Scouting The Doubles

Scouting the Doubles – Southampton

A 5-1 home defeat at the hands of Chelsea in last weekend’s FA Cup Third Round fixtures was hardly morale-boosting for Southampton but the result afforded Fantasy managers their first double Gameweek of the New Year. The Saints now travel to Villa Park this Saturday before rolling up to the Bridge the following Wednesday as Nigel Adkins plots revenge for their St Mary’s humiliation:

The Prospects

While their form on the road has hardly impressed, with just a single victory on their travels, Southampton’s recent away displays will perhaps give potential investors cause for optimism. Having tasted defeat in each of their first five outside of St Mary’s, Adkins’ side have lost just one of the subsequent four, with a win and a couple of draws also thrown in. They hit three past QPR at Loftus Road and also scored three times at Stoke in their last away game – a hugely impressive display, given that the Potters had shipped just four in the previous nine at the Britannia.

The trip to Villa clearly holds the most promise. Paul Lambert’s erratic side have shipped 17 goals in their last four matches, with seven goals conceded in their last two home fixtures, though the midweek match with Chelsea could prove problematic – the Blues have been particularly miserly since the arrival of Rafa Benitez, with a single goal against in four matches at the Bridge under the new manager. Bearing in mind that strike was in their previous home match, in a 1-0 defeat at the hands of QPR, Adkins’ side will travel to London with hopes of producing another upset.

Jack Cork ‘s return to action in Gameweek 11 has been significant to an upturn in resilience – the Saints have conceded more than a single goal just once since Cork’s installation in central midfield, though it’s worth noting that they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any away game thus far. Cork has also been deployed at right-back in recent matches, with Nathaniel Clyne troubled by injury. That’s seen Steven Davis drafted into midfield areas but, should Clyne be available for the forthcoming matches, it could see Adkins revert Cork back to the engine room role.

The Likely Lads

Rickie Lambert is the obvious option. Adkins’ first-choice pick in the Saints’ 4-2-3-1 formation, Lambert has started all but two of his side’s league games this term and has featured in the first XI from Gameweek 9 onwards. The 6.2 priced forward has picked up more new owners than any Southampton player heading into the double – almost 70,000 Fantasy managers have clambered aboard the bandwagon for the best value forward in the game so far. Up to sixth in the forward standings in FPL, with 95 points accrued, Lambert has scored in three of his last four away games and with two assists and eight bonus points also accrued, has racked up 34 points over that quartet of fixtures.

With Adam Lallana remaining on the sidelines, Adkins will require strong displays from his attacking midfield regulars. Gaston Ramirez missed the weekend cup defeat due to a dead leg but is expected to recover in time for the Villa game – the Uruguayan brings a touch of real class to the Saints’ offensive forays and has produced a goal, an assist and five bonus points over his last couple of league appearances. Coming in at 5.6, he remains firmly under the radar with an ownership of less than 1% and could be a real differential.

Jason Puncheon has picked up over 50,000 new owners this week, with his cut-price appeal proving irresistible for many. The right winger has scored or assisted in seven of his 17 starts for the Saints this term, with a couple of goals and six assists to his name thus far – five of those have come at home, however, with his last set of attacking returns on the road back in Gameweek 12 at QPR. At 4.9, though, Puncheon is a relatively risk-free option and offers the option of a budget fifth midfielder for our squads beyond the double.

At the back, faith is understandably tempered in light of Southampton’s above-mentioned away defensive record. Fantasy managers will be scouring the back-four for potential but with doubts over their highest scoring defenders, Jose Fonte and Nathaniel Clyne, it’s hard to justify any other options. Danny Fox is the only other Saints defender to score or assist this season but lost his first-team spot to Luke Shaw back in Gameweek 11. Shaw has started the last ten league games and, at just 4.0, is earning interest in the light of doubts surrounding Fonte and Clyne.

Cheeky Punt

For those willing to take a risk, Artur Boruc may appeal. The stopper started the previous league game and was also selected for the weekend cup clash against Chelsea, suggesting he may have edged ahead of the likes of Kelvin Davis and Paulo Gazzaniga in the pecking order once again. Coming in at 4.4 in FPL, he’ll likely benefit from save points should clean sheets fail to materialise and, as our recent Wildcard Goalkeepers article suggests, Southampton rotate well with Villa over the next few, allowing us to hold beyond the double – unlike Chelsea’s Ross Turnbull, whose game time is threatened by the impending return of Petr Cech.

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  1. Independiente
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Not a lot of mention for Lampard on here, understandably i guess. I got him as a punt 4 weeks ago and he has been good (1pt more than Mata in last 4 for e.g), had he stayed on v Aston Villa he could have had a couple of penos too. Scored well in the first double GW this year too and if you'd asked anyone in the last 5 years to go into a Chelsea DGW without him you'd have been laughed off. I think with Moses and Mikel gone theres a good chance he'll play maybe 120 min over DGW. He's (don't laugh) also one of the few players in the game who "potentially" could bag 3/5 goals over two games. Don't get me wrong, i'm a Liverpool fan and i hate the fat f**k, but i for one am giving him the armband this week.

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    1. Chris_White
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Could work out a treat. But very risky.

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  2. In Tommy We Trust
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Any news on Cuellar. If he's out the WC option is more appealing to me

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    1. Chris_White
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      +1

      Will probably have to wait 'till Friday 🙁

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    2. rvp786
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      cant see how his hamstring injury will recover in a week

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
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        Did he limp off, was carried off etc in the cup game?

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        1. rvp786
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          ageuro limped off as did bale - still out for 3-4weeks.

          ps i dont know how he was carried. just know he went off injured with a hammy

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    3. Krionos
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      I'm pretty much forced to play my Wildcard this week because of it. Aguero, O'brien, Clyne, Gorkss, Guthrie and now Cuellar. Was all set on being patient and using the WC after GW 23. But I fear I will lose too many points if I wait...

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  3. Twelve years a slave
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    Thinking of having Ba Hazard and Mata now

    Rapidly going off Chelsea defensive players

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    1. rvp786
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      attacking players are the ones who get rotated the most

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    2. Andrew
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      +1

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    3. roscola
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      Does Luiz not take your fancy? He's been having a LOT of attempts from range since he went OOP

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      1. Butters
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        and he tries a lot of through-balls!

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    4. Keane There Dunne That
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      Turnbull and Mata. All the rest (including Mata) are all rotation risks.

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        guess we will know more after tonight

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    5. Kostja
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      Why though, home game and one of the worst offenses against them? I dont get why you getting ba could easilly play vs Stoke and miss out against SOT

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    6. Krionos
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      Ba might well be worth it. But defenders seem to score very well in the DGW's.

      Ivanovic this year, BAE last year etc.. I don't want to miss out this time so I am going to gamble on Ivanovic or Luiz.

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  4. GAE 1902
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Hello, I could use some feedback.
    I have got this team for -4 for next GW

    Begovic Turnbull
    Sagna Cuelar Cameron O’brien Davies
    Hazard Puncheon Cazorla Bale Michu
    Suares Torres Berbatov

    I’m thinking about transferring Turnbull and Puncheon for Zscesny and Nolan between GW 22 and 23.
    And I’m looking at a WC-team after GW23 like this:

    Begovic Zscesny
    Sagna Baines O’brien Cameron Davies
    Hazard Bale Felaini Michu Nolan
    Suarez Tevez Berbatov

    RVP is just to expensive for me to buy now. I’m not sure if he is worth the money. Will RVP and a 6,5m MF, let’s say Nolan, will score more points then Bale and Suarez will do together?

    Comments?
    Other thoughts?

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    1. Twelve years a slave
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      probably not , however RVP VERY RELIABLE CAPT CHOICE

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  5. Keane There Dunne That
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    Nolan or Fellaini????

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    1. rvp786
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      fell

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    2. Delusions of Mediocrity
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      Fellaini for me (or Joe Cole for a punt)

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Nolan and the fellaini in a couple of gw

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      1. Keane There Dunne That
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        I can see fellaini getting more than Nolan in the DGW

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  6. Dynamic
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Rate this out of 10 please

    Szczesny Turnbull
    Cameron Cuellar/Demel Mariappa/Shaw – Always play Cameron and rotate the two groups
    Bale Walcott Mata Michu Fellaini
    RVP Ba Lambert
    0.2m in the bank

    Thanks

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    1. Butters
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      I'd go 7 for now cos you're missing a big hitting defender and might have a good few benching dilemmas every week

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  7. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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    Alfred N'Diaye Wearing Sunderland Shirt after signing-
    https://twitter.com/Messimerized_/status/289057988851937280/photo/1

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    1. DRIZ ✅
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      thought that was Saha for a minute.

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  8. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
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    who is your captain choice this week?

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    1. Butters
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      Luiz/ Mata.

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    2. DRIZ ✅
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      Mata/Iva

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    3. The EJJ
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      Mata

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    4. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
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      ba/mata

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    5. @FPLMason
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      Berba/Luiz/Bale.

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    6. Hazardous
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      luiz

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    7. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      Lambert

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  9. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
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    the gunners are after villa, will anyone be tempted.

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    1. Chris_White
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      Nice grav 😎

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      1. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
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        i got it first my friend 😉

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      Villa is STAYING at Barcelona!!!!!!!!

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      1. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
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        source?

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          1. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
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            ok thanks.

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        1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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          Source is Sandro Rosell, our Club President.

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  10. In Tommy We Trust
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone else considering WC not for the DGWs but more to keep value for example Fellaini by GW24 could well be 7.7 and Suarez could be 10.6. Neither can be in my plans this week but both are firmly in my WC thoughts?

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    1. rvp786
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      i did it because of a number of reasons ie injuries, dgwkers and also price rises for players i cant afford later on. one being felliani

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      not on wc and Suarez is the one who worries me. May end up with Ba or Arsenal attacker and Gerrard instead

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers for that. Me and TW should be able to finalise that stuff while you're sleeping tonight.

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      2. In Tommy We Trust
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Gerrard and Pod instead of Walcott and Suarez?

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    3. 4vets
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      I'll have both of them anyway and am saving my wc for gw 24 to see the lie of the land then. Busy schedules lead to injuries, along with the Jan transfers, who knows what the end of Jan will be like?

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      1. rvp786
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        alot of ppl have wildcarded and taken out suarez including me.

        i lost 0.2m on him but will gain that back on the likes of Ba and lambert.

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        1. 4vets
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          I know the reasons why folks have wc'd... I just don't see it, although I have always hated dgws. The chances are Mata/Haz/Ba will play only one match (probably the wrong one, in my case!).

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      2. In Tommy We Trust
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        I know and that's my original plans but I'm sitting here with no Chelsea, 1 Arsenal, no Fellaini, No Suarez and no Bale. Dam this Chelsea double. Simple plan was to bring in one of Bale or Fellaini before this blew my well laid plans in the water. (Would of had 2 Arsenal and 3 West Ham for original double)

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        1. rvp786
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          tommy - i think you should wildcard given your situation. you got more to lose than gain waiting

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          1. In Tommy We Trust
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            Your probably right 🙁

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        2. 4vets
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          11 years, 9 months ago

          I plan a -4pt to get Mata (already have Haz). I'm not confident about either playing both games. I have no Sot and don't want them. Next week, I'll have Santi, Theo & Gibbs for free... maybe Demel for -4pts and I'm not that confident there either.

          Yes, I am sure I'll drop in rank but I reckon (hope!) I can make that up by having the right team in gw24 onwards. It's a gamble.

          Maybe you should wc now... but I wouldn't go mad on dgw players otherwise the mess will be too much to sort out.

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          1. rvp786
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            you can get a balanced team with dgwkers and long term keeprs if u wc now too

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            1. 4vets
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              11 years, 9 months ago

              I agree. I just feel that my -4 or 8pts for 5 or 6 dgw players over the 2 weeks is better value than using my wc at this stage.

              Tommy is in a different situation so may well wc, but I still wouldn't overload on dgw players that will be subject to further rotation in the future.

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          2. In Tommy We Trust
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            11 years, 9 months ago

            Cheers. See below my projected WC team and comment please

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  11. berbatron
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    How about this wc:

    Bego, Bunn
    Demel O brian Cameron Wilson Rafael (Perfect whu/sto rotation)
    Walcott Mata Michu Fellaini Bale
    Lambert Berbs RVP

    Would give a bit of a selection headache!

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  12. roscola
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Just seen about Danny Graham to Sunderland. Is this the coming of David Villa? Which would make Michu much less 'essential', surely?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Barca have said Villa is staying. I would still expect Swans to sign a striker though

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      1. @FPLMason
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        Check below.

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    2. rvp786
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      villa wont come. graham going means michu is essential

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    3. In Tommy We Trust
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Villa to Swansea. Really? 😯

      Danny at Sunderland is tempting as a third forward

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      1. berbatron
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Villa to Villa

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      2. roscola
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        The Villa to Swansea rumour won't die. Apparently down to Laudrup's influence. Could all be gash though, of course.

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      3. AK ⭐
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        Don't think it's happening.

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    4. @FPLMason
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      Actually this is the transfer of stoke forward Ken Jones to Swansea.

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      1. roscola
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        Ah, I see. That is a little more realistic 🙂

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    5. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      Saying it again, Villa is STAYING at Barcelona!!

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    6. Paz12
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Coming of Kenwyn Jones.

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    7. Paz12
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Arsenal apparently made a formal offer of £13.8m for Villa but he is not for sale!

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  13. Hazardous
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    in 2 weeks prety good cheap options as defenders more cheaper then the Gk

    Sunderland - kilgallon
    Stoke - wilson
    Norwich - R Martin/Whittaker
    West ham - demel
    Reading - Harte/marriapa
    swansea - Davies
    WBA - B Jones

    Not bad options to have tbh

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    1. Jafalad
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Shhhhh...stop giving away secrets like this!

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    2. Dynamic
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Is Kilgallon nailed on?

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      1. Dynamic
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Also, same about two Norwich defenders.

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        1. Hazardous
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          vying for one place

          kilgallon yep because of the injurys especially with cuellar out for the next few possibly with hamstring

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  14. Shane Ferguson 4.0
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    My team is

    Federici
    CLYNE - SAGNA - Cameron
    MATA (C) - WALCOTT - Fellaini - Michu
    RvP - Suarez - Berbatov

    subs: JAASKELAINEN - DEMEL, Davies, Sterling

    3.0 in the bank and 1 FT

    I need to save 1.5 in the bank for next GW to do Sterling+Berba TO Cazorla+Pog(need for bench).

    So, what to do?

    A - Cameron to Cahill/Azpilicueta

    B - Sagna to David Luiz

    C - Federici to Turnbull

    D - A + C OR B + C for -4 pts hit

    Thanks

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    1. Jafalad
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      B if you want to keep the 1 + 4 ubers rotation going.

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  15. DRIZ ✅
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    So whats the new formation now. Uber cheap defence?

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    1. COMH
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Be your own person. Have your own ideas 😉

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    2. Paz12
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      People are either going 3-5-2 (uber cheap defence, Mata Michu Fellaini Walcott Bale, RVP Suarez cheapo) or 3-4-2 (uber cheap defence, above midfield minus one, RVP Suarez Ba/Berba)

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    3. Jafalad
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Whatever you make it out to be. Everyone has their own strategy.

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    4. iCon
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      In losing your hat you turned Ginger! 😯

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  16. Dynamic
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Who to downgrade from this front eight?

    Bale Walcott Mata Michu Fellaini
    RVP Ba Lambert

    Thanks 😀

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    1. berbatron
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Ba-Berbs.

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      1. Butters
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Lambert -> Ruiz

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  17. Paz12
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    KENWYN JONES

    Thoughts on his prospects and the affect on Michu if his proposed move to Swansea (with Danny Graham on the way out) goes through?

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    1. Jafalad
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Not a FPL prospect-too inconsistent.

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  18. COMH
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Is Clyne fit for the weekend?

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      maybe, no one is sure.

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  19. The EJJ
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    Glad I got in A.Cole, looks the most assured along with Luiz of starts.

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    1. @FPLMason
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      Bertrand. Nuff said.

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      1. The EJJ
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        Nah mate.

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    2. DRIZ ✅
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      Not sure about that. Rafa could play Bertrand anytime for all we know.

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  20. FPL Touches
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Finally think I've managed to cover nearly all 'bases', is there anything missing from this side (bar Fellaini) 😉
    Bego (Bunn)
    Azpi - Gibbs - Demel - Shaw - Harte
    Bale - Mata - Walcott - Michu - Puncheon
    RVP - Suarez - Lambert

    Then Bale + Punch to Cazorla + Noble GW23 🙂
    Opinions?

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    1. Jafalad
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Good balanced team with dgw bases indeed covered although I feel CHS/STH defenders are a total waste of time.

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      1. FPL Touches
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        Got SOT defender due to fact that can only afford 4.0 defenders in final 3 slots, so having 1 playing twice is a bonus compared to the usual sh*t you get in this price range.

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  21. sionred
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Got a midfield I really like

    Walcott, Puncheon, Sterling, Mata, Fellaini

    That leaves me with 14.5m for 2 strikers. Was thinking Lambert and Pod
    Any thoughts?

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    1. Dynamic
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      • 13 Years
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      Ba and Lambert?

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      1. sionred
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        Don't really like the uncertainty of who will start if Chelsea carry on playing 1 up top.

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    2. Keane There Dunne That
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      Really. That's a really cheap midfield and still have 2cheap forwards. What's your team value 90.1

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      1. sionred
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        How is it cheap? Its got two of the most expensive going, one mid-range and two value picks.

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  22. bring on Real Madrid !
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    fellaini michu walcott mata punch
    rvp berba tevez
    want 2 m from these to upgrade for ivanovic in def
    what to do ?

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  23. Le Limpar
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Is anyone here that can afford either, opting for Luiz over Ivanovic?

    Thinking just for the double rather than who is better value for the season.
    Ta.

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    1. sionred
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      I went for Luiz purely because of the value saving

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      1. bring on Real Madrid !
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        if money no prblm defo go for ivan

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    2. Butters
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      Luiz imo, I'm a chelsea fan and have watched most of the matches and Luiz is a maniac.

      He's always trying through-balls/ pop shots and his set piece ability is very solid.

      I know he hasn't exactly racked up the goals/ assists yet, but I think he'll definitely get there. Watch tonight's game if you have a chance

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      1. Le Limpar
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        • 14 Years
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        Thanks, Butters. Good advice.

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  24. Butters
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    I was wondering what people think of more expensive defenses? City and Chelsea have tighted up and Arsenal have good fixtures so I was thinking of:

    Zabaleta Luiz Gibbs Harte Demel

    Am I just wasting money here?

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    1. Paz12
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I actually like it. Thing is, how much will it compromise your team elsewhere?

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      1. Butters
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        On my WC, it will be:

        Fed, Bego
        Zaba, Luiz, Gibbs, Harte, Demel
        Bale, Mata, Theo, Fellaini, Puncheon
        RvP, Ba, Dzeko

        0.5 in the bank, I have pretty good selling value since I've made a bazillion transfers

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        1. heartsattack
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Looks very strong to me.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Jafalad just had a heart attack 🙂

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    3. heartsattack
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Really depends on the rest of your team.

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    4. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I think Zab and Gibbs are still very good value for the potential. Big 4 have all been conceding so far, but if teams tighten up these 5.5 - 6m defs will start being great value. Esp. these 2 I feel who attack a lot.

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    5. Butters
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      thanks all, much appreciated 🙂

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  25. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    So many choices this gameweek

    Some pretty dull defensive changes:

    a) Gazzaniga > Turnbull
    b) Gorkss> BJones

    Or find a way to get Bale in:

    c) Mata > Bale [I'm crazy!]
    d) Walcott + Johnson > Bale + Cahill/Azpilicueta -4pts
    e) Noble + Tevez > Bale + CCole/Jones/Henriquez -4pts

    Hopefully f) Walcott goes up 0.1 and I can > Bale

    Or some alternative strikers:

    g) Tevez > Berbatov/Lambert/Defoe

    Decisions, decisions...

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  26. immybob
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Hi guys, I can bring in Ba/Torres and Mata for Walcott and Suarez... But it'll cost me 8 points.! What are the thoughts.?

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    1. Butters
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Thing is you'll end up reversing that walcott transfer next week. Any other way to get in mata?

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    2. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Will you not want Walcott back then?

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    3. bring on Real Madrid !
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      dnt take a 8 pt hit it can go all wrong

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    4. 4vets
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Lunacy!

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    5. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      What change have you done already? If it's not Silva out then jus do Silva to Mata(c)

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    6. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Don't think it's a good idea as you'll need to get rid of them again. Or are you W/C-ing straight after...?

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    7. immybob
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I need some Chelsea.! I did Silva > Bale early on this transfer window.!

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  27. heartsattack
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Play Harte or Reid (W.Ham) this week?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Harte for me

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      1. heartsattack
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers. Confirms my thinking.

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  28. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Who's seen Django Unchained yet?

    I thought it was great!

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    1. Bob.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Have heard mixed reports on it myself, mostly good though. Worth a watch yeah?

      Watched The Life of Pi recently also, thought it was a very nice movie!

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I didn't like that, visually great but the film was quite boring.

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      2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I liked it, but then i'm very much a QT fan! Some great performances as well. Di Caprio, Christopher Waltz and Sam Jackson are all really good in it

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        1. Bob.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah the cast is excellent alright and I like most of QT's movies also. Must try watch it some time!

          Life of Pi was a bit slow to get going alright but I enjoyed it and thought it was a clever little story

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    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      saw it last night thought it was really good but maybe not just as much as the rating imdb gave it

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        lol yeah those ratings for new movies are always a bit wild

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  29. In Tommy We Trust
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Would you wildcard to change your squad from;

    Current

    Begovic
    Ridgewell / Cuellar / Baines
    Puncheon / Michu / Silva / Santi Cazorla
    Berbatov / Van Persie (c) / Jelavic (vc)

    Jaaskelainen / Nolan / Demel / Cameron

    to below

    Wildcard

    Szczesny / Begovic
    Azpilicueta / Turner / Baines / Wilson / Demel
    Fellaini / Bale / Michu / Mata / Puncheon
    Ruiz / Ba / Van Persie

    GW23 Mata + ba ➡ Santi + Tevez

    thanks

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    1. Butters
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I'd pull the trigger on that...

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    2. 4vets
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I like it loads... a well balanced team.

      You don't want to keep Jussi for the dgw?

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Would be swapping Szezesny in for him

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  30. Fancy Feet
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Errrrr why does Swansea want Jones, his touch is terrible.

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    1. heartsattack
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      To chuck on when they need a late goal.

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