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How FFS Hall of Fame leader and Virtual FPL champion is lining up for Gameweek 2

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Current Fantasy Football Scout Hall of Fame leader, Fábio Borges has finished inside the top 5k in each of the last five seasons, and even won 2020’s inaugural edition of Virtual FPL.

After an intense Fantasy season in 2019/20, I decided I needed a longer break than usual in order to come back stronger.

Not only was Project Restart a hectic return to something resembling normality, the lockdown period was defined by my involvement in Virtual FPL – which threw four Gameweeks per week at us for nearly two months.

Pretty exhausted from all of that, I only started tinkering my FPL team for 2020/21 a few days before the Gameweek 1 deadline, which I think actually helped me. It made sure I was able to avoid overthinking and countless outdated drafts.

So, the first Gameweek went great for me with 82 points, which means I’m currently 231k in the World. Even more important than that, none of my players got injured or red carded and, other than a few small concerns, my starting 11 still looks in good shape going forward.

Without further ado, here is my team and what I’m thinking ahead of Gameweek 2.

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  1. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Davies (sou) to Digne (WBA) worth -4?

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    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I've done it. With Reguilon coming in Davies likely to lose his place & start dropping in value.

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    2. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Long term looks very good at present. Short term could well pay it back.

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    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Davies to Saiss next week.

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    4. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes. I did yesterday

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  2. arndff_
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who would you put as a 1st sub?

    A) Bissouma (new)
    B) Taylor (lei)

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    1. Society
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

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    2. MidTableFantasy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

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    3. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

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  3. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Did Podence pass the eye test in GW1?

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    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes!

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    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, looked very good to be fair.

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  4. LloristheHounds
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    WC rmt

    Martinez
    TAA, digne, Saiss, Alying
    Auba(C), salah, jrod, doucoure
    Werner, martial

    Bench fodder.

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    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Seems template to the discussions on here, not that it’s a bad thing. Seems a good team.

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  5. Orion
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Bench one please:
    A) ASM
    B) Tierney
    C) Gabriel
    D) TAA
    Cheers...

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    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      C

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    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Cabd in that order

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    3. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      ACBD

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  6. FPL_trail_runner
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    So Aguero indicated to be out for 1 month or two more by Pep. This seems to have been missed here no?

    I have Sterling on WC, but may need to find 1mil more to make space for Jesus over Jimi. His returns are excellent with no Aguero around.

    Like a golden rule of FPL, son when Kane is out, Jesus + Sterling with Aguero out.

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Jiminez > Jesus

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      1. FPL_trail_runner
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        The fixtures + pens for Jimi + 1mil may swing it back

        Maybe with City having up and down fixtures I may just stay with Sterling.

        Would love if he gets the occassional run through the number 9 channel. He is such a nice differential now.

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Jesus never gets into the right positions

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    3. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I kinda wish I didn't make my transfer early now with this news. Much rather Rashford + Jesus than Martial + whoever.

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  7. AnfieldLad
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Vinagre -> Ayling/ Justin for a hit?

    Would play whoever over Soucek

    Just concerned of the price drop. If I don’t get rid now I feel he’s just gonna be sat there for a while as I want KDB next week

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    1. Luton_Fan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

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  8. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Mane owners worried with Jota arriving? 😉

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    1. Luton_Fan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      No risk to mane

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Salah?

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    3. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Starting to suspect the possibility of Mane being sold to Madrid.

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      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Why would he go there though

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        1. Bartowski
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          They've got a great improv comedy scene there and he's known to dabble.

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    4. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

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  9. FPL Dancer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I created a video for those Wildcarding in GW2 with some tips on Man Utd and Man City players

    https://youtu.be/uVBeTufbplE

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    1. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A+ for effort

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    2. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Positive start

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    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Nice work, mate.

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  10. Gazpilicueta
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Thinking of starting 5 at the back with

    Trent, James, Ayling, Lamptey and Justin
    Salah, Havertz, Bamayang
    Jimenez and Martial

    Mitro, Bissouma and Noble on the bench
    any thoughts? what do you like/dislike about this strategy?

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  11. Alberto Tomba
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    WC as I usually do in GW1 [Bit like losing virginity, I relax after its done and then properly enjoy the game]
    Really like Everton fixtures and form, so tripling up. ManU Vs, and Wolves run from GW3-7 looks incredible.
    As an LFC fan I don't like to put my eggs in the red basket, especially as we're unlikely to replicate last season.

    Pickford (button)
    AWB Digne Dier Justin (saiss)
    Auba Hamez Willian/Son (podence) (bissouma)
    Martial Vardy Jimenez

    Who do you like / not like?

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  12. Luton_Fan
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A. keep son swallow 0.1 drop
    B. Son to james rod -4

    Thanks

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    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Keep

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  13. The Suspended One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Robbo/Pulisic for Bruno/Shaw
    B) ride the drop, roll the FT and play KWP

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    1. Luton_Fan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

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    2. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Do you have TAA? If not B), but Pulisic looks unlikely to return much soon.

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  14. billnats
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    1) Lamptey, Hendricks, Richarlison
    2) Shaw, Podence, DCL

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    1. Luton_Fan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      2

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    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      2

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    3. MidTableFantasy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      2 almost without hesitation

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    4. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      2 without a moment's doubt.

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  15. Bart82
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    a) Sais-Sterling-Wilson +0/5
    b) Robbo-Willian-Jimenez

    Other team
    Meslier
    TAA-Lamptey-Mitchel-**(Ferguson)
    Salah-Rashford-Podence-Himenes-**
    Martial-**-(Davis)

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    1. billnats
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A with a 5.5 defender

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      1. Bart82
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        or Pickford over 4.5 GK ?

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      2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        B

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  16. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Richarlison + Taylor + James R (3-4-3)
    B) Digne + Shaw + Willian (4-4-2)
    First to 2

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    1. Avery
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

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  17. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Son/Egan/Pereira to Rashford/Digne/Bissouma for -8 ?

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    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      What? No.

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  18. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I`ve seen Bale`s heatmaps from the past few seasons. What makes ye think he will be a midfielder and not a striker after viewing his avg heat position..

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYuxsUwCMAIsEQd.jpg

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      LMFAO

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    2. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      You should have put him on a golf course

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    3. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      His starting position which is on the wing. Just like salah, mane, rashford, aubameyang, sterling, son etc.

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  19. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54211260

    Jesus wagon?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Sterling False 9

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      1. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Said the same thing last year, Jesus played.

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  20. Back on the horse
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    What's Fabio's team? or is it behind a paywall?

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  21. HD7
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Need your advice mates

    Mccarthy
    TAA Egan Justin Davies
    Salah Alli ASM Auba
    Ings Werner

    Button Bissouma Taylor Brewster

    A) Ings to Martial
    B) Alli to JamesR
    C) Both
    D)Davies and Alli to Digne and 7.4 midf
    E) Davies and Alli to Coleman and JamesR

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    1. shredder
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      That's a tough one alright.
      I like C or D

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      1. Couch Potato
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        B, or C if you don't mind the -4 hit

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  22. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    On WC

    How is this?

    Martinez
    TAA VVD Castagne
    Salah Bruno Willian Klich
    Wilson Vardy Watkins

    Cash in the bank to upgrade Willian to Pulisic GW3.

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    1. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      No love for Reece James?

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    2. MidTableFantasy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I think you'll want some city players

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      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Many will be going with either KDB or Sterling. There are a wealth of options to go without City.

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  23. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Sorry guys. I know I have asked this before but what time (GMT) are price changes?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      1am

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  24. shredder
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Evening all,
    Quick dillema here and would appreciate a bit of help.
    1. Adams to Brewster and Bissouma to JRod ( going 3-5-2)
    2. Pereira to JRod ( stay 3-4-3)

    Current set up
    Auba, Salah, Havertz, Pereira, Bissouma
    Wilson , Martial, Adams.

    Cheers

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    1. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      2. Bissouma's slightly better quality bench fodder.

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      1. Hospital Pass
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Ach. Misread, but still 2.

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        1. shredder
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers

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  25. spamking
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A. Rashford + Richarlison

    B. Bruno + DCL

    a or b?

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    1. shredder
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'd go B

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    2. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B. Because penalties, tbh.

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  26. Rvp is back
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Am I nuts to be think of captaining Willian over Aub?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I think Pepe will start over Willian

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      1. nobwak
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Based on....?
        Willians awful performance last week or something? /s

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        1. Rvp is back
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Had 3 assists and hit the post twice, takes corners, frees and maybe penos...

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      2. Rvp is back
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks I never thought of that

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    2. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Absolutely crazy

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    3. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      If you haul you'll deserve it. If you don't, don't say you weren't warned.

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  27. FPL Doctor
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    g2g?

    Ryan
    Digne Justin KWP
    Auba(c) Salah Son ASM
    Werner Rich Mitro

    McCarthy Saiss Bissouma Ferg

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    1. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Nice team. Even the bench order makes sense.

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  28. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    How this wc team

    Mcarthy (steer)
    Justin digne saiss (taylor mitchell)
    Asm bruno salah auba james
    Wilson martial (davis)

    Any recommended changes

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    1. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Double Newcastle? Not ASM of the two. Podence or Soucek seem to be your alternative options at present.

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  29. D.Glynn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Play 2,
    A) Ali
    B) Davies
    C) Strujk
    D) Mitro

    I'm keeping ft for mini WC next week... Wish me luck

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    1. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Good luck. A and D spreads the risk, and Mitro v the Leeds defence doesn't sound daft.

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  30. nobwak
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I haven't been on here all week, and I'm suddenly seeing Digne mentioned a lot... in a lot of RMT's and A or B questions etc.
    Is he this weeks bandwagon or something?

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    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Good fixtures and Everton looked good GW1 - I honestly didn’t even consider him and when I saw his fixtures I was a bit disappointed that I let GW vs Spurs cloud my judgement

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      1. nobwak
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        How are people accommodating him? 6.0 is a lot for a defender with only 1FT. Are hits happening to get him in etc.?

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