Scout Notes

The Stock Check – Sunday

Charles N’Zogbia inspires Villa to a precious three points, while United put in a frighteningly efficient shift to neutralise the Everton threat and grab the points via Robin Van Persie’s efforts. Here’s the Stock Check on Sunday’s events…

On the Up

Robin Van Persie
With two consecutive blanks, the Van Persie naysayers were rounding on the Dutchman, fueled by Wayne Rooney’s consistent scoring. Amidst concerns that the Dutchman could be rested with Wednesday’s Madrid tie in mind, we’ve seen sales of Van Persie throughout the week which have even led to a price drop in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game. Today’s goal and assist returns, however, instantly stung those who decided to trade him out and underlined his importance, both to United and our Fantasy lineups.

Rafael
The Brazilian chipped in with a slide rule pass to set Van Persie on his way to United’s second, whilst sealing back-to-back clean sheets at the other end. With Sir Alex Ferguson clearly allowing Everton possession but dropping his side deep to defend with some determination, we could now see Rafael and the United backline begin to find form and start returning a stream of clean sheets. Rested back in Gameweek 24, the Brazilian’s performance today demonstrated just why he has cemented the right-back role this term.

David De Gea
Can we now settle on the Spaniard as an option in goal? De Gea has started the last 11 league matches and, given that he was not rotated ahead of the Champions League clash with Madrid, it appears his position is looking as solid as ever. At 5.5 in the FPL, De Gea offers a cheap route to the United clean sheets which may now start to follow with regularity as they close in on the title. Interestingly, Ben Amos was on the United bench ahead of Anders Lindegaard, and yet the Dane was on the bench for his country in midweek – presumably fit and well: it’s a situation that warrants monitoring.

Charles N’Zogbia
It seems unlikely that a Villa player can find his way into our midfields but there’s little doubt that N’Zogbia is the leading candidate on offer. The former Wigan man returned a goal and assist in the win over West Ham and has now fetched points in three of his last four outings. It’s clear that Villa’s top-flight status rests on his form and Christian Benteke’s goals.

Going Down

Wayne Rooney
With Sir Alex Ferguson keen to ensure that his side conceded little ground to Everton, Rooney’s attacking instincts were shackled by a role out on the left flank for the majority of the match. His potential curbed, Rooney was rarely able to threaten in tandem with Van Persie and his owners will surely have been frustrated by the withdrawn role granted to him and the Dutchman’s timely return to form.

Marouane Fellaini
Sir Alex Ferguson deployed Phil Jones to snuff out the threat from the Belgian and it proved effective. Dropped deeper towards the end of the match by David Moyes, with Gareth Bale now a hot midfield property, Fellaini may be reluctantly sacrificed by some, with competition in the midfield area so fierce. The fixture list and past experience would suggest that patience with Fellaini will be rewarded, although, having earned an eighth booking of the season, another suspension is now a growing concern.

Joey O’Brien
Forced off on 25 minutes, the Hammers full-back was replaced by Guy Demel who returned to the fold after sitting out the home win over Swansea. This report states that O’Brien has suffered a thigh injury that will see him left at home for treatment while the Hammers squad go out to Dubai for a “warm weather break”. With fortnight before the next league action, it remains to be seen if the injury will put him on the sidelines for the Gameweek 27 fixture with Spurs.

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

5,112 Comments Post a Comment
  1. lolix
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    What's the best route to getting Bale in here? I need to take a 4pt hit for next week anyway due to DGW

    A. Fellaini -> Bale, Suarez/Sturridge -> 8.0+ striker

    B. Guthrie -> Bale, Suarez -> Lambert

    C. Guthrie -> Bale, Sturridge -> Anichebe

    My main choice here is that I'm not sure how much Suarez is going to be worth over Sturridge going forward..

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  2. Sarnab
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Ok here is a POLL :: (just a poll, nothing complex)

    Who is the most respected here ?? (in terms of replies)

    1. Dr. Doos
    2. Demi
    3. AppleBonkers
    4. Any other

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    1. Sarnab
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I vote for Doos

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      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
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        It's like lord of the flies around here sometimes.

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    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
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      What a sweet question.

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    3. dogtanion
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      bonkers, hands down.

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    4. megatronaldinho
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      i vote 4: ANY other

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    5. सनकी
      • 13 Years
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      I would say Doos. Most would eat dogs shit just to receive his advice. 😀

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      1. Phaze 1
        • 13 Years
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        bwhahahaah is this even close to being true? I had no idea he was a God on here

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      2. Rabid Dog
        • 13 Years
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        Want me to provide the dog shit, no charge 🙂

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    6. MJ6987
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      Oh god, I hope Kerrazy is not still on here, cos you have just tossed a grenade in there!

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      1. MJ6987
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        There we go!

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        1. New Ghost
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          🙂

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      2. Sarnab
        • 13 Years
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        🙄

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    7. Scroobius Mac
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      I tend to listen to supporters of given teams when it comes to line-up probability and anyone with a reason if it comes to transfer plans.

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    8. The Light Knight
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      666. RonH

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    9. Phaze 1
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      2

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    10. Gigging Order
      • 13 Years
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      The least respected would have been a lot more fun....;-)

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      1. Sarnab
        • 13 Years
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        😆

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    11. MJ6987
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      Depends what the subject is, their specialist subjects being:

      Doos - punts
      Demi - line ups
      AB - Baps

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      1. सनकी
        • 13 Years
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        Hahahah gotta agree on both AB and Demii. Theyre so helpful at times.

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        1. MJ6987
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          You really don't like Doosra do you?

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          1. सनकी
            • 13 Years
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            No, no hate on him. Just i dont understand why some.. You want me to start again?

            Dont and will never understand why some people would have so much respect towards them virtually 😯

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    12. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      This sounds really bad but when players have their teams linked I sometimes look at their rank / history when deciding how seriously to take their advice!

      Anyone else do this?

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      1. सनकी
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        You caught me . Tho im the man in me. I make my own decisions.

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        1. MJ6987
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          Yeah, you can listen to others but in the end its your decision. No point moaning like "well, thanks very much all those who advised me to take Bale out (not!!"

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          1. सनकी
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            You sir, are spot on. Exactly my point. Hate it when anyone posted that. Things like 'oh i shouldve listen to this.. That..' It disgusts me.

            On the contrary, the number 4 spot should be you. Id be your fan 😀

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      2. Phaze 1
        • 13 Years
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        no but its not a bad way too weed out those who are not in the know. If someone was ranked 700k or something at this point I wouldn't want their advice either

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      3. bennydebull
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        yup

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      4. megatronaldinho
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        it's a sensible move. would you take medical advice off of someone whose knowledge of the food pyramid stretches only as far as a toblerone?

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
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          Alan Partridge?

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          1. megatronaldinho
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            oh dang. shudda figured it wudda bin done. screw you partridge

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      5. A.T
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        Of course. But good advice usually does come from the better players obviously

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      6. Sarnab
        • 13 Years
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        I don't do that. Good advices can come from anyone.

        Many out here are good but not doing well this season. Experience matters IMO

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    13. A.T
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      Since when does the amount of replies = respect?

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      1. Sarnab
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I didn't say that. I meant the way people out here speak to the them. (with how much respect)

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        1. A.T
          • 14 Years
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          Oh I see. Fair enough, I thought it sounded a bit odd.

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    14. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
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      Probably that Unreal guy...upstanding citizen

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    15. Demí
      • 13 Years
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      Stop including me in these shitty polls ffs

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      1. applebonkers
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        • 15 Years
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        +1. highly awkward

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  3. The Badger
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Baring in mind the possible blank for many GW29 due to FA Cup who is the best striker to swap Sturridge for? Plan was Giroud but unless the mighty oldham and blackburn win in the cup he won't play

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    1. pit creature
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I'm going with Lambert

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    2. Red-United
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Cisse

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  4. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Which back 4 is best?

    A)
    Bunn/Federici
    Evra-Rafael-Zabaleta

    B)
    Bunn/Federici
    Evra-Azpilicueta-Zabaleta

    C)
    Bunn/De Gea
    Rafael-Azpilicueta-Zabaleta

    Cheers

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      B

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
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        Thanks

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    2. Gigging Order
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      C

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
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        Thanks

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    3. pundit of punts
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      C

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
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        Thanks

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  5. Natas
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    • 14 Years
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    bp's out

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    1. New Ghost
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      not yet

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  6. Plymouth
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    When will BAPS be out officially?

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Whose getting their baps out????

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  7. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Well, Rafa goes and fecks everything up. Was set on selling him for Evans. Still think i will as i think Evans will still outscore him, but it makes things more complicated

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    1. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I think I will get Evans for next week.

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      1. pit creature
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Is he nailed on when fit?

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    2. This!
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Last 2 GW; Rafa 15p, Evans 16p. Rafa might get 1bap, so equal points really. The question is who's gonna get rotated more. I did Evra->Evans before this GW but I'm well aware I need a good back up when he doesn't play. Evans avg 4.8 ppg, same as Evra...Rafa on 4.1.

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  8. Liastro ⭐️
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Not sure about anyone else, but in the not too distant future, I will be changing Begovic to De Gea, and Demel to Wilson.

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    1. The King
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I think I'll be doing them too

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    2. Gigging Order
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      If De Gea is indeed now nailed on then I think that is a great option

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  9. Soccer Brah
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Suarez and Puncheon > Lambert and Bale (-4) a no brainier?

    Would leave me with -

    Begovic (Cerny)

    Harte - Demel - Onuoha (G.Johnson, Davies)

    Bale (vc) - Fellaini - Mata - Walcott (Michu)

    Aguero - RVP (c) - Lambert

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    1. ozone
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Full of optimism Saturday morning before the deadine, too many bad choices.

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  10. seanrior
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    What are peoples opinion on Dzeko now? Worth getting in at 7.4m?

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    1. jamielea73
      • 11 Years
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      Reckon not. Tevez is bound to return soon plus don't think dzeko will get you a hatful of points especially with Chelsea next.

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    2. pit creature
      • 12 Years
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      Very tempting

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    3. A.T
      • 14 Years
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      Probably my next move

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  11. LeBron - King of Argentina
    • 12 Years
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    Gink, are you on here?

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  12. HarryS
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    I have 2 free transfers, what changes should I make?

    Bunn
    Zabaleta – Davies – Baines
    Mata – Taarabt – Michu – Walcott
    Lambert – RVP – Suarez
    Mignolet – Harte – Maloney – Onuoha

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  13. Phaze 1
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Sweet goal BAAAAAAAAAAA

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  14. Les Bleus
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone watching the ACON final? Nigeria scored

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  15. Black Knights
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Average updated. RVP captains had quite an effect.

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  16. Viper
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Is Sturridge a sufficient 2nd striker or should it really be one of Suarez, Rooney, Aguero?

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    1. LeBron - King of Argentina
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      I think he is. I need Bale in my team and gonna go with Sturridge, RVP and ALF upfront. See no other options. Power 5 is so tempting...

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      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I have the 'power 5' at present.. Fellaini -> Sissoko is tempting though with Aguero/Suarez up top with RVP

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        1. LeBron - King of Argentina
          • 12 Years
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          I know it is. Can't ignore Fellaini's next two fixtures though. I think ditching him after those two fixtures and getting Sissoko or someone cheaper and upgrading ALF will be my plan.

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        2. Captain Remorse
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          This game has really suited the template team players this season

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I'm taking Pog over ALF i think, but same plan

        Might have to do it tonight though, Bale is going up

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        1. LeBron - King of Argentina
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          I will do it tonight. Tell me why Pog mate? 'Cause he's cheaper?

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            cheaper and he starts, ALF won't always come on. ALF is very tempting though I'll admit

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    2. Phaze 1
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      Don't see why he wouldn't be.

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    3. Declan-
      • 12 Years
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      I think Sturridge will be close to all of those three from no till the end. It's worth the 3m saving i think

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  17. Natas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Here's to a 3-2 game tomorrow - suarez hatty, hendo downing assists - glen johnson own goal, gerrard red card

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    1. Mull
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      • 13 Years
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      I'd take that.

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    2. Declan-
      • 12 Years
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      As an owner of suarez and hendo i'd even accept the gj og for that result

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  18. New Ghost
    • 12 Years
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    Average 40

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  19. Liastro ⭐️
    • 12 Years
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    Average: 40.

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  20. olidooley
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Rafa will be a beast.....so will Suarez....if you have, keep

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  21. Godfather Bandit 42
    • 12 Years
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    MBA!!!!!!!!

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    1. Red-United
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Is that his name, or does he actually have an MBA?...

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      1. Godfather Bandit 42
        • 12 Years
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        HA HA! It was a clever finish.....

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  22. Very Messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
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    Madrid vs Man u - Words do not describe my excitement! 😀

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    1. Red-United
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yup, so excited for it. Desperate to get hold of a ticket for the home tie.

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 13 Years
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      gonna be amazing especially if Man U win

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  23. Mr Sarcastic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Okay, tinkering in process

    Suarez => RVP is the obvious one, but other transfer this week is more difficult

    a) sturridge => dzeko
    b) sturridge => giroud
    c) michu => sissoko (losing 0.4 on value there - maybe wait until gw29 for fellaini => sissoko?)
    d) demel => harte

    Then again, Sissoko is the one I would most like to have for next gw...

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    1. Gigging Order
      • 13 Years
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      B

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      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        thanks

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  24. Gaz Downright
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    • 14 Years
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    Evening zoners

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    1. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Evening Gaz...

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  25. kimoo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Guys Really neeed help there

    team linked

    guys i have 4 DGW with Gibbs and Guthrie 🙁

    A- Gibbs >> Sagana

    B- Guthrie , Suarez >> Sissoko , Dezko / Lambert -4

    C- Guthrie , Sturridge >> Sissoko , Pog -4

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    1. Phaze 1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      A

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    2. bennydebull
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I've done Guthrie to sissoko, Sturridge to pog. Pog has wigan at home so always a chance for next week.

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  26. Red-United
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    C'mon Burkina Faso.

    Gotta feel a bit sorry for them that their best striker isn't available due to that shocking refereeing decision the other week.

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    1. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      He's playing. They rescinded the red card

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  27. Messi & fabregas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    i cant believe i was talked out of rafael and played fellaini instead

    first thought always the correct one

    8-10 pts turnaround

    lesson learnt, go with your heart

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    1. Phaze 1
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      always. I figure some on here throw out bad advic just because. I know I went through a phase where I did that if the same questions kept coming up.

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  28. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Who to get rid of first - Shaw or Demel? Need to do it tonight.

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  29. Sergio Giorgini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Does Marc Wilson play at LB or RB? i.e. who's at risk - Cameron or Wilson?

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    1. Sergio Giorgini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      *Cameron or Wilkinson sorry

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    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Plays LB and Wilkinson is always at risk. He's a risk to himself, worst premier league player ive ever seen.

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    3. lightspeed
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Wilko and shotton

      Cameron and Wilson will be the full backs long term IMO

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    4. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Hahaha love that grab! Brentmeister general. "How's Alaine, she left you yet"..."she has left him...I forgot about that...."

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  30. AK ⭐
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    I'm not going to moan about RVP scoring today, and me doing shite, I actually wanted Rooney to stay quiet, so he doesn't rise, and if RVP got that start which he did, I knew he'd be on the scoresheet, not a fail for me, as I'm still building my team without RVP. Should be ready by GW28 if not the next week, then I'll take my green arrows back. 😉

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      You knew the risk when you sold him, fair play. Bale is rising tonight so might have to get my moves done tonight

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