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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. Art Vandelay
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Evenin' all. Hope you all had a decent GW. Need some advice on Man U coverage. I have none. Which of the following two please?

    a) Sturridge to Rooney

    or

    b) Sturridge to RVP
    Snod to 4.6 mid (Townsend?) -4

    Cheers

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

      A but I have half a mind not to get either rght now

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      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Sticking with double Liverpool? Not convinced I wan to hang on to Sturridge or that could be an option.

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

      Just go A then. Im getting RVP but not for a hit

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    3. I Am Nobody
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      A

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    4. Art Vandelay
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers Gents.

      Seems the prudent thing to do, but could prove costly.

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  2. AK ⭐
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    If the Bap Chap predictions are spot on, I go through! Winning against Pratik by a single point!

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    1. Acquafresca
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldnt count my chickens just yet..

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

      hope he's not. I can't deal with another C fail

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

        Sissoko won't get any baps..

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

          stop stepping on my deams sir. Can't I have hope for a few more hours?

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

    Time to unload Stoke defenders & Begovic I think

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

      It was time 5 or 6 weeks ago.

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

        This 🙂

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

        Captain Hindsight, is that you?

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

          No, but their last CS was back in December and people were still getting excited by Wilsons return.

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      3. Phaze 1
        • 14 Years
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        +1000

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    2. Corrigan
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      I'm locked in. WC regrets and all that.

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

      i'm reluctant to use transfers in defense/Keepers

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

      I got rid of the last one today

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    5. Tatty Bojangles
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Yep, Bego to Bunn for me i reckon. That's 11 GW's without a CS for Stoke.

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

      I brought in wilson but then Huth got suspended so that's a big problem for them, Norwich defenders at home are the ones to go for, have R Martin and brought in Turner for this week

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

    Lambert»Rvp and:
    A)Cise»Rooney
    B)Bego»DDG

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

      A and then put in DDG next week. Can see Rooney and Kagawa doing a repeat of their Norwich performance

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  5.  ⓖⓐⓩⓩⓐ™
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Has the bap chap been on plz?

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      1.  ⓖⓐⓩⓩⓐ™
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers mate

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  6. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Who's through to the final 64 of Members Cup? o/

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    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Me unless Sissoko gets three freak baps.

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

        There is no such thing, the stats say no.

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        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          I know, it was a rhetorical flourish. 😉

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  7. Phaze 1
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Would love for Sissoko to get 2BP. I know I'm dreaming but strange BP have happened before

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

      i have him too but dream on

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    2. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
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      he'll get none according to BAP i think

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      1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
        • 14 Years
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        *BAP chap

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  8. Nopli
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Thought i had an awesome GW but Suarez ruined my day 🙁

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

      At least you set a new world record for the most spelling mistakes in one word.. 😉

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/03/10/sunday-dugout-discussion-73/comment-page-26/#comment-5370960

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

        I thought you were referring to Forca's post!

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    2. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      thought i had an aweful GW but Suarez saved my day 🙂

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  9. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    begos not goin to keep a cleanie against wba is he? 🙁

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

      Romelu Lukaku!

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      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        I'm keeping!

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      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        indeed ak

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

      He probably will...now that everyone is losing faith and getting rid!

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        aye, im losin faith, but seems a waste of a ft to get a GK out whos playin at home

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

          I'm tempted by a Bego to DDG switch...but I might give it one more week...on the flip side as mentioned above, that beast Lukaku could go mental!

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

      im looking to transfer in Wilson.

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    4. hnmfm
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I'm done with him Bego>DGG already done 🙂

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

    Doosra?

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

      Aye. You got mail. 😉

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

      A few people have been saying they havent got mail

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

      Has he got split personality disorder or something? The other day he sarcastically clapped the ref and then shook his hand a minute later, and now this.

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

      He's such a fool, spends more time on Twitter at the back post than defending

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

        On Twitter at the back post?

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    3. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      anyone reckon he'll get fined for that??? he should nuh?

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

        Nope

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

        Could get a 3 game ban

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

    good to go for next GW ?

    de Gea
    Jose Enrique, Clichy, Wilson
    Mata, Michu, Bale (V), Sissoko, Walcott
    Van Persie (C), Suarez

    Sub: Bunn, Lambert, Davies, Pearce

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

      Looks good, can see Mata suprising people who took him out with a good performance

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  13. Screaming Midget
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on Lambert > Rooney + Begovic > DDG for -4?

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

      I would

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

      Considering this

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    3. Screaming Midget
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure DDG will get the 4 back though, that's the thing.

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

        Long term, though....

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

        long term he should (even with Lindegaard eyeing a medal Gollum-like).

        Imagine you'd done that move several weeks ago and you've got your answer. Come to think of it, I should probably bite the bullet, but I want to get into better habits for next season.

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

      Begovic> DDG aye

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  14. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    So Rooney or RVP?

    What's wrong with Robin... 🙁

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    1. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Still going RVP.

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    2. Screaming Midget
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Rooney is riskier, but he's a differential and a decent amount cheaper, allowing it to spent elsewhere.

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    3. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I can only get RVP for a hit, but if that was not the case, it would be RVP every time. Not having him is an unnecessary risk in the run in, unless you are desperately playing catch up. I take my ML above rank though.

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

        i'm like 90 behind my ml leader so i might have to take the risk

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    4. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      RVP!
      He want to be top scorer in PL this season

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    5. I Am Nobody
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      RVP

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

      If you remember last season around this time he went through a similar slow down. I'm not sure its fatigue cause he hasn't played that many mins and was rested when needed. I hope he can shake it off cause he's taking less shots on goal than I'd like for a 13.7 mil player

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

      I'm going with Rooney. There won't be much between them.

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

      He also went through a slump at this stage last season

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    9. kraftwerker
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Robin, not even close for me.

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

    I think I need to sell Rafa, sadly I don't think i make it happen this week without forgoeing both Chelsea and United attack cover. I can see Smalling starting v Reading

    Not getting DDG has to be my biggest wc regret I think.

    *waits for Parmtree's smug reply* 😛

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I have cut my losses and got DDG in for next GW. Same here as a massive WC regret

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

        Problem is I have 2 pressing transfers, not sure I can justify going -8 for him when I have a wc still to use.

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

          You've still your W/C to use? Love it ! 🙂

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        2. Call Me Old Fashioned
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          I was in fairly good shape for next GW apart from having to play one of Davies, Demel and Shaw so was a perfect chance to make that move here.

          Selling Studge and Snod?

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

            That was the plan yeah, other option is to keep Snod (the away points guy) and get DDG instead. as long as neither Frank nor DDG i can afford it,

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            1. Call Me Old Fashioned
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 10 months ago

              i wouldnt be so rushing to get rid of Snod given Sunderland's form

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

      😛

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

        Lindy's due 😉

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        1. Parm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          It'll be time for the wildcard by then! 😉

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

        would you keep Snodgrass one more week ahead of Frank and do Migs to DDG instead. I think my other move will be Sturridge to Rooney. Can afford to all 3, but not sure it's worth -8.

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        1. Parm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Hmmm, Norwich play Sunderland, if you think Sunderland will keep a cleanie, ship Snodgrass, if not, ship Mings.

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

            well this is the only week I might trust Sunderland but no CS in 5 makes me doubtful. It;s tough. It's also a question of what do we expect lamps to do v West Ham?

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            1. Parm
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 10 months ago

              A goal at best TBH, he was poor today.

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

    Chances of Rooney starting against Reading? 80%, or so? Reckon he will? Want to bring him in as a differential and to be able to upgrade a midfielder In a couple of weeks.

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

    RP

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

    0.1m short of doing Begovic to De Gea with one free transfer.

    Who do i downgrade and to whom?

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

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

      Sturridge to Berbatov

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

    So whats everybody on right now wit BAP's yet to come, 48 for me

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Same here.

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

      49 🙂 with 8 players

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

      55 (-4)

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

      50pts. with Suarez(VC)

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

      *Autosub in...49 :p

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

        U got subs lol

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

    Premier League official Facebook page listed Bunn as having made 6 saves, yet FPL awarded him 4. What's that all about, then...?!

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

      EA Sports is useless

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

    Am I right to save my transfer or should I get DDG?

    Reina-Bunn
    Davies-Demel-Zaba-Shaw-Wilson
    Michu-Bale-Walcott-Puncheon-Sissoko
    Suarez-RVP-Lambert

    Cheers guys.

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

      You could easily get rid of Punch or Lambert either, for Maloney or Remy.

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

        Why get rid of Lambert?

        Punch > Maloney would be my transfer.

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

    Come on BAPs, you were out early last week!

    Any chance of 3 for Remy, or 2 for Fletch? I'll be joint top of my ML if the Chap is right, and I don't want to share.

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

      I'd say Remy would get 2, Townsend with the 3

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

        I just want a single surprise BAP, out of nowhere. Give one to Bunn 😉

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

          haha, I have Remy myself so hoping the same

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  23. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Autosubs in . . .

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    1. fredwestham
      • 14 Years
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      I'm surprised that anyone had any! I couldn't field a full 11...

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Some folk this it is amusing to bench their playing players for non playing in GW like this...

        sad acts

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

          🙂

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          1. Call Me Old Fashioned
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 10 months ago

            I can understand it but i am too impatient for that, i want to see my points and be in delight/put of my misery as soon as can

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        2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Not me fwiw. My member's cup opponent legitimately had Cesar in and got Bunn subbed. I hate that stupid benching trick. Pointless.

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

        Some put their no-playing players in the starting XI and playing ones on the bench...

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

          you forgot mentioning (C) no-playing (VC) suarez 😛

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      3. Manani
        • 14 Years
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        someone (like me) enjoy seeing the autosubs coming in and boost up the pts. in a split second 😀

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

          I should be allowed to have Bunn replace Rafael really!!

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  24. I Am Nobody
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Please update fantasy points. Hurry up, I can't wait any longer.

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  25. Trigg ⭐️
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Cristiano just scored. Real 1-0.

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

    Keep or sell Sturridge? Discuss.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
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      Sell

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    2. Evans
      • 13 Years
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      Sell

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    3. I Am Nobody
      • 13 Years
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      Sturridge out!

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  27. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Looks like Power 5 and RVP Suarez was the right call. Siss for Michu too

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  28. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
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    I want one more pt for Bunn. He has 6 saves not 4.

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    1. Screaming Midget
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      'Currantly' on 7.... 8 would be nicer

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
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      1 caught, 4 parried and 1 Punc to be more precise

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  29. Screaming Midget
    • 15 Years
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    Baps added

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