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23 March 2012 651 comments
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Antonio Valencia looks irresistible right now. While you read this, at the current rate of acquisition, a dozen or so Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers will have snapped him up for their squads. By the time you stop reading this, you may well join them.

Is it unthinkable to ignore Valencia’s appeal? Certainly there are alternatives for a midfield slot in our squads – notably Arsenal’s Theo Walcott, a player who has grown in stature this season, not least in the recent run of results that has seen the Gunners push Spurs aside in the race for third.

Using the data available, including our own ICT Index and Opta’s statistics, we examine Valencia and Walcott’s credentials, weighing up the value of the United man whilst discussing a scenario where the “unthinkable” could apply…

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

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

    im on the valencia wagon - after this GW gonna ship Silva (if he doesnt do anything) for Walcott

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  2. Holy See
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Binned Silva for Valencia. Sorry David. Don't punish me...

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

      Ditto. Should have done it a few weeks ago but was too scared to relinquish MCY coverage.

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      1. Bubbles oOoO
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Me too, Silva just not doing enough for the price anymore and Valencia has just made himself impossible to ignore since December and on his return again last week.

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  3. pjomara
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    Great article............................................if I was a member

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

      If only there was some way to become a member...

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

        ..without paying...

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

        If there's a way to be a member without paying money tell me about it

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

          PayPal. not real money.

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          1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Yes, it's almost like free.

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

            you dont say?

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

    So hows this looking for this GW?:

    Vorm
    Kompany | Cahill | Evans
    Valencia | Sigurdsson | Silva | Bale
    Pogrebnyak | Van Persie | Rooney

    Krul | McClean | Caulker | Kilgallon

    Should I play McClean or Caulker ahead of Pogrebnyak?

    Think i’ll be shipping Pogrebnyak out next GW, maybe doing Pogrebnyak & McClean > Hoilett & Sessegonon.

    Long been needing to get rid of Kilgallon but think the above maybe more beneficial.

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

      Pog out next week? Vs Nor(h)?

      😕

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

        Good point, haven't looked at next week fixtures recently.

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  5. Lovely Jubbly Lions
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    ive got both ner ner

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  6. Fratboy
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    SAF on Scholes:

    "If it’s desperation, bringing the best mid in Britain for the last 20 years back, then I think we can accept that. If you talk about desperation, they played a player [Carlos Tevez] the other night who refused to go on the pitch. The manager said he’d never play again and he takes a five-month holiday in Argentina…What is that? Could that come under the description of desperation?"

    Absolutely spot on.

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

      I saw that too....completely hilarious.

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

        You know you've had a tough season if the highlight is the fact you are the only team that have beaten Little Jafa.

        🙄

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

          lol be proud of it!

          I'm an L5 legend!

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    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      When it comes to stirring some sh*t, Alex is the master.

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    3. Bad Pen
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      Burn! Shouldn't start an argument with SAF.

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

      ah SAF, deflecting the attention by trash talking other teams. bless the old soak.

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      1. Le Bluff
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Huh?

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

          which bit was the difficult bit?

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      2. little_wizard123
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        In reply to what Vieira said about Utd in the first place, you mean?

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

          both MUN and MCI have made 'desperate choices' this season.

          they're just doing their job and doing whatever it takes to win.

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          1. little_wizard123
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Even so, your point about SAF was an odd one given that all he did was respond to what Vieira said about Utd, what else was he going to do?

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

              exactly. he could have just left it at MUN but he had to have a pop at MCI.

              classic SAF.

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              1. little_wizard123
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 10 months ago

                You're acting like him defending his team and proving City to be hypocrites is a bad thing. It was a good yet obvious response to Vieira's dig about Scholes.

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

                  exactly. he should have responded by having a go at ARS.

                  smoke and mirrors SAF. oldest trick in the book.

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                  1. Murt
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    13 years, 10 months ago

                    You do know Vieira's been a youth coach at Man City, ever since he retired from playing for..... Man City??

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    5. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Beautiful!

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    6. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I think both instances were desperation. Scholes came back because United were crippled with injuriesat the time like Jones, Cleverly, Anderson, Smalling, etc. The same for City, Tevez came back because City are lacking something big time.

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

        Difference? Scholes wasn't getting a tan, eating steak and going on chat shows. He was working with his club, coaching.

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        1. Bøwstring The Carp
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Exactly, so it was to United's advantage to have him back, as he wouldve known the way they play and saves time weening in some fresh meat on short notice. Both were desperate moves just different circumstances

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

            Still wouldn't say we were desperate as we had money and a transfer window if needed but I see your point.

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        2. BR
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Tevez was gathering energy

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    7. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      That is brilliant.

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    8. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Pwned

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    9. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      So he accepts that it is desperate to play Scholes?

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

      SAF is like the Darth Vader of Football 😀

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  7. Trashpanda
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    guys, have a slender lead in my mini league
    Any tweaks going forward, shotton, lescott, suarez out?
    my current team is
    Vorm(bogdan)
    Skirtel, Evans, Verm, (lescott) (shotton)
    bale ,mcclean ,Tony V, Siggy, (yaya)
    RVP, rooney, Suarez

    thoughts please!

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

    Keep James Morrison or Walters??

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    1. mdm
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Morrison

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

        Morrison

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  9. Andrew
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Any idea when we will be informed of who is in the PPC, would like to check out my opponent before the games start tomorrow lunchtime if I am lucky enuough to qualify.

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    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 19 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      On it's way this afternoon. Apologies. Yesterday's delay at FPL put us back a bit with that.

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      1. Andrew
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Any clue as to the cut off point score wise?

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  10. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Hey Shane Ferguson is back in contention.

    12.9% of players breath a huge sigh of relief as the chance of getting any minutes goes from 0% to 0.5%.

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

      No1 in the world must be having a wet dream.

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

      I miss having him and only having to pick two players to bench every week.

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    3. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I'm still enjoying having him in my squad. Makes for fewer difficult decisions each week, whilst allowing more money to be spent elsewhere. I will enjoy it while it lasts because the same mistake wont be made by FPL next year

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  11. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    now we're talking

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

      😐

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  12. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    My two free transfers this week are going to be the ones I should have done last week. Raylor -> Evans and Silva -> Valencia.

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

    GW 32 :

    Walcott or Silva ?

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

      Lifetime away but neither

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

        hehe, true 😉

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  14. Le Bluff
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    PP Cup, anyone?!

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    1. Andrew
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Waiting to hear.

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    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 19 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      We're on it and expect to publish the draw later this afternoon or early evening. FPL delays yesterday with score updates knocked on to us I'm afraid.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Don't blame you at all. Outrageous from FPL.

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I reckon I've made the grade.

      Remind me how many teams get through?

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  15. arcticjunkie1
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    So, coming up to 30 weeks worth of FPL. Overall transfers made? transfer costs? overall points tally? I'm quite pleased with mine to be honest

    29
    16
    1605

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    1. Le Bluff
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      26
      4
      1703

      Rank: 1577. Avoiding hits is where it's at.

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      1. little_wizard123
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, if your team is doing alright! Sometimes hits need to be made to sort your team out. Hits only if necessary but sometimes they are, if things aren't going to plan. This season has been an odd one.

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      2. arcticjunkie1
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Great scores mate 😀

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    2. little_wizard123
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      36
      40
      1633

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    3. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Lol, here we go;
      42
      60
      1605

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    4. BR
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      44
      72
      1469

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

      57
      124
      1588

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      1. little_wizard123
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        124?? 😮

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

          Do we have an issue here? 🙁

          http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/20080/history/

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          1. little_wizard123
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            That's a huge number of points hits. You've had some decent GW scores though. You just need to select the best team first time :p

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    6. Adnan Shah
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      39
      48
      1595

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

    So, no Dorrans, probably no Brunt = Morrison definitely playing??

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

      Dunno. Hodgson he will make use of his squad between now and end of season. Whatever that means.

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

        Any Baggies fans on here. Predicted line up?

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

      Not a Baggies Ean but My Lineup for This Gw will be-
      Foster
      Ridgewell McAuley Olsson Tamas
      Mulumbu
      Odemwingie Andrews Morrison Thomas/Scharner
      Long/Fortune

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  17. Bubbles oOoO
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Hi all.
    There seems to be a lot of love around these parts for a certain Mr Thomas Vermaelen since his recent match winning, goal scoring and clean sheet heroics. I have no doubt that he is virtually unrivalled as a defender in his potential to provide big points hauls, however, a note of caution:

    Despite tightening up a bit recently, Arsenal still don’t keep that many clean sheets compared to Utd/City for example. Clean sheets are obviously the bread and butter points for any decent defensive pick, (and especially one with his price tag) attacking points are a welcome and highly profitable bonus, but a bonus nonetheless. What I am trying to say is that as much as I really like the Verm and am very tempted to get him in myself, I’m just not sure whether I should. He certainly wasn’t in my plans prior to his last 2 matches, with a return in the previous 6 that read: 1, 5, 1, 2, 1, 1.

    It’s possible that he may continue his goal scoring form but how likely do you think that is? He had a little purple patch earlier in the season, loads transferred him in and then promptly transferred him back out again as the attacking returns dried up and left him without the backup of a decent return of clean sheet points to keep things ticking over.

    I’m really undecided over this and could do with some opinions, one way or the other as to whether you think he’s worth getting in when possible, or if it just seems like chasing after last week’s points with crazily jerking knees?!

    I guess for those still doubled up on Liv defence from the double gameweek it’s an easy decision but if not, who are people selling to accommodate him?

    One thing that does seem slightly bonkers to me is when I see people saying they are taking points hits to swap out someone like Kompany for Verm. Komps next 6 (assuming he is fit this weekend) are: (sto) (SUN) (ars) (WBA) (nor) (wol). I reckon there could be 3-4 clean sheets amongst those and every chance that Vinnie could possibly score/assist himself, don’t you think?

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

      he has favorable fixtures coming up 😉

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

        Favorable? Chelsea and City in the next 6? Even at home, thats far from good for a very poor defense.

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          So wait, now Chelsea is a tough fixture in your opinion? 🙄 make up your mind.
          Marteinnorn clearly means AVL qpr wol WIG in the next 5.

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

            Did I ever say Chelsea was an easy match? I said they are bad fantasy prospects, not an easy match.

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              You always go on about how they don't score goals.
              anyway, the 2 goals in 14 is hardly fair, considering he was playing out of his natural position the majority of the time.
              Nor does it matter in the long run, his PPG is higher than any other regular playing defender (Only Kolarov and Vidic are ahead of him)

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

                I make fun of Chelsea's defense way more than their scoring. Their scoring has, indeed, been down lately. That doesn't mean its not a tough fixture, it just means I think their fantasy assets are poor.

                Also, I though the case was that Verm is super deadly on set pieces? He was on just as many set pieces playing LB as when he was playing CB.

                PPG is well and good, but a defender on a team that struggles for clean sheets and went 12 games without any goals or assists isn't much to pay 6.7 for.

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          2. Captain Robert Hatch
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            I am in agreeance!

            I see it as nearly as favorable, or maybe even more so, than Liverpool over next 5.

            Agger back this weekend?

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    2. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Wow, LOVE your writing! 😀

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      1. Bubbles oOoO
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks very much!

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

      It all gets very jerky this time of year. Im considering Richards to Verm. At least he's guaranteed to play!

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    4. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Yea I was tempted to hit the transfer button for Skrtel --> Vermaelen but i took a deep breath and realised it'll probably end in disaster. No point in knee jerking and taking hits at this stage of the season when ya have other players who can still rack up the points

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      1. Bubbles oOoO
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Exactly the transfer I would make to get him in but I'm not convinced. Despite the QPR debacle, Livs fixtures are good and who knows by 5pm tomorrow Skrt could be sitting on 12 points with a goal and clean sheet....fingers crossed. Alternatively we could be ruing the fact we didn't swap him for the Verm!

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      2. Drypp
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        I'm considering BAE --> Verm but I guess its a sideways transfer. I'm very tempted by that goal threat though...he will score at least 1 more before the season ends I reckon.

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

      Paying extra for offensive defenders = one of the bigger mistakes people make in this games.

      2 goals in 2.

      or, wait.....

      2 goals in 14, really.

      Save your cash. Arsenal defense is still poor.

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    6. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      It comes down to the players who patchy but big scorers or consistent scorers. (see Chris Glover's last article) Eg:

      Verm's:1, 5, 1, 2, 1, 1, 10, 15 = 4.5 PPG whereas let's say....

      Evra: 1, 6, 3, 2, 2, 5, 6, 6 = 3.875 PPG

      Evra is arguably another option around Verm's price but even with far more clean sheets isn't matching Verm over a long period due to his goal threat.

      It depends whether you want him for a long period or not. With these fixtures:

      ASTON VILLA qpr MAN CITY wolves WIGAN

      I'd argue the sooner the better 😀 Patience may be required but ultimately the transfer comes off!

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      1. Bubbles oOoO
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Exactly as you say: If you buy Vermaelen you've got to stick with him really to reap the rewards. He will deliver a monster score from time to time but you have to brace yourself for all the 1 and 2 pointers that may come in between and decide if you're happy with that.

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

          So are you happy with it or not? 🙂

          I am 😀

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          1. Bubbles oOoO
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            I'm undecided! Thats why I threw it out there to the collective wisdom of the FFScouters for some much needed advice!

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    7. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I am not getting him again.

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    8. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      His dip in form co-incided with him being used as a LB instead of CB. I had him for his first glut of points, once he moved to LB they quickly dried up

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      1. Bubbles oOoO
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Good point, that hadn't occured to me actually. Do you think that makes a notable difference to his goalscoring opportunities though?

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah it certainly seemed to at the time. Not so much from set pieces, but from his forward runs.

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    9. Captain Robert Hatch
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Fair point, I've been looking at Verm all week with this sill FT I got here, but have refrained.

      Is Verm an Ars. Corner target? (Like Hangland was last season.)

      Basically how is he gettign these goals? By being forward on set pieces or just working his way up duirng play like BAE?

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      1. Bubbles oOoO
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        He's definately a corner target but he does also like to get forward on occasion for a shot from distance from what I've seen.

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  18. marteinnorn
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    you have to go back to 2006 to see a goal for Fulham at Old Trafford..... seems like I´ll go with Evans 😉

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    1. Le Bluff
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Don't go tempting fate, now!

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

        too late.

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I hope Danny Murphy doesn't play, used to have a good goalscoring record v Utd.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        +42. Bloody Klaxon can feck off!

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

        KLAAXXXOOOOOON

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

      well, in the history since 2006, Fulham have only found the net in one game in the league....Trafford or Cottage.... soooooo....

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

    Who should I take care of?
    Raylor
    Ba
    Young?
    Kompany

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

      Raylor and Ba....shoot on sight !!!

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

      Ba & Young

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

        nah, Newcastle medical staff seem to be rubbish

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

        But Raylor probs wont play..

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

          +1

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

          Only this Gw.
          He will be back next GW.

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  20. Cracked Egg
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Took an 8 point hit this wekk for the transfers below, obviously anybodys opinion will make absolutely no difference to the matter. But would still like to know if i've went on tilt chasing my ML leader.

    Lescott - Verm
    Young - Valencia
    Ben Arfa - Walcott

    .....................................................................Im Happy

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

      odds on the first three score now

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

    The script is written, stage is set.. for Silva to go mental and punish those who've dropped him from their squad..

    If he doesn't get benched that is... 🙂

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

      +7

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    2. Le Bluff
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      This!! I still don't think Silva will be benched - form or not, Silva is still their best player.

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

        +70

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      2. O Fenomeno
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        He is their best player, one of the best in the league, but he is not a machine and needs a rest. A physical game against Stoke is not what Silva needs.

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    3. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Totally agree 🙂

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    4. Carl@streetkids.com.au
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      He can score a dozen cos that's how many weeks ago I gave him the flick.

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    5. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Think it's a calculated risk on most people's parts. Valencia looks likely to score more than Silva til the end of the season. & saves a bit of cash to waste elsewhere 😉

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  22. Touré De Force
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Hmmmmm Van Persie or Rooney for the armband................
    Something tells me Van Persie.............

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    1. Le Bluff
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I'm going Rooney, basically because he'll have had 8 days rest whereas RVP will have had less than 3.

      Silly logic, mind. RVP will probably still tear Villa a new one.

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

        By that standard, shouldn't RVP have ripped Everton a new one? -.-

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        1. Le Bluff
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Like I said, that's my reasoning behind it. It's a 50/50 call though IMO.

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

            It is a very tough call, I'm probably going with Rooney.

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        2. Kagawa-san-mia
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          no everton defensively is better than villa

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          1. little_wizard123
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Villa are good away from home defensively.

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

      suarez

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

      the Captain Poll on the homepage?

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

        Coin flips needed

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

          I may be wrong but im sure Rooney scores better in afternoon games than evening ones, but I could be imagining it?!

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

    If Chelsea beat Benfica then their game against Newcastle can't be arranged in GW34 as they will be playing Champions League semi-final first leg. it also couldn't be in GW35 as that would clash with the second leg.

    Which leaves two choices - GW36 which would be good for Chelsea (QPR, NEW) and ok for Newcastle (wig, che) or the less enticing GW37 option of Chelsea (liv, NEW) and Newcastle (MCI, che).

    GW36 is probably the more likely option, especially if Chelsea make the final as their Liverpool match would have to be rearranged for mid-week 37.

    So worth thinking about working Chelsea and Newcastle players in for GW36 if they go well against Benfica.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Any thoughts/ predictions for the Bolton v Villa fixture that was postponed due to the tragic incident last week?

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

        Villa v Bolton. Probably more news after the replayed FA Cup game v Spurs on Tuesday

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

          Could be any of GW34-37. Bolton will also have the match against Spurs to rearrange. Think it is likely one of the two will be in GW34, but is possible that Bolton could have two DGWs as there are no European fixtures to worry about.

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

      I have 3 Newc already.

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  24. O Fenomeno
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Could Matteo go with a Drogba and Torres pairing against Spurs? I know he talked about it recently but surely after watching Torres Wendesday he can't start him again... Drogba is one of the best centre forwards in the league it was a joke he benched him against City.

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    1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Used to be

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

        He will go with Big Drog v Spurs for sure

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        1. O Fenomeno
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah, hopefully he will leave Torres on the bench.

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

    Has everyone that jumped on the Young bandwagon jerked to Valencia?

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

      nope. i still believe that Young will start and grab some points.

      if not, > Valencia is a quick win with cash in the bank.

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

        This week Young, next week Nani, the week after Valencia. All will get points in bursts, but Valencia is the cheapest and most consistent. imo.

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

        yupp, I jerked him in

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      3. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        ^^^^ This^^^ Planning Tony in next week though for 4.

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

      I have 🙂

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    3. arcticjunkie1
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Sticking with Young

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    4. arcticjunkie1
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Keeping Young this GW

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

    Right then. Ivanovic out means i HAVE to play bale....
    So, who should I drop to the bench??

    Valencia, seriously couldnt
    Sessegnon, back from suspension, raring to go v a rubbish QPR, possible captain material imo
    Morrison, playing behind the striker (if fit)? at home to a stubborn, but not amazngly well travelling Newcastle
    Pilkington. If he starts v Wolves who have a weakened even mor ethan usual midfileld, i HAVE to play him too?
    Rooney, RVP, Suarez cat bench any of them either)

    Morrison is sensible right?

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

      Morrison then

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Suarez. You know you want to.

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

    Seems the consensus is for Silva to be benched.. So, may need to rely on first sub..

    Current bench order: Dempsey MartinR Kelly

    Demps unlikey to score... Norwich clean sheet worth a punt except It seems Martin has fallen out of favour in recent weeks...

    Question is.. Do I bench Martin ahead of Demps with the slim chance of his start + risk of him coming on as late sub... Or stick with Demps as first sub and expect Fulhams first goal at OT nice 2006??

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

      Kelly first sub Villa wont score

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

        Kelly (Fulham)

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Tough one to call. I think Norwich have a good chance against a weak Villa side so maybe go with Martin. How about me? Im going with : Williamson. pogrebnyak. Bosingwa. Dont even ask about Bosingwa haha

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      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Sorry I meant Wolves not Villa

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

        Tough... Same sort of dilemma as mine... I'd probably leave as is...

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

      Sell silva?

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  28. udit
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    I've done 2 of the most boring transfers possible-
    Nani ->Valencia
    Raylor->Verm.
    Thanks to all who advised me 🙂

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

      did the same 😉

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

        Good luck to us then 🙂

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

      Get ready for a Major Flop.

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

        from?

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

          Verm

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  29. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Eurrrggghhh! 🙁

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

      sup?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Members article. Bah! Still - no more transfers!!!

        *grits teeth*

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        1. O Fenomeno
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          Do you have either of them?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Nope.

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  30. SwindonSteve
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    A or B guys, I would really appreciate any advice:

    A: Sorensen to Bogdan or Vorm (Krul other keeper)
    B: Moses to Siggy (other mids: Bale, Demps, Valencia, Rosicky - this will mean I can bench Demps)

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

      Moses to Siggy, play Krul

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