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This was a Gameweek littered with outstanding performances, particularly in midfield where the array of talent jostling for spots in our squad now presents a major headache. This week’s bumper edition of “Big Numbers” for members carries out the usual exploration of the stats behind the Gameweek, with midfield options across all the price brackets gaining momentum and our keen interest…

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

  1. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Forca, sadly, my wish for the best team to win among us didn't really come true. In any case, I still happy with the tie. 😉

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    1. FORCA INTER
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      well played mate

      we both have sh*it gw

      tie is a fair result

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      1. Grounderz
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Yep, well played and I agreed. Technically, a poor GW.

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  2. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Is it worth wildcarding this team, or should I save the WC?

    De Gea - Federici
    Cole - Zabaleta - Hughes - Cuellar - Demel
    Bale - Nolan - Pienaar - Michu - Guthrie
    RVP - Tevez - Podolski

    0.1 in the bank..

    I have no FTs to change anything as I got RVP in yesterday but I am worried about keeping De Gea, Zabaleta and Bale...

    Any opinions would be much appreciated!

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    1. LMNO
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Give Bale 1 more week, he is due a return. DDG will play next week, Zabaleta is the only other problem so no need to WC just a couple of niggles you can fix week by week

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Splendid team in there. I don't like only DDG there. I could swap your team with mine actually if I could

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    3. tommygun
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      not worth WC in my opinion, that's a very solid team. Lacking chelsea attacking cover would be the only real concern.

      Bale - Hazard
      Zab - Davies

      would only be an 8 point hit and would leave you spare cash. I'd always rather an 8 point hit than using the wildcard and you could probably wait a GW and do it for a -4 given that you can put out a strong team this week anyway

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  3. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Any good discussions about Bale previously that I have missed. Anyone bookmarked something? THanks

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  4. JELLYFISH
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Morning all, first day back at the ranch after a week away to discover I managed a haul of 89pts for the GW. Is that considered ok on here? I had been considering ditching Pod before I went away, so glad I didn't now!

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  5. mazzarscar...the wholy trin…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    ben arfa or yaya toure first five makes decision.....

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    1. Jimrod™
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Yaya.

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    2. Manani
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I chose yaya, due to his fixture proof and nailed on bps once he score/assist, or in a low scoring 1-0 match

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    3. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Yayarfabentoure

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    4. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      yaya, but both are superb

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    5. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Barfa

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    6. Hubert
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Barfa

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    7. mazzarscar...the wholy trin…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      yaya it seems with fingers crossed.........

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  6. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    I have one question regarding the FPL private league.

    As my league has an odd number, FPL filled up the spot with a bot that goes by the name 'Average' to even things up. However, I have unchecked the 'close league to new entries' to invite the new participants but there are several questions to ask.

    (1) Since 'Average' has already played against a couple of teams, obviously this is already GW3, and then now we have a new participant who is about to join, does the score retain like (Average 30-40 Team A) or change (New Participant 41-40 Team A)?
    (2) Does the new participant basically replace 'Average' and the score will be recalculated to reflect the current table?

    How does it work when new entrants come in?

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Only top 5 are considered

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Oh wait is it a H2H league? You can't change it then. What is there is there

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        1. Grounderz
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          But it has an option for me to check or uncheck it, though - close league to new entries.

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        2. Grounderz
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah, H2H league. Sorry, should have mentioned it.

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  7. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Does this team warrant a WC?

    DDG (Federici)
    Zab, Hange, Rangel (Demel, Cuellar)
    Hazard, Kagawa, Michu, Pienaar (Kaca)
    Tevez, Torres, Graham
    4.4m and 0FT

    With the likes of DDG, Zab, Kags and Kaca and the lack of RVP and Cazorla, should I:

    A. WC
    B. Torres -> RVP -4pts
    C. No transfers and go without RVP cover as after WIG he has (liv, TOT, new, STO, che, ARS)

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    1. tommygun
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      no need to WC, get RVP for Torres since you have Hazard as chelsea cover, not sure it's worth a hit though.

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      1. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, I also don't think it's worth a hit especially as I was impressed with Torres' form and has good fixtures.

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

    MORNING CHUMPS!

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Not enough CAPITALS 😉

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

        saving some for LATER.

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          Well DONE 😀

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        2. Manani
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          😆

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    2. Bubbles
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Chumps? Chumps?! Chump yourself!

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      1. Bubbles
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Actually, don't chump yourself. This is neither the time nor the place. Disgusting.

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

        you see, chum the waters and the Great White Chump will come......

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  9. Arselona
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    How would Dempsey fit into the Tottenham story?

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    1. FORCA INTER
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      better than siggy i would imagne

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    2. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      on my watchlist for that price, just wait when spurs and him starting to fly

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    3. Arselona
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Anyone reckon he'll start next gw?

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      In for Lennon prob.

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    5. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Let's ask again once AVB is fired.

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  10. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Re post: Any good discussions about Bale previously that I have missed. Anyone bookmarked something? THanks

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    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      someone mentioned for the last few seasons, he started the first few GWs quiet, than hit form, till the end of year

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah yeah I know he usually goes unnoticed and always starts with a brace. I am not worried for Bale I am worried about Andre. That guy is liability. I wonder can he make Barcelona looking bad? I would kill to see that mission 😛

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        1. Arselona
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          AVB is a decent manager, but I dont think he's made out for Premier League... Losing faith with Bale... Pondering Dempsey instead, but still from the same batch of AVB... hmm..

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          1. FPL Daniel
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 4 months ago

            Decent? Hahhaha. As Granny mentioned they have wonderful squad, the only weakness is Andre 😆

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

        JoA, i think.

        bit subjective really as fixtures and player form can/will vary.

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        1. Manani
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          good point.
          but that is the only argument I can think of in favour of keeping bale really

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

            i'm in the same boat and i reason like this:

            he has the talent, he has the fixtures and now he has the support in (Dembele/Demps/Ade) so he should do well.

            if not, he's gone after GW5.

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      3. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Not last year he didn't.

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    2. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      here's a good discussion:

      Person A: Should I get rid of Bale for Hazard?
      Person B: Yes

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Another one. Should I rid of Bale for Hazard or keep Bale and bring Bale for Noble for a hit?

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

          Bale + Bale = tears before bedtime.

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        2. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          See when Bale last scored and take it from there.

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  11. perfectred8
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Hi everyone, i've been wondering if me doing Kagawa + Suarez ---> Nolan + RVP is worth the 4 point hit consifereing i would have to free up £0.9 to get him?

    Or who you would suggest transferring other than Kagawa --> Nolan?

    Other options i have looked at are swapping Yaya instead of Kagawa or doing Ivanovic ---> Rafael, or Rangel to Swansea defender Davies that someone mentioned earlier as Taylor's replacement while he is injured...

    team atm is:

    Jaaskelainen - (Federici)

    Ivanovic - Zabaleta - Rangel - (Clyne) - (McCartney)

    Kagawa - Yaya Toure - Michu - Pienaar - (Guthrie)

    Tevez - Torres - Suarez

    Thanks for any comments!

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    1. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Looks like realy good idea

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    2. tommygun
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Could also do Zabaleta - Davies...

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      1. perfectred8
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        what do you think of Zabaleta ---> Mertesacker?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          Negatory. Koscielny was on the bench yesterday so should replace Mertesacker in GW4.

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  12. Perfect Curve
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Can I get by without either RVP or Hazard? At the moment I have neither and I would need a major shake up to get them in (I do still have my WC though).

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

      yes, you can get by.

      big hitting defenders + cheap defenders with sneaky Cs's
      Yaya, HBA, Kags, Caz + cheaper options.

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    2. tommygun
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      You can get by but it's risky, with their high ownership percentage that's only going to rise it's going to be hard for you when they have big hauls

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  13. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    I know Taylor is out for the season.. but how are we so sure Davies will replace him? Monk will take Chico's place for 3 games i agree.. but tate could play in taylor's place too right?

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    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Theoretically, but Davies replaced Taylor on the weekend and also played fullback in the cup.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think Tate can play LB.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        cool.. i think monk played RB last year when rangel was injured though.. maybe he can shift to lb too

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      2. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Tate was first choice left back last year until getting injured.

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  14. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Mornin', am I correct in saying that Ben Davies will now be nailed on after Naylors injury?

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

      there's a good chance. not so sure about 100% nailed on.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        hmmm, damn. Cheers Sporting

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        1. bdwhite91
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          Laudrup mentioned that the fullback he intends to play is 19 years old (Davies). I think it's above on this page.

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      2. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 19 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        One tactic would be to get both Tate and Davies - both will play the next three due to Chico's ban and then you'll be sure to have the one who gets the nod at left-back following that. Both are 4.0.

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          Having in mind the manager statement I think Davies is gonna be the LB.

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          1. FPL Daniel
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 4 months ago

            Here:

            Laudrup said: "It is serious about Neil first of all for him as a player and a person.

            "One second you're running there playing, the next you're out for you don't know how long.

            "Yes it's right we'll have to do something because we have one left full-back and he's 19 years old but let's see what we can do.

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        2. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          Interesting idea Mark. I'll consider this.

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        3. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          you forgot monk mark

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        4. Granville
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          Not totally true Mark, Monk might well play CB. Isn't he club captain?

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    2. Bubbles
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      He looks like he's the first choice replacement, but he's only young so I expect him to be rested/rotated a bit still.

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    3. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I'm pretty sure Laudrup mentioned that he was going to look into the possibility of signing an out of contract left back.

      He has 2 weeks to get something done, so I guess it's a wait and see.

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  15. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    i am bringing out zabalate, bale, torres.
    bringing in hazard, mcauley, rvp.

    wise decision?

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  16. danishdynamite
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Morning all

    Do we think Ben Davies is nailed on at Swansea now that Taylor is cruelly out with ankle knack?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      😆 3 in a row.

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      See above nd above 🙂

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    3. danishdynamite
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      LOL, thanks - took me an age to write the post (despite it's brevity) so didn't see the above and the above 🙂

      Ta

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      1. danishdynamite
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        *its

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        1. Gaz Downright
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          haha

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  17. Arselona
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone fancy Dempsey to start next wk?

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I think Andre thinks starting Gallas upfront next week 😛

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

    happy enough with my front eight but does my defence need a tweak?

    Zab, Hange, Rangel (Demel, Clyne).

    0.8m in the bank.

    1) straight swap Hange > Ridgewell/Kos/other.
    2) Zab > cheaper and pocket the cash
    3) another option.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      2 imo. Rotation risk with Maicon now and Citeh don't like keeping it clean this season. Kos and Ridgewell are both good options.

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  19. hooi1983
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    why DDG not playing in match?
    rotation or injured?
    thanks

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    1. tommygun
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      rotation due to fulham error

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  20. Mok
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Choose one: Jelavic, Berbatov, Carroll/Vaz Te, Odemwingie/Long

    Thanks.

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    1. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      odemwingie.

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    2. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Berb

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    3. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Jelavic

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    4. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      3% of the top 1500 currently are Indians. Impressive.

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    5. Le Gooner
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Long

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  21. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    How happy are Spurs fans. They have wonderful team. Andre will "do the magic" and will loose his job after Christmas then the replacement will come and they will win Europa League and the FA cup. Congratulation in advance 😆

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        AVB will do a better job than RDM.

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          yeah right

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      looking forward to it

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  22. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    There's obviously something in the air because I'm more or less allergic to taking hits (one hit all last season which was a big fat fail) but I'm currently sorely tempted by an 8 pointer:

    Zabaleta ➡ Davies
    Bale ➡ Cazorla
    Kacanikic ➡ Pienaar

    Anyone care to per/dis(delete as appropriate)suade me?

    Cheers

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    1. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      im bringing out zaba n bale for hazard n mcauley. hope for the best. *zaba and bale prices will continue to drop

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    2. Waterwheel Inc.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      You must be alergic to them to have held Mata through a 0.4 drop!

      I don't think you need make more than just Mata / Bale to Cazorla.

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    1. Benster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Morning all,

      Assuming Nolan pops up to £6.1m tonight who do people think is most likely to rise again before GW4 starts?

      Nolan or Ben Arfa?

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  23. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Just seen MOTD. Chico a bit of a **** yeah?

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  24. DDC
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    is it now too late to WC this GW?, considering there has already been price rises etc..

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  25. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Hi everyone I'm new to this, I've finally made an account after using the the site for tips. Just taken a punt on DDG & Petric out... Foster & Fletcher in 8 point hit?

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      😕

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Petric's game time worries me, same with DDG

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          So are you called Christiana...or Christian....?

          Christina.

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          1. Make United Great Again
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 4 months ago

            Christian! Ranked 3, 685 🙂

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  26. @Team Shark FC
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Zabaleta to Saylor/ Ridgewell or Davies? Few options to go.. Any comments?

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  27. Tommyg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Estimated drop of bale this week?

    I really wanna keep hold of him but I don't want to lose money either. Does everyone think that he's a dead stick? Got great fixtures and from what I saw in the last game he got into lots of threatening positions just didn't happen for him.

    Any thoughts?

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  28. kunaguero
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    First timer here, unsure if I should use my WC or not!

    Any comments on current team for GW4?:
    Krul (Cerny)
    Cole, Rafael, Coloccini (Rangel, Shawcross)
    Michu, Toure, Hazard, Duff (Park)
    Graham, Tevez, Podolski

    Already used my FT, any suggestions? got 2.3M banked.

    WC team (suggestions?):
    mannone, jaaskelainen
    Cole A., Rangel, Rafael, Reid, Jenkinson
    Toure, Hazard, Routledge, Michu, Taylor
    Tevez, RVP, Petric

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    1. Kobra
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Instead of Petric(6.3m), you could go for Jelavic (8.5m)
      OR downgrade cole and get Ben Arfa for Taylor

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  29. Kobra
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    I just wanted to ask, will the price rise be affected by the % of ownership of a player if he does well? Bcos I wanna swap Yaya(35.3%, less attacking) for Ben Arfa (10.8%, more attacking)

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