Scouting The Doubles

Scouting The Doubles – Reading

On paper, Reading will hardly fill Fantasy managers with optimism ahead of the forthcoming double Gameweek. Languishing in the relegation zone, last season’s Championship winners are four points from safety and have just one win in 15 games, but a delve into their recent statistics reveals some gems who have a half-decent chance of racking up a handsome haul of points.

The Prospects

The Royals come into this double Gameweek on the back of three straight defeats. A 3-2 loss at Wigan in Gameweek 13 was followed by a 1-0 defeat at Villa, before they were beaten by the odd goal in seven at home to United last Saturday. It is their away form that is particularly key during the double Gameweek, as they take on first Southampton then Sunderland on the road. Brian McDermott’s side have failed to win any games on their travels this term and have scored just seven goals, while conceding 13. They have they managed to score more than one goal on the road on just two occasions, notching twice in Gameweek 1 against Chelsea and the same tally in Gameweek 7 at Swansea.

While they are similarly porous at home, conceding 14 times, Reading have offered a more potent attacking threat at the Madejski, scoring 12 times. If you are of the school of thought that believes home form will eventually translate into away success then the Royals’ offensive record in front of their own fans offers a crumb of comfort for double Gameweek investors.

In Southampton, Reading are likely to find far hardier opponents in Gameweek 16 than the side that was hammered 6-1 by Arsenal in Gameweek 4. Although the Saints have stiffened markedly at the back since that wake-up call, the signs are still encouraging that Reading will be able to find the net against the Hampshire side – Southampton have only kept one clean sheet and shipped 12 goals at St Mary’s so far. Reading’s defenders are set for a torrid time, though, with investors in their rearguard set to be reliant on attacking points rather than a clean sheet. Nigel Adkins’ side have notched 13 goals at home this season, the same as Swansea and Tottenham and one more than Everton.

At Sunderland, the prospects look much better for Reading at both ends of the pitch. The north east side have scored just five goals at home this season and could be without their chief goal threat Steven Fletcher, who limped off with an ankle injury at half time during the Gameweek 15 defeat at Norwich. The Black Cats defence has also looked shaky at the Stadium of Light in recent matches. Despite keeping QPR at bay in their 0-0 Gameweek 14 draw, they lost 4-2 at home to West Brom the previous Gameweek, 1-0 against Aston Villa at home in Gameweek 10 and drew 1-1 against Newcastle at home in Gameweek 8. Just two clean sheets at home for Sunderland this campaign offers further hope to Reading investors.

The Likely Lads

Adam Federici offers Fantasy managers a cut-price keeper option ahead of the double Gameweek. Coming in at 4.3 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), he offers guaranteed game time, with Alex McCarthy out injured, and while his chances of clean sheets are perhaps debatable, Federici will have save points to fall back upon should his opponents find a way past him.

One of the standout selections amongst the Reading ranks is Nicky Shorey, who will be a familiar name to our members. Statistically, the left back has been sensational and in recent weeks this has been translated into FPL points as his team mates get better at finding his pinpoint passes into the box. So far this season he has notched up four assists, the joint highest tally among defenders, along with John Arne Riise and Leighton Baines. Priced at just 4.1 in FPL and 4.0 in the Sky Sports game, his returns have been highly respectable in the last six Gameweeks – Shorey has accrued 28 FPL points, including three bonus points, suggesting that a double digit haul is not out of the question during the double Gameweek for the man many are calling the Tesco Value Leighton Baines.

Sean Morrison is another name to consider at the back. Since replacing Kaspars Gorkss in the Gameweek 10 trip to QPR, Morrison – priced at 4.1 in FPL and 3.5 in the Sky Sports game – has proven exceptional value, despite registering a single clean sheet over his six appearances. Superb in the air, the centre-half has been a constant menace from set-pieces in the opposition box – so far, he has scored twice and provided an assist, in addition to picking up bonus in four of his six matches. Averaging a superb 5.3 points per game, he’s a definite alternative to Shorey.

In midfield, Reading captain Jobi McAnuff, who is priced at 5.1 in the FPL game and 5.0 in the Sky game, is the standout selection. Six assists have helped him achieve a haul of 47 points in the FPL game, the highest of any Reading player, while McAnuff’s highest total over back-to-back FPL Gameweeks this term is 13, achieved in Gameweeks 6 and 7. Realistically, though, around seven to 10 points is a likely score for the winger over this double Gameweek, with at least one assist a conservative estimate of his fortunes at Sunderland and Southampton.

Among the forward options, Adam Le Fondre stands tallest. The risk of rotation has subsided in recent matches and he has started every match since Gameweek 12, where he scored twice, gained maximum FPL bonus points and racked up an impressive FPL score of 13. Away from home, though, he has so far failed to find the net, but it’s worth noting that he scored a brace the last time he visited St Mary’s, albeit in the Championship last season. He is priced kindly in the FPL game at 4.9m, but at 6.5m in the Sky Game his price may be prohibitive for many.

Cheeky Punt

Another to cement a place in the starting line up since Gameweek 12 is winger Hal Robson-Kanu, who has racked up three goals and an assist this campaign. None of his goals have come on the road, though, but if he can maintain a role in the starting line-up, risk-taking Fantasy managers could reap rewards by taking a punt on the midfielder, who is priced at just 4.3m in the FPL and 4.5m in the Sky game.

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  1. Willis.
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    hi everybuddy. when doz da afrikaans cup start?

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    1. New Ghost
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      Jan 19 - Feb 10

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    2. Christina.
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      So, ons gaan julle kiwi's opdonder in die krieket? Soos ons met die Aussies gemaak het.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        Aye me Chizwazza, throw another chimp on the barbie

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      2. Willis.
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        groot borste van jou moeder ek geniet dit baie. ek het geleer hoe sê dat van haar

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    3. athleticbilbobaggins
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      Fantasy favourites Gervinho, Yaya Toure and Kolo Toure will go there. Oh,nooo.. 🙁 😀

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  2. Acquafresca
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    So if Fletcher is claimed fit, Sess or Fletcher (C)???

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    1. Christina.
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      That is the big issue for me. I have a good feeling about Fletcher, but the risk that he might aggravate the injury is high I suppose.

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      1. Acquafresca
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        Yep, same concern here.

        1. No risk no reward?
        2. Play it safe and (C) Sess?

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    2. athleticbilbobaggins
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Who is more likely to score a brace or a hattrick? If fit, Fletcher (C) for me. Maybe that's because I don't have Sess 😐

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    3. Buck The Trent
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Based on Doosra's table, stats like chance created & number of shots were fairly even, so it's a toughie....

      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/1082/

      FWIW, I have it on Sess at the mo.....window for slightly more upside due to CS point, higher pt for goals, potential assists from crosses

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      1. athleticbilbobaggins
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        I don't get this. Striker vs. midfielder. If fit, striker has more chance of scoring goals, no? Not a member so can't see the stats.

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        1. Buck The Trent
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          Stats wise, chance created = goal scoring chances created, which can lead to goals, assists, saved shots etc

          Chance of scoring goals between the two is personal and subjective view....

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          1. Buck The Trent
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            sess and fletch have similar attacking stats: number of shots, scoring chance creations, shots inside the box, penalty area touches...

            so, the choice of (c) between sess and fletch is up to the individual

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            1. athleticbilbobaggins
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              Oh.. Thanks. Sess gets an extra point for cleansheet so I can see what people are thinking then. Cheers.

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    4. Hubert
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      Fletcher hands down.

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  3. Willis.
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    does anybuddy rember wut my fist post on ffs was?

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      Hi, I'm an ass

      RMT (ass)

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      1. Acquafresca
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Hi, Im an ass

        Rate My Ass

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    2. Christina.
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      1+1=69?

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      1. Christina.
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        "Did I mention I'm an estuary?"

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  4. Jafooli
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    Snow, snow, snow........where in UK? Any chance of cancellations?

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  5. Jafooli
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    A new nuggets of info on the enigma that is Gorkss?

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    1. Christina.
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      *maggots

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    2. Jafooli
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      *any

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  6. Jafalad
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Looks like England having the better of India in the 3rd test. Ind 316 a.o. Eng 22/0.

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
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      The fans and media in India pressurized Laxman and Dravid to retire. Now India are suffering as a result. Weakest batting lineup in quite some time.

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      1. Jafalad
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        They couldn't go on forever though. Pujara looks a find at least.

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        1. athleticbilbobaggins
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          Not to mention that India are effectively playing with only one bowler. Ojha. Zaheer getting old as well. Its the end of a generation. Yuvraj is nowhere near good enough to play in tests and God help us when Sachin retires too.

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          1. Jafalad
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            11 years, 11 months ago

            Well you look at the test results with Dravid, Laxman, et al in the team this past 18 months: 4-0 beatings from Eng and Auzzers. They have to try new players...and there should be plenty good 'uns out there 😉

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            1. Lateriser 12
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              🙁
              Our problem lies in our bowling attack. Also, i always get the feeling our batsmen are flat track bullies.

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              1. Jafalad
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                Be interested to see how good Pujara is when he plays overseas against the likes of SA, Eng.

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              2. athleticbilbobaggins
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                This. Especially since IPL started. Can't see any of the new generation performing on a difficult track. Can't control themselves. The Sachin innings yesterday was a prime example. Determined not to get out, struggled but stayed there. No one else did that.

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                1. Jafalad
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                  Yep, great innings.

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                2. Lateriser 12
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                  Pujara hardly plays IPL. He's one player whose scored a looooooot of runs in Domestic cricket and has spent a lot of time on the pitch. I am convinced he'll come good abroad.

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                  1. athleticbilbobaggins
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                    You are right. Pujara and Kohli look good. Yuvraj and Dhoni don't. Also think Gambhir has regressed this past year.

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                  2. Lateriser 12
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                    I absolutely love Dhone so. And Kohli, let him perform in tests before we start giving him a god like status. Yuuvraj more proven.

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                  3. Aditya K
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                    Pujara very underrated player IMO.. deserves a run from now on..

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    2. Christina.
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      Since Gary Kirsten has left India and joined SA, there has been a massive swing in fortunes for both countries.

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      1. Jafalad
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        Nice win against the Aussies. I liked the way you lot gutsed it out in the first two tests. Du Plessis looks born to play test cricket.

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  7. Willis.
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    wen is sturridge goin to the afrikaans cup of nationals?

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
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      Never. Plays for england.

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      1. Willis.
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        dat wus my fist post

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        1. athleticbilbobaggins
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          😀

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  8. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    Night folkzZZzzzZzz

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    1. Jafooli
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      Morning......

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    2. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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      Gud Morning

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  9. Jafooli
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    Nearly a full house of santa caps on this pages...brother Jafalad, fancy getting in the spirit, reckon your grav would look neat with a hat....

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    1. Jafalad
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      Nope. It's still 19 days to Chrimbo. Too many heathens on here. 😡

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      1. Jafooli
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        😯 🙂 😉

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        1. Jafalad
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          That includes you...

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          1. Jafooli
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            😯

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      2. Acquafresca
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        Ba Humbug

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        1. Jafalad
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          ...and you!

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  10. Jafooli
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    Why do managers get sacked for poor results, but players never do?

    There are so many of them that turnout truly mediocre performances week after week, that seriously need a boot up the arse....

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    1. Acquafresca
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      You can sack players 😯 😉

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    2. athleticbilbobaggins
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      Because it is a manager's job to motivate the players? It is the manager who buys those players in the first place. Unless you are a Chelsea manager.

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      1. Acquafresca
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        2nd statement is partially false, isn't always the case for all managers, even those not managing Chelsea 😉

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    3. Willis.
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      Players are dropped/substituted all the time.

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  11. dinamika
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    Opta facts ARS VS WBA

    Peter Odemwingie has scored in two of his three Premier League appearances against Arsenal.
    The Baggies have never kept a clean sheet in their 12 Premier League games against Arsenal, conceding 28 goals in total.
    In the last six league meetings between the Gunners and West Brom, there have been five goals scored in the opening 10 minutes.
    63% (10 of 16) of the goals Arsenal have conceded this season have been down to unforced errors, a higher proportion than any other side.
    Arsenal have won just three of their last 10 Premier League home games (W3 D4 L3).
    WBA have not lost three league games in a row since January, 33 games ago.
    The Baggies have kept only one clean sheet in their last 24 Premier League away games.
    Arsenal have scored 5+ goals in four Premier League home games in 2012, more than any other side.
    Santi Cazorla has provided only one assist in his last 11 Premier League appearances.
    If games lasted 80 minutes in the Premier League, West Brom would be second

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    1. Acquafresca
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      Stats Schmats

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      Cazorla (c) it is

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      1. dinamika
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        Should be Odemwingie!

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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          I O DEM WINGIES NUTHIN

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    3. athleticbilbobaggins
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      So either Arsenal get a huge win while conceding a single goal from an error in the first ten minutes or suffer another home defeat while being toothless in attack and scoring a consolation goal in the last ten minutes. Cool.. Thanks 😀

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    4. Test Eagles
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      Nice stats Dina ... i've put a few bucks on West Brom 3-2 at 41s, you better not fail me 🙂

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      1. athleticbilbobaggins
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        Was the same score two years ago I think. Nasri scored twice for Arsenal, then. Good luck but I will be hoping for an Arsenal win and a Santi goal, sorry

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  12. Christina.
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Can I join the party?

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      1. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        That is downright scary!

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        1. HVT
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          11 years, 11 months ago

          Not as scary as your Blur Hat 😉
          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16ojLCR8zaA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      The SAF pun. Nice

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      1. Christina.
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Better change and log off before I get banned.

        Again.

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        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Banned for this? Everyone knows its a little joke

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  13. dinamika
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Opta facts SWA VS NOR

    Danny Graham has netted six goals in his last four league games against Norwich City.
    Swansea had won six and lost none of their previous eight home matches in all competitions against the Canaries prior to Norwich's 3-2 comeback victory at the Liberty Stadium in February 2012.
    Norwich are unbeaten in eight league games, their joint best run in the Premier League.
    They last went on a longer top-flight unbeaten run in October 1989.
    If the season had started on October 1, Norwich would be fourth.
    Norwich defender Sebastien Bassong has scored two in his past three Premier League appearances.
    Gerhard Tremmel (88%) has the best saves to shots ratio this season in the Premier League; conceding just four of the 32 shots that have been fired on target at him.
    Michu has scored four goals in his last four Premier League appearances.
    Michu's 10 Premier League goals this season have come from 18 shots on target.
    The Swans have conceded 62 shots on target from inside the area, more than other side

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    1. Willis.
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Here's a stat for ya: 99% of what you post is shitetalk!

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        Who's the lucky lady?

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    2. HVT
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      Michu.

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    3. athleticbilbobaggins
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Tremmel > Begovic this weekend then.

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    4. GreennRed
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Opta, the fount of useless information. Graham is injured, 1 goal in PL this season. Michu is the man. You can't get FF points for shots on target unless they're goals. Opta won't tell you that.

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  14. OPTA FPL
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Phew, glad I ditched Bale for Fellaini 2 days ago 😀

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  15. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    take a look at Manu's MF injuries on FPL site...

    wow

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    1. Jafooli
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      Looks like Rooney and Welback will need to drop back.....

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      1. Jafooli
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        ......or Jones move forward?

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  16. HVT
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    Are we shipping bale now and if so for bloody who ?

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    1. Acquafresca
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Might get Walcott.

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      1. HVT
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        I have bale , caz , Michu , Fella , Britton - I didn't really want anyone else , I've used my free and not gone on all this Sess love ...
        I'd love to get Silva/mata but their only more complications and didn't really wanna double on Wally ... I'm thinking of Benching Bale and riding it out - thoughts ?

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    2. Willis.
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      Sess for me.

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      1. HVT
        • 14 Years
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        Ft or hit ?

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        1. Willis.
          • 12 Years
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          Free.

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          1. HVT
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            I suppose just about worth it for a free IMO.

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    3. don parcheesi
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      Shipped for free for Sess yesterday. First short term transfer I've made this season, but I saw enough right about it to take the punt

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        Are you still in the cup Don?

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        1. don parcheesi
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          nope, got knocked out this past weekend. 55 - 69. It was my wildcard team too, so I was salivating for those points, but he had a great week. I had a glimmer of hope going into Monday's game if Ba had gotten an own goal or red card, but it clearly wasn't meant to be.

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          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
            • 12 Years
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            Well I've owned Ba through thick and thin and he's already scored me an own goal...to say I'd be disappointed at him adding to that tally would be an understatement 🙂

            55's a decent score either way...I got 57...Ba's goals saved me after the blunder of benching Begovic and playing Rafael...oh how I loathe Rafael 😀

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            1. don parcheesi
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              I was really regretting not getting rafael in for a while there... kept looking to and kept being boxed out for one reason or another. -1 is never fun on that points screen

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              1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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                Certainly isn't, I'm thinking of cutting my losses and buying a defender who plays for a more reliable defensive team. going to monitor Nastasic's gametime closely. City are sticklers for clean sheets

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  17. Acquafresca
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    LOOOOOOOOOOOOL @ Christina's Grav. 😆

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  18. GreennRed
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    Any Euro status on ? If The Reds win tonight and go through is there a possibility they can meet Chelsea in the round of 32? Probably they'll keep same country teams apart as long as possible ? Will be nice for Rafa to go to a ground with a warm welcome for the An field leg 🙂

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    1. GreennRed
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      Euro statos on, statos ! Fkn predictor!

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      1. HVT
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        Maybe Predictor will tell us 😉

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    2. athleticbilbobaggins
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      Two teams from same country don't meet in the round of 32 I think.

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      1. HVT
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        Are Liverpool and Chelsea really from the same country ?

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    3. GreennRed
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      Cheers, just hope The Reds go through. Torres looks like his dwindled confidence is returning. Might be a decent forward to have for the Christmas.

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  19. dinamika
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    Opta facts EVE VS SPURS

    Everton had only won two of their first 18 Premier League meetings with Tottenham at Goodison Park (W2 D9 L7) before winning in each of the last two seasons.
    Each of Everton's last three league games have ended 1-1.
    Tottenham have gone 12 games without a draw in the Premier League.
    Everton have scored a league high proportion of 68% of their goals in the first half of games this season.
    Everton have hit the woodwork 13 times this season, more than any other side.
    Everton have fired in more shots on target than any other team in the Premier League this season (96).
    If Premier League games had ended at 80 minutes this season, Spurs would be top.
    Jermain Defoe has scored three braces this season, only Demba Ba can match this.
    Everton have conceded the most goals in the opening 15 mins (6), Tottenham the fewest (0).

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    1. GreennRed
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      I'll get Ba for some goals and Defoe for doing a spot of woodwork.

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
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      96 Shots on target in 15 games is 6.4 a game. That's pretty damn good.

      Pity they defend so atrociously

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      1. athleticbilbobaggins
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        It is the most not just in PL. Most in all top 5 European Leagues, apparently. Stunning.

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
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          Does go a long way to explaining why they suck at clean sheets...oh Baines, just one CS and I would have kept you...alas you are now gone forever

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      2. GreennRed
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        Better to have scored more from those shots on target. Defending wouldn't matter so much then. Too reliant on Fellaini. When Jelavic/Naismith/Mirallas start chipping in they could push for top 4.

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    3. don parcheesi
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      who actually sits around and calculates the league tables had games only been played to 80 minutes? That's a crazy stat to track. I know it can be automated, but even to set up a data input system to then automate that seems so time consuming for such a pointless stat (or, it may just be made up).

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      1. don parcheesi
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        not having a go at these posts, i'm enjoying them, but I work with statistics and databases professionally and that one just jumped out at me

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        1. athleticbilbobaggins
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          I had the same feeling when I saw the "If all shots that hit the woodwork had gone in, Liverpool would be fourth" stat last year. Very weird to calculate those.

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          1. GreennRed
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            They mean nothing. Suarez, start of the season, loads of chances created, few converted, he's a good forward playing badly. Now, until 4 games ago he's a good forward playing well. Better to have a striker getting 7 goals from 12 chances in 10 games than one creating 30 chances in 10 games but only scoring 5.

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            1. dinamika
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              Then Fletcher is your man!

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              1. GreennRed
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                Hopefully, for DGW anyway.

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            2. don parcheesi
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              and yet there's something comforting about owning a player who you know is going to get lots of chances. I'm still not fully comfortable with Michu in my team (been in since GW2). 10 goals from 18 shots on target? I just get worried that that type of over-performance is gonna get found out sooner than later

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              1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                You gotta hand it to him though, the guy has composure in front of goal.

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                1. athleticbilbobaggins
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 11 months ago

                  This. It might also mean Swansea don't pull the trigger unless there is clear cut chance of scoring. Laudrup's barca philosophy? Never know with stats.

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                2. GreennRed
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 11 months ago

                  Stop the lights Bunny ! For the second goal v Arsenal I swear he took out a cigar and lit it then knocked back a brandy while he paused in route to bulging the net. The coolest man in The Premier 🙂

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                  1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 11 months ago

                    Haha, it's true, that was simply awesome

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        2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          If games had ended after 5 minutes...Reading would not only be top of the league...but they'd be top scorers with 3 and would not be sh*t - OPTA STATS

          😯

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    4. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Do you host Saturday scorecast?!

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    5. Hubert
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Hit the woodwork 13 times huh? Pfffft, they've got nothing on Suarez!

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  20. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Bale looking like missing one, two or three games?

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Two for sure. Expected back for Stoke on the 22nd.

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      read the Tweet, at least 2, could be 3

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    3. OPTA FPL
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      at least 2, could be 3.

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    4. don parcheesi
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I think two is now thought to be more likely than one, and three less likely than two

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  21. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    In your opinion which 2 players would you get rid of out of this motley crew

    Begovic Foster

    Rafael Saylor Cameron Riise Fonte

    Bale Hoilett Fellaini Sterling Nolan

    Berbatov Giroud RVP

    Any help would be appreciated

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    1. Willis.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Rafael, Saylor, Bale, Toilett and Nolan.

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        And Riise.

        LOL

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  22. lfcserg
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    should i do bale -> fellaini for a 4 pt hit?

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    1. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      What was your FT?

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      1. lfcserg
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Rafael to Shorey

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        1. Pinoche
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Bale to Fellaini should have been your FT.

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          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            +1

            Effectively you will now brake FPL rule no 9.3(c)[3.2].

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      he's out for 3 weeks, no point to keep him

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      1. Biggerlips
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        GW16 = 1 week, GW17 = 2 weeks. You know he's missing the Stoke match too? 🙄

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      2. Buck The Trent
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        +1

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  23. Mainevent
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    which two do i play out of these, rafael, garrido, clyne, demel,

    im thinking clyne and rafael?

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Clyne and Demel.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        First rule of FPL

        Garrido, never captain, never bench

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        1. athleticbilbobaggins
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          😀 Thought that was for Baines.

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  24. OPTA FPL
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    wtf with my comments 😐 dissapear and re-appear

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    1. Biggerlips
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Diss a pear? Why?

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    2. Hubert
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      It's magic!!

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  25. Iamjack
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    captaining mcanuff for the dgw :O

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  26. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    howzit gents,

    any update on fletcher yet??

    Begovic (mannone)
    rafael enrique cueller (davies demel)
    michu fellaini cazorla (sterling bale)
    berba rvp fletcher(c)

    Have 1Ft and 0.7m in the bank...not sure how to improve my team....
    A: Save FT
    B: mannone >> schezny (or basically any other playing keeper)
    C: rafael >> shorey...this will free up funds to do fletcher >> suarez next week
    D: rafael >> baines...but then i cant upgrade fletcher next week due to no funds (unless i drop a mid)

    Thoughts?

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Lose Bale.

      Pronto.

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  27. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Ivanovic - Enrique - Gorkss - Demel

    Bench which one?

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    1. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Gorkss.

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  28. Iamjack
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    pick 2 from...

    rafael (mci away)

    ridgewell (ars away)

    clyne (reading home)

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    1. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Rafael and Clyne.

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    2. dinamika
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Those three will concede goal.
      I picked Rafael and Clyne for their attacking return

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  29. HellasLEAF
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I really only have one question then.

    Who if any should I use up my transfer on for Shorey…

    Rafael, Nastasic, Cuellar, Clyne, Demel.

    Have Cuellar and Sess already for the double. Was sort of wanting to save it to have 2 next week for once..

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No need to get Shorey

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  30. Acquafresca
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Bale > Walcott (-4) Yay or Nay?

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