i love it!!

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

      Even better, you will receive 2/3 more bps than him depending on who gets the 3 between RVP and Verm, so even if Carragher gets sent off after scoring an own goal, you can't lose...

      Rest easy, my friend... 🙂

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

        im a 24 hour party person, no rest for the wicked, no sympathy for the devil, just another freak in the freak kingdom!!

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

          How come you're here at this time? 😯

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

            just got home from work, cant get on here at work now, and i dont like to spend much time online when im not at work, too busy playing FIFA and listening to podcasts and taking my "medications"

            so im left with little cameos here and there.

            Miyaichi vs Pilkington 😉

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

              Ryo - 6

              Pilkington - 1

              4 gameweeks left

              1 great gravatar already in mind.

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

                😉 Wasn't there a release clause in there somewhere which suggested the bet was off, if either of them lose their place in the starting 11?

                Anyways Fuz, I'm still confident of this bet if Pilkoanut ACTUALLY starts. You better brace for the comeback. 😉

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

                  *Pilkonaut

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  21. jamsiep
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    £15 on HBA first scorer tonight @ 20/1.

    #yeahbuddy

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

      The winnings from this equates to about 180 pints. #carnage

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

      Nice!

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

      respect

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  22. XVIVX
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    so i'm sure most people are wondering whether they should keep or ditch ba. well i'm going to keep him for one more week against norwich, and if it's another 2 pter, i think i'm going to look somewhere else. the first player to come into mind is odem, but what do you think?

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

      Sounds like a plan, I like it.

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

      me too dude.but nextweek Odem will face Wigan. likely he get hatrick or braces 🙂

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  23. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1034625/roberto-mancini-ponders-carlos-tevez-gamble-for-chelsea?cc=3436

    Tevez set for a return perhaps?

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

      love Teves !

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

    I've slated him a lot this season, but I thought Walcott was excellent last tonight. More of the same kiddo!

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

      yes he was, not in FPL prospect.

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

    a) Skrtel -> Kaboul (avoids doubling on LIV defence and generates enough cash to have the option of doing Walcott & Suarez -> Bale & Adebayor in GW31

    b) Nani -> Young

    c) Save the transfer

    d) Sumfink else

    Mignolet, (Bogdan)
    JEvans, Enrique, Skrtel, (Caulker), (Shotton)
    Nani, Dempsey, Walcott, Siggurdson, (Surman)
    RVP, Rooney, Suarez

    Bank 0.0m, 1 free transfer

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    1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Nani to Young is not only sideways, its too early. Need more data, first, unless you're convinced.

      I'm just not sure about Spurs' defense right now. Maybe its better than I think, but I just don't know.

      So I pick D. Get rid of Suarez, lol.

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

        Yeah, Nani -> Young is very knee jerky and is my least favourite of the 4. If confirmed out of the w/e game with Wolves though, that changes things somewhat...

        I think Spurs have a decent defence, and Kaboul seems fairly nailed on. He also adds a bit of goal threat and is cheaper than the full backs. Great fixtures too. I think I'd rather have 1 LIV and 1 TOT defender from now till the end than 2 LIV defenders. This is my favourite option right now, as it also makes Walcott & Suarez -> Bale & Ade possible in GW31, should they start showing some form.

        Suarez is going in GW31 for Ade, unless he sets the world alight in the next 2. QPR and WIG...surely...SUUUURREEELLLY 😉

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

        Oh, and btw, the battle for 3rd is ON!!

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        1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          O, big time for sure. We are not playing well at all, especially in front of goal.

          But then again, at least we have a decent bench. If any of your important players get hurt again, you'll start dropping points to bad teams again, and we will coast.

          That entire last sentence is to make me feel better about the fact that I am sh*tting myself in fear over finishing behind you guys.

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

            Haha, I've a load of mates who are Spurs fans, and they've been gloating for months.

            "We're gonna finish 15 points ahead of you" was mentioned....

            I think it will be really close, and can't call it. We've hit a purple patch, but you can't really on last minute goals every week. Reckon we'd be over-achieving with our squad if we do get 3rd - I won't go on, but Wenger HAS to keep RVP and spend at least 50m in the summer if he wants to challenge for the title next year. Spurs don't really need to spend anything, other than perhaps a marquee striker. You could do with keeping 'Arry though...

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

      d) dump suarez. bring in odemwingie, ba, ade, or pog i recon

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

      c) Remember Suarez could still do something tomorrow and against QPR. Having 2FT's also gives you more flexibility in a weeks time to assess United wing options etc. I can also see Liverpool getting a clean sheet soon.

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  26. asyrafdanial
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Still shaky to click yes for Silva > Young transfer ~~

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

      Not the week to do it mate.

      Silva is assured to start next week, whereas Young isn't. He could easily be rested over the weekend after the impt clash midweek.

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

        *sigh..thanks elnino.but Silva form right now are very 'awesome' atm..tempted to get Valencia too..but must wait 1 week more..

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  27. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Did some number crunching to compare Silva and Yaya Toure. I know this has been done to death but the last 3 starts for each post ACON is interesting.

    In summary

    - Toure is more influential but Silva is more creative, they both have the same threat. Yaya has a slightly higher ICT index

    - Both have the same amound of shots but Silva is more accurate. However Yaya also offers an aerial threat

    - Toure is more involved in the passing with more touches and more successful dribbles. However Silver has more thru balls

    Basically they are both fairly even and I see no reason as to why Silva is 3m more. The money is better spent elsewhere for sure.

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

      so, you decide to get Yaya instead of Silva ? interesting~

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

        No. But it does make me wonder why I continue to persevere with Silva

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

      We were just discussing this yesterday. The higher influence has mainly been cos of Mancini's 5 mids strategy in the last 4 weeks. Clearly, it hasn't worked. He'll be back to 2 strikers and yaya will be pushed back deeper. Even considering his advanced role, he hasn't done much.

      For me its simple. Silva or no-one, from City attack.

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

        Fair call that. I will be interested to see how things go if Tevez is reintroduced into the side. I'd say now would be a good time for Mancini to start him or at least bring him on from the bench. My other concern is Silva's injury niggle.

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  28. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Terry Connor outlines the difference between managerial experience and experience as an assistant manager. Can't see him getting used to the new shoes and turning it around for the Wolves in time.

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  29. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Stick or twist?

    Schwarzer (Vorm)
    Evans, Enrique, Simpson (Kelly, Kompany)
    Silva, Dempsey, Bale, Siggy (McClean)
    Ba, Rvp, Rooney

    Half thinking Kompany -> Jones (would only lose .1m on him)
    Or maybe just leave it and see what happens at the weekend, plenty of defensive options next GW as it is.

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

      honestly thats a pretty strong defense for next week considering the teams and their fixtures. would have to drop one if you got rid of kompany... id probably stick for now

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

      We have almost the same team.

      Stick and see if Kompany recovers.

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  30. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Can any Scousers tell me why Bellamy is not the 3rd player on the Liverpool team sheet every game?

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

      (after Reina and Skrtel that is)

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

      Knee problems so he has trouble playing several matches over short periods.

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