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Sunday Dugout Discussion

10 February 2013 2997 comments
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With Gareth Bale and Michu tearing up defences and delivering big returns from Saturday’s matches, there’s much anticipation ahead of Sunday’s programme. While Aston Villa’s clash with West Ham seems likely to be an edgy battle of attrition, the Old Trafford clash between United and Everton looks to have a lot going for it. Sir Alex Ferguson’s teamsheet will be of keen interest in that one, while the Toffees will be looking to repeat last season’s thrilling 4-4 draw and perhaps keep the title race interesting.

The early team news is in and sees Paul Lambert make three changes to the Villa XI, with Nathan Baker, Fabian Delph and Jordan Bowery replacing Joe Bennett, Karim El Ahmadi and Gabby Agbonlahor.

For the Hammers, Joe Cole and Emanuel Pogatetz come in for Matt Jarvis and Ricardo Vaz Te; Guy Demel is on the bench.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to provide a backdrop to the day’s action.

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  1. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Carlton Cole putting his head down on the N'Zobia FK. Why did no one jump?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Wusses.

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    2. COMH
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah that was nonsense. He could have cleared the ball if he jumped. Instead he tried to stretch his neck out.

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    3. Yossi
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      Same with the Bale goal yesterday. Ridiculous

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      1. Scroobius Mac
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Tbf Perch was told not to jump.

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    4. sy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      As the free kick can go under the wall!

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    5. ccc
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      No clue. Same thing with the Newcastle wall.

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    6. RÏɠBY
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      bless.. the big babies protecting their pretty faces

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  2. GunsnRoses
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Ronald Lamah ... target transfers -9. That's unfair to these people 😛

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  3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    RVP hat-trick would be so delicious

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Rafael*

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    2. Rossamous
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      You do know that he probably won't play right?

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      1. Yossi
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        He is playing

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        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
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          Nice one. 😀

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      2. Scroobius Mac
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        ^ See his name? That.

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      3. Theseus
        • 13 Years
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        lol

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      4. Epic Fail
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        Awkward.

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      5. Rossamous
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        My bad, someone gave me the wrong info

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  4. Jinswick
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Thought I’d have to take a hit to get 11 out this GW, but with O’Brien and Gaffroun both getting injured, perhaps Demel and Marvs will get starts!!…

    Best transfer(s) to make this week? Maybe Suarez/Studge -> Dzeko?

    Szczesny
    Turner, Demel, Harte
    Bale, Mata, Walcott, Fellaini, Marveaux
    RVP, xx

    Bunn, Suarez*, Sturridge*, Enrique*, Davies*

    Bank 0.0m, 1 freebie

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    1. Tatty Bojangles
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      2 weeks for O'Brien to return. Demel was poo today.

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      1. Jinswick
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah probably. Hit still probably required I guess.

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        1. Tatty Bojangles
          • 15 Years
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          Unfortunately 🙁

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          1. Jinswick
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            Any ideas? Original plan was Enrique & Suarez -> xxx & Aguero/Rooney

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            1. berbatron
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 10 months ago

              I am thinking GJ-Sagna, Suarez-Roonpig

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              1. Jinswick
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
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                Damn, I'm short of 0.5m short of that. Perhaps Enrique & Enrique -> Sagna (or any other 5.6m or below defenders since I have Szczesny already) and Aguero?

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                1. berbatron
                  • 13 Years
                  12 years, 10 months ago

                  I really don't know about Aguero, I planned him all along but I can't bring myself to do it on his current form!

                  But with no CL am thinking City have to sort themselves out and must put a run together, if they do I have no doubt Aguero will be firing for them. Roonpig on the other hand may be rotated, I'm not too keen on getting either but can't see any other decent options. A shame Spurs/Arsenal/Chelsea have no viable options up front.

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                  1. berbatron
                    • 13 Years
                    12 years, 10 months ago

                    Also considering 1 week punt on Cisse with SOU next.

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      2. Gobigorgohome
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        I thought Demel was excellent 😯

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    2. berbatron
      • 13 Years
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      Also have Suarez and Sturridge - don't want to get rid of either! Sturridge is exceptinal value imo I would keep for rest of season. I was always going to do Sua-Aguero this week but I just can't do it on citehs current form.

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      1. Jinswick
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Same, but I'm 0.1m short of a straight swap. Given Demel & Marvs are still far from certain starters I think I should probably take the hit eh? Suarez & Enrique -> xxx & Rooney/Aguero ?

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    3. 4-4-who?
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      Nearly two weeks away from the next deadline - keep calm and carry on.

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  5. Essan
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    So, ony Mata has failed out of my MF this week - come on RVP & Sturridge. Loving this GW 😀

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    1. 4-4-who?
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      Mata owes us nothing.

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      1. Chief
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        This. I can't stay mad at him since he's helped me so mmuch this season....

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  6. GunsnRoses
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    What happened to O'brien ? Injured ? How does the injury look ?

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  7. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Do we think RVP will play against QPR, presuming he also starts against Madrid?

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    1. Jimmers
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      QPR game 2 weeks away - FA cup in between

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    2. dogtanion
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      i highly doubt it. especially if they're still in the tie. rooney and cheatarito would be sufficient..

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        People said that before today as well

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    3. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      It's the Norwich game the week after. That's the one he'll miss.

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    4. sy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Think he won't start the FA cup match against reading and will play against qpr

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    5. Scroobius Mac
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Would think so. This game and the Norwich one were the risks in the schedule. Or not as the case may be.

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  8. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Owen Farrell has all the tools to be a great player. This game is a dullfest though, no one can catch the ball.

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    1. Jimmers
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Weather has destroyed it

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I can't decide if I want England to lose or to win so that we can spoil their Grand Slam in the last game...

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  9. ccc
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    I may bring in Anciebe for a hit. A steal.

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      damn my spelling

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      He is a steal because of his price, not his performance. Dont take a hit for him

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      1. ccc
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        good point. currently I have pog as my benched 3rd striker, but this dgw/blank is making look for an improved 3rd striker that is still super budget.

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          12 years, 10 months ago

          Its a pity that you want him this week, cause saving up 2ft's would enable you to make the switch without wasting money.

          If it helps Everton will almost certaintly have a blank GW29, whilst Reading wont.

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          1. ccc
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 10 months ago

            forgot about the blank. thanks.

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    3. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Don't. He'll miss GW29.

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      1. ccc
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        great point. Thank you

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  10. Ginkapo FPL
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Everton 4/1 to win. Anyone else putting out such a poor midfield would be a dead cert to lose, but this is ManU

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  11. Brookins
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Haha love this on flash scores.

    73rd minute: The away team have replaced Mathieu Valbuena with Jordan J. Ayew.
    74th minute: Jordan J. Ayew gets a yellow card.
    75th minute: Jordan J. Ayew has been booked for the second time - the red card is coming out!

    Great contribution from Ayew today for Marseille!

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  12. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Benteke won't stop scoring and Fletcher won't start

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  13. roscola
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    @RoysCallerAnne - did you see Mystic Bjork's predictions for our game? She knew you'd win but you can't blame her for not guessing it would have come down to a goal from Mariappa 😀

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    1. RoysCallerAnne
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      • 15 Years
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      Hehehehe

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        and a certain Mr Michu

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        1. roscola
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          • 13 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          One day I'll come to terms with having taken him out for a hit before his DGW ... that is not this day

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  14. dogtanion
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    sexton gone...shiiiite.

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      R.O.G. time

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    2. Jimmers
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Conditions made for O'Gara

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    3. dogtanion
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      rog is a great replacement. #bottle.

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      1. dogtanion
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        as i was saying...

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  15. BONZ
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Man Utd team v Everton: De Gea, Rafael, Evra, Ferdinand, Evans, Jones, Cleverley, Giggs, Valencia, Rooney, Van Persie

    Is this a message of intent that SAF wants the EPL wrapped up??? Perhaps the Champs League is not the main target....

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      He wants to win them both. He's not one of these defeatist managers who think its one or the other.

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I'm sorry but have you looked at that midfield. Valencia is in poor form, Jones and Cleverly are not solid, and Giggs should never play alongside a weakened midfield as he cant carry from the left wing.

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      1. Chief
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        It's insane to me how highly ranked the Manchester teams are with a couple of the most dysfunctional midfields around. Stunning.

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        1. Granville
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          United's midfield is great on the counter attack though. Possession football isn't all it's cracked up to be.

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        2. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          What??? Poor midfields?

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      2. BONZ
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        No matter who man utd play in midfield - its always critisised as their weakness, yet still sit 9pts clear with game in hand.

        I really do think mancs been poor this year....but table dont lie, some how they are head & shoulders better than the rest 🙁

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    3. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      who would not want to make sure for the gap of 12 points? 😉

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    4. El Asesino Pacheco
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      That's what am talking about

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  16. MikeyMitz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Man United 3-2

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  17. Chief
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    I wish I wasn't at work today... Everton vs United is bound to be a cracker. Also, RVP is starting, despite the report of some charlatan soothsayers around here... 😉

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  18. dogtanion
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    keeping suarez and sturridge for the season could be ingenius..pity about the upcoming blank

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I'd keep Sturridge. I have RVP & Sturridge up front, with the Power 5 in support 😀

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    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Not unless they score 3 or 4 every week IMO

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  19. fusen
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    How come Gibbs price dropped when he's red flagged?

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    1. The3rdTurd
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Because being flagged does not stop price rises and falls.

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    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Price is only protected when the flag is removed

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    3. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      bcoz many people sold him. 🙄

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    4. Barnsley FC
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      The red flag only means that he needs a greater number of transfers to drop. Doesn't mean he can't drop at all.

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    5. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      http://www.fiso.co.uk/forum/crack-the-code-2012-13-the-fiso-guide-to-fpl-price-changes-t97027.html

      Read that

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  20. Pinatta
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Will be though with that midfield :S

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  21. ogqozo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    I'm tempted to return to Arouna Kone, but if I change Rooney for Kone, I'll have 10 million money in the bank, which seems preposterous. What do you think?

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  22. mufc802
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    RVP ✓
    Fellaini ✓

    🙂

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      😀

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    2. 4-4-who?
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      + Baines 🙂

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  23. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    @Demi
    How do I become a Member of FPL shizzle list?

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    1. 4-4-who?
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      be quality

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  24. Mr.B
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Suarez for Rooney or RVP?
    Gerrard for Fellaini or Sissoko?

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Safe Picks
      Suarez > RVP
      Gerrard > Fellaini

      Punts
      Suarez > Rooney
      Gerrard > Hazard/Sissoko

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  25. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    And the worst player in EPL has gone to Gremio!

    Feck off SANTOS!

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    1. Portuguese&Proud
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      can i get a AMEN 😆

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

    Weimann's miss earlier for anyone that didn't see it

    http://i.minus.com/ibdGK2O0UAR9ZX.gif

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    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      torres's miss is worse

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    2. ogqozo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I'd show a red card for Weimann.

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

    Balotelli just scored again!

    Cagliari 1-1 Milan

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Worlds best peno taker does it again

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      1. mufc802
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        When's the last time he actually missed one?

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        1. Absinthe Minded
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          18 from 18
          Harte only ever saved 1 in penalty practice

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    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Balotelli actually is world class

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      1. Timon
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        this

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      2. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        What, just because he can take a penalty.

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    3. dogtanion
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      penalty or an actual real goal?

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      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        penalty is not a real goal? 🙄

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        1. dogtanion
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          it is of course..would be cool to see him score from open play though

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

        A penalty..

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    4. sy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Play him up front and the man scores. Play him out wide and he is as useful as ba was for Newcastle in the 2nd half of last season.

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    5. 4-4-who?
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Balo needs to be loved and be out and out number 1 - Mancini would never allow this - poor management in my book - look what Fergie is doing with RVP!!!

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  28. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Out of curiosity, how do you fellas know who has a blank/DGW and when coming up in the near future?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Next round FA Cup matches are GW29

      So shoud Everton, Arsenal, City, United and Chelsea progress then their matches are not on that weekend. The following week Arsenal and Chelsea play in Europe. Hence....

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  29. 2nd Man
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Looking at the match page for AVvWH and apparently Wh only had 10 players on the pitch, where's Pogatetz?

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  30. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    A) RVP Rooney Sturridge
    or
    B) RVP Suarez Sturridge

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    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Do we have a c) ?

      I don't like 2 out of 3 forwards being from same club.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Aguero RVP Sturridge 🙂

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        1. Evs
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Prefer, despite aguero not firing so well.

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        2. Big_Andy_GAWA
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          I think that rocks, tbh.

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

      B.

      assurance of 90 minutes edges it. Not a fan of doubling on strikers though..

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