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The Numbers Game – United Uncovered

21 January 2011 550 comments
Mark Mark
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Manchester United’s 0-0 stalemate at White Hart Lane on Sunday may well have been two points gained given the controversial dismissal of Rafael, but the performance did little to dispel claims that Alex Ferguson’s side are struggling to wriggle into top gear.

Defensively Ferguson can rightly claim the draw with a vibrant Tottenham side as a triumph, but in attacking terms, United were bitterly disappointing.

With Fantasy Managers weighing up further investment in the United squad with Gameweek 24’s double fixture drawing closer, we use this latest Members article to take a closer look at the statistics from Sunday’s game and United’s performances over recent Gameweeks, to assess whether such a strategy really should be a priority and where our cash should be spent.

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

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  1. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    Two points gained?

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    1. HST
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      For Spurs.

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      1. The Gambler.
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        Depends how u read it, get it now lol

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        1. LeSagna
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          I don't.. I assumed it was a typo.. meh

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          1. Namtab Nomolos
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 16 days ago

            Maybe United played their Joker

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  2. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    Worth getting Bent in for Drogs, then Vidic for Rafael?

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    1. HST
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      Decent transfers.

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    2. Our Man Charlie
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      its a good shout , i got in Bent for Elmander and had Vidic from start

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  3. Locarno
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    15 years, 16 days ago

    "Controversial dismissal"? The little sh*t should have got a straight red for his Tiote-style first tackle.

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    1. Akers
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      Not really though.

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    2. Marknlard
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      As a closeup on the replay, the second booking looks harsh. But if you watch it in real time, taking into account the changes of direction the Spurs players were moving the ball and the space BAE was going into, then it's definitely justified.

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      1. Locarno
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        Both cards were justified. The waving of the imaginary card and his reaction to the sending-off were just further evidence that not only does he need to learn how to tackle, he needs to grow up.

        No one wants such a talented kid to become the next El-Hadji Diouf....

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        1. Fratboy
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          1st tackle got the ball, maybe a warning
          2nd tackle complete accident, first yellow if you're harsh

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          1. Marknlard
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 16 days ago

            He touched the ball, he didn't win the ball. You can touch the ball and still be dangerous.

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        2. Marknlard
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          Yeah, I also think he made the ref lose patience with him by running away when it was clear he was going to be booked for the first challenge.

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  4. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    just had £20 on england at 5/1 massive price

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    1. Akers
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      5/1? Crickey.

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    2. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      One more wicket and you're pretty much screwed, though.

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      1. Locarno
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        *like that one. Good luck, though.

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      2. Jordan.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        oops ,correct locarno

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  5. Kai
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    If you could have any three forwards this week, who would they be?

    Leaning towards Torres, Rooney and RVP, but could switch RVp to Tevez at the last minute.

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    1. David Davros
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      Rooney RVP and Tevez.

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    2. monkeymagic
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      Torres Rooney Bent for me.

      I think there is a chance RVP wont start wtih games coming up.

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      1. Fratboy
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        with talk about Chamakh in training I would be worried if I had RVP :p

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  6. Akers
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    It's been tough viewing watching United recently. Few shots at either end makes for pretty dull football.

    Thankfully though, Paul Scholes is back.

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    1. HST
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      What are your thoughts on Berbatov rotation Akers?

      I also read Evra could be rested?

      Rumor mill in full swing?

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      1. Akers
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        Until United can rely on Rooney to score the goals, Berbatov has to play.

        Evra will at some point get a games rest, but that could be whenever, and it'll only be a one-off.

        P.S. You defected again?

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        1. hillbillypete
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          when's Scholes coming to Oldham Akers?

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          1. Akers
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 16 days ago

            Jog on.

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            1. Locarno
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 16 days ago

              Serious question, Akers. Do you see the likes of Scholes/Giggs/Ferdinand (bit early, maybe) playing a season or two of lower league stuff?

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              1. Akers
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 16 days ago

                No.

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                1. Marknlard
                  • 16 Years
                  15 years, 16 days ago

                  Me neither, and if they're still able to play and influence Premiership matches at their ages (albeit less frequently now) then who can blame them.

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              2. hillbillypete
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 16 days ago

                that was a serious question....

                any city fans also want to tell me when they are guna get rid of micah so we get 20%?

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              3. HST
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 16 days ago

                I can only see them heading abroad to USA or Middle east for silly money ala Beckham/Henry.

                Very unlikely though 1 club men which is a rare species these days.

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        2. HST
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          No, just played some games for mates club while no FFS'ers were about a few days ago, need Greg to re-invite me, it's a stupid system.

          I'll get Greg on the case today.

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  7. Gargamel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    Good article. Disagree on Berbatov vs Rooney though, I'd much rather have Berbatov. Out of those 13 Rooney attempts mentioned I remember at least five of them being so poor they were on the border to not counting as an attempt.

    Rooney also had a pass completion rate of 50% last game against Spurs and looked very confused, spraying 90 yard passes to Giggs every time he got the ball.

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    1. Johnny Unitas
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      which one do you have?

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  8. tosey
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    cheerio kolarov, id love to say its been a pleasure but it hasnt

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    1. HST
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      He scored!

      (in the FA cup)

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      1. tosey
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        to be fair that was against a leicester team that had about 3 defenders back as they had chucked everyone forward at that point

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  9. Guybrush Threepwood
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    15 years, 16 days ago

    Is Murphy guaranteed to keep his place now Dann is out? What are the chances of Jiranek getting starts and Ridgewell going back to LB?

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    1. tosey
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      depends if bruce buys or not, if he doesnt i think hell keep his place

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      1. Boom!!!
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        bruce?

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        1. tosey
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          meant mcgleish, was just reading about bruce houllier bent etc

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          1. Locarno
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 16 days ago

            McGleish? 🙂

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        2. MAD
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          almighty

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          1. Evil Frost
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 16 days ago

            MAD(inspector gadget?) you wanted that vtransfer plan, it's on the other page but here goes:

            looking at WCing GW26, looking at a big payoff GW27 while still having a decent squad for GW26 and two free transfers for GW28 and keeping in mind united and chelseas doubles in GW28

            Foster/Begovic
            ivanovic/Rafael/Coleman/Carr/Murphy
            Nani/VDV/Brunt/Adam/Fabs
            RVP/Tevez/Carroll

            GW26
            Begovic(SUN)
            Ivanovic(LIV),Rafael(ww),Coleman(BPL),Murphy(whm)
            Nani(ww),VDV(BOL),Fabs(new)
            RVP(new),Tevez(WBA),Carroll(ARS)

            GW27
            Foster(3GW)
            Carr(3GW),Coleman(DGW),Murphy(3GW)
            Nani(MC),VDV(DGW),Fabs(DGW),Brunt and Adam(both DGW at home)
            RVP(DGW),Carroll(DGW)

            two free transfers:

            GW28-Begovic(WBA)
            Ivanovic(DGW),Rafael(DGW),Coleman(SUN)
            Nani(DGW),VDV(ARS),brunt->Malouda(DGW),Adam(ww)
            RVP–>berbatov(DGW),Tevez(FUL),Carroll(BOL)

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            1. @FuzzyWarbles
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              15 years, 16 days ago

              i may have to sue you for copyright infringement. a "courtesy of Fuzzy" logo would be in order. by the way, Im getting worried about carrol, may do odemwingie...time will tell.

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              1. MAD
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 16 days ago

                I'd def have Odemwingie rather than Carroll.. Odemwingie is crocked all the time as well though, so as you say... time will tell.

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                1. Evil Frost
                  • 15 Years
                  15 years, 16 days ago

                  yeah it's basically your plan with 3 alterations.

                  Copyright Fuzzy!

                  Yeah Odem might come into the party.

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            2. monkeymagic
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 16 days ago

              too complex to read - reminds me of my GCSE computing days...

              111000111111000000000011111111110000000001111110

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              1. TO
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 16 days ago

                ãðÿ~
                Decoded binary data 😉

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            3. Namtab Nomolos
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 16 days ago

              Chelsea's possible double you mean.

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              1. Evil Frost
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 16 days ago

                Yeah. Come on West Ham!

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  10. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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    15 years, 16 days ago

    Thoughts on this as a potential WC team gents?

    STOCKDALE
    EVRA KELLY Coleman
    Fabregas NANI ADAM N'ZOGBIA
    TORRES ROONEY BENT

    Subs: Foster, Murphy, Jara, Ferguson

    Would give me 9 for the DGW this week and then at least 8 for the 27 DGW. Bent would probably just be for this week, have the cash to do Bent > RVP for next GW. Figure i might as well get 6 games out of my strikers if possible. What ya reckon?

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    1. tosey
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      no david dunn?

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        I really should change my username, he has been anything but Super this season 🙁

        What you reckon on the team above? Worth it or save my WC and use my 2 freebies this week?

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        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          I would do that - 2 freebies,

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          1. Churchill
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 16 days ago

            +1.

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        2. tosey
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          i like it mostly, only thing i would say is stockdale kelly and murphy may need to be shipped out soon if they lose their place and barry ferguson has been linked with a move away from brum, in a couple of weeks u may need to take a hit

          maybe walker instead of murphy or kelly?

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      It looks like you are creating a WC team based on 1 GW (i.e. this week) - in my eyes this is a mistake. Once you've had your points this GW you will be stuck with players like Stockdale, Evra, Hughes, Kelly, NZogbia, Torres, Bent (maybe Rooney) - none of whom I'd want in the coming weeks.

      Worst WC team I've seen yet.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        From what i can make of the fixtures that team would be good to go until at least GW28 which is about as long term as i've looked. I think the use in looking too much further than that is negligible. I'm guessing it might be worth reading my post again. Bent would be for one week only, i've no problem with being 'stuck with' Evra, Rooney, Torres and N'Zogbia. Who is Hughes?

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        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          Ha - I must have imagined Hughes! Maybe "worst WC team" was harsh but there are a fair few in there that I wouldn't want but for the DGW's

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      2. Guybrush Threepwood
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        I had a similar comment about my WC team, which is heavily geared to this GW. Difference is I've got my original WC left so my plan is to use free transfers to prepare for GW27, then WC after that to get rid of dead wood like Stockdale and Djourou.

        Re: Stockdale, I don't care if he loses his place since I'll be playing Foster every week until my next WC. Ditto Kelly, who is unlikely to lose his place unless injured.

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    3. monkeymagic
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      good team. only suggested change from me would be Nzog > VDV and downgrade Evra. I dont fancy nzog's fixtures much.

      thanks

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  11. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    It looks like Gary Cahill could be Arsenal bound. This might mess up a few FPL managers' WC plans with Djorou's, a good cheap defender option, place under threat.

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    1. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      If you look up "over-rated" in the dictionary, there's a little picture of Cahill...

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      1. Akers
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        It doesn't surprise me that you own a picture dictionary that has the word "over-rated" in it.

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        1. Locarno
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          Boom boom. Don't give up your day job, Mr Scholes.

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          1. hillbillypete
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            15 years, 16 days ago

            i think Dj is best CB they have after Verm.

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            1. Declan
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 16 days ago

              Correct, but thats not a good thing!

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      2. Louis Van Balls
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        He's OK but not worth 20m! Don't think Wenger is that desperate, is he?

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        1. Locarno
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          If Cahill's worth £20m, Vidic must be worth at least £50m.

          Stupid money.

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          1. MAD
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 16 days ago

            If Bent is worth 25m then I don't know what's what anymore...

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    2. tosey
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      15 years, 16 days ago

      that possibility was enough to put me off djourou

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    3. Declan
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      I doubt we will pay the 20m plus price tag Bolton have slapped on Cahill! It wont happen IMO

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    4. Churchill
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      That would be a surprise.

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  12. hillbillypete
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    Fuller to Sunderland for 3m. Dont think he's worth that IMO

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    1. tosey
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      rather have darren bents left foot for £3m

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  13. Jimbo
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    Thank god australia have been winning some one dayers and 20 20s as of late. I'm still hurting from the ashes

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    1. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      +1.

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    2. Fray Bentos
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      It doesn’t really make up for the ashes though, does it?

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      1. Perthite
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        No - these are purely World Cup warmups.

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  14. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    weekend almost here, 5 straight days of PL matches, DGW fever, two hours from leaving work, grabbing a pint and rolling a fattie. Hip Hip HOORAY!!!

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      Woop Woop

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      1. MAD
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_WI0VI7aIw

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        1. @FuzzyWarbles
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          no youtube access with company computer, whats the gist of the viddie?

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          1. MAD
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 16 days ago

            it's a dr. zoidberg vid... I think you can guess the rest. If you're not a fan of futurama.. tough luck. 😛

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    2. Evil Frost
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      great plan man!

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  15. DAV087
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    Who to get for my 5th mid.

    Current lineup is

    Hart kingson
    Coleman evatt Kelly djourou Bardsley
    Nani Vdv fabs Adam ???
    Tevez Rooney rvp.

    Currently thinking brunt (good fixtures), yaya (looking good), Parker (good fixtures), Barton/ferguson (cheap)

    Thoughts??

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    1. MAD
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      you like a bit of african fever ehh? 😀

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    2. Putherover
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      I'd go for Brunt or Fergusion for DGW27

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  16. cyrilian
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    Ok so VDV looked tired last weekend. And what has he been doing this week - training and resting. He's an athlete so expect him to be playing and performing this weekend. He looked pretty anonymous in lots of other games I've seen him in....that is until he unleashes a blistering free kick or runs onto one of Crouchy's knock downs.He stays in my team this week.

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    1. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      He looked full of beans compared to Nani. Hope for a lot of people's sake that that was a one-off, because he was dire.

      He was worse than Rooney. 😯

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      1. MAD
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        Yea that nani performance is worrying, he didn't really look that convincing against Stoke either.. still grabbed a goal and an assist though 😛

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    2. hillbillypete
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      i concur

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  17. Hecko
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    What do people think about this wc

    Al-Habsi (Foster
    Kelly-Coleman-Hageland
    Nani-Fabregas-Dempsey-Adams-Nzog
    Torres-Rooney

    Evatt
    Rafael
    Odemwingye

    Will bring back in tevez and VdV over next few weeks but want to gain back some serious ground this DGW.

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    1. Guybrush Threepwood
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      It looks good, very similar to mine. Who are you captaining?

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      1. Hecko
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        Cheers - I'm thinking Rooney. partly because of the 32 pointer last year :), but more than he looks to be on the brink of an explosion of form any time now and this might be the moment.

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        1. Fray Bentos
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          Yeah I could do with another 64 points this week please Wayne!

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          1. Guybrush Threepwood
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 16 days ago

            Yep I'm leaning towards Rooney captain aswell. Either him or Torres for me.

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        2. Locarno
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          15 years, 16 days ago

          We all want to see the Rooney of old, but "looks to be on the brink of an explosion of form" is stretching it a bit.

          "Looks to have no clue what he's doing out there" is a bit closer.

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          1. Hecko
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 16 days ago

            Don't know Locarno- inconsistent, but against Arsenal he looked very promising. It's very similar with torres, but I'd still rate Rooney over Berbatov or Torres to score big this week.

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            1. Locarno
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 16 days ago

              I'm captaining Torres, so you're probably right. It's just that I've been reading that Rooney is "on the brink of his best form" for about five months!

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    2. llamaZA
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      You'll regret the VdV switch. I'd take him over N'Zog or Dempsey.

      Rest looks pretty much like mine.

      Al'Habsi/Foster
      Kelly/Coleman/Hughes/(Djourou/Bardsley)
      Nani/Fabregas/Adam/VdV/(Ferguson)
      Rooney/Tevez/RvP

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      1. Hecko
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        I dont' disagree llamaZA. Problem is I can't afford VDV at present to get in all the DGWers, and will have to drop Nani (who I think might be a declining force) for him next week

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  18. tosey
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    9 double gameweek players this week, bet i still end up getting a shit score

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    1. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      tosey did u get hughes in?

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      1. tosey
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        yep went with my gut instinct in the end

        cahill to arsenal put me off djourou

        also think hughes has a good chance of a 0.2 rise before gwk26

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        1. Guybrush Threepwood
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          Where has the Cahill to Arsenal stroy come from? Is it anything concrete?

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          1. tosey
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 16 days ago

            bookies are cutting the odds and its 6/4 now he joins with skybet. that was enough to put me off djourou as id want him for the next week too

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            1. keith
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 16 days ago

              Hi Tosey have you used WC this week?

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              1. tosey
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 16 days ago

                no not yet, bin stocking up on dbl gwk players for a while and will get rid before gwk26 when most of their fixtures go bad

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                1. keith
                  • 16 Years
                  15 years, 16 days ago

                  So who are you playing this week? 9 dgw is impressive without WC!

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                  1. tosey
                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 16 days ago

                    reina
                    hughes hangelaand johnson
                    dempsey nani vdv adam
                    rooney (c) tevez bent

                    bent movin was lucky for the double but vdv and tevez are the only 2 without

                    could have been 10 if cleverley hadnt been injured

                    every transfer since gwk17 has been gearing for this week

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            2. Blyth Spartans
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 16 days ago

              Its rather funny to think of all the players wengers missed out on over the years through his penny saving stubborness if he then pays over the odds for cahill. I doubt he'll buy him at a rip off rate but it would make him look ridiculous

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  19. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    sh*tsticks. now i really cant decide who to bring in for my WC.
    I was going to leave UTD defence alone this week and then bring Rafael in for Hangeland next week...
    BUT Rooney and Vidic look like musts...
    Is coleman, hangeland, kelly a strong enough defence for a 4 week WC?
    Cheers

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    1. Putherover
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      Stick to your plan

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    2. monkeymagic
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      I'm in the same boat. Have the following at the moment-

      Djourou Coleman Huth (Carr, Cech WBA)

      Am now wondering whether Djourou to Kelly is more sensible. ??

      thansk

      A

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      1. tosey
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        not this week, djourou could easily outscore kelly

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      2. Putherover
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        i'd play Kelly for the DGW sweat

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  20. BoobyZ
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    Some comedy: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story/_/id/868494/off-the-ball:-pennant-'forgot-his-porsche-in-spain'?cc=4716

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    1. BoobyZ
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      Oops link

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      1. Bubbles
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        And some people have the nerve to say footballers are overpaid and stupid...

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  21. Chungwit
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    I rarely ask for help here but this week is a causing me all sorts of grief. I have 3 Utd players but 2 of them are Rafael and Berbatov. My only liverpool player is Kyrgiakos. I've got about 3m in the bank. I'm seriously thinking of doing this 8 pointer:

    Berba -> Torres
    Nasri -> Simon Davies
    Kyrgiakos -> Vidic

    Leaving me with:

    Al Habsi
    Vidic Rafael Coleman
    Nani VDV Adam S. Davies
    RVP Tevez Torres

    (SUBS: Gordon, Kolarov, S.Taylor, B.Ferguson)

    I can't get Vidic in without ditching one Utd player. I could do Rafael -> Vidic as a straight swap for no hits but I fancy Rafael against Blackpool. Worried Berbatov won't play both games. But 8 points is crazy when I have my WC isn't it? Any comments on this much appreciated.

    Also worried Tevez will drop deep against Villa and not likely to score (as mentioned on the Scoutcast). Anyone else concerned by Tevez this week?

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    1. tosey
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      just do kyrgiakos to vidic

      i dont think torres/davies will outscore nasri/berbatov let alone by 8 points

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    2. Guybrush Threepwood
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      15 years, 16 days ago

      Only the thirs transfer is worthwhile IMO (Vidic). Agree I'd prefer Torres to Berbatov but it's not worth a hit, and I'm guessing you need the funds from the Nasri transfer, which I don't think is a good idea.

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    3. Namtab Nomolos
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      15 years, 16 days ago

      Evra not a possibility? Shame to lose Nasri and Berba who could do just as well as replacements.

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    4. MAD
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      15 years, 16 days ago

      Tevez dropped "deep" for the last 60 minutes against Wolves too and look what happened... he scored 2 goals from that position. People really need to start watching these games instead of just looking at the chalkboards...

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      1. Marknlard
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        If I owned Tevez I'd certainly be worried about his predictable penalty technique. The miss against Leicester has been coming, as he so often goes hard down the middle.

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        1. Locarno
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          15 years, 16 days ago

          Bit silly when they've got Gareth Barry in the team. If he's on the field, he'd always be my first choice (unless Le Tissier was out there as well).

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        2. MAD
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          15 years, 16 days ago

          Aye MnL, I've always wondered why such a skilled player can't put it in the top corner every time 😛 Not really fussed about him giving up penalty-duty to someone else though. I bet he still gets a chance, it's Tevez after all.. as big baby that needs his milk. Wouldn't be surprised if Dzeko started taking them soon enough though.

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        3. David Davros
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          That was a poor penalty by his standard though.

          He did is best to say he wasn't worried by it in his "interview". I don't imagine anyone will have an easy time taking the next one off him. I'm happy to not worry about that until i've seen someone else take one ahead of him (and to be honest it's not like that would make me think about shipping him).

          Watching him in live in both those Leicester games has convinced me that he won't leave my team this year (barring injury). I think he's a phenomenal player.

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          1. MAD
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 16 days ago

            Aye, I totally agree with what you're saying here Cocoon. Don't get your hopes up though... I still think you're a dick. 😀

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            1. David Davros
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              15 years, 16 days ago

              I'll survive

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          2. Marknlard
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 16 days ago

            Yup, I agree Cocoon, no one's going to take it off him. But those 2 points deducted for a miss are like 7 point slaps in the face, especially if you've captained him!

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            1. David Davros
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 16 days ago

              Ah right, sorry i misunderstood you.

              Yeah probably a fair point tbh.

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    5. Chungwit
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      Thanks for your help everyone. Unfortunately I can't just do Kyrg to Vidic because I've got 3 Utd players already (and don't have the cash). Nasri might be rested this week (I've got RVP too). Berbatov might only play one game, Torres will play both.

      But, 3 people saying it's not worth the hit confirms my doubts. Might just have to go Rafael to Vidic.

      Cheers

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      1. MAD
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        Do Rafael to Vidic and save your pts... team looks good as it is.

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    6. David Davros
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      15 years, 16 days ago

      Never concerned with Tevez. He has more drive than about any footballer i've ever watched before. That guy just loves to score.

      Always found it a bit weird that he's been in England for years now but never bothered to attempt to learn the language.

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      1. MAD
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        He can't learn, unless it's in cave writing.

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  22. Gunner win the premiership …
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    who the hell to bench vdv or nasri, its becoming such a dilemma, i keep changing it from one to the other

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    1. Mad Mick
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      15 years, 16 days ago

      Have you really got to bench either of them??

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      1. Chungwit
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        I'd bench Nasri, I wouldn't be surprised to see him on the bench/ coming off in the 2nd half.

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    2. grapesland
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      i will play both surely, they are among the top performers this season and normally scores more in one game than some low priced dgw player will in two games

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  23. Mad Mick
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    Who to play?

    Drogba or DJ? 😐

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      You just took a points hit to bring DJ in, presumably for the DGW.

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      1. Mad Mick
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        last week yes - and to free up cash...

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  24. bantamdave
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    15 years, 16 days ago

    Which in your humble opinion is most worthy bearing in mind rotation, potential for CSs, boni etc.

    1 Krygiakos -> Rio. no points hits. Other defenders will be Coleman and either Givet or kolarov.

    2. Krygiakos -> Evra and Boswinga -> Martin Kelly with a 4 point hit playing Coleman as my other defender.

    Cheers.

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    1. tosey
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      1

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    2. Chungwit
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      Kelly's not worth the hit imo, too risky in terms of playing time. I like the look of Option 1 though and I'd play Rio, Coleman and Bosingwa (away at Bolton who aren't great defensively). Kolarov as 1st sub.

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      1. bantamdave
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        15 years, 16 days ago

        Thats interesting notion BBD!! You think Boswinga to play in front of Givet (home to WBA) and Kolarov (at Villa). Food for thought!!

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    3. David Davros
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      1, play Kolarov

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    4. Boom!!!
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      15 years, 16 days ago

      1.

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      1. bantamdave
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        Looks like Rio in for Krygiakos is the general consensus. Logic tells me that but i feel semi-naked in the fact I shall have (only!?) 6 double GW'ers with Varney benched. The double GW is distracting my thoughts and I feel obliged somewhat, to over-compensate.

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  25. Squerly4568
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    How many players do you recon will be playing twice in the scout pics?

    Im gonna say 6

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      15 years, 16 days ago

      7

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  26. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 16 days ago

    got one freebie left this week should i do

    a-rafeal to evra
    b barton to nzogbia
    c- konchesky to anyone upto 6.9mil

    stockdale (DGW)
    Kolarov – Simpson – Hangaland (DGW)
    Adam(DGW) – Nani(DGW) – VDV – Nasri
    Berbatov (DGW) – Torres (DGW)- Tevez

    Bench Barton – Rafeal – Konchesky

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    1. MAD
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      konchesky needs to go... maybe rio? He came out yesterday saying he's in the shape of his life 😛

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  27. Mad Mick
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    15 years, 16 days ago

    Which GKs rotate well with Foster?

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    1. Bigo1
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      VDS

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      Harper,Gomez.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 16 days ago

        Gomes. 🙂

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        1. tosey
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 16 days ago

          yep gomes foster is what im going with

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    3. Fray Bentos
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      For the rest of the season, jaask & harper look good

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    4. Churchill
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      http://premierleaguefantasy.blogspot.com/

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  28. Elts
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    15 years, 16 days ago

    Guys this is my team for thi GWK, I badly need lots of points so can you review my team please and let me know if I am missing anything obvious?

    Stockdale (Foster)
    Baines, Vidic, Bardsley (Foley, Williamson)
    VDV, Nani (c), Fabs, Adam, Dempsey
    Berbs, Torres (Carroll)

    Much appreciated

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    1. Elts
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      ps have donne 2 transfers (stockdale and Dempsey) and have £1.0m in cash

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  29. Darren Caskey
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    15 years, 16 days ago

    Start Kyrgiakos, Coleman or Hutton this GW?

    Stockdale (DGW), (Gordon)
    Vidic (DGW), Skrtel (DGW), (Kyrgiakos?, Coleman?, Hutton?)
    Nani (DGW), Albrighton (DGW), Adam (DGW), Van der Vaart, Nasri
    Tevez, Van Persie, (Welbeck)

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    1. David Davros
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      15 years, 16 days ago

      Coleman

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      1. tosey
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        15 years, 16 days ago

        +1

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          15 years, 16 days ago

          +2

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    2. Elts
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      15 years, 16 days ago

      Coleman imo

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      Coleman, I also have Kyrg but doubt he'll play. Unfortunately.

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  30. villian-ty
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    15 years, 16 days ago

    Guys help me decide pls

    Dempsey or NZog?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 16 days ago

      Link your team and we could give considered toughts. 🙂

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