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 Sunday’s fare with huge expectations and the hope that today’s returns can rescue respectability.

The bill certainly looks talented enough, with Roberto Martinez’s Everton hosting Southampton and leaders Arsenal making the trip to in-form Newcastle – both those matches bristle with goals and could well offer a strong platform for the today’s four o’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, Tottenham’s White Hart Lane clash with Stoke perhaps offers less on paper, although Tim Sherwood’s new broom could yet unearth some key Fantasy assets for 2014 with today’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. ccc
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Jagielka to
    A. Distin
    B. Kosc
    C. Other

    Cheers

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      b

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

      Already own Coleman

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    3. Gazza2000
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B

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    4. Diego Hazard
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B

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

      b

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    6. ccc
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers

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    7. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      b

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  2. Strificus
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    How should I use this money on Jan 1st?

    http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s535/BayStBullies/Fantasy-Team_zps6eda54d3.png

    I'm looking to do Cabaye -> Hazard; but may get priced out if I wait that long.

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  3. Liastro ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Is Redmond still a decent option? Need a Ravel replacement.

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

      Considered him earlier. But now between Ki and Puncheon

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Will have competition once Pilkington is back fit

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

    cazorla anyone?

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    1. Barry Woj
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      no

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

      Not for me

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

      Nah

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

      Time for a rest perhaps.

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  5. rdpx
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    67 points -4

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    1. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Well done.

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

        thanks.

        left 4 on the bench as well.

        my -4 was for oviedo/ramsey to cabaye/sterling who got 4 between them for a net zero effect.

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

          I broke even with my hit as well; but the idea was to free and gain some money.

          Howard, Ramsey -> Mannone, Cabaye

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    2. sinik
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      nicely done..I was on 60 -4 and pretty happy with it

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

        wish they would hurry up and update it I want to see if I have finally broken in to the top 100K...

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

          likewise but with the top 150K

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  6. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Got Gibbs, is it worth doubling up with Kosc or Mert for Arsenal v Cardiff when I can then WC or is there a different move you would do with this lot? Advice appreciated.

    Marshall

    Kompany Evans Gibbs Distin

    Hazard Walcott Januzaj

    Suarez Rooney Negredo

    Subs: Whittaker Pozuelo Silva

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  7. Schürrle Class
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Dont bring in Rooney for the moment 😉
    I have the exact same strikers as you

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

      That's nice.

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      1. Schürrle Class
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah ^^

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  8. sinik
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    how many other people like to do their transfers just before the price changes (like 10-20 min) in case something there swings your vote?

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    1. jmcclory123
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      like common sense?

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

        I see so many people doing them REALLY early (like minutes after the first day's matches even if they're not forced by injuries/drops) and it boggles the mind..

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

          I gave in really early this time; but I've been making a move that has required spanning over 3 GWs. At this point; I just really want to get it done. :/

          Lovren -> Chester

          I need the money; as my team needs a lift at midfield. As it's a bench move; I didn't overly care about the implications of it.

          Granted, I just hit a GW where I didn't field a full team. I think this was just a freak GW though.

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

            the average was still pretty high all things considered..similar to last week iirc..

            nothing wrong with doing them early, I just check TotalFPL to see if any of my players or targets are going to drop or rise that day in case it changes my plans

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    2. Schürrle Class
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I am going to bring in Szczesny for Marshall. Financially wise when is the best time to bring him in ( when will he be cheapest ? )

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

        whenever you want, neither are close to rising or dropping

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        1. Schürrle Class
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Thanks just did it now anyway 😉
          Would you say that Szczesny will get a CS vs. cardiff on Wednesday?

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

            I hope so, I have Mert 😉

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            1. Schürrle Class
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              Same. I am also happy as I just bet the 2 opponents in my ML this gameweek
              Check out the link to my team and see what you think ?

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      2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        He isn't going to drop in price

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

    Really want to bring Hazard into my team but should i do it this week for a 4 point hit or wait for my Winter WC.

    A) Silva to Hazard (-4)
    or
    B)Play Bannan

    Thanks 🙂

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

      Do you want to pay more for Hazard?

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

        Yeah will buy him even at 10.3 but don't want to miss out on his points 🙂

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

      Play Bannan

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  10. turd ferguson
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Just imagine what the average would have been if Zabaleta, Toure, Rooney all played 😯

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

      higher than what it is right now?

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      1. turd ferguson
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        you know what i meant my love.

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

    -4 hit to do Remy (wba) to Lukaku (sto), or keep for one more week? 🙂

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      keep

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

      Keep remy

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

      Keep

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  12. LOCO ABREU
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    ozil>yaya,whato do you think?My midfield:Wally-Hazard-Mirallas(making me proud!)-Jwp-Ozil

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  13. Peggi
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Why all the Ki love? 1 goal all season and it was a penalty

    Mutch at 4.5mil has 4 goals & 3 assists and he gets overlooked on here

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    1. Bad Pen
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I would love to get Mutch in, but already have Whitts so it's complicated.

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

        Yeh, I have whitts too. I'm planning on switching the Jan WC

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        1. Bad Pen
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah I'll be keeping a close eye on the teamsheets when the new manager comes in - could change things.

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      sunderland playing better and good fixtures

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

        Doesn't mean he will be involved in their goals

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    3. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I bought Mutch this week without ever seeing him play.

      Luck of the draw.

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

    Thinking of going 4 at the back as a type of differential for wc

    4 big mids

    suarez + another big striker

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    1. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Risky if RVP and Aguero come back from injury.

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    2. jurgenizer | TRIPEIROS
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      not the greatest idea when Aguero and (maybe even) RvP come back...

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  15. Diego Hazard
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Current team for next week

    Mignolet
    Debuchy Shaw Coleman
    Barkley Hazard Walcott Januzaj
    Rooney Negredo Suarez

    Davis Burner Chester Silva

    Willing to take -4 hit 0.0 in the bank

    Good to go? Cheers

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

      I wont do any transfer

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  16. Devon
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Current team:
    GK Given, Mignolet
    DEF Evra, Distin, Mertesacker, Gabiddon, N. Baker
    MID Ramsey, Silva, Colback, Hazard, Mirallas,
    FW Lukaku, Suarez, Negredo

    In the bank:0,3. 2 FT. Ramsey to Walcott leaves me with -2,3.

    A. Out Mirallas 4,9 to Much or Kasami
    B. Out Silva 7.0 to Cabaye or Lallana or Henderson
    C. Out Lukaku 6.2 to J.Rodriguez

    Any advice fellas?

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    1. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B: Henderson or C

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  17. Tiki-Taka
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Now BPs for today's games have been allocated does this mean Suarez assist remains?

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

      It was never going anywhere.

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    2. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes because it was an assist.

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  18. Spoiler
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    advice on team. 1.4 in bank with a 2 freebies

    Migs
    Zaba | Coleman | Bardsley
    Hazard | Redmond | Walcott | Januzaj
    Giroud | Negredo | Suarez

    Davies, Turner, M.Turner, Shelvey

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    1. Diego Hazard
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Shelvey to Barkley

      Mignolet to Szczesny

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  19. Ben Mee Over A Table
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Any news on Sakho injury and/or prospects for Kolo over the next few gameweeks?

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  20. vova
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Terry to Mert yay or nay?

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  21. Alejo - CFC
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Krul Mcgregor
    Terry Coleman GJ Ward Burner
    Hazard Yaya Barkley Cabaye Ravel
    Rooney Suarez Lukaku

    0.6 ITB

    A)Downgrade Terry to a cheaper def to bring in Walcott for Cabaye (-4)
    B)Lukaku > Podolski (FT)

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      A

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    2. Diego Hazard
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      A

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

    Best move?

    A) Collins -> Ward and bench Ravel
    B) Ravel -> Puncheon/Ki/Bannan
    C) Dzeko -> JRod

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Ravel > Raheem?

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

        Got him

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  23. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    will mert start vs Cardiff? surely could be rested verm and kosh to play? although I guess it does not matter what you say as you said yaya is nailed haha

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      LOL

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

      Could be, but I doubt it.

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

      Rest is due so no imo.

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  24. Fresco
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Terry & Silva -> Mertesacker & Walcott (-4 pt) leaves me with 0.0 so I need to do it before the price rises tonight. I'm probably playing WC towards the end of January. Yay or nay?

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      kos to save some money?

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  25. The Blackadder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Bottom of page fail.
    With Sakho going off injured, is Kolo for Shaw worth a shout for next few weeks? Or will Wisdom or Kelly be drafted in?

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

      I think Agger and Cissokho will start vs Cardiff.

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      1. The Blackadder
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks. Back to the drawing board.

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  26. The Mighty I
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    65 all out.

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  27. Spencer
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Evening guys.

    First proper night back after the Christmas break. Hope you all had a good one.

    Not seen any of the games over the last couple of days, so need you advice please.

    Who to get in for Mirallas? Up to 8.5 to spend.

    A. Nolan
    B. Navas
    C. Brunt
    D. Save FT

    Speroni
    Coleman - Koscielny - Shaw
    Walcott - Hazard - Cabaye - Mirallas
    Suarez - Rooney - Lukaku

    McGregor - Burner - Chester - Kim

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    1. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nolan looked so good, though its difficult to still trust WHU's attack.

      Navas maybe.

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

        Thanks AK. West Ham fixtures looking very good.

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          And I don't think Sam's getting sacked. Been scouting quite a lot, especially Atletico's games. Looks like he'll be signing some players then.

          A punt on Eriksen maybe?

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

    Get Ward for free and play Bannan or take a hit to get Kos + Lallana (for Dawson + Ramsey)

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

      Play ban an, think I'll keep Dawson

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        So thumbs down from you for my Dawson->Bardsley?

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  29. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    When is a last moment for a wc?

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

      1. February 11:29

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

      GW24.

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    3. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      The January Wildcard can only be used after Gameweek 20 starts (1 Jan 11:30) until Gameweek 23 ends (1 Feb 11:30)

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    4. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      gw39

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  30. AK ⭐
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Latest on Rooney? Chances of him starting the next?

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

      starting according to Moyes

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