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3 February 2013 5134 comments
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Is your mini-league crown looking out of reach? Not to worry, there’s still plenty to play for, not least our second free cup competition of the season. If you missed our article earlier in the week, you should know that the qualifying round was played out this weekend but, if you’re a member, you can still enter your team and score before tomorrow morning at 9am.

Read on for details on the Members Paddy Power cup but, if you’re a veteran of such tournaments, you can go straight here to make your entry. Members will need to log in first.

What is the Paddy Power Members Cup?
The Paddy Power Members Cup is our version of the Fantasy Premier League’s Fantasy Cup game available to our members. Entrants who qualify for the first round will be randomly drawn against each other and the winner of the tie is whoever has the highest score from that Gameweek, minus points spent on transfers (like in the original game and in head-to-head scores). In the event of a tie, the Manager highest in the overall FPL standings will progress.

Do I have to be a Member to take part?
Yes. This annual tournament is provided as part of our offering to members. Obviously it’s not too late to register as a member or upgrade your account. Details on how this is done is available right here.

How do I enter?
Simply fill out the entry form here. You will be sent a confirmation email to verify your entry. You can also check that you are entered via this list.

What do I do if I run into a problem with my entry?
Please contact support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk and we will look into any issues with your entry. Please note, we can only do this prior to the Qualifying Round. If you make an error when submitting your team id on the entry form, you may be withdrawn from the tournament so please take care when completing the form.

When does it start?
The qualifying round takes place in Gameweek 25 but you can enter after the Gameweek is played out. All entries received before 9am on Monday February 4 will be entered into the qualifying round. In this first cup competition we will have 512 qualifiers for the first round: the 512 with the top scores in Gameweek 25 will progress to the first round proper to be played in Gameweek 26. Again, FPL rank will decide who progresses in the event of tied positions.

When will I find out if I’ve qualified?

Results from the qualifying round will be published on Wednesday February 6.

What is the Gameweek Schedule
Each round of the Members Paddy Power Cup will be played out over the following schedule:

  • Qualifying – Gameweek 25
  • Round 1 – 512 teams – Gameweek 26
  • Round 2 – 256 teams – Gameweek 27
  • Round 3 – 128 teams – Gameweek 28
  • Round 4 – 64 teams – Gameweek 29
  • Round 5 – 32 teams – Gameweek 30
  • Round 6 – 16 teams – Gameweek 31
  • Quarter-Finals – 8 teams – Gameweek 32
  • Semi-Finals – 4 teams – Gameweek 33
  • The Final – 2 teams – Gameweek 34

When are the fixtures released?
The fixture list for each round will be published a day or two before each Gameweek deadline – the draw for the First Round will be expected on Thursday February 7.

Are there prizes?

Sponsors Paddy Power are supplying the competition with some great prizes and we’re supplementing these with Amazon Vouchers. The prizes break down as follows:

  • Winner – £100 worth of free bets. £100 Amazon Voucher
  • Runner-up – £50 worth of free bets. £50 Amazon Voucher
  • 3rd Place – £50 worth of free bets. £25 Amazon Voucher

In addition, the Quarter-Finalists from this tournament will gain entry to the Fantasy Football Scout Shield where they will play the eight Quarter-Finalists from this season’s earlier Paddy Power Cup. The shield tournament will start in Gameweek 35.

Cup Entrants will need a Paddy Power account and be aged 18 and over to be eligible for some of the above prizes. Prizes are also subject to Paddy Power’s terms and conditions. You can, of course, enter without being over 18 and without a Paddy Power account but will not be eligible for the free bet prizes.

If you’ve yet to register a Paddy Power account, then you can sign up via this site and get a free £20 when you register and bet £10.

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5,134 Comments Login to Post a Comment
  1. Pinatta
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Popov, typical yugostuff

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    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      That sounds to me like racism. Are you sure you meant that or am I misunderstanding?

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      1. Gaz Downright
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        yeah it's not nice. racism however, it is not

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    2. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      probably shouldn't say that. as you're apparently dutch, i would also refer you to the esteemable mr. f. rijkaard

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      1. Pinatta
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Nice one, but that was on Der Rudi, so appropriate after all, wasn't it?

        No, it wasn;t suppose to be rasict offcourse, sorry for that

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

    The West Brom left back position is cursed...it only brings shame upon whoever occupies it.

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

      Odemwingie will now play left back

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      1. Still No Eye Dia
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Left back in the stand

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    2. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      reid and jones at right back on the other hand, seem like upstanding citizens. 1 up for the facists

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    3. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      LB spots in general seem to be cursed lately: Enrique, Shaw, Wilson, Gibbs, NTaylor, Assou-Ekotto, Kolarov...

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Hes talking about the wiping arse with money saga

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  3. Team Hayemaker
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    For me now Dempsey is now essential playing as a striker with Defoe out!

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    1. There's Always One!
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Bale will be playing as the striker I think

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      1. Team Hayemaker
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        I still he will continue to play in behind

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  4. Nice2Michu
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone else captaining Michu?

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    1. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I'm thinking about selling him

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      1. Nice2Michu
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Bitch, you crazy

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Yes.

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    3. pit creature
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Yep. I can't believe there are 13000+ selling him before a DGW! Mental!!!

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  5. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    ok lads just made my transfers

    Aguero and Fletcher to Suarez (c) and Sturridge

    Lining up for DGW

    Bunn

    Turner, Rafa, Zaba, Davies

    Theo, Mata, Michu

    RvP, Suarez (c), Sturridge

    Migs, Fellaini, Pearce, Guthrie

    GW27 - Suarez :arrow@ Aguero

    4 DGWs, 11 out in GW27, no hits

    Spank you very much

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Fellaini on the bench? Over Turner? I think not. Rest looks good.

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    2. tw
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      afro on the bench? 😯

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    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Fella over Turner.

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    4. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Play Afro over Turner

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  6. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone else still in the cup?

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      my twin's team is 😉

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    2. Le Bluff
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, Parm 🙂 You?

      Ticking along nicely here. Still need to drastically improve my overall rank but I've been consistently hitting okay-good scores which are getting me through the Cup rounds.

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      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Same here really, scoring consistently enough to get through but no really big scores, rank could be improved also.

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    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Yup. I think there are 8192 of us.

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    4. Matt
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Got knocked out last week due to a ghost team that had Le Fondre coming off the bench 🙁

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      1. tw
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        🙁

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        1. Matt
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 11 months ago

          its tragic that he even made it that far, he even made it through this week as well

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    5. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      my son

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    6. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I am, been lucky for a few weeks but totally destroyed the opposition this week 😀

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    7. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, my daughters team is. She 10 months old. 🙂

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    8. CHANCING PUNT
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I am. Any idea if there is a prize for winning it?

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  7. Absinthe Minded
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Bale to Gerrard (c)
    Will be my only pool player for DGW

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  8. Matt
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    These are my options for the DGW:

    1) Zab Suarez Sturridge
    2) GJ Suarez Fletcher
    3) GJ Aguero Sturridge

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      1 I recon. 3 would be my second choice

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  9. the axolotl
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    so who's staying up for the superbowl. not a massive fan, but still it's exciting stuff.

    never understand people who are into 1 sport massively, but absolutely hate other games (apart from walking obviously ;-)).

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    1. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Not a chance

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    2. Namtab Nomolos
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Staying up is a bad idea unless you're really into it. It's the kind of thing a PVR was invented for.

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    3. tw
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      not sure who goes to sleep at 3pm... 😉

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  10. Viper
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    I always manage to get the bottom of the page!

    My team for next week, 4 point hit taken.

    Jussi
    Davies Zabaleta G.Johnson
    Gerrard (c) Michu Mata Fellaini Walcott
    Sturridge RVP

    Fed; Martin, Pog, Demel

    Here’s hoping for a big week..

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    1. Absinthe Minded
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Best of luck.......

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Tasty looking team, Viper.

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      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        It won't be so tasty in gwk 27 😛

        Cheers!

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    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Looks good. I am will have a very similar team; I'm committed to Michu, Sturridge, and Davies, so I just need to decide whether to add Gerrard or GJ. THoughts?

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      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        If I had to choose it would probably be Gerrard. The only reason I went for Johnson was that I needed to get rid of Gibbs anyway

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  11. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Have the overall ranks been updated yet?

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      About to pull the trigger on Bale >> Gerrard before the price rise. What do you think?

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      1. Absinthe Minded
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Me too!!
        Will be my cap and only pool player though.....

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      2. An Púca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        might do the same myself and leave Sturridge out alltogether

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    3. tw
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      yupp

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        My rank hasnt changesd since yesterdy still 125

        Im Jealous of your transfer , if f i didnt have Hibbs to lose i would consider it myself.

        On the other hand Liverpools two fixtures have clean sheet written all over them

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        1. tw
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 11 months ago

          really? odd. mine has and so have most others.

          which transfer are you referring to?

          I can lukaku netting one against them... who are you getting for gibbs?

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    4. Low-Life
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, I'm inside the top 50k finally. Which means you wouldn't automatically ignore my posts if such a thing were possible, I feel so privileged.

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  12. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Azpi or Zaba to GJ?

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  13. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    69 points but kinda annoyed.

    Cesar, Gerrard, Benteke and Walker got a combined total of 3 baps. An incredible 3 baps!! I really find the baps system so frustrating and a bit disheartening tbh.

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  14. McTown
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    will cuellar be back this week?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      hopefully

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  15. CHANCING PUNT
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Some interesting quotes from Robert Lewandowski's agent tonight:

    "It is true that Juve were interested in Robert in January. His preference is the Premier League and United but we'll see. Nothing is signed yet."

    Could be another way into the FPL United attack next season.

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I hope not, its crowded enough.

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      1. CHANCING PUNT
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Could see Rooney's move into midfield come quicker than first thought.

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        1. CHANCING PUNT
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 11 months ago

          Lewandowski really brought the best out of Kagawa at Dortmund, and vice versa so makes sense on some levels. Plus his contract runs out in July 2014. Could be on the cheap.

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      2. New Ghost
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        +2

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    2. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      him and rvp together doesn't work imo

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      1. CHANCING PUNT
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        A fair point. Could really see it happening after Kagawa came in last summer, as I always admired their link up play. Signing of RvP has changed my expectations however.

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  16. mucka
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Walcott + Evra > Gerrard + GJ? (2 FREE transfers) Sound good?

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      evra + GJ and then get in a pool striker!

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      1. tw
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        fail

        evra > GJ

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  17. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    This might sound mad , but its quite tempting to spend four points to swap Michu for a Liverpool mid (Gerrrard)
    I probably wond do it , but would much rather have three pool and one Swansea for this double

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  18. Jaswarbrick
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Herr Vets,

    the plan you suggested of

    Aguero > Suarez &
    Fletch to Sturridge

    and you said "hope to catch a studge double rise" to get Aguero back, what did you mean?
    I will be 0.1 short of doing Suarez > Aguero for the blank.
    Did you mean 'hope for a suarez double rise' ?

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  19. TG32
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Have Davies, Michu, Suarez already.
    Sell Bale for Gerrard and Jose Enrique for Shawcross?

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    1. spiritof82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I wouldn't overload your team with Liverpool and Swansea players. The other DGWs this season have been due to postponements, so the teams (SUN/RDG and WHM/ARS) haven't mixed a game the following weekend. Over the two week period, all teams will play two matches so it's less of an advantage. Unless you a) have a strong bench and b) are willing to keep LIV/SWA players for a while, I wouldn't be too dramatic. Plus, assuming you don't have Reina, Vorm/Tremmel, that would only leave 8 outfield players (and one FT) next week. I'd say DGW 4 players maximum.

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  20. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Bale is British today.

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      So Britain's ugliness rating has just gone through he roof! Cheers.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        It's worth it for the quality boost 🙂

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

      Bale is a must have for the rest of the season, they've highlighted how he's now playing centrally...I would be terrified not owning him from now on.

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        I agree with this. His position today was basically "Go where you want"...

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      2. An Púca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        can do without him for 1 game so as to get Stevie G for 2

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  21. There's Always One!
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Fook off Gerard.

    Enrique, sturridge, and michu will do the job. Cant bring myself to taking hits to get 11 players the week after

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  22. elwardio
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Pick 2 to play, I have Begovic starting in nets

    Zabaleta (sou) Harte (sto) Cameron (REA), Obrien (vil)

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  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    what's the deal with sturridge? injured and missing for dgw?

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Probably an international injury.

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        annoying he going up tonight and no confirmation on what his state is

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    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      fake international injury

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      He's fine. He's just avoiding International duty, like Carrick.

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    4. elwardio
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      came off in extra time and then iced his leg (see stock check). Hoping it will work out well if he gets to miss international and hits the dgw feeling fresh

      glass half full

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    5. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, head fell off.

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  24. J.Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Do you think Jose Enrique will start against WBA and Swans?

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    1. TG32
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Id say so, started today in a big game so it shows Rogers priorities regarding first 11

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    2. There's Always One!
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      For sure

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  25. flipperallstars
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Not worth a hit for reina

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  26. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    it was nice to Gerrard and Aguero today, now Suarez is in for Aguero...and Giroud in for Fletcher...all set 🙂

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  27. DVassell
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    GW26 I have 8 blue starred players and 5 DGWkers, how many do you guys have?

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      7 and intend to have 4 DGWkers. I could make it 8 but I'm more concerned about future points.

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Will have 6 & 4.

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  28. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    so, Rafa to JEvans is blatantly too sideways for a -4, next week's FT will be Suarez to Aguero

    Looks like I'll be waiting until GW28

    Irony is, had I kept Evans in on wc I'd be 11 points better off as Davies would have come in last GW, and I'd have got an assist this GW

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Hindsight is a wonderful thing...

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  29. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    I see alot of teams here loading up on 4-6 DGW players. You are aware they all have blank the GW after? I'm getting at most 3 DGW players..

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I have 4, with 2fts to leave me with 12 active players GW27. Seems fair enough 🙂

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    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I'll only have 3 also. I think madness has taken over yet again.

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  30. There's Always One!
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    No movement on Fellaini's price yet. Still only on 4% are we sure he'll rise this week? ?

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    1. pit creature
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      How do you know when they're about to move up?

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      1. There's Always One!
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        When there nearly 100% on http://www.fiso.co.uk

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I think he won't. All the attention on the double GW surely. Maybe 0.1m at most

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    3. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      went up last night but the attention has moved off him to the DGW's so I reckon no more rises this week

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