→ The 2014/15 season was Sergio Aguero's best ever for Fantasy returns. Seven of his goals/assists and 36 of his FPL points came in two meetings with which club that year? Scout Betting
5 October 2013 1073 comments
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After claiming winnings back in Gameweek 5, last weekend we missed out on further glory thanks to Ben Davies’ smartly taken goal for Swansea. Aaron Ramsey did his bit by notching a fourth league strike of the season at the Liberty, but the Gunners defence gave way to snatch the winnings from our clammy fists. In this week’s Scout Pick’s inspired flutter, we again look to the midfielders to help us silence a grinning Paddy Power.

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Returning to this weekend’s markets, we find that three of the Scout Picks midfield are featured. Liverpool’s Victor Moses heads up the trio as he prepares to face former club Crystal Palace at Anfield. Fantasy managers, punters and the bookies alike can only see this one as a heavy home win, with the strike pair of Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez carrying the armband for many in Saturday’s match.

Moses is a unpredictable character by comparison but, nonetheless, he’s the midfielder most likely to net in the Gameweek according to Paddy’s odds. They have him at 11/4 to score anytime with a Liverpool clean sheet against the Eagles. Having backed the old favourite in the picks, we’ll also show confidence by laying down £5 of our tenner stake and making this our bet of the week.

Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen managed to fend off the considerable challenge of team-mates Paulinho and Gylfi Sigurdsson to find a home in the Picks for the local derby with West Ham. The cultured Danish playmaker is yet to open his league account for Andre Villas-Boas’ side but Paddy are offering 11/2 for Eriksen to score with a Tottenham clean sheet against the Hammers at the Lane. We’ll wager another £3 of our stake on this one.

That leaves us with just a couple of quid to throw the way of Cardiff’s Peter Whittingham, now the weapon of choice in the Bluebirds midfield. In Fantasy terms, he’s played second fiddle to budget rival Robbie Brady at Hull, but, with the Irishman sidelined, Whittingham looks well placed to earn further interest.

He faces a Newcastle side that are still smarting from a first-half mauling at Goodison on Monday night and, while we expect Alan Pardew’s team to show more fight against the Welshmen, Cardiff have a formidable home record and will provide another stern test for the Magpies. Paddy have Whittingham at 9/1 to score with a Cardiff clean sheet against Newcastle and those odds earn our final slice of this week’s stake money.

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  1. Hay Number 2
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    What are the chances of Rooney starting?!

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      80%

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      1. Hay Number 2
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Good enough for me 🙂

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Very good.

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      1. Hay Number 2
        • 14 Years
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        Cheers buddy!

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    3. Tim Canterbury
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      they were 75% but we simply do not know now. it would help if moyes could find him for a start

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  2. andres
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    Migs, davis
    Vidic walker wilson (coleman chester)
    MICHU HBA eriksen whittingham (jedinak)
    ROO suarez giroud
    0.3, 1FT

    Hba to:?

    A ramsey
    B sess
    C save

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ramsey

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  3. Dogba
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Morning guys. For those that didn't read the entire Michu head injury article, it seems a bit more positive than the tweet might have you think.

    “For Sunday, I will need to wear something to play because the wound will re-open if I head the ball or there’s contact in that area of my head.”
    Seeing the light-hearted side of his injury, Michu joked: “I have had so many showers to get the Vaseline out of my hair - I can’t get it out though.

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Michu is class

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    2. tazri
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      what is the point of the second paragraph for this purpose

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      1. Dial Square
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        he put vaseline on his head to stop the bleeding during the game

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      2. Dogba
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I dunno. He's messing around and doesn't seem to be worried at all -> injury isn't that serious.

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  4. CostaCoffee
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    A) Giroud, Barkley and Amalfitiano (1.3m)
    B) Lukaku, Barkley and Sigurdsson (0.8m)

    P.S. I only have Amalfitiano until Brady's back

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    1. tazri
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      i told you already

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      1. CostaCoffee
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Ya ino but i want others opinions

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    2. UnitednationsXI
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    3. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      A for me.....Giroud could get golden boot this year and Siggy will be on the bench as soon as he blanks a couple

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  5. r0binh0
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is RVP->Lukaku madness?

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    1. Hay Number 2
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      This game week yes

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      1. r0binh0
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        even given the toe issue?

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    2. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      No its sensible TBH

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    3. tazri
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      did it 2 GWs ago, worked out for me

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  6. Puzzle
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Should I play Davies or Rosenior this GW?

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Davies

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  7. Lateriser 12
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Should i take a one week punt on a striker this week and then get in Robin next week?

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      No keep RVP away

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    2. Lateriser 12
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      On an Etoo/Aguero maybe?

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    3. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      no

      keep rvp LR

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      1. Lateriser 12
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Done. Decided. Decision made.

        Vorm
        JT Vidic Dawson
        Michu Siggy Ramsey Whittingham
        RVP Gru Suarez(c)

        xx Barkley Clyne Burner

        Looking good?

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        1. Lateriser 12
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          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          wc btw.

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        2. FPLCEO
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Very tidy.......wouldn't get Siggy personally but a good punt all the same. The front 3 is mega

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        3. NATSTER
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Wow.. I like that DF!

          Looking great.

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    4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      youre giving yourself another swap to do after a wc....

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

      Go with your guts.

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  8. Gr3g
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    I know one of Liverpool FWDs to C seems like no brainier but my gut tells me they will struggle today just to piss off half of us here!
    My C is still on Rooney as Sunderland are simply terrible, just a bit worried he might not start and come on fpl after in the game to give me lovely 2 pts hehe
    Is there any news about Rooney?

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Mines on Suarez and Vice Captains on Studge

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    2. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Why risk it?

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      1. Gr3g
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, one thing is that most of people will C Pool player and I could go down in OR rankings.
        Could be a master stroke on the other hand, its really 50/50 I think.
        I will probably pu$$y out and end up with C Sturridge 🙂

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    3. United13
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I agree with you. Don't think Liverpool will score many today. Think they might be frustrated...

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  9. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    anyone worth buying for -4 in replace of rvp?

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    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      got suarez and lukaku

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    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Suarez/Sturridge/Rooney/Giroud/Lukaku

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    3. gunnerlover
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Giroud?

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    4. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Suarez/Studge/Giroud

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    5. Gr3g
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Giroud the Donkey?

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

      I'm considering bring saurez in for -4. Wish I did it last weekend though!

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    7. adams_6
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Not unless you can GUARANTEE a goal from them to get that 4 points back. Chill out.

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  10. Gravless wonder
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on rvp?

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yep.. he's usless

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  11. gunnerlover
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone got any news on Fellani? Thinking of swapping to Lamps or someone like that

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely not. Would swap to Eriksen.

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      1. gunnerlover
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I've got Erksen, thanks though mate

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Fellaini didn't travel.

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      1. gunnerlover
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Seriously?! God damn. Thank you mate

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Ferdinand didn't either. Twitter.

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          1. gunnerlover
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            Well I'll probably go lamps or Nasri. Gotta get someone!

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              12 years, 3 months ago

              Lampard likely rested. Nasri is Nasri.

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    3. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Lamps > Sigs

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      1. gunnerlover
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Already have spurs cover, thanks though ma

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    4. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Get Moses/Ramsey.

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      1. Dogba
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Don't get Lamps or Nasri, they're not nailed. Moses is (for now at least) and got great fixtures.

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        1. gunnerlover
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks mate

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

    if someone is interested in joining H2H league, here is the code: 1259682-626944
    today starting

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ok I'll join

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

        cheers

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      2. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        It's a trap.

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

          LOL

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    2. United13
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yes please

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

        cheers

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  13. Timbomars
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    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I already have Sturridge. Should I swap out RVP for Rooney or Suarez?
    I don't really want to double up, but I'm really worried that Rooney won't play!!

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Suarez

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  14. United13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Correct team and subs:

    Boruc (Davis)
    Evra. Coleman, Davies (Chester, Collins)
    Ozil, Siggy, Michu, Brady (JWP)
    Giroud, Lukaku, RVP

    Brady won't play but have the excitement of autosub and already do e 2 transfers this gw and do happy with 1 point for JWP.

    Captain siggy, VC RVP

    Yes/No?

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Im starting him too 😀

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  15. TheBear
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Struggling a bit for my team,a few injury doubts and already made my FT,team currently

    Mignolet (Boruc)
    Shaw Ivanovic Toure (Coleman, Lescott)
    Barkley Ramsey Michu HBA (Snodgrass)
    Rooney Sturridge(C) Giroud

    Worth doing a -4 hit to change anyone or looking ok??

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      HBA > Sigs maybe

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  16. UnitednationsXI
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    cant decide on who to start between Burner (NEW) or Barklay (mci)

    - if cardiff keep a CS, thats 7-8 points for burner BUT newcastle always have goals in them. Although burner is a decent goal threat on corner with whitts delivery

    - barkley on form but city away is probably the hardest fixture. already have baines

    leaning towards burner...never thought i would favour a 4-3-3 over a 3-4-3

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    1. The one who has a knock
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'm playing burner over barkley

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      1. UnitednationsXI
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        thanks

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  17. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    ahhhh feels so good having mata in my team ..... it can only go well 😉

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'm really hoping it pays off for you. Great punt imo.

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    2. UnitednationsXI
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      very good punt i reckon...i am looking at him next gw

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

      I need him in my team soon...

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    4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      thanks guys heres hoping 😛

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  18. Aditya K
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Hey guys.. sup

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Sun.

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      1. Aditya K
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Hey TM. How u been? Gearin up for Ind-Aussie series?

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  19. Deicide
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I've taken 16 ponts hit so far.. i don't want to take one more.. But i'm worried af right now..

    I guess Braddy -> Barckley would be the obvious transfer. Right?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      What's your team now?

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      1. Deicide
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Boruc Marshall
        Zaba Terry Merte Chester Turner(car)
        Michu HBA Ozil Braddy Williams
        Giroud Stu Suarez (C)

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          You have issues. 3 out with 1 in doubt. 4-3-3 if you're lucky.

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          1. Deicide
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            That's what i'm doing. And I'm praying too.

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    2. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      16 pts this gw?

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      1. Deicide
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        No. I mean, i've been taking -4 points hit since gw 3 - 4..
        My team was perfect. I didn't need more hits.. But these injuries wrecked everything

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  20. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez 1.70 anytime scorer. Get on?

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    1. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Good odds

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Surprised.

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    2. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Money for jam

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  21. andres
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    What should I do with HBA:

    A save transfer
    B ramsey
    C sess

    Migs, davis
    Vidic walker wilson (coleman chester)
    MICHU HBA eriksen whittingham (jedinak)
    ROO suarez giroud
    0.3, 1FT

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    1. Old Glory
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'd transfer him. Ramsey is a bit late now, but you can't ignore his form. I've also heard grumblings that HBA is going to be benched anyways. I've xferred him out for Paulinho and Zabs for Terry this week.

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      1. andres
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Would you take a hit somewhere?

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        1. Old Glory
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Nah your team looks fine, no need for a hit.

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  22. Exilizer
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Thanks for removing my reply fail torres. Btw am I still in your leagues or eliminated?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Check your FPL page.

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      1. Exilizer
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Ahh yeah thought I still saw both on there. Only survived in last man standing by the looks of it 🙂

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  23. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    If fellaini really didn't travel, there's probably some truth in Bembas post from redcafe about the guy who knows a guy who knows that fellaini and RVP are real doubts following injuries from CL and that Rooney will start.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      OMG!

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Was just thinking that... And the way we all harassed him for it 🙂

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  24. SpinyNorman [*_*]
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    All set?

    Migs
    Zab Vidic Gibbs
    P.Hernandez Ramsey Mata HBA
    Suarez(c) Sturridge Soldado

    Subs: Coleman, Delph, Chester

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  25. tazri
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS, it shocked me.
    wilshere SMOKING

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24400297

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    1. elkunaguero
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Apparently, Zidane too...

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  26. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Last two decisions to make

    A) play Barkley (3-4-3) or Burner (4-3-3)

    B) Lambert to Lukaku, or save FT and do it next week?

    Thanks guys

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

      Play Barkley

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  27. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone knows an ewallet i can use for paddy power which does not need verification? Neteller and Entropay taking ages to verify and i wanna put my bets in today

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

    Which 2 to play out of Faye, Barkley, Lovren, Arnie. Already have Boruc so would be doubling up on Soton.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Too hard basket.

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

        Ah last article FAIL, then bottom of the page FAIL. I should sticky all my posts 🙂

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      barkers and lovren

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    3. footyjuana
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Faye Arnie

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    4. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Lovren and Arnie. I'd double up.

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      1. Dogba
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Judge each player individually, Lovren is a better shot than Faye for sure. 2 goals conceded in 6 games, come on.

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

          These are the 2 at the minute. Interesting that everyone has a different opinion, shows that it's all very close.

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          1. Dogba
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah nothing between it. I have no problem judging each player on his own merits when people ask for advice, harder to do it on my own team 🙂 I think it's the way to go though, playing the odds.

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    5. Lateriser 12
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Faye and Arnie i reckon.

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

    Worth taking a hit to do rvp > saurez? Bearing in mind the toe injury?

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  30. Lateriser 12
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    La Roja about?

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