634x258 Dugout Discussion
29 December 2013 5697 comments
Mark Mark
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After a less than fulfilling Saturday, Fantasy managers will be looking to Sundayโ€™s fare with huge expectations and the hope that todayโ€™s returns can rescue respectability.

The bill certainly looks talented enough, with Roberto Martinezโ€™s Everton hosting Southampton and leaders Arsenal making the trip to in-form Newcastle โ€“ both those matches bristle with goals and could well offer a strong platform for the todayโ€™s four oโ€™clock kick-offs.

Those are undoubtedly headlined by the battle of the Bridge where Luis Suarez and Liverpool face off against Chelsea in what promises to be a tumultuous affair. Whether it will bring goals and points for Suarez is another matter.

While hopes will be high for that encounter, Tottenhamโ€™s White Hart Lane clash with Stoke perhaps offers less on paper, although Tim Sherwoodโ€™s new broom could yet unearth some key Fantasy assets for 2014 with todayโ€™s clash providing an opportunity to scout out the potential on offer.

As usual, you can look to our Twitter feed for all the teamsheet updates from these matches, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to take you through to the final whistles.

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

  1. flipperallstars
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Finally a decent green arrow should follow with 67 points, need to follow it up now so I can start overtaking the casuals

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    1. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I heard you were a casual?

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      1. Andy1
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Boom

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    2. mgrea
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Congrats

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  2. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I'm know thinking Arsenal defenders are.... essential.

    I'm also thinking, where's is my taxi ๐Ÿ˜ก

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    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      How long have you been waiting for your ruby Evs?

      ๐Ÿ™

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      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Taxi 10 minutes, but he'll be here soon ๐Ÿ™‚

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    2. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Of course! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    3. Elniñorules
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Can't believe I sold Mert when he was on fire.

      Thinking Kosc...you?

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      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yep, but have other pressing issues this week...

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        1. Seamy
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          You losing Silva or benching?

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          1. Evs
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            • 16 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Sell.

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    4. Barry Woj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      but which one?

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  3. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Many will be tempted with Theo (c) over Suarez this week. Could work out, actually.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I am. Hull are decent defensively

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      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yes, but Suarez is such a beast at home.

        Still, I'm chasing and considering Theo...

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    2. โญ Bemba_Da โญ
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      suarez at anfield is unstoppable

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    3. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      There can be only one (Suarez)

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Also he looked tired today, then only three days rest. Hull have 4

        I suppose the same can be said about Theo and Cardiff though

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  4. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    62 -4 I'm taking that and running

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  5. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Is merte with the extra mill for all the baps he gets?

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    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Over a whole season. Yes. Plus kosc loves an onjury

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    2. andres
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      of course

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  6. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    This is the worst gameweek since Michael Owen's world league soccer 2000 came out ๐Ÿ™

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    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Why are you advertising a YouTube channel that you havent uploaded a video to in years ?

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I'm gonna start uploading stuff again. I'll do a Time Square video too

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  7. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on Sterling as a 2-3 week punt?

    Wasn't expecting anything today but should do well against weaker opposition.

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    1. โญ Bemba_Da โญ
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      sturridge back for stoke demi said

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    2. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I have him and he has looked really good lately. My only fear is that he will be rested to give Moses some gametime...

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Sturridge back for Stoke perhaps.

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    4. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Agin. Henderson if you must.

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

        I agree. Hendo looks deadly!

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  8. MB10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Is Ozil to Walcott worth a 4pt hit or will I just play clyne instead?

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Give up! Take a 12 point hit. You'll never recover ๐Ÿ˜ฅ

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  9. Breadbin
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    All jokes aside, best week of the season. Not gloating, just happy.

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

      Gloating doesn't suit you.

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    2. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I kinda prefer you when your miserable. Well done.

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  10. Crouch Potato!
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    73 -48 all out, over the moon!

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  11. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Happy Baps! ๐Ÿ˜€

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  12. rohan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Which one looks like the better trade?

    A- Meyler > Ki

    B- Chiriches > Koscielny

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

      B

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    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B for me as well mate

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    3. Zimppa
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B!

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    4. rohan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers guys

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  13. The Silva Surfers
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    58 for me, should be good for no.1 again. I love fpl this year!

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    1. Lazarus
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Respect.

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    2. Chucky
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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    3. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      what transfer did you do this gw?

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  14. andres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    when normally are the VC and autosubs done?

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  15. Rinseboy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    A- Play Ward
    B- Play Banan
    C- Banan to Sterling -4
    D- Banan to Ki -4

    Thanks!

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      can see sunderland losing

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      1. Rinseboy
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        So would you stick with ward or lose 4 Points for Sterling!

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        1. Jax
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          play him

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    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      A

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      1. Rinseboy
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks beavis seems the sensible option

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  16. Lazarus
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Question about the Cup...

    I scored 64pts but took a hit, giving an overall score of 60pts.

    My cup opponent scored 60pts with no hit.

    We both have the same number of goals scored. We both have made 25 transfers.

    Who goes through???

    Thanks

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      If a cup match is drawn, then the following tie-breaks will be applied until a winner is found:

      Most goals scored in the Gameweek
      Fewest goals conceded in the Gameweek
      Virtual coin toss

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      1. Lazarus
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Do you know if only defenders are counted towards the goals conceded?

        I think he is through either way on fewest goals.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Whole 11.

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          1. Lazarus
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Thanks.

            *rushes to count the goals conceded*

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    2. Rinseboy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Him i think due to your hit this week

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      1. Rinseboy
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Ignore me !

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      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        ๐Ÿ˜€

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      If guess him, as you took a hit. But it's a guess

      Goals conceded?

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  17. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    did Smarty Pants post his averages? 56 good for a green arrow?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Check Stickies.

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    2. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yep, sort by sticky....

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    3. bitterandstout
        11 years, 11 months ago

        haven't seen it or him yet.

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      • Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        42 overall, 48 for top10k

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      • sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        cheers guys! forgot you tend to sticky his posts ๐Ÿ™‚

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    4. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Will bannan start next week?

      Yep. I asked it.

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    5. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Thinking of getting negredo in wc and leave enough funds to upgrade to kun once hes back

      sound ok ?

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      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        R

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      2. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Very ok

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    6. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Anyone do worse than 20?

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      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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      2. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        19(-4) in GW5 ๐Ÿ™‚

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          We share a special bond now!

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      3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Don't be shy guys...

        ๐Ÿ˜ฅ

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    7. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Hang on I under estimated my score. 67 points is loads better than 65

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    8. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Interesting fact ๐Ÿ™‚
      Suarez has 18 goals against the bottom 12 opposition, 1 against top 8.

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        What position are Hull?

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        1. Podge
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          10th

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 16 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Captain material.

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      2. Podge
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        FTB ๐Ÿ™‚

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      3. Demí
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Aguero > Suarez

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        1. RuudVanNistelrooney
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          aguero(manc) > suarez(liv)

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        2. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          This.

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      4. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Check his fixtures then ๐Ÿ™‚

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      5. tqrrfesk
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        He got 3 against top 8. 1 against eve and 2 against spurs

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        1. HurriKane
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          well didnt verify just some random stat in dailymail comment section

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    9. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Before my (imminent) taxi arrives, favourite Indian starter and curry.

      Go....

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      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Mixed kebab

        Lamb madras

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      2. Rinseboy
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Chicken chat and lamb Bhuna!

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      3. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Come one Evs, you know we'll just get a load of curry puns and then probably some argy Bhaji

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      4. Podge
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Vindaloo and Vindaloo ๐Ÿ™‚

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      5. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Lamb Rogan Joshua.

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    10. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Without a (C) or a GK, Jagielka, Rooney nor YaYa, I got 46 (-4).

      I've won my ML Manager of the Month cash prize!!!!!!

      Thank you very much, Mutch!

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    11. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Mert + 5.6 mid

      or

      Kos + 6.5 mid

      (State which mid in each case)

      Cheers ๐Ÿ™‚

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

        Koscielny + Sterling, bank the cash.

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      2. Fizzy Mcgee
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Mertesacker and Wittingham/Barkley

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      3. RuudVanNistelrooney
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        i'm on kosc combination at the moment

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    12. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Those looking for a budget mid

      I strongly recommend Bolasie. 4.9, 0.1% ownership.

      Home games against Norwich and Stoke + seems like a Pulis favorite. Reminds me of fantasy favorite, Etherington.

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      1. bitterandstout
          11 years, 11 months ago

          good shout, upvote for you

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      2. red beard
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        u will laugh at first but give it a second thought...a sunderland striker until the end of january? borini or fletcher...i think its a great differential...

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      3. GunsnRoses
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Flanagan, Brown, silva, Ramsey, Ravel in my team.

        What will be told move to have an eleven playing

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      4. Elfozzie 42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        64 points from an eventual 5-3-2 with 4 x single pointers, pretty happy with that and 11 point triumph in my cup match...bring on round 3!

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      5. FantasyNik123
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        What is a casual?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Mark is a casual ๐Ÿ™‚

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        2. Podge
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Anyone who gets Kasami's points ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        3. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          If you don't immediately repost this on the next page. You are

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