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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 23

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We roll out the next instalment of our weekly article for Members tonight, offering an in-depth statistical analysis of the main captaincy contenders for the set of fixtures ahead. With Luis Suarez topping the Captain Poll, we assess the Everton defence ahead of the Anfield Merseyside derby. We also dig deep into the data of Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto’o ahead of the home game against West Ham, whilst Sergio Aguero and Wayne Rooney’s prospects are also discussed, with the latter now back in full training ahead of Cardiff’s visit on Tuesday evening:

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  1. FPLBRAH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Any advice much appreciated, on a wildcard and team is;

    Boruc

    Kosc Evans Azpi

    Puncheon Mata Hazard Erikson

    Suarez Aguero Bony

    Subs: Davis Ward Bruce Ramsey

    1) stupid getting in Ramsey this week and not even playing
    2) 1.8 ITB any suggestions on how yo use itit for improvememts?
    3) any other suggestions?

    Again, thanks in advance.

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    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I like it ... honestly wouldn't change a thing!

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      1. FPLBRAH
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers mate, can't help tinkering though 🙁 haha

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        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I know the feeling ... I've been swapping in players all day, thinking of going with the gut and powering down though!

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          1. FPLBRAH
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Haha I need to keeping telling myself its just a game!! I think you're right, I need to get to bed.

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    2. FPLBRAH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Mildstone in my posting career getting here haha.

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  2. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Eriksen the best mid option around £7m?

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Or Ramsey.

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Not not sure ramsey will start tomorrow. Will see how he slots in and easy switch if he starts tearing it up again.

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    2. droginexile
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Ramsey, lallana, Eriksen, Johnson, Mirallas all good options. theres quite a lot in that bracket. I love eriksen but im going ade for spurs cover instead. - he's a bargain

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  3. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Have both cabaye & silva:

    which to drop for FT? THE OTHER ILL JUST RISK HE PLAYS.

    AS OF NOW, BBC saying cabaye flying to paris and silva 75% chance w injury. surelly wont want get a hit for 2nd mid right...?

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    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Silva will play ... he was rested on the weekend in what should have been an easy Cup tie.

      Definitely move Cabaye!

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      1. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        thnx. cabaye can still fly to paris, have some creppes etc, and no deal & kome bak to newcastle.just bbc w news.

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    2. droginexile
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      drop cabaye, he's out the gap.

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      1. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        thnx cabaye for amsey or mirallas on ft? only have 7.2...ramsey tomo seems only 15-20 min , no? or maybe do ft now aJohnson and then gw aj > ramsey

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        1. droginexile
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          depends on the rest of your team, only need 1 everton attacking coverage i think so if u have lukaku, u dont need Mirallas. Also double arsenal atttack could be tough with their heavy fixture list and rotation etc.

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          1. Total Foot 5
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            BAINES - kos - kolarov - chester - MCNAUGHTON
            haz - silva - ERIKSEN - CABAYe - OVIEDO
            suarez - aguero - studge

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            1. droginexile
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Id go Ramsey so I think, a bit more potential for returns even though id say Mirallas is a bit more nailed on and seems to be coming into a bit of form

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              1. Total Foot 5
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                but is ramsey not paying ight? tomo..
                that means 0 pts and a potential 0 pt from silva. nobench 4 me. what d u think

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                1. droginexile
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 10 months ago

                  think ramsey wil play, not sure bout silva. ul have arse teamsheet before deline to make any last minute changes though. ul have to chance ur arm with silva though lad

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                  1. Total Foot 5
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 10 months ago

                    yep 7;30. lineuos shall ba round wat time?

                    funny that of al people mcnaughton a 3.8er who barely played is the sole survivor.

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  4. For Fuchs Sake
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Cheap defence but what do we think to my WC? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45786544/Screen%20Shot%202014-01-28%20at%2000.18.44.png

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    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Decent attack, but your team value must be pretty low!

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      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Bang on 0.0m left :-/

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        1. rokpuru
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Yup Me too!

          Speroni/Manone
          Kos/Coleman/chambers/ward/Bruce
          Yaya/Hazzy/Mata/RamBo/Ozil
          Aguero/Suarez/Rodriguez

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    2. Will
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You don't need all those midfielders, downgrade one to Parker (FUL 4.4)

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  5. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Boruc/Davis
    Kos/Azpil/Kolarov/Fabio/Bruce
    Yaya/Hazzy/Mata/RamBo/Noone
    Aguero/Suarez/Rodriguez

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  6. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I see no Baines love amongst wildcarders.

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    1. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      next 3 fixtures are pretty grim, even without the defence injuries around him

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        True that but one gets Baines for other reasons.

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        1. applebonkers
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          penalties

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          1. pundit of punts
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            and FKs and baps.

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    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      They'll get him after he gets a big score, Judy before the succession of low scores.

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Judy ?
        - she was friendly with Punch(eon) wasn't she .

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        1. Breadbin
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Meh auto type.

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          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            It's not !
            It's a sign !
            Get Puncheon !

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    3. Recoba
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Haven't drafted a wc team without him, one of my first names

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  7. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Hands up if you're getting rid of coleman?

    o/

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    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Madness
      Bad manners
      Fickle
      Shallow

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Their home games are great, their away fixtures are terrible. I have another WC in my locker so if it all goes tits up I'll get him back down the line.

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        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Ok when you put it that way .....

          Sell
          Sell
          Sell
          Bloody sell !!!!!!!!!!!!!'

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    2. For Fuchs Sake
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hand half risen..... I would only get 5.9 for him, so really not sure. It would free up some money to spend in MF though

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I bought him at £6m so I guess the decision to get rid is a lot easier for me. Only an extra 0.3m after tonight's drop if I need to get him back in.

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    3. FPLBRAH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      o/

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  8. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    This feels like Friday ....

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    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Without the 20 pints to follow ... kinda hard work ain't it!

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I've had 6 !!!!

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  9. Blue Moon Rising
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Eriksen or Lallana?

    Feel like Eriksen is a stronger long term prospect but Lallana has solid fixtures over the next 6

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      eriksen is beast irrespective of fixtures

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      1. Blue Moon Rising
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        My thinking as well. Much greater potential there for the same price.

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    2. Blue Moon Rising
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Thoughts?

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  10. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone else thinking of Hazard captain? Even if you own Suarez.

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    1. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      yep, it's mainly fear of the crowd that is putting me off

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    2. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Bony or kun for me. Chelsea playing out those grinding 1-0 or 2-0 wins is putting me off.

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    3. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'm very tempted, probably won't in the end as I'm ahead in my ML ... but if i were chasing points I definitely would. Can see Chelsea breaking the shackles and putting 2-3 past WHU

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  11. Harvey Specter
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Good to go?

    Mannone
    Kosc - Kolarov - Cahill
    AJ - Mata - Silva - Eriksen
    Suarez(c) - Aguero(vc) - J.Rod

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  12. Van Dal
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Since when did they have trams in manchester lol.

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    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Ages!!

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    2. For Fuchs Sake
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Since time

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  13. A.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Ok, cheeky wildcard team lined up:

    Mannone, Marshall
    Kos, Azpi, Kolarov, Clyne, Ward
    Hazard, Cazorla, Eriksen, Johnson, Mutch
    Suarez, Aguero, Sturridge

    B-e-a-utiful. Only question marks over Azpi, Clyne, Mutch and Marshall tbh.
    Cabaye out made my midfield decision for me. Cazorla is earmarked for a cheeky switch to Mata in 2 weeks time.

    You don't have to give me advice, just admire it.

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      maybe get puncheon or noone for mutch, and clyne is dodgy...consider vlaar or reid when hes back

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    2. wood is good
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      dont like it.
      not going to admire it.

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  14. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    is Cabaye going to play v.s Norwish

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    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Noooooo!!!!!

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    2. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      No.

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    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Considering he'll be in france tomorrow....NO!

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  15. ZULU23
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Please give me yours opinions.... 1 or 2

    http://imgur.com/Wgcwh4O

    http://imgur.com/FJJzihS

    Thanks!

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  16. For Fuchs Sake
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Hands up who still has their original WC to play?

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      The DGWs are what I've kept it for. They should be juicy this season

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      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Me too!

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    2. Blue Moon Rising
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      *Raises hand*

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  17. Demí
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    The Times say Rooney has a slim chance of returning against Cardiff. Thought Mata would start before the Rooney news earlier but more confident now. He's had two training sessions now, don't see a risk with Moyes starting him from the beginning. Could be wrong, but least we'll get team news beforehand anyway

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    1. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Mata start and Rooney on the bench I think.

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    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You getting mata Demi ?

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      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Just trying to fit him in now. Hadn;t looked at any wildcard drafts till tonight.

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        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          He's always been in my team , not tonight/tomorrow but I'll have a good look and maybe Ozil > Mata ftwe

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    3. droginexile
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      rooney and slim............in the same sentance 😀

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    4. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Rooney will start imo. Moyes needs points.

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    5. JT's Dog
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Anything about RVP

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    6. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      only got one response so a repost in hopes for some more thoughts!

      hey all, need some advice for the last 2 spots in the 15 man squad;

      boruc/davis

      olsson/ward/williamson/kosc/kolarov

      haz/yaya/januzaj/_________/__________

      suarez/bony/aguero

      which is better:

      a. mirallas and wilshere
      b. erikson and wilshere
      c. ramsey and henderson

      or..........

      d. change three spots and replace januzaj and have mata/puncheon/noone

      hope you experts can help with finalising the wc team... cheers!

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      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Wilshire is injured

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        1. Cevap
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          did not realize it was going to be lengthy but i see your point 🙂

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          1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            hes a doubt for soton but anyway with Rambo back he could be farmed out to the flank and probs wont play as much....and is a constant injury worry

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            1. Cevap
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              agreed...cheers!

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      2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I like eriksen ramsey/mirallas noone (with haz and yaya) if that works but otherwise mata puncheon and noone is good as puncheon and noone rotate well and januzaj gametime is going to be cut by mata

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        1. Cevap
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          i can do the ramsey/mirallas/nooone combo...

          was worried about d) b/c of the 2 cheap mids, but i guess i can't expect more with three premium mids

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          1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            id prefer eriksen to both ramsey and mirallas...tbh two of those three should outperform mata and whichever of the cheap mids you decide to play

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            1. Cevap
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              could do erikson and mirallas...and good point...

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      3. droginexile
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        d, then just rotate ur 2 cheap mids. I wouldnt go c anyway. B would be my second choice

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        1. Cevap
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          on second thought, i don't like c now either...hahaha

          cheers for your thoughts! was just worried about noone's game time

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          1. droginexile
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            I have noone as well but worried that zaha might take his spot

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            1. Cevap
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              i guess only time will tell...worth the risk for the short term i suspect and could always use a FT for the city/utd blank week if he is not playing

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      4. Pitch Invasion
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        B

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      5. Cevap
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        thanks for all the replies and thoughts!

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    7. Deicide
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Kroos being chased by Chelsea..

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      1. Namtab Nomolos
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Kroos in for a Blues signing?

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      2. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Really?

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    8. blauriecon
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Mannone
      Koscielny Ward Coleman
      Hazard Lallana Ozil Silva
      Adebayor Aguero Suarez
      Boruc Januzaj BTurner Chester

      A.) Chester>Vlaar bench Coleman
      B.) Coleman>Evans
      C.) Save FT
      D.) ???

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    9. Sideshow Luiz
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Struggling to make my new team with a wildcard. Right now I'm thinking:

      Boruc/Mannone

      Azpili / Kolarov / Kolsc / Bruce / Ward

      Hazard / Mata / Ramsey / Puncheon / Mutch

      Adebayor / Suarez / Aguero

      Any suggestions? Making this team leaves me with 0.0 in the bank! I have Coleman now but can sell for 5.9..

      Thanks!

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        this is a good team however I like noone better than mutch and eriksen may be safer than ramsey

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        1. Sideshow Luiz
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I really want to put Eriksen in but I don't like having him AND adebayor in. Not a big fan of Mutch either!

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          1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            yeah craig noone is better than mutch and then maybe bony and eriksen?? or you can stick in mirallas and keep ade

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        2. droginexile
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          How will zaha affect Noones time, do tey not both play on the right?

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          1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            noone has been their best player recently...nailed atm

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    10. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Sold Shameless. My purchase price was 5.4. Eeeeek.

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    11. drunken_mess
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      whats the chance % that ramsey will start? have cazorla but could free up some funds by getting ramsey

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        75% since wilshere is a doubt...don't be surprised if he doesn't score for a few games tho

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    12. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hi gonna wc this

      Boruc Mannone
      Coleman Kosc Ivanovic Kelly Bardsley
      Hazard Mata Silva Johnson Wilshere
      Saurez Aguero Bony

      How does this looks ?

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    13. Will
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Torn ... Silva & Eriksen - or - Mata & Ramsey?

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        silva and eriksen for now is much safer

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    14. hazzlehoff
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      help me sleep lads:

      a) baines + mata
      b) chiriches + yaya

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    15. Torres76
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Cabaye and Lalanna out for

      1. Mata and JanaszJ
      2. Eriksen and Ramsey

      Worried about Mata could rise quickly and bag lots of points

      Cheers

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        mata and puncheon/noone id prefer

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    16. OneTwo
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Welbeck to Bony...sound like a sound move?

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        YES!!!

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    17. Sheldon420
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Is Ivanovic worth 0.7m more than Azpi?

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        probs hes more nailed and might start scoring again

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    18. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Sorry for the repost guys, caught at botton of last page.

      Does it look like Silva is gonna play this GW?

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