634x258 Matchday Surgery
8 December 2012 388 comments
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The lure of the double Gameweek is strong. To spend or not to spend? Do we toss our armbands in the unlikely direction of Sunderland or Reading? There are many questions to throw around this morning and, with just over an hour to go, our Saturday Surgery Chatroom is now open to offer real-time assistance to those firmly in a quandary.

The day’s Dugout Discussion follows around 2.30 today, with a nightmarish double Gameweek viewpoint to come in the Pre-match Preamble very shortly.

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

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  1. ChippyT
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    no one captaining mata?

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    1. embo76
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      I fancy it big time. On michu at min

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      1. ChippyT
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        Im going Mata, ready to explode.. just as people are considering to get him out for his blank.

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        1. embo76
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 22 days ago

          Mata is pure quality

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        2. ViperStripes
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 22 days ago

          I'm on Michu but doesn't feel right.

          Fellaini's run has to end soon

          Mata has a yellow flag

          RVP vs MCI

          Hard choice this GW

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          1. embo76
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 22 days ago

            Mata does not have a yellow flag, agree with rest

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          2. QPR expects... glory!
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 22 days ago

            Yellow flag my arse! Stop trolling!

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            1. ChippyT
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 22 days ago

              MATA !!!!!!

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  2. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Play two from; Demel, Cameron, Clyne and Sterling. Federici in goal

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    1. oomzee
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Demel & Clyne

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  3. sweepsahoy
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    thought on emmerson boyce?
    also, who to captain, johnson or sessegnon? (considering fletcher will play only 60ish minutes per game)

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  4. Q
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Gervinihohoho

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    1. McTown
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      already burned me once this season though

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  5. The HiTmAN
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    All Set??

    Migs (Jaaski)

    Cuellar, Demel, Cameron (Hughes, Rafael)

    Silva, Leigertwood, Hazard, Sessegnon(c) (Sterling)

    Tevez, RVP, Lambert

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  6. Mumm-Ra
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    captain Michu, johnson (unlikely), fellaini or berbatov?

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    1. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      i going michu , got fletcher but too risky

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    2. McTown
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      michu eh

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      1. Sean.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        got the form

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        1. Mumm-Ra
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 22 days ago

          I have Michu at the moment but i've just got a feeling that Berbs has got something up his sleeve

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  7. aree036
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Had any info come in on Fletcher? If he's going play I'm captaining.

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      we won't know til about 2 mate.

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  8. Screaming Midget
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Do you think Bale > Cazorla is worth a hit?

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    1. Smakies
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      not for a hit

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  9. McTown
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Right rafa or cameron (given im playing bego) ? cheers lads

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    1. Q
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Still cam

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  10. Joga Bonito®
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Captain Sess feels so wrong.

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    1. Fantasy-er
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Bet, yet, so right.

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        Exactly.

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    2. McTown
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      go big or go home. sess for me.

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    3. Q
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Just one clean sheet with no goals or assists and he gets 10points pre 2 potential bonuses..you will be fine

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    4. "The Special One"
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      same, keep changing think michu the safer option

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  11. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Have too many injuries but did way too many transfers.

    Please rate my team. 1.3 m in bank.

    Surfer Rosa :

    Begovic
    Azpilicueta, Cuellar, Morrison
    Mata, Fellaini, Michu, Silva
    Long, Rooney, Aguero

    Foster,Sterling, Clark, Nastasic

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    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      like it

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    2. ChippyT
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      I'd play sterling over long and clark over azpilicueta assuming he might not play.

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        Cheers. I put Clark in. Staying with Shane though. West Brom need to bounce back and Gunner's defence isn't great. Sterling probably play further forward without Suarez but he's no striker and Hammers defence is good at home. Rogers is kinda hinting at a young player getting his chance up front ?

        http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/free-br-on-delays-west-ham-injuries

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  12. Natas
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    I'm thinking there could be a big advantage to those that sit still this weekend. Many pulling bale and Suarez and taking hits for Sunderland and reading players. Many don't even check to see if this may cost them 8 pts instead of 4 because in 1 weeks time they may want these players back whereas the reading and Sunderland sched will be crap. My opinion is that if you didn't preplan for this, let it go. Transfer window coming, unpredictable weather, busy schedule w rotation and higher likelihood for injuries. Good time to save for 2 freebies, and your only reward will be if the guys coming in score double digits. Also in terms of (c) I think sess is more than reasonable w 2 home games. If not c him now, why bring him in.

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    1. embo76
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Agree with all of that. I am not making any hits for any dgw players.

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    2. Smakies
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      the only dgw player i have is cuellar and i have him since gwk1. i decided to ignore the dgw because it doesn't look that much appealing

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      1. Natas
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        The shorey love is madness to me, especially to take a hit. He has 4 assists in last 4 games and even so has avg only 4.5 ppg in that period. So maybee if he keeps that unsustainable form, he brings home 9 pts. More likely, he bags in 4 pts total for a net of zero if taking a hit and then paying another 4 in a few weeks time to rid your team of him - for a net of -4.

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  13. Fantasy-er
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Where are the South Sandwich islands, anyway?

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  14. MK Don
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    HE DOES WHAT HE WANTS
    HE DOES WHAT HE WANTS
    ALAN SMITH
    HE DOES WHAT HE WANTS 🙂

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    1. Burd Turglars
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      stop.

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  15. snowman
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    cazorla or gerrard??

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      cazorla or Gaston Ramirez as C?

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    2. Blue-Ghosts
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Gerrard! Cazorla sits on the half way line, way too deep to get a big score

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  16. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    The michu kneekerk captainers will get burnt today. People don't seem to understand Norwich are a very very tough outfit. They are a team who have beaten united, Arsenal, drew away at Everton and narrowly lost 1-0 to Liverpool at Anfield.

    I can honestly see the game being 0-0 or a 1-0 at most.

    I am going RVP myself, united are a big game team. This is a chance to get one over their rivals. Fergie got in RVP specifically to score more goals in order for this not to go down to goal difference again this season. They will set to attack city from the start and city have generally struggled against teams who attack them - look at the CL.

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      I agree with you, but it could be wishful thinking as a non owner.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Huh? Liverpool won 5-2 at Carrow road.

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        You got there first lol

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    3. Tabasco
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      I've gone for Fellaini

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    4. athleticbilbobaggins
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Do you want us to bookmark this Demba? 😛 The thing with Michu is, he is very clinical. 10 goals from 18 shots on target. So, Norwich maybe tough but one chance might be enough for him. And City have improved defensively in the last 5 weeks. You can see people's thinking. Could go either way.

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      1. Kostja
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        You actually made a counter point vs Michu. Looking at his conversion rate he is currently better than Falcao, Ronaldo or any other striker in europe outside of Messi. And has twice the conversion rate he had last season=bound for a huge dropoff

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        1. Natas
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 22 days ago

          He as played for a relegated team last season and was la Liga leading scorer from midfield. Still think he will drop off though, but to be honest I'm a bit afraid of not having this week.

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    5. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Good Point. I will Captain RVP as well. 🙂

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    6. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      It's one of the longest away trips of the season though at nigh on 5 1/2 hours. That will surely take its toll if they go by coach

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    7. "The Special One"
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      So.... Sess (C) lol

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    8. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Good points, well made, but I'm still on Fellaini

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    9. Jax
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      yeah they didn't lose to pool at anfield. 5-2 at home...

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    10. Lewis - Sky Pod
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Do you mean the Premier League's leading goalscorer Michu, that one?

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  17. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Jussi or Begovic, that is the question.

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    1. MK Don
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      I have both...going for Jussi.....Liverpool are pretty woeful away in terms of goal scoring. I really fancy West Ham...I am even playing 3 Hammers...Jussi / Demel / Nolan

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  18. Podolskistan
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    captain FLETCHER or MICHU

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    1. MK Don
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Michu

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  19. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Is Lennon a good option to replace Sess after DGW ?

    nailed on and in decent form

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    1. Timmy Cahill Rules
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Lennon has been incredible. Sometimes you think of him as being in the shadow of Bale, we tend to forget how much he works for the team. But he puts his heart into it every time and he is having a tremendous season.”

      AVB on Lennon

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    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      clint better option if u have any money in banck

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      1. Timmy Cahill Rules
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        i think clint is more at threat with ade back

        lennon is nailed on the right and once bale returns dempsey maybe sub a good abit in a
        4-4-2

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  20. United13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    5 DGWs. Come on you DGWs!!!

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  21. KakiBangku
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Thats it. Ive done it and never changing it back.

    Fletcher (C)

    Wish me luck.

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    1. United13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Good luck! I've gone for Gardner

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Good luck but he may be injured.

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      1. KakiBangku
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        Im hoping for a 10 minute cameo at chelsea and an assist at reading.

        (1 + 2 + 3 + 2bp) x 2 = 16 pts Im happy with that.

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    3. Jax
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      think he'l miss today's game man.

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  22. Gooders
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Anyone else captaining Caz?

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    1. Matakuko
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Me

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      1. Matakuko
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        Michu doesn't feel like a good captain choice.

        Scoring odds suggest arsenal at home are onto a winner.

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        1. Gooders
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 22 days ago

          That's not your team linked is it?

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        2. MK Don
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 22 days ago

          Michu not good ? What ?!

          Leading MID, the man in form, at home to Norwich - doh 🙂

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          1. Kostja
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 22 days ago

            Norwich is one of the best defenses in the league!

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            1. Kostja
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 22 days ago

              Lambert is not the manager anymore- doh

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            2. GreennRed
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 22 days ago

              Good defence with Ruddy in goal. Conceded in last 3 and Muffin in goal for 2 of them.

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    2. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Thinking bout it, its currently between Caz and Ramirez. He is currently on his longest streak without FPL points so its due to end 🙂

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  23. SwindonSteve
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Is it worth doing Walcott to Sess for a freebie for one week?
    I have Fletcher, Suarez and Maloney, so I need to get a playing midfielder in and dont fancy anyone else.

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  24. MK Don
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    OK...FF question now 🙂

    I am going Demel instead of Rafael....fair shout ?

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    1. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      yes

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      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        Deffos

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    2. I am not a smart guy
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Yes, there is no chance City does not score at home.

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    3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      YOU'VE BEEN BEATEN BY THE FRANCHISE
      BEATEN BY THE FRANCHISE
      BEATEN BY THE FRANCHISE

      FFS 1 MK DON 0

      NOBODY LIKES US, WE KNOW WHO WE ARE

      yadda yadda yadda p*ss off

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      1. "The Special One"
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        lol

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      2. MK Don
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        LOL ! EH ???????? 🙂

        T****r !

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      3. The Shadow
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        Amazing how much 1 plastic Don troll can make you like the real Dons.

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      4. Burd Turglars
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        best post this morning!

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  25. I am not a smart guy
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Final call, who to captain?

    A. Sessegnon
    B. Michu

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    1. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      everyone has this problem im goin for moneyball sess

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  26. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    I am nervous. 🙁

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    1. Smakies
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      who is your captain this week

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      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        Still undecided 🙁 Changing between RVP and Fletcher and Sess all the time.

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  27. seanie3
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Captain choice for this week

    A) RVP
    B) Michu

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    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Rvp

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  28. Smakies
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Still undecided, on who to captain :
    RVP
    Michu
    Fellaini
    Mata
    Giroud
    Berba

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Who are you favouring at the minute? I fancy Giroud and Berba to have a good chance this week.

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      1. Smakies
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        rvp,michu and giroud

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      Go with your first instincts

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    3. KakiBangku
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      If i had giroud, i would do him

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      1. Smakies
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 22 days ago

        thanks

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    4. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 22 days ago

      fletchers injury has thrown a right spanner in the works for me
      going michu, could well come a cropper though

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  29. Mumm-Ra
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Hangeland instead of Rafael?

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  30. jimnastics
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 22 days ago

    Need to choose one from Enrique, Clyne and Demel... thoughts?

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