634x258 Dugout Discussion
23 November 2013 3106 comments
Mark Mark
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The remainder of Saturday has big boots to fill. Following on from a tumultuous Merseyside goal-fest, a quintet of three o’clock kick-offs will make a bid to keep the goal count and points tallies ticking.

Fantasy managers will be focused mainly on the Emirates where the Gunners are the latest to face up to a resolute Southampton rearguard. With many holding three, four or even five assets going into this clash – the outcome looks pivotal to our Gameweek totals.

Elsewhere, Fulham look to revive their fortunes at home to Michael Laudrup’s Swansea, Hull look to protect their formidable home record against struggling Palace and Gus Poyet’s Black Cats bid to continue their rebuilding process with a tricky visit to the Britannia.

With red-hot Newcastle hosting a buoyant Norwich at St James’ Park and Chelsea making the trip to West Ham for the 5.30pm kick-off, there’s every chance that the momentum from the dramatic early kick-off at Goodison can be maintained.

Andy’s efforts on our Twitter feed brings you all the team news from today’s matches, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open and will remain so right through until the final whistle at the Boleyn Ground.

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

  1. Parm
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    My friend died today of heartburn. Can't believe gavisgone.

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    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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      ar ar ar

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      where's that downvote button? 😉

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  2. Scottys Army
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ah well first bad week in a while

    On to next week

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  3. The Baines
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Enough is enough with Brady.. Planning a switch to Sessegnon..

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  4. Laserface
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    is 45 incl bonus with evra and aguero(c) to go bad ?

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    1. A.
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Nope, good score, especially if you have any Chelsea players currently playing

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      1. Laserface
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        i have terry playing ,, assuming he'll gimme 6 pts

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        1. A.
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          Don't count your chickens, West Ham could grab a goal from somewhere.

          But still, its decent, certainly above average

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  5. The3rdTurd
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    This is the 4th week running I've owned both Oscar and Hazard. It's not been as successful as I had hoped given the fixtures, with combined scores of 5, 4, 15 and 13 (so far).

    It's not really a viable long term option, and I think I'd still feel more comfortable owning Hazard if I had to pick one of them.

    Hazard had 5 key passes in that first half, by the way.

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    1. A.
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      There's just so few consistent midfield options out there that owning Oscar and Haz is actually a viable tactic at the moment.

      I'd be moving one of them on soon though, especially if Walcott can actually return with the impact we're all hoping for

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  6. sinik
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard owners, you consider him a season keeper or will you shift him out when you have the opportunity..part of my justification for him was that he was on pens, but when Lampard plays he's not..

    considering Wally for him before Wally's price goes up too much..

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    1. theloveburglar
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      season keeper for me barring serious injury and im sure he will be the highest scoring midfielder come the end of the season

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      1. sinik
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        that's quite a statement, what makes you think that? I'll give you that he's drifting more centrally this season than last..

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  7. Scottys Army
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    brady to bacuna ?

    was going to sell whits but he looks safer than brady

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    1. Phoenix Wright
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'll do Brady to Walcott after the midweek game.
      Sell Brady.

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      1. Scottys Army
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        if bacuna comes through on mon hes in my team.

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  8. Sess!
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    I know they conceded 3 today but reading that Flanagan played ok. Worth bringing in until Jan WC?

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    1. A.
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      Nope, rotation with Cissokho is on the cards.

      He did play quite well though

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  9. Acquafresca
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    What are people's thoughts on Ramsey?

    Actually thinking of bringing him in this week...

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Unlucky not to score today

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      Might sell.

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    3. A.
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      I'm getting deja vu 😆

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    4. Van Dal
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      what is the point of this?

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    5. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      Won't want to do much against home town team.
      Won't be able to do much against home town team.

      Hopefully

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    6. Phoenix Wright
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      Walcott after the CL game imo.

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    7. Captain Shirokov
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      Avoid him, I got him last Gw and he's not going to score for the rest of the season 🙂

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  10. CHANCING PUNT
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    For the next few gameweeks leading into the January wildcard I want to have this midfield:

    Coutinho Oscar Walcott Morrison ?

    Need help on a 5th midfielder around 5.0. Any suggestions from now until Jan? Sick of Brady.

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      Jwp

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      1. CHANCING PUNT
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        Don't like Soton fixtures. Currently got Lallana and not convinced.

        His position is under threat if Osvaldo comes back in also.

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          it won't be Lallana who loses out if Osvaldo comes back

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          1. CHANCING PUNT
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            12 years, 2 months ago

            JWP's is though, the guy CDMB suggested.

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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              very true

              This is my issue. I want Theo in and it's easier to sell Oscar than Sess, as Sess means I only have 4.6 to downgrade Barkley to

              Now RavMo and Januzaj have gone up there is no one in that bracket I'd feel comfortable owning.

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  11. dr. Phil
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Koscielny or Mert to bring in? Whats the vote?

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    1. BantamPhil
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      Mert cause he is jammy

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    2. Beamer
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      merta sucker!!!!

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    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      Kosh

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    4. Sess!
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      Def mert

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    5. The Chosen One...
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      Kos cheaper so him

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    6. dr. Phil
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      cheers

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  12. Total Foot 5
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Last 5 matches Lamps ag WHam...4 gols. money.

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  13. Valar(Keith)
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    So why was brady taken off then? Match sharpnes$?

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    1. Demí
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      Playing poorly

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    2. The Chosen One...
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      He was shite apparently

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  14. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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    Thoughts on Ozil? Given his price he's been a real let down. But then it's probably worth keeping him for the next 2 fixtures.

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    1. Phoenix Wright
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, sell him after 2 GWs.

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  15. Total Foot 5
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    OSCAR: pure talent. He's almost a cheap version of the great brazilian Zico when he was just modern mid all around player w/ Flamengo & BrASIL.

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      He is shit, over hyped and over valued

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      1. Hybrid.power
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        lol

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    2. Granville
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      Bit early to be comparing him to Zico

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      1. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
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        indeed, early. I meant he reminds you of the way zico played.no fix position in midfield, goes all over the pitches, great asists + gol scoring threat. Zico destoryed w/ flamengo as such. Oscar has the potential to do it. Brasil lacks these kind of midfielders classic, Ganso seemed to be one but his injuries stopped it.

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    3. Willis.
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      But not as good as Mata

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  16. Heydudes13
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    #TeamOscar

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  17. money face bandwagon
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    should i save my transfer this gw?

    boruc 4m

    ward baker vlaar chico turner

    hazard oscar ozil ramsey

    suarez aguero rooney

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    1. money face bandwagon
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      ohh i miss out on morrison lol

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  18. Van Dal
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    C'mon Aiden Azar

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  19. BantamPhil
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    One more goal Oscar baby

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
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      Don't get greedy...

      Some of us are on 24(-4)...

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  20. Give The Todd Some Love
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    I assume Snoddy didn't play because of injury, any idea how long he's out for?

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  21. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Parm, Mila, ENR?

    Who has Oscar in the draft league?

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    1. Mílanista
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      Pepin I think

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  22. Scottys Army
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    brady ntl reset

    a small consolation gives me time to find a replacement.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      Theo also, means I don't have to worry about him rising this week.

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      1. Scottys Army
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        nice one mate

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  23. TorresMagic™
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone less than 25?

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      24(-4)

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    2. A.
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      Yeah, I'm only 20. Got plenty of FPL points though 😉

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  24. Total Foot 5
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    Downing was great potenttial.just never delivered.

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  25. Hurri Kane 42
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    Interesting statistic after 11 gws, avg points of players is 533...... mine stays @ 520 after deducting transfer hits...... care 2 share ??

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  26. Hybrid.power
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    I'm not confident about this Chelsea clean sheet.

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      I wouldn't be either

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  27. Optimus.
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    So what minute will Terry lose my CS?

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      And mine. I'm gona say 85th.

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    2. Mílanista
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      88

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    3. Captain Shirokov
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      73

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    4. _Ninja_
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      As a Terry owner for 5 game weeks, it doesn't matter when, we just know it'll be lost.

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    5. Deulo10
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      64th

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  28. GreennRed
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    Could be a while before Baines goes toe-to-toe with his next opponent 😉

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    1. A.
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      Witty

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  29. Heydudes13
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    Ward on the bench again!

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    1. The Chosen One...
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      Never bench class

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  30. sinik
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    When is everyone who doesn't already have Walcott bringing him in? GW13 or 14?

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    1. Reedy
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      GW13 I think but it's more about shedding the deadwood already in my midfield.

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      1. sinik
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        I'm thinking the same, but I might have to wait until GW14..need to sort out the defense first..problem is I'm worried Walcott will rise..think he might be more lethal going forward than Hazard will

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