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10 March 2013 2929 comments
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The curtailed Gameweek 29 comes to its conclusion this afternoon, with two Premier League matches in the offing. Proceedings start at St James’ Park with a three o’clock date between Newcastle and Stoke. A match made in heaven? Hardly. Although many Fantasy managers will be hoping that Stoke’s defensive form continues, allowing Moussa Sissoko and friends to capitalise. That’s followed by the big highlight of the weekend, as two genuine top four contenders face off at Anfield. Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale do battle for the limelight, with Fantasy managers smacking their lips at the prospect of a belated Gameweek 29 payday.

The team news from St James’ Park sees Alan Pardew name an unchanged line-up from the side that lost to Swansea last weekend. Papiss Cisse shakes off the illness that forced him out of Thursday’s Europa League trip to Russia, though Hatem Ben Arfa misses out after picking up a leg problem in the midweek goalless draw. For Stoke, Tony Pulis makes just one alteration from last week’s home loss to West Ham – Geoff Cameron returns to the starting XI, with Michael Kightly dropping out.

Our Dugout Discussion Chatroom has disposed of the Mothers Day crowd and now welcomes the Fantasy football fraternity into its midst to capture the reaction as the Sunday points hopefully come tumbling in.

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

  1. Ginkapo FPL
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Edgar David is such a legend. Did everyone notice the black and amber specs? So soave. (sic?)

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    1. New Ghost
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      +2

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  2. New Ghost
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    Edgar Davids! Great memories.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      Am I imagining this, but are Barnet actually getting a lot of media attention these days?

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      1. New Ghost
        • 13 Years
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        Apparently.

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Can't turn around, even ... 😉

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  3. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Finally the FPL Open draw can be done tomorrow. 🙂

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I was safe for so long until last week 🙄

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      1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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        same here... hanged by a thread for 3 weeks...... brought down last week 🙁 🙁

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        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Sympathy five

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    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Did I make the cut TM?

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Table needs to update. Top 254.

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        1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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          12 years, 10 months ago

          Sorry was being Lazy just logged on here not been over to fpl presumed for some strange reason it had updated early. Will keep my fingers crossed.

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  4. CFC1990
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Begovic, Bunn
    Zabaleta, Evans, Wilson, Pearce, Davies
    Mata, Michu, Bale, Walcott, Sissoko
    RVP, Sturridge, Lambert

    0.2m in the bank. Two free’s.

    Worth doing:

    a) Sturridge > Benteke

    and

    b) Begovic > De Gea

    tonight before the De Gea price rise?

    Thank you.

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    1. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Replied on last page.

      Like the team. I am doing b.
      But then again I have benteke instead of Sturridge already

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    2. Gooner Kebab
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      thinking about the same thing.

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  5. Give The Todd Some Love
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    RP

    Sturidge or Lambert out for RvP? Will get Suarez for the first time the week after

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Would love to help but i have the same dilemma. No idea which one to get rid of.

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    2. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      get rid of Syurridge. Lambert is on Pens and besides you are getting Suraez for pool cover

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
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        But I'm only keeping Lambert for one week

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    3. LOCO ABREU
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      lambert, sturridge have better fixtures

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  6. sunnyshinz7
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    any updates from chap????

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      1. sunnyshinz7
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        TY!!!cheers!!!!

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  7. I Am Nobody
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    RVP in for next gw !

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    1. rohan
      • 14 Years
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      A bit off color.

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

        he needs to use some 'Just for Men'

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    2. Rafabio
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Meh. Will pass. United still look shook. Might take a cheeky punt on Kagawa though 🙂

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    3. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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      that was the plan.... but i think i might bring in Mata first.....

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    4. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      dpends on your ML, if rivals have him and your position, its alla bout cat and mouse now at this time of the season

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      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Agree. I'm not that fussed about having him but it's too much of a risk going without at this stage of the season.

        Reading at home - I have to bring him back in

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  8. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    not sure i want RVP or rooney after that...

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    1. Phaze 1
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      If only city had a good fixture. Might be time to bring back Tevez

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    2. Corrigan
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      I don't want to read too much into it, but RVP seemed very laboured coming off the bench.

      Should probably ignore and trust his class.
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  9. Back to Back Ballacks
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Man Utd's game with City is pencilled in for a monday night, can it still be changed does anyone know?

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  10. RÏɠBY
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    is rafael nailed on?

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

      not for chelsea no

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

        no.. not for the fa cup.. for this game.. here

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  11. Live4pool
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    guys i need your help on this one:

    if MCI, MUN or CHE win the FA Cup who will get the Europa League spot? The FA cup runner up (WIG/BLA/MIL) or the 6th in the league?

    cheers!

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

    What's wrong with Fiso?

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

      Broken I've heard...

      Use here, http://development.totalfpl.com/pricechanges

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

        That's a random bunch rising soon

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      2. BombardingGunner
        • 13 Years
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        Thanks!

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  13. 4vets
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Well, this is going to be painful.

    On to next week...

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  14. Demí
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    @nickcoppack
    Sir Alex admits his full-backs are "knackered" and his central midfielders "tired". Boss: "I think Tuesday has taken its toll."

    @DTguardian
    Ferguson says Nani has hamstring injury: 'I don't think it's too serious but he had to come off.'

    @SamWallaceIndy
    Fergie: 'I don't know when the replay will be played. Probably in May!'

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

      @sistoney67
      FA say update on replay date tomorrow. I would imagine they will want to see what happens to Chelsea on Thurs.

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Probably in May 😆

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    3. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Planned on getting Rafael in, might have to reconsider.

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    4. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Rafael rest perhaps then. Smalling and Buttner, maybe Anderson, to get some game time?

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    5. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      crap, might be time to sell Rafa then

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  15. EssienTheSon
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Bap Chap where are u?

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  16. Darth
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Need some advice please chaps, I'm sinking like a stone mainly due to Suarez.

    Lambert to RVP, no hit

    Lambert to Suarez
    Sturridge to Rooney

    Michu to de Guzman
    Lambert to RVP
    Sturridge to Suarez

    Which option out of the 3?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Well, Suarez is banned from my team, so I am unable to help, I'm afraid ... 😉

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Downing? 😯

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Why not! 😀

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          1. Chu Young Ping Pong
            • 13 Years
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            gj 😀

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      2. Ginkapo FPL
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        Whats your opinion on Berbatov?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Moderate, approaching high! 😀

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
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            Sturridge ➡ Berbatov. I can feel it in my waters.

            Mucha is crap

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      3. Darth
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        Why is he banned?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
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          Because he is a racist, scumbag, arsehole cheating pr*ck.

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          1. Darth
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            Good reasons 🙂

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  17. Black Knights
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    So is there no way this replay can get fitted in before GW33? Can't be this midweek for Chelsea EL game, next week for Internationals, UEFA won't be happy with the following two as it'll clash with their Quarter Finals (Chelsea v United would take away a lot of interest in the ir product), which takes us to 33 weekend.

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

      They can just call off the GW30 weekend clashes. It's that simple.

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      1. Black Knights
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        So everyone that held United and Chelsea players and scoffed at us fielding a full team would be double screwed?

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  18. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    That's me out of the top 100 then.
    Those in there, absolutely well done. Just realized in the last 5 gw's how tough it can be up there.
    One mistake and you get kicked, and the pressure, oof!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Bad luck. Great run. Try again.

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    2. FORCA INTER
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      it's 2 hard ,indeed

      i noticed that as well

      top 1k would be lovely

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    3. Black Knights
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Was there last year this stage of the season until i had to take hits to win my ML. It's so tough, you think you have a good or slightly above average week but still struggle to maintain your place. Well done for being there though, stellar effort. You can get back with a good run.

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    4. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      just a few bad weeks. No need to get down on yourself. A few good weeks and you could still be on for 1st.

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    5. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Awesome achievement, mate!!

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    6. El Asesino Pacheco
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      top 100k is heaven for me

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  19. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
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    Predicted average score?

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I got 36 so the average will be 34.

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      1. Pinoche
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        ^

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  20. CFC1990
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Time to get rid of Sturridge?

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    1. Qubit
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      I dont think I will, still think he's got goals in him.

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    2. Corrigan
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      Benteke is pretty much the only 3rd striker worth our trust right now.

      Gutted that these blanks forced me from 3-5-2...

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      1. RÏɠBY
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        12 years, 10 months ago

        so your second striker is lukaku? 😉

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        1. Corrigan
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          12 years, 10 months ago

          I think I shall just stick with the tried and tested formula of 3-5-2 with RVP and Suarez. Lukaku's minutes constantly put me off and whilst Sturridge is a good option, it's Suarez that's needed.

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    3. Live4pool
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      today was the fist time sturridge didn't score or assist (when fit)..i'll definitely keep

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  21. PC ALLSTARS
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    So Gw 33

    Wig v Swans (davies michu)

    city v w brom

    stoke v utd or chel v spurs all off
    (bego walt, rvp, ivan, bale)

    Will these games be played midweek 16/17 April?

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    1. Andy1
      • 16 Years
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      Probably. Only Chelsea spurs might be off, if hey are still in Europa league

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  22. Damo.
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    Can't believe this shit. Was just onto ML rival. He was 150 pts ahead of me around christmas, over took last week or the week before. Now he's giving up!?

    W**ker.

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Well done, you defeated him by March.

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  23. Moyo1
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    2 FT's this week

    Sissoko out for Mata
    Fletcher out for Remy

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

      Mata ... Why do that ?

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      1. Moyo1
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        i need me a Chelsea player in my squad

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      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
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        Hazard over Mata imo. More rested. But wait till after the EL on Thursday for more info

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        1. Moyo1
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          cheers for that

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      keep sissoko

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  24. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Chelsea have not lost a game in FA Cup in open play since this quarter-final stage five years ago..

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  25. Evans
    • 13 Years
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    How many games has RVP gone without scoring ?

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

      four

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

      A couple

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  26. Egg noodle
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Cant we have the replay this coming weekend?

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    1. Live4pool
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      +1000000

      i dont have ani Utd or Che players

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  27. Andy1
    • 16 Years
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    Worth getting de gea in or should I wait to see what happens with replay?

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

      I'm getting him for reading and then rotate with Bunn if I have too

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      1. Andy1
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        My plan too

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  28. TG32
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Really getting annoyed with Stokes defence, Begovic and Wilson with 1 point between them today!!

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

      Can't get annoyed with Wilson he's 3.9 .... On the other hand begovic

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  29. Bring Ronaldo Home to The T…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    What time do the Bp come through and who will get them from these players - Michu bale sissoko lambert Suarez or bent eke ? And if so how many points?

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  30. Manani
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Evra was completely off pace in the Chelsea game. Caught out of position numerous time.
    Midfield can't string passes together, and chelsea just walk right through our midfield with virtually no challenge at all.
    Defending was horrible, especially for the second chelsea goal. No defender coming back at all.
    The 89th minutes mata shot which nearly sealed the game for them, Jonny Evans was 10feet off the defensive line, what was he doing!?

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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      United were awful, Cleverly the worst of the lot. Evra I actually thought was the only one that looked sharp, I only saw the second half mind.

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

        I also only watched second half.

        Evra was decent going forward, but didn't track back at all!
        that left us exposed on the left flank, and could have easily cost us

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      2. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        I'm a big fan of Evra's but today was his worst in ages. Cleverley was continually left high and dry by other players
        Rafa and Valencia were the worst in my opinion although the fact we are debating this says enough really

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

          The silver lining is, I don't imagine we'll play as bad as that in any game the rest of the season and we're still in the cup.

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

          it reminds me of the Oldham vs Liverpool game, we are Oldham on the last 10 minutes, trying to hold onto our game

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