The Numbers Game- Bale Deconstructed

FPL GW24 Scout Picks - Final Selection

Sels

Gabriel Magalhães
Chalobah
Mukiele

Bruno Fernandes
Rice
Semenyo
Fernández
Rogers

Evanilson
Haaland

Dubravka
Maguire
Hill
Kroupi

GW24 Captain Poll

Price Change Predictions

Risers

Fallers

Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
E.Le Fée	SUN	4.9m	92.5%	Unlikely
Garner	EVE	5.2m	88.9%	Unlikely
Pickford	EVE	5.6m	81.3%	Unlikely
Mukiele	SUN	4.5m	78.9%	Unlikely
Cash	AVL	4.8m	78.4%	Unlikely
Barry	EVE	5.7m	75.2%	Unlikely
Mbeumo	MUN	8.4m	71.8%	Unlikely
Ayari	BHA	4.8m	68.1%	Unlikely
Estêvão	CHE	6.4m	66.8%	Unlikely
Ødegaard	ARS	7.8m	66.4%	Unlikely
Aaronson	LEE	5.4m	62.0%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	58.9%	Unlikely
J.Timber	ARS	6.3m	54.6%	Unlikely
Romero	TOT	5.0m	55.7%	Unlikely
Hall	NEW	5.3m	54.2%	Unlikely
Chalobah	CHE	5.7m	51.5%	Unlikely
Martinez	MUN	4.8m	52.2%	Unlikely
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	50.6%	Unlikely
Bowen	WHU	7.6m	48.5%	Unlikely
Collins	BRE	5.0m	50.5%	Unlikely
Gabriel	ARS	7.0m	46.6%	Unlikely
Amad	MUN	6.2m	48.9%	Unlikely
Dúbravka	BUR	4.0m	46.9%	Unlikely
João Pedro	CHE	7.4m	41.6%	Unlikely
Semenyo	MCI	7.8m	42.5%	Unlikely
Maguire	MUN	4.3m	44.0%	Unlikely
Alderete	SUN	4.1m	43.6%	Unlikely
Summerville	WHU	5.5m	41.6%	Unlikely
James	CHE	5.7m	41.0%	Unlikely
Nallo	LIV	3.7m	39.8%	Unlikely
A.Becker	LIV	5.4m	39.1%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	37.9%	Unlikely
Palmer	CHE	10.4m	36.4%	Unlikely
Saliba	ARS	6.0m	35.4%	Unlikely
G.Jesus	ARS	6.4m	35.6%	Unlikely
Barnes	NEW	6.1m	35.3%	Unlikely
Tarkowski	EVE	5.8m	35.5%	Unlikely
Kayode	BRE	4.5m	34.9%	Unlikely
B.Fernandes	MUN	9.6m	30.8%	Unlikely
Anderson	NFO	5.3m	33.3%	Unlikely

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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Schade	BRE	7.1m	150.9%	Very Likely
Watkins	AVL	8.8m	130.4%	Very Likely
Xhaka	SUN	5.2m	115.6%	Very Likely
Alleyne	MCI	4.3m	105.1%	Very Likely
Woltemade	NEW	7.1m	102.6%	Very Likely
Mamardashvili	LIV	4.2m	100.7%	Very Likely
Van de Ven	TOT	4.6m	98.5%	Likely
Møller Wolfe	WOL	4.3m	99.7%	Likely
Schär	NEW	5.3m	99.9%	Likely
Kovačić	MCI	5.9m	99.2%	Maybe
Roberts	BUR	4.4m	98.5%	Maybe
Bradley	LIV	5.0m	98.4%	Maybe
Nichols	ARS	3.8m	96.2%	Maybe
Meslier	LEE	4.2m	96.0%	Maybe
Spence	TOT	4.3m	92.8%	Unlikely
Okafor	LEE	5.5m	93.2%	Unlikely
Konaté	LIV	5.4m	92.3%	Unlikely
Kamara	AVL	4.9m	92.0%	Unlikely
Brierley	BUR	4.5m	91.8%	Unlikely
Gomez	BHA	4.9m	91.5%	Unlikely
Mount	MUN	5.9m	91.4%	Unlikely
Bruno G.	NEW	7.2m	85.8%	Unlikely
Acheampong	CHE	3.8m	89.2%	Unlikely
Bajcetic	LIV	4.3m	88.4%	Unlikely
Poveda	SUN	4.8m	87.4%	Unlikely
L.Paquetá	WHU	5.9m	87.7%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	87.9%	Unlikely
Wood	NFO	7.2m	87.7%	Unlikely
Burrowes	AVL	4.4m	87.6%	Unlikely
Yoro	MUN	4.2m	85.4%	Unlikely
Gordon	NEW	7.3m	85.4%	Unlikely
Andrey Santos	CHE	4.5m	83.4%	Unlikely
Rogers	AVL	7.7m	78.9%	Unlikely
Weiss	BUR	4.3m	82.1%	Unlikely
D.Leon	MUN	4.2m	81.8%	Unlikely
Frimpong	LIV	5.8m	79.3%	Unlikely
Raúl	FUL	6.2m	79.7%	Unlikely
Ebere	EVE	4.4m	78.2%	Unlikely
M.Bizot	AVL	4.2m	77.5%	Unlikely
McAidoo	MCI	4.5m	75.8%	Unlikely

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FPL Fixture Ticker

Watchlists

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	B
No Change	Sanchez	CHE	B, Vs
No Change	Pickford	EVE	B
No Change	Roefs	SUN	C
No Change	Henderson	CRY	C, Vs
No Change	Verbruggen	BHA	C
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	B, £

Last updated: 31 Jan, 2026 1:27am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Gabriel Magalhães	ARS	A
No Change	Chalobah	CHE	B, Vs
Up	Senesi	BOU	C, Vs
No Change	Mukiele	SUN	B
No Change	Lacroix	CRY	C, Vs
No Change	Tarkowski	EVE	B
No Change	Cash	AVL	B, Vs
No Change	van Hecke	BHA	B
No Change	van Dijk	LIV	B
No Change	Andersen	FUL	B

Last updated: 31 Jan, 2026 1:36am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	A, Vs
No Change	Saka	ARS	C
No Change	Fernández	CHE	A, Vs
No Change	Rogers	AVL	B, Vs
No Change	Semenyo	MCI	B
Up	Wilson	FUL	A
No Change	Wirtz	LIV	A
Down	Bruno Guimarães	NEW	A, VsX, Inj
No Change	Ndiaye	EVE	C
No Change	Anderson	NFO	B, £
No Change	Mitoma	BHA	B

Last updated: 31 Jan, 2026 1:43am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	C
No Change	Watkins	AVL	B, Vs, Inj
No Change	Thiago	BRE	A
No Change	Ekitiké	LIV	C
Up	Bowen	WHU	B
Down	Calvert-Lewin	LEE	B, VsX

Last updated: 31 Jan, 2026 1:46am

GW24 Chip Poll

Members

1 October 2010 1425 comments

Paul

Since Harry Redknapp acquired Rafael Van der Vaart from Real Madrid on the last day of the August transfer window, there has been a nagging doubt in the back of many a Fantasy Manager’s mind regarding a certain Tottenham-owned Welsh wing wonder. Opinion is pretty much split as to whether Spurs’ multitude of creative midfield options means Gareth Bale will predominantly take his place in the starting XI as a full-back or a flying winger.

Owned by an incredible 50% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) bosses, Bale is the most popular player in the game, thanks, in part, to his performances in the latter stages of last season and a relatively cheap starting price this time round.

Redknapp has always stated he sees Bale’s long term future as a full-back and the young Welshman definitely offers Spurs more dynamism and creativity from deep than Benoit Assou-Ekotto. So far this league season, Bale has played three full games in midfield, two in defence, and one -against Wigan- where he started in midfield before moving back in the second-half.

So the key question is, how does the shift in position affect Bale’s performance and Fantasy potential? Let’s delve into the the Members’ Opta stats for further analysis.

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1,425 Comments Login to Post a Comment

Zod
15 years, 4 months ago
Please pick two to play from Alex, Gohouri or Dann.
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1. Camzy
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Alex, Gohouri.
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  1. Zod
    15 years, 4 months ago
    They're the two I've gone for too. Cheers.
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  2. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
    15 years, 4 months ago
    id go for gohouri dann
    
    i wdnt be surprised if the gunners grabbed a conselation goal even if they prbly will lose
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GREENDREAMS11
15 years, 4 months ago
i thought VDV looked alright masell Rover
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Holy See
15 years, 4 months ago
Chamakh on 95% then, looks like 25,000 people have today forced my hand.. "C'mon then Darren, get in, yeah, go on.." (sigh)
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FootballFarrago
15 years, 4 months ago
Bale should be picked at the start of the season and left in, full stop. He's a left winger at a top 6 club who scores and gets assists, in some game, like the Telegraph one, he's listed as a defender. Spurs have sortedout their defence it seems so he'll get bonus points for clean sheets, making him an obvious choice, whatever the price.

http://www.footballfarrago.com
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1. Babytigrrr
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Convinced me 🙂
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2. Will
  15 years, 4 months ago
  But he isn't always deployed as a winger, and for 0.4 more you can get VDV, who has looked pretty good so far.
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  1. The Bandit
    15 years, 4 months ago
    +1
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  2. DickFranDyke
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Im with Will - but I have both at the moment until Bale to Arteta hits the spot.
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  3. Gaz Downright
    15 years, 4 months ago
    0,4? ... you mean 0,8? and only if you had him from GW1
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3. The Bandit
  15 years, 4 months ago
  He will get Jack sh*t for a cs in FPL and that's all I care about. No thanks.
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qwerty
15 years, 4 months ago
Got lost up there. Need 8.3-midfielder. Arteta is going. No point return from him. Have Nani, Malouda, Bale and Nolan.
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1. archie70
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Bale or Brunt?
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  1. qwerty
    15 years, 4 months ago
    I have Bale.
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  2. Mourinho factor
    15 years, 4 months ago
    keep him imo dont sell him i also wanna buy him as soon as i sort out my defence
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2. archie70
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Sorry you got Bale - VdV
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3. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
  15 years, 4 months ago
  no point return??? get a grip
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  1. The Bandit
    15 years, 4 months ago
    are there two Arteta's in prem??
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4. Drip Doctor
  15 years, 4 months ago
  N'Zogbia.
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Mourinho factor
15 years, 4 months ago
which two would u start between Foley_ J Evans " Mummy
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1. Will
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Is Evans likely to play?
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  1. Mourinho factor
    15 years, 4 months ago
    seems unlikely but com still be possible though the question dominating my mind is can man u keep a clean sheet away
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yanky
15 years, 4 months ago
i need to BENCH one of the following, who you guys think?

Elmoham, Paulo Ferreira, Foley
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1. DickFranDyke
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Ferreira
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2. Just One More Thing
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Ferreira unlikely to start (would get rid) - decision made.
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  1. yanky
    15 years, 4 months ago
    any 5.4 defender worth a 4pt hit?
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GREENDREAMS11
15 years, 4 months ago
Hunt- VDV fat ? are you a mate of Gillian Mckeith or is there something i'm missing
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1. ...---...
  15 years, 4 months ago
  VdV is overweight for a highly paid footballer - fact!
  
  He's got more Chins than a Chinese telephone directory.
  
  He only get sent off during the week to spare his blushes.
  
  Avoid at all costs.
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  1. GREENDREAMS11
    15 years, 4 months ago
    are you scottish Hunt, if so do you remember Joe Harper. didn't do too bad for a fat bloke cum professional footballer. VDV came close to scoring 3 midweek playing half a game.
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    1. ...---...
      15 years, 4 months ago
      GREENDREAMS 11...Yeah, I remember Joe Harper; what a little Bastard! (betraying my age now, aren't I!).
      
      That was then and this is now though.
      
      VdV is no Paul Gascoigne however. If it wasn't for the fact that he was so obese, he'd disappear of the radar soon!
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qwerty
15 years, 4 months ago
8.3-midfielder for points-run tomorrow?
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1. TorresMagic™
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Watchlist
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2. The Bandit
  15 years, 4 months ago
  VdV!
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3. applebonkers
  15 years, 4 months ago
  arteta. assist, pen and 3bps in a 1-2 everton win
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No Pirlo No Party
15 years, 4 months ago
Doyle, N'Zog, Mummy or Jara.

2 to play? (Currently Doyle and Jara)
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1. That's Groß
  15 years, 4 months ago
  mummy and doyle
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2. Drip Doctor
  15 years, 4 months ago
  N'zog, Doyle
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  1. liamhennessy
    15 years, 4 months ago
    +1
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3. In Like Flynn.
  15 years, 4 months ago
  N'Zog and Jara both home average opposition,Doyle away?Mummy tough game.Nothing guaranteed but I'd go for easier looking home games when not much to choose between players.
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  1. No Pirlo No Party
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Yeah good point. Like to play a Striker because you just never know. N'Zogbia is tempting though, but just not done much this season.
    
    Not playing mummy as it will conflict with me (c) Nani (If i do)
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    1. In Like Flynn.
      15 years, 4 months ago
      N'zog slight contretemps over transfer situation but he seems to have settled and goes forward a lot
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      1. In Like Flynn.
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Good luck whatever your choice for gw7
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        In Like Flynn.
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Damn just seen my H2H opponent has N'zog and I wished you good luck that's bokked it
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That's Groß
15 years, 4 months ago
foster
a.cole samba elmo
etherington malouda nani bale
carroll berba drogs(c)
subs:jussi, konchesky, a.johnson, faye.

opinion? i haven't taken a points hit because i think it's fine already.
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1. Just One More Thing
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Looks fine - doubts about all of your bench having any meaningful gametime, so hope your 11 all start.
  
  You don't think Adam Johnson will start then? I got rid of him last week for Nani - shame that Mancini holds Silva in higher regard.
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  1. That's Groß
    15 years, 4 months ago
    yes i know my bench looks a bit thin, but i really hate taking points hits just to have a stronger bench, lets face it, my first eleven should all play no problem.
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RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
15 years, 4 months ago
gents, anyone seriously think that AJ article makes a blind bit of diference to mancini? Does he say to himself- ok, ill give the kid a chance, hes showing some ballsm or does he think...meh, silva starts
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1. That's Groß
  15 years, 4 months ago
  it's a pi** take if you ask me. MANCINI: PLAY SILVA, MILNER AND JOHNSON BEHIND TEVEZ WITH BARRY AND YAYA TOURE HOLDING IN CENTRE MID. CITY WILL WIN A LOT MORE GAMES LIKE THAT.
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  1. Drip Doctor
    15 years, 4 months ago
    No thanks! Leave Yaya where he is.
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  2. DickFranDyke
    15 years, 4 months ago
    I can't see Mancini shouting like that.
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    1. The Bandit
      15 years, 4 months ago
      So true, a Scholar, a gentleman and a rotating t*sser!
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2. Katie
  15 years, 4 months ago
  So glad to see Mancini and I are on the same wavelengths 🙂
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3. Just One More Thing
  15 years, 4 months ago
  He clearly "fancies" Silva over Adam Johnson and started the latter in the Europa game. I'd be shocked if Johnson was in the first 11 come Sunday...
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  1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
    15 years, 4 months ago
    well me too jomt, but still, would the press people have let that article out at city? surely he must have asked for permission...or maybe not i spose. he DID score though, and he did play well...and it's only newcastle. Maybe he wont want silva getting too cmfortable either.
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    1. DickFranDyke
      15 years, 4 months ago
      He should be but probably won't be. Stay away from rotation risks RBJ and you will get more sleep.
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      1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        15 years, 4 months ago
        i have him already man, but wanna get kuyt in for a hit, way before scout picks i was on about it today. BUT, johnson mught start, but ill prob put johnson on bench and play jara.
        
        in short, heads wrecked
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    2. DeathAngel
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Sorry, what is this article about Johnson, fill me in chaps.
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  2. That's Groß
    15 years, 4 months ago
    if i was mancini, the strongest line up if everyone was fit would be:
    hart
    richards toure kompany kolorov
    y.toure barry
    silva milner johnson
    tevez.
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    1. The Bandit
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Luckily you're not and so Boateng will replace Richards. Other than that I reckon you are spot on.
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Zizou
15 years, 4 months ago
foster or hahneman
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1. Katie
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Hahnemann
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2. Camzy
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Foster. GW4 was proof.
  
  Foster at home against Liverpool
  
  vs
  
  Hahnemann away at Fulham
  
  Foster gets 7, Hahn got 1.
  
  Trust in the home team.
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  1. DeathAngel
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Yep, I messed up that week and played Hahnemann. What annoyed me also, was that the odds said Foster was better for a cleanie too, but I still went with my gut and lost points.
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DickFranDyke
15 years, 4 months ago
Foster
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1. Seanigula
  15 years, 4 months ago
  +1 , extra crispy with a side of slaw
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Hapless Hat-Tricks
15 years, 4 months ago
Who to play? Ronnie Stam (H Wolves) or Phil Jones (A Stoke)?

I would've played Stam no problem, however I am concerned he wont start and hasn't played 60min for 3 consecutive games now. I have Etherington and Shawcross, so I'd love a Stoke win to nil.
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united1192
15 years, 4 months ago
Kolo Tore or Berbatov.

Who will score more this week?
Cheers
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1. Hapless Hat-Tricks
  15 years, 4 months ago
  I'd always back the forward... can't you play both??
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  1. united1192
    15 years, 4 months ago
    no its a decision for who to bring in this week for one week only...wildcarding
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    1. TorresMagic™
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Time for you to fix that link, use the FAQ.
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      1. united1192
        15 years, 4 months ago
        been meaning to update. cheers
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2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
  15 years, 4 months ago
  gimme a break
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  1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
    15 years, 4 months ago
    ye cant bench EITHER. Fact.
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    1. DickFranDyke
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Disabled. Go easy.
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      1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        15 years, 4 months ago
        DFD, u serious?!
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        The Bandit
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Lol, you get mauled on here for your views, not your physical condition. Prob not serious but irrelevant.
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    2. Drip Doctor
      15 years, 4 months ago
      RBJ, starting Ferguson and benching Carroll? Right call?
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      1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        15 years, 4 months ago
        i reckon yeah, percentage wise
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Razmataz
15 years, 4 months ago
Hey guys how likely is it that A Johnson will start vs Newcastle?

He has voiced that he wants to start and that he likes to play against North East clubs and used to play for them as a 10-12 year old. Will this help his chances of starting?

Any City fans care to take a guess?
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1. Seanigula
  15 years, 4 months ago
  it seems unlikely given that he played midweek and Silva didn't...not sure anyone can really answer the question except Mancini
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2. DickFranDyke
  15 years, 4 months ago
  He is not the manager so probably not. He played midweek and managers have rotation plans.
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  1. Razmataz
    15 years, 4 months ago
    yeah but when silva played midweek he then played at the weekend...
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    1. DickFranDyke
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Silva cost a bit more money.
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      1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
        15 years, 4 months ago
        and hes better then johnson
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        DickFranDyke
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Not for me he isn't, much of a likeness. AJ edging it.
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        Jafstar - TheRedDevil
        15 years, 4 months ago
        u dnt think david silvas better then adam johnson???? do u think adam johnson wd even make it into the reserve team in spain i dont think so
        
        silva needs time to adapt to the premiership but hes got more skill and a far better touch then johnson
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        DeathAngel
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Yeah, Silva is closer to being the finished article right now than Johnson.
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      2. DeathAngel
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Yep, that's what it comes down to really. Plus Silva scored and played well in Europe at a time where City weren't doing it in the league, (0-1 Sunderland, 1-1 Blackburn), so Mancini wanted to change it.
        
        Johnson played well in Europe and scored, at a time where City are winning, (2-0 Wigan, 1-0 Chelsea), so no need to change things, even if AJ is playing out of his skin.
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      3. Katie
        15 years, 4 months ago
        The overriding priority for Man City is minimum 4th place in the premiership.
        NOTHING will be allowed to deviate from that objective.
        The way I see it:
        
        Tevez,Silva + Milner will start all PL games, all other fixtures: pick any 11 from whatever their squad size is.
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        DeathAngel
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Yeah, plus what is more embarrassing for Mancini? A young, upcoming guy being bled-in slowly, (AJ benched), or his £24m pound signing being left out every week, (Silva benched).
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        Jafstar - TheRedDevil
        15 years, 4 months ago
        its nt really embarrassing people can c wen silva comes on the pitch hes not like robinho acting like he wants to be a million miles away and he still shows his skill on his touches such as in the
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No Pirlo No Party
15 years, 4 months ago
Captain is hard this week without a LIV or MCY player.

Arteta - Nani - Bale - Malouda - Chamakh - Drogba......

Thinking Nani at the moment. though call as I dont want to (c) Drogba and sit and watch the match as I am a gunner.
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1. DickFranDyke
  15 years, 4 months ago
  With your choices, I like the Nani gamble but then I said that last week- it's away from the heard and could pay dividends.
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  1. No Pirlo No Party
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Think it is my only option. Nobody else in my league has him. so could work. Drogba is very tempting with his record against arsenal. but dont think i can bring myself to do it.
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    1. DickFranDyke
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Cash league differential - go for it.
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    2. liamhennessy
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Well then pick 3 Arsenal players, put them in your 1st eleven each week so that you can feel better, and watch as your team goes down the ranking table.
      
      Alternatively, you could do what's best for your team and captain Drogba.
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Zizou
15 years, 4 months ago
foster hahneman
jagielka evans gohouri perch faye

best back 4 for this week
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1. DeathAngel
  15 years, 4 months ago
  What if Jonny Evans doesn't play? Let's face it, he's been crap.
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Razmataz
15 years, 4 months ago
Yaya Toure or A Johnson
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1. DeathAngel
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Virtually assured starter or rotational bench warmer? Hmmm...
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  1. TorresMagic™
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Hi DeathAngel, I see you had a great start & have fallen back most weeks?
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    1. DeathAngel
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Hi TM. Yeah, it's last season in reverse. How many points have you accumulated? I'm on 338 which isn't too great but I'm in the top 100k despite having 6 poor gameweeks in a row, my luck, (or poor picks), will turn eventually. 😉
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      1. TorresMagic™
        15 years, 4 months ago
        378 for me.
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        DeathAngel
        15 years, 4 months ago
        I've got some catching up to do then!
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        Razmataz
        15 years, 4 months ago
        ok yeah but i have to take a 4pt hit to bring Yaya in.
        
        A.Johnson -> Yaya Toure (4pt hit) is it worth it over the next 3 weeks or so?
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        TorresMagic™
        15 years, 4 months ago
        AJ = 1 point most weeks.
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        TorresMagic™
        15 years, 4 months ago
        You had your lead after GW1, maybe next season. 😉
        Don't think the hits are helping either.
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        DeathAngel
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Yeah, but I'm planning on no hits for the next few weeks to balance it out a bit. It's still early days, 40 points is nothing.
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        TorresMagic™
        15 years, 4 months ago
        40 is alot when the sides look like twins. 😛
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SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
15 years, 4 months ago
Quick question boys, who to start out of Albrighton and Carroll? Got Albrighton in at the moment as i fancy there to be a few goals at White Hart Lane (2-2 maybe) and Citeh have been fairly water tight thus far. What ya reckon? Sound about right?
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1. dribbler
  15 years, 4 months ago
  yeah...that's what I'd do
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2. DeathAngel
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Yeah, Albrighton is better to play this week, slightly easier fixture.
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  1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    15 years, 4 months ago
    ta boys, i think i'll leave it as it is
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3. Viper
  15 years, 4 months ago
  i think that sounds about right, should be a pretty open game at the lane but i see city winning to nil against the geordies therefore no carroll points, im currently starting jara ahead of carroll, wrong move?
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  1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    15 years, 4 months ago
    see below for my opinion on the matter!
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    1. Viper
      15 years, 4 months ago
      cheers!
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4. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
  15 years, 4 months ago
  i reckon albrighton SD. got a feeling villa win this weekend
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  1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Cheers man, think that's the way i'm going. Fancy Spurs to start slow and then come roaring back. Hopefully Bale is LM!
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Viper
15 years, 4 months ago
which 2 from elmo, jara, carroll??

currently have elmo and jara because i think theres more chance of wba cleanie than newcastle scoring, anyone agree/disagree?
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1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
  15 years, 4 months ago
  I agree, plus United have been conceding plenty on their travels so elmo may pick up some attacking points. Defo Jara over Carroll imo
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dribbler
15 years, 4 months ago
Hey guys should I captain Drogba or Gerrard...I'm in agonies here...any advice welcome
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1. TorresMagic™
  15 years, 4 months ago
  More will captain Drogba over Gerrard if that helps.
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  1. DickFranDyke
    15 years, 4 months ago
    If yo have Gerrard you have him for this game and this game only. No brainer.....then please sell.
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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Do you think Gerrard is a no brainer over Tevez as well this week?
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      1. Drip Doctor
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Im going Gerrard over Tevez because Tevez only played 48 hours ago, and Newcastle are too unpredictable for my liking.
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      2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        15 years, 4 months ago
        i dont think captaining grard over drogs is a no brainer, drogba does it always v arsenal
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        DickFranDyke
        15 years, 4 months ago
        F.S.A. warning: Past History is No Indication of Future Performance
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        RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        15 years, 4 months ago
        yeah no shit
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      3. DickFranDyke
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Over Tevez is hard but why own Gerrard if you are not going to (C) him against Blackpool. He's been shit granted but can still score and is on set pieces against Blackpool who Chelsea and Arsenal have already Pardewed.
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        The Bandit
        15 years, 4 months ago
        I have him as a Fab filler, doesn't mean he has to be Capt.
        Capt for me is between Drog and VDV.
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        RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        15 years, 4 months ago
        yeah but, taking a risk on gerard in a malfunctioning team is one thing DFD, but putting your captaincy on him too? thats like betting your whole wedge on one game. youre taking a risk spending so much if you have him, but that doesnt necessarily translate into an obligation to captain him if you just want a differential.
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        dribbler
        15 years, 4 months ago
        I actually captained Gerrard last week RBJ...but Chelsea had a tougher fixture I thought
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        RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        15 years, 4 months ago
        well done dribbler! mybe im not being clear ( not sure how though...). my poit was, just cos someone has gerard, doesnt mean they have to captain them.
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    2. dribbler
      15 years, 4 months ago
      yeah he's my Fab shadow...I might WC tomorrow
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  2. dribbler
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Hi TM but who would you prefer and why?
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    1. TorresMagic™
      15 years, 4 months ago
      I have both & there are too many spies for the answer. Gerrard is alot deeper this season so isn't as effective imo.
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      1. dribbler
        15 years, 4 months ago
        can you tell me on "the other side"?
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        TorresMagic™
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Ok, I am a 5% chance of captaining Gerrard. Drogba or my new recruits are likely to be captain for me.
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        dribbler
        15 years, 4 months ago
        cheers m8...big differences of opinion
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  3. Viper
    15 years, 4 months ago
    drogba has an awesome record against the gunners and with vermaelen out i can see him keeping up that record. 12 goals in 12 against arsenal ain't bad! and liverpool are just downright unpredictable!
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2. Drip Doctor
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Im gonna help you out here dribbler. Bench Drogba, Malouda and any other Chelseaplayer you have at your disposal. 2-0 Arsenal. Goodnight 🙂
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  1. dribbler
    15 years, 4 months ago
    lol I just sold Chamakh anyway...no need to ask about that one
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archie70
15 years, 4 months ago
Need a solid Mid - any shouts? I have Malouda, Nani & Bale - thx
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1. dribbler
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Ashley Young
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  1. DickFranDyke
    15 years, 4 months ago
    VDV
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2. applebonkers
  15 years, 4 months ago
  how much you got?
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  1. archie70
    15 years, 4 months ago
    7.2
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    1. applebonkers
      15 years, 4 months ago
      the watchlist recommends dempsey, nasri, petrov, n'zogbia, davies, parker, larsson, etherington.
      out of that mob i'd pick dempsey, petrov, n'zogbia or etherington
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3. liamhennessy
  15 years, 4 months ago
  VdV
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Cooking For Eric
15 years, 4 months ago
evening chaps/chappesses, I’vespent all week mulling this over. will Liverpool turn up & will city run riot? After both playing Fairly lethargic ties on thursday?

I never thought I’d bring myself to say it, but…..

Is it worth shelving Arshavin & Drogba

and getting in Gerrard & Tevez?

Your help is very much appreciated. I don’t have much hair left.
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1. Marknlard
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Don't go selling Drogba now you crazy cat.
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  1. Cooking For Eric
    15 years, 4 months ago
    I know, I know.
    
    Just worried as I'm 3rd in my league and 1st, 2nd, and 4th. have tevez.
    
    I could do Arsh & Berb out and get Arteta and tevez?? Therefore keeping Drogs. What d'you you think?
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    1. dribbler
      15 years, 4 months ago
      too early in the season to go gambling Eric...if Drogs goes on fire you'll be toast...take risks in the last 2-3 months if you're still behind
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SuperDorrans
15 years, 4 months ago
I hate it when people ask things like who should I play out of blah, blah blah.

Obviously an exception if it's like a really tight one but if it's like, who should I play out of Alcarez or Carroll this week it's silly IMO.
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1. DickFranDyke
  15 years, 4 months ago
  I made my own mind up 2 weeks ago but others need assistance, I don't mind offering an opinion. Let it roll.
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2. dierstraights
  15 years, 4 months ago
  alcarez
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3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
  15 years, 4 months ago
  lol you used to be the king of the questions on here SD. A new RMT every 20 minutes 😀
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  1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
    15 years, 4 months ago
    indeed
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4. DeathAngel
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Please give some examples of the player choices that people have asked about that seem obvious. Like did someone ask 'Drogba or Sagna, which do I play this week?'
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5. dribbler
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Ahh but who are you captaining THIS week SD?
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  1. DickFranDyke
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Tevz or Gerrard - he needs assistance. 😉
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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      15 years, 4 months ago
      No i don't have Gerrard actually, just wondered what your opinions were on Tevez. Anyway i think he's talking to Dorrans
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      1. DickFranDyke
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Sorry SD - you are lucky you don't own Gerrard. Tevez is a good shout, Im 50:50 between him and VDV at the mo.
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        SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        15 years, 4 months ago
        How come you've ruled out Drogba?
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        DickFranDyke
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Can't do it. I'm a gooner.
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        SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        15 years, 4 months ago
        lol you gotta block that shite out man!! Captaining Tevez last season against Rovers was tough but necessary!
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  2. SuperDorrans
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Torres!
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    1. dribbler
      15 years, 4 months ago
      boo...this was supposed to be your big week!!!
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      1. SuperDorrans
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Haha, I'd rather not stick to my word than him come on to give me a point.
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        dribbler
        15 years, 4 months ago
        You thinking of a name change to SuperOdemwingie ?
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6. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
  15 years, 4 months ago
  lol its just better to have a second opinion if ur in a really tight league
  
  not to forget that as a certain fan you woudlnt wana believe that ur teams nt gna do particularly well so its good to have a less bias opinion
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7. Marknlard
  15 years, 4 months ago
  I don't know who I'd play out of Alcarez and Carroll.
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  1. DickFranDyke
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Alcarez - home against shit and could score.
    Carroll - away against strong a defence.
    Alcarez for me.
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GREENDREAMS11
15 years, 4 months ago
lol. whats with hating wee fat joe. class act he was. anyway, i've got a VDV stool sent to gillian for checking. if its no good i'll dump him (pun definately intended). i've stuck him in my team. bit of a risk i know but i'll see how it goes. played well midweek, looked eager.
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1. ...---...
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Joe Harper...I can still see that smily Wee Bastard in my minds' eye!
  
  Good luck GD11!! Let's agree to disagree on VdVs fitness; I'm convinced he's become a mercenary with little more to offer,
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Razmataz
15 years, 4 months ago
A.Johnson -> Yaya Toure (4pt hit) is it worth it over the next 3 weeks or so?
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Dave1966
15 years, 4 months ago
Please pick two from the following for this game week:

Carroll, Nolan, Phil Jones, Elmohamady
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1. Viper
  15 years, 4 months ago
  jones and elmo imo
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Taff
15 years, 4 months ago
Am reluctant to post this but was Mark on the sauce when making those picks? Not a single attacking Chelsea player. At the Bridge. No Fabregas. No Vermaelen! Surely shum mishtake.
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1. Will
  15 years, 4 months ago
  He tries to make it fairly realistic-ie not ram the picks with £10 mil+ players.
  
  Given he had Torres and Tevez up front, sticking Malouda in was probably a big hitter too far.
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2. applebonkers
  15 years, 4 months ago
  other than parker i think the front 6 is pretty tasty.
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  1. Taff
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Sorry, they're dreadful. Would you be happy to have that lot as your front 6? bale will probably play LB. Torres isn't exactly firing on all cylinders. I could go on.
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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Please do, i'd love to see your attempt...
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      1. Taff
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Stoke haven't kept a clean sheet in the premier league....
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      2. dierstraights
        15 years, 4 months ago
        fran vs mark vs taff vs buggu
        
        my money would be on buggu due to his psychic abilities
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        Taff
        15 years, 4 months ago
        i'll concede gracefully to buggu given psychic gifts but will back my boys to the hilt against mark and fran
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    2. applebonkers
      15 years, 4 months ago
      actually yes. give me n'zogbia for scotty p and i'd be happy
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      1. Taff
        15 years, 4 months ago
        there's a good reason your team has an average ownership of 1%
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3. DeathAngel
  15 years, 4 months ago
  No, the idea now is to try and NOT have players in the picks. Then you won't get a cursed gameweek like Akers!
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