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The FFS Cup III – The Final Results

10 December 2010 1039 comments
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After a record number of entrants for the third Fantasy Football Scout Cup, sponsored by Paddy Power, over 1300 fantasy managers fell at one of ten stages leaving just one to claim the top prize.

Joining FFS Cup I winner donnellyc and FFS Cup II winner Jonty, gooner dave takes his place in our Hall of Fame, becoming the first winner from the continent. Saving his biggest win for the final, he absolutely trashed tippman 69 – 36…

In a reasonably low-scoring week, a double-figure haul from Samir Nasri, an eight and a nine point return from captain Carlos Tevez and Paul Robinson respectively, saw him ease over the line with an excellent score. So, along with his second top-scorer prize, gooner dave receives a free £200 bet courtesy of Paddy Power, meaning he comes out of the competition with his pockets lined with £250 worth of free bets.

In contrast, tippman had a miserable week. When Paul Konchesky is your top-scoring player, you can’t really hope to beat anyone. Couple that with the most, erm, surprising choice of captaincy I’ve ever seen in Raul Meireles, and the runners-up prize of a free £100 bet courtesy of Paddy Power, looks a welcome consolation.

Elsewhere, in our 3rd place play-off, The Von successfully used an eight-point hit to narrowly beat DRP 64 – 61 and claim a free £50 bet.

Well that’ll do it then. Thanks to everyone for taking part, I hope you enjoyed it whilst it lasted for you, and thanks also to SUPERIOR BEING for his help throughout.

Coming Soon: The Fantasy Football Scout Cup IV…

Akers Richard or Akers, as he is known, has been regularly haunting this site since July 2008. He is young and foolish, take what he says with a pinch of salt. Follow them on Twitter

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  1. Damo.
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    By the way for anyone that's interested (not many) the ballot for Europa league final tickets starts at 12 next Thursday.

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    1. IAmTheWalrus
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      14 years, 12 months ago

      very interested, how much and where do we get them?

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      1. Damo.
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        14 years, 12 months ago

        You've to apply on uefa website next week man and its a lottery then, http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/final/tickets/index.html

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  2. Screaming Midget
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    14 years, 12 months ago

    Dear Coronation Street,

    You got the wrong f-king Ashley...

    Yours faithfully,
    Newcastle Supporters Club.

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    1. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      +1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
      Poor Ashley (not the fat one)

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  3. smurph
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    14 years, 12 months ago

    Foster(Myhill)
    Coleman,Vidic,Konchesky (Figeuroa)(Kolarov)
    Nani,Nasri,Ferguson,N'Zogbia,Bale
    Drogba,Elmander(Tevez)

    have 2 free transfers,3.3m in the bank,

    Thinking Ferguson to Etherington anywhere else i can upgrade?

    Any opinions really REALLY welcome!

    Thanks

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    1. Assmanus
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      Bring in Cahill for Ferguson
      Elmander > Carrol (Elmander at home could get no goal at all, Carrol has new-manager-syndrome and think he will score..)

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  4. SMOOTH
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    why isnt torres falling? will he fall before the deadline?

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    1. jamsiep
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      14 years, 12 months ago

      He's been protected for the last week or so, so is in no danger of falling. His NTI is positive for the day so there is no chance of him falling tonight, unless some crazy stuff goes down like with Milijas earlier in the season.

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        +1, he is probably less than 50% on falls if protection was measured correctly.

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    2. Mole
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      wait til he gets into the penalty area

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  5. NLB
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    A. Drogba to Torres
    B. Malouda, Carroll to Bale, Torres (hit)
    C. Do nothing 

    Team in link.
    Thanks 
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    Overwhelming support of A so far, just afraid Drogba will "come good," tired of waiting though! I suppose Malouda would be enough Chelsea coverage in case they bounce back? No love for B, but I agree it's not worth a hit. No other pressing transfers this week, cause I think I can make it with Foster to the wildcard (by then Krul will have lost his spot). Malouda will likely go next week for a 'big hitter' once they're fit (such as Fabregas, VDV, Gerrard or even Lampard).
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    So pretty much: should I drop Drogba for Torres?! Can definitely see him scoring a few goal for his baby against a Newcastle club in disarray.

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    1. David Davros
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      14 years, 12 months ago

      I'd save the transfer this week personally.

      Too much counting chicken where Newcastle are concerned imo. They may well come out of all of this fighting, and i'm still far from convinced by Liverpool and Torres.

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  6. David Davros
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    14 years, 12 months ago

    After much deliberation i'm gonna captain Nasri this week. Lack of alternatives is the main reason, but after reading his response to Evra's b*tching, i reckon he'll be well up for it. Mostly a lack of alternatives though.

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    1. NLB
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      Any reason for him over Nani?

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      1. David Davros
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        The middle bit. I suppose i want Arsenal to win and i can't help that clouding my judgement.

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  7. Assmanus
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    14 years, 12 months ago

    Foster, Krul
    Kyrgiakos, G.Cahil, Dann, Samba, Salcido
    Bale, T.Cahill, Nani, Nasri, Scott Parker
    Drogba, Elmander, Carrol

    Curently bench: Samba, Kyrgiakos, Parker

    All players are potential point-scorers, but my dilemma is Kyrgiakos vs. Carrol and Samba vs. Elmander...

    Scott Parker could also be nice, because of trouble in Citys back four...

    Watcha think??

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  8. Viper
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    14 years, 12 months ago

    who do people reckon is the best midfielder for this gwk. I'm looking at ethers, young, downing & silva. (In for Jarvis). They will only be a one week punt as i'll be bringing in gerrard to replace them for fulham at home next gwk..

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    1. JamieG
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      I went for Ethers. Home to Blackpool.

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  9. Mole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    Gents

    Schwarzer (robinson)
    Vidic Coleman bardsley(jones kolarov)
    nani cahill(c) dempsey nasri nzog
    elmander carroll (tevez)

    Leave as is???

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  10. Cheggers
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    For some reason i have steinsson in my team.

    Leave him in or get rid?

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      he's lost his place since suspension so get rid if you have no other pressing transfers..

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      1. Cheggers
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        Steinsson -> D Collins?

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        1. Viper
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 12 months ago

          I'd personally go for Bardsley, Sunderland have nice fixtures and have been decent defensively, stoke don't quite seem as stable as they did last season imo..

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          1. Cheggers
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 12 months ago

            Im gona do Steinsson -> P Jones actually.. I have No Blackburn cover and he'd probably be good every week.

            Job done.

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  11. SuperDorrans
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    14 years, 12 months ago

    Really struggling on what transfers to make this week, I've been thinking about getting in Cahill but would only be for around 5 matches and I feel like I've missed the boat on him. Which I have, when I went for Arteta instead..

    ?

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    1. Cheggers
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      I bit the bullet and did it pal about 2 weeks ago.

      Had a 7 and a 5 since and this week he will probably be my captain

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    2. Koopa Troopa
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      I have the same feeling. Thinking of trading in malouda for him but then malouda's due a big haul surely?

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      1. SuperDorrans
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        Nah, I'd get rid of Malouda either way. I hate all this 'due' stuff, Shawcross must have been due a goal for around 3 months, but nope, Huth still gets them instead.

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        1. Koopa Troopa
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 12 months ago

          i hope you're right

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  12. Koopa Troopa
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    malouda > cahill?

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  13. DOmy95
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    Who should i captain, cahill or Etherington?

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    1. Soul Glo - Just let your so…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      I'd say Cahill. He's more of a threat.

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      1. DOmy95
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        etherington is on better form though, and has blackpool

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        1. Hybrid.power
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 12 months ago

          That Blackpool excuse has backfired so many times this season. On saying that, I am thinking of captaining him too.

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          1. DOmy95
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 12 months ago

            hhhhhmmm... should i go with the poll or with the history???

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        2. Soul Glo - Just let your so…
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 12 months ago

          Never underestimate Blackpool. I'd still stick with Cahill.

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        3. Cheggers
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 12 months ago

          hes not on better form, what planet are u on

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  14. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    Best VDV replacement considering I have Nasri & Nani?
    Cahill or Etherington are the obvious one? Who would you pick or can you suggest someone else?

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    1. DOmy95
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      14 years, 12 months ago

      etherington has better long term fixtures (plus blackpool tommorow) cahill is leaving soon to the asian cup, but he is a better player, your call?

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      1. Cheggers
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        Cahill IMO

        Etherington has 2 tough fixtures after today and can be a frustrating FPL player....

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    2. Soul Glo - Just let your so…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      Silva should be a safe bet although I think YAYA might be quite rewarding.

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    3. Viper
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      i would say cahill, obviously you would have to replace him after about 4 games but he is such a threat and should pay iff over those few gwks..

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    4. NLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      You've named the two I would suggest, and I would add N'Zogbia to the list if you don't have him. Shame all the 'big hitters' still haven't retuned!

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    5. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      TM, Cahill

      Cahill not of to the dopey cup until the new year.

      PS - Congrats, at least your not firing "all" blanks

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  15. BKR
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    I have Jarvis and Burnt .. thinking its easy to rotate them for few more game weeks.

    BUT, Now whats the problem with Jarvis? He wont play this GW??

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      he's a doubt according to wolves website and the tweets but he's in the scouts predicted line up, im not sure what to do. I cant afford to have a doubt playing because simpson is my only playing sub (tevez and kolarov)

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  16. TommyK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    Apparently Fergie has banned snoods- good on him! They're only for softies and jamsiep..... 😀

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    1. Soul Glo - Just let your so…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      Just noticed the fantasy cup has will start. Hope I can beat my 2nd round knockout last year.

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      1. Soul Glo - Just let your so…
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        Posted wrong place but I agree with Snood bans. Fergie is the boss.

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  17. Screaming Midget
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    Paddy dies and goes to hell. The Devil shows him 3 doors.
    "Choose one and you'll spend eternity there".

    Paddy looks behind door 1. Boiling water was dropping from the ceiling. 2nd has hot coals on the floor to walk on, 3rd door has an old man getting a BJ from a busty naked blonde.

    Being smart Paddy says,
    "I'll take door 3".

    The Devil taps the blonde on the shoulder and says,
    "You can go now, Paddy's taking over".

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      very good 🙂

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  18. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    Need to shave 0.5 off somewhere to accommodate Cahill IN, Barton OUT. I would really welcome your advice.

    Robbo, Krul
    ACole, Kolarov, Konch, Coleman, Jara
    Cahill*, Nani, Nasri, Bale, Adam
    Drogba, Tevez, Carroll

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  19. Mole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    get rid of ACole

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  20. I Love Lamp
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 12 months ago

    WC team at the moment

    Foster Krul
    Coleman Rafael GJohnson Kolaorv Foley
    Nani Nasri Ethers Bale TCahill
    Bent Drogs Odem

    1.0 mil in the bank...anything suggested changes??

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    1. Mole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      not sure about keepers. consider robinson and foster.
      Would do vidic and konchesky/skrtl instead of GJ and rafael.

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      1. I Love Lamp
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        I would if I could convince myself/be convinced that was a better option. I just think GJohnson could be a good differential(based on the teams i see on this site) and is the most consistent attacking threat from their back four.

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        1. Mole
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 12 months ago

          only had one good game this season. A lot of money. Better cheaper option I think

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    2. Only one Di Matteo
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      Foster/Krul not a good combo anymore maybe Krul to Robinson
      Apart from that its good

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  21. 5678
      14 years, 12 months ago

      Any news on Brunt or K Toure?

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    • TommyK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      More robbie savage craziness..........

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ6WPtFhyRU

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      1. chinmusic
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        He's a prize plum.

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 12 months ago

          Still love the tune in my link, if Coogan or someone wrote him as a comedy character he would be completely unbelievable. He's clearly gone mad or is on huge amounts of coke, or both.

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          1. IAmTheWalrus
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 12 months ago

            oh my ...god

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        i dont know why, but doesnt he just seem like beckhams older brother? a beckham with ANY attitude?

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    • razor
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      Well lads hows my team looking for this week:
      Krul
      Dann, Coleman, Onouha
      Malouda, Nani, MGP, Etherigton
      Drog, Carroll, Elmander

      Bench: Adam, Cahill, Jara.

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    • pstokes2010
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      do any of ye feel liverpool's desperate home form makes having torres captain this GW a big risk?

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        He has the baby celebration ready after his first of 3 goals.

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        1. chinmusic
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 12 months ago

          Apparently he's going to mime giving birth so he won't be seen as a boring Bebeto copycat.

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        2. Soul Glo - Just let your so…
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 12 months ago

          I thought Arshaving would have WC fever. Was wrong. Plus it didnt really help Rooney or Berba. Damn kids.

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      2. Mole
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        eh, theyve won their last four at home???

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      3. applebonkers
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        one word you had to get right and you blew it 🙂

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        1. Soul Glo - Just let your so…
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 12 months ago

          Braggs is quality watching. Can't wait till he goes on "You're Fired"

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    • Only one Di Matteo
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      Foster
      Boateng Simpson Coleman
      Cahill (C) Nani Nasri N'Zog Whitehead
      Drogba Elmander
      Subs: Jara Tevez Alex
      3.1 in the bank 1 free transfer
      Alex out Konchesky in
      Thoughts?

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    • Screaming Midget
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      Evening chaps, please could you give my team a once over:

      Foster (Krul)
      Coleman Vidic Simpson
      Nani Malouda MGP NZog
      Carroll Piq Drogs

      S: Adam Alcaraz Kolarov

      Money in the till: 1.0 (after the transfer)

      Planned transfer: Piq > Torres

      Any more worth a 4 point hit?

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      1. Soul Glo - Just let your so…
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        Wouldn't you rather start Adam over N'Zog? Make the transfer for Torres. Looks good.

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    • Mayhey Kid
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      Want to get T Cahill in. Is Jarvis definately out? Originally wanted to do NZogbia out but this Jarvis injury has me thinking.

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      1. Screaming Midget
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        You could save your transfer and do 4-4-2.

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        1. Mayhey Kid
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 12 months ago

          I was thinking that as well KC. I just think Cahill could run wild.

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    • Adnan Shah
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      Is it worth getting rid of Piquionne for a 4 point hit??

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      1. Screaming Midget
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        Depends who for.

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        1. Adnan Shah
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 12 months ago

          I can bring in any forward in his place. Any suggestions.

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    • Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      A) Drogba > Rooney
      OR
      B) Adam > Cahill

      I just don't know how much longer I can keep Drogba.

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    • People in Preston
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 12 months ago

      It made me laugh. 🙂

      http://chelseasprout.s15383757.onlinehome-server.info/

      Considering most shots will land in the middle of the table I make no comment that Frank is sat there. 😆

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      1. cookster
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 12 months ago

        evening gents. need advice on whether to play dempsey or play carroll tomorrow?

        current lineup

        foster
        konchesky, samba, vidic
        bale, nasri, nani, cahill
        elmander, drogba, carroll
        (krul, jara, dempsey, dann)

        Wondering whether dempsey at home is a better option than carroll at home? thoughts?

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        1. Adnan Shah
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 12 months ago

          Dempsey at home is definitely better than Carroll at home.

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