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John Terry is still sidelined for Chelsea. Billy Jones is a doubt for West Brom. Kevin Nolan has recovered from the groin injury picked up at the weekend. Robert Snodgrass is set for a late fitness test for Norwich. Craig Noone could return for Cardiff, Liam Rosenior is likely to miss out for Hull and Mathieu Debuchy is out of Newcastle’s home game with Tottenham:

Jose Mourinho has confirmed John Terry will remain on the sidelines with the muscle problem that forced him to miss Saturday’s win over Newcastle. The Chelsea boss expects his skipper to return in time for the weekend FA Cup clash with City, though Fernando Torres has recovered from a knee problem and returns to the squad to face West Brom this evening.

Pepe Mel has admitted Billy Jones is a doubt for West Brom due to a knee problem, with Steven Reid set to deputise at right-back if he fails to make it. The Baggies boss also conceded he may hand new boy Thievy Bifouma a start after he climbed off the bench to score against Palace in Saturday, though Jonas Olsson, Nicolas Anelka and Stephane Sessegnon all remain on the sidelines.

Kevin Nolan has recovered from the groin problem that forced him off midway through the second-half against Villa. Mohamed Diame and Joe Cole are both available for the Hammers home clash against Norwich, though Ravel Morrison has been unable to train due to an ongoing groin problem, Sam Allardyce has revealed.

Robert Snodgrass will require a late fitness test for the Canaries. The Scot missed the weekend draw against City with a groin injury and “has a chanceâ€, according to his manager, who will be without Jonas Gutierrez and Ryan Bennett. Michael Turner is back running after a hamstring injury but is “a number of weeks†away.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes to have Craig Noone and Kevin Theophile-Catherine available for Cardiff’s clash with Villa. The latter missed out with a knee complain at the weekend, whilst Noone failed to come off the bench after sustaining a muscle strain. Craig Bellamy faces a likely three-match ban after the FA charged him with violent conduct for an incident with Swansea’s Jonathan de Guzman at the weekend.

Steve Bruce has conceded Liam Rosenior is “extremely doubtful†for Hull’s clash with Southampton after picking up a hamstring problem at the weekend. The Tigers boss went on to say he may shift Ahmed Elmohamady or Paul McShane to right-back if Rosenior fails to make it.

Mathieu Debuchy is ruled out of Newcastle’s home game against Spurs with the calf complaint that forced him off at Chelsea on Saturday. Alan Pardew is still without Cheick Tiote and Fabricio Coloccini, though is optimistic on a return for Papiss Cisse.

Garry Monk has revealed Michu has missed training due to a swollen ankle but is still hopeful the Spaniard will play some part against Stoke. The Swans boss also expects Jonjo Shelvey to return to action shortly as he continues his comeback from a hamstring problem.

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  1. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Was gonna captain Suarez but with the threat of the match not going ahead I might go with Silva

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    1. oxido_76
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Just put the VC on silva in that case

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    2. Mr F Gallagher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Wait till 3pm. That's when we should know if it's on or off. Brought Studge in this week so SAS wil leave a big hole in my team!

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      1. robbo1337
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Currently sweating on Sturridge, Suarez and Gerrard....

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

      You'll know before deadline.

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  2. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Get well soon JT 🙂

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

      Chuckyyyyyy!!! I had triple pool attack and now there is talk of the game being called off 🙠🙠ðŸ™

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      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Oh dont worry , chin up .
        Almost every man and his dog are in the same situation 😉

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

          I know but I'll have SSS and one of either Clyne or Chambers not playing which will mean a playing 10 if the game is postponed!

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          1. Chucky
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            🙠Just take a hit to field 11 this week . Sterling to Zaha maybe 😉 .

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

              Have 0.4 in bank , can do either
              A) Sterling to Zaha/Adam
              B) Sturridge to Ade,Benteke,Neg ... Bad idea I know
              C) Clyne or Chambers to Demel
              D) Leave as it is

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              1. Chucky
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                Do either A or leave it like this . IMO

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

                  I'd like to have Sterling so I guess I'll leave as it is.
                  If I do, do you think I'll be able to beat this lot?

                  Me: Chambers/Clyne + JRod + Ward + Hazard(C) + Silva
                  Him: Demel + Hooper + Benteke + Zaha + Yaya(C) + Mirallas

                  I know I'm bothering you a bit,but it will be of great help!

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                  1. Chucky
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 10 months ago

                    Tight affair. Will come down to the battle between Clyne/Chambers vs Demel. Start Chambers imo

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

                      I'll have the advantage of seeing the lineups which will help. As the h2h league is my main priority, you reckon I'll be safe to beat this team without any hits?

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                      1. Chucky
                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 10 months ago

                        Tight affair as i said .Your tie will be decided tonight. You are in with a very good chance If Hazard gets a good score and Yaya blanks . 🙂

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                      2. BigManBakar
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                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 10 months ago

                        Thanks a lot for the help! Leaving it as is then

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    2. Mr F Gallagher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Downvote 😉

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      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        haha 🙂

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  3. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Repost:

    If Liverpool game is off is it worth take a hit for Mutch to Mirallas?

    My tube strike team:

    Mannone (Kd)

    Cahill-Kos-Yosh-Ward (Chester)

    Silva-Hazard (c)- Lallana- Mata- Mutch

    Adebayor (S&S)

    itb: 4.4 M

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  4. wycombewanderers
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Who would you drop this week... Oscar Eriksen or Barkley?

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

      Barkley

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  5. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Can anybody quickly explain what games are at risk from the tube strikes, how at risk they are, and when we'll find out whether they are on or not.

    Thank you kindly.

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Fulham match update @ 3PM BST

      West Ham & Arsenal home games are ON..

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

        British Summer Time? I Wish

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    2. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Just Liverpool vs Fulham .
      Final decision to be made by 3 pm hopefully . Check Scout tweets

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

      Fulham - Liverpool has the greatest risk... will find out for sure at 3pm...

      Arsenal - United should go ahead after Arsenal released a statement suggesting they have the manpower to deal with any disruption to transport services...

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    4. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks all!

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  6. Matamatician
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Suarez > Sturridge

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

      No brain

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

      Errrrr.

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  7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Are we nearly there, yet? 🙂

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    1. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Is it 3 pm in UK right now? 😯

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

        10.15

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    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Doos, who would say is the best, cheapest, nailed on whu def mainly for bench fodder but could play tonight?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Demel.

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    3. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Doos was that really BFS?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yes.

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  8. Willis.
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    AJ (mcy) out for Nolan (NOR) - yay or nay? AJ could do well vs his former club?

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    1. Mr F Gallagher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'd wave bye bye to AJ

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

        Yes but not for nolan.

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    2. SachRana11
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Im going Ki for Nolan! Nolans hot with good fixtures

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  9. SnowPea
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Current setup if postponement occurs... Adrian Azpilicueta . Cahill . Ward . Ryan Bennett* (INJ) Hazard . Lallana . Eriksen . AJ . Bacuna Bony Subs: Suarez, Sturridge, Faye FT: 0 Any advice? Was hoping to keep R. Bennett (injured) and AJ (poor fixture) on the bench, but now it looks like I'm going to have to put them on :/ and play 10 men. Should I...: a) Stick b) R. Bennett out (in order to play 11) c) AJ out d) R. Bennett & AJ out Was looking to get AJ out next week anyways, but would it be a better time to do it now? Take a hit and hold onto the free transfer next week? Cheers!

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  10. El Reagano
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Even with 4 at the back Bruce isn't starting. Safe to say he's lost his place?

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

      Bruce was only starting when they were playing 3 central defenders, here in lies the problem.

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  11. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    In a game with limited transfers, only 7 left for the season, would you bother taking out Terry or keep for the long haul? It's a game with no subs.

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    1. Mr F Gallagher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Back at the weekend so keep him

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah that's what I'm thinking, cheers. Transfers are like gold dust.

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

          http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l3drt5pB49Q/SRN4w_pTq-I/AAAAAAAACoE/H5izFDywR1c/s1600-h/golddust.jpg

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          1. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Why did I click ðŸ™

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          2. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            My eyes 😯

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

              😆

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            2. Get up ya bum
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Can't be unseen

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

            😯

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

    "If the Liverpool game is off....."

    You have 4 and a 1/2 hours to make a decision. Calm down.

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

      I'll be asleep during those 4.5 hours and I'm not willing to ruin my beauty sleep for FPL.

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    2. beric
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Depends what you are doing between 3 and 7.30

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

    a) AJ & Bony > Mirallas & Lambert (-4)
    b) AJ > Lallana
    c) AJ > Mirallas

    Leaning towards a) at the mo

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B

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

        Even though Lallana doesn't tend to do as well away?

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    2. Absinthe Minded
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      b

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  14. Mr F Gallagher
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Liverpool owner tweeted: "Arsenal, West Ham and Leyton Orient all ready for the strike but not Fulham?"
    Think it will be on.

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Fulham playing games.

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      1. Mr F Gallagher
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Under Boris' orders to cause a stink about the strike!

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

      Fulham should have points deducted for this.

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      1. Mr F Gallagher
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Don't think it would matter considering how bad they've been.

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    3. Dial Square
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Arsenal and West Ham are accessible by Overground and DLR respectively and so are less affected by the tube strike. Leyton Orient have no fans...

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      1. Mr F Gallagher
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Do Fulham have any fans? I've never met one.

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

          You have now

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          1. Mr F Gallagher
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Not sure if "meeting" online counts. But we'll exchange messages and see how it goes 😉

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

          I think you're on to something. 28 year old Londoner here. I've met just the one, in my entire life.

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        3. Dial Square
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I know a lot of former Arsenal fans who switched to Fulham because they couldn't afford the season ticket anymore.

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          1. Mr F Gallagher
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            #loyal

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

    Current setup if postponement occurs...
    Adrian
    Azpilicueta . Cahill . Ward . Ryan Bennett* (INJ)
    Hazard . Lallana . Eriksen . AJ . Bacuna
    Bony

    Subs: Mannone, Suarez, Sturridge, Faye FT: 0

    Any advice? Was hoping to keep R. Bennett (injured) and AJ (poor fixture) on the bench, but now it looks like I'm going to have to put them on :/ and play 10 men. Should I...:
    a) Stick
    b) R. Bennett out (in order to play 11)
    c) AJ out
    d) R. Bennett & AJ out

    Was looking to get AJ out next week anyways, but would it be a better time to do it now? Take a hit and hold onto the free transfer next week? Cheers!

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  16. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Worth it?
    2FT

    Kos and Eriksen âž¡ WHM defender and Yaya Toure

    Leaves me with:

    Marshall
    Coleman ¤ WHM-defender ¤ Azpi
    Hazard ¤ Yaya ¤ Lallana ¤ Mata
    Sturridge ¤ Suarez(C) ¤ JRod

    Bench: Mannone - Mutch - Ward - Chester .

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  17. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Billy Jones crocked = Hazard explosion

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe, maybe not.

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  18. Tube Strike Horror Line Ups
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic

    Tube strike horror line ups

    So if the tube strike is on I'm looking at a 2-4-1 formation with Sturridge, Suarez, Chester, Hudson, Noone and Terry all out or serious doubts. But I'm not alone in looking ahead to a horror show tonight if the tube strike is on.

    Anyone looking at taking a few hits as I am? If so who is for the chop and who stays?

    What advice would you give those looking to take hits?

    And which cheap options are there for those looking to keep Suarez and Sturridge but make sure their bench players are credible and playing.

    And finally - are you set up ok even with a strike? If you want to feel smug this thread could be the ideal place for you.

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      4-5-1 no hits for me. Parr the only iffy one

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

        Same but sans parr

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    2. beric
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Don't take hits to get players unless u definitely want them to play for the next few weeks, I.e. Don't have a blank...doesn't leave many options

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      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        That's great advice. I'm using the 'opportunity' of having a vacant team to get in players I want for the long haul and play in gwk 28. The likes of Coleman, Lallana, Adebayor are all on my radar.

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

          Still risky getting them this week as they could all (?) blank gw29...Bruce to olsson if Bruce is benched is the only move I'm looking at this week, but your team has been hit harder than mine

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

      I can manage 4-5-1 with SS on the bench... and saving my FT... so I wouldn't mind a postponement myself...

      Might help me make up some ground on those with weak benches...

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    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      4-4-1 with an FT.

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    5. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Pure speculation and scaremongering.

      We'll know the real situation before the deadline.

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      1. Bubbles
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        He should be banned for this scaremongering imho.

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

          Hear hear!

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    6. Mr F Gallagher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'm staying calm, I've got Punch and Ward to come in.
      I brought Studge in for Rooney this week #fail

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    7. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I've brought in Stirrings, but I'll be fine. Got another free transfer to sort things out and have a decent team without hits.

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    8. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I should be able to field 11 players, and I've been reliably told never to take a hit for a defender, so annoyingly, Bruce is going to have to sit there NAND return 0 points for me.

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    9. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Sterling, Suarez and potentially Rooney out, Bruce not playing anyway. Probably just do Bruce > Chelsea DF and play 5-4-1.

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    10. Absinthe Minded
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      If the strike is on I'm thinking of Sturridge to Negredo (No city coverage)
      If the match goes ahead I'm looking at Bony to Negredo
      Keeping 1 FT for next week to sort out AJ/Oscar/Evans

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

      If pool game is off I have Noone, Ward & Chester on bench, so Suarez & Sturridge > Noone & Ward and hope Noone plays. Not worth a hit.

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

      I'm looking at 1 hit. Evans or Chambers (if not named in the 11 tonight) out.

      My advice is to use hits to field 11, as long as it's getting rid of non playing deadwood. The hit becomes a -2 (probably) in that case. Playing 9 or 10 is acceptable if you want to keep the players that won't play this week.

      My situation:
      Suarez, Sturridge, Sterling + Terry, Chambers(?), Evans(?).

      Without hits worst case: 2-4-1
      Without hits best case: 4-4-1

      1 hit to remove Evans/Chambers improves the above slightly, happy to go in with 10.

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    13. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I hope the game gets postponed . Will be able to field 11 without taking any hits 😎

      A golden opportunity for us Non SSS owners to climb up the ranings 😉

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    14. Billy Ketsu
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      4-5-1 if Noone plays.

      If Fulham cause the game to be postponed because they just don't want to play I hope the Good Lord smites them all the way down to League 2.

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    15. Magerost
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Set up okay, 4-5-1 but double Arsenal defence or Ward.

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      • Dogba
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        4-5-1 with SS on the bench and saving an FT.

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        1. Chucky
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          😯

          We have a winner 😉

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      • Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I may be able to field 11 if Noone is fit..but come on ,taking the hit will not have any much change unless the player gets more than 4 points.

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      • Pasqualinho
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Struggling but might get XI. I vote that in weeks where you lose 4 outfielders you should be allowed to play both GKs, but your substituted one should lose his save points.

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      • pompeyfan
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        May have to do Bennett to Reid for free to field 11, which would stop me getting rid of Rooney this gw.

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      • Hubert
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Was hoping to save my FT but may have to use it to replace Gnabry and get 11 out.

        I'm a mere Noob, but I'd suggest that anyone taking hits keep the blanks in GW28 and 29 in mind.

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      • Efan Ekoku Pops
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I'll be able to field 11 with Ward joining the Liverpool lads on the bench, so feeling pretty smug in all fairness! Still annoyed that Yaya didn't get a ban.

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        1. Efan Ekoku Pops
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Oh and I'll be saving a FT as well 😎

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      • Return Of Chamakh
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        5-4-1 for me with a lonely Ade up front haha! No hits though which is cool. Parr and olsson in that defence mind you... :s

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        1. Return Of Chamakh
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          But saving a FT too!

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      • SPorting
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Scaremongering gets hulked?

        😯

        Maybe I'll start a non-story with two outcomes which will be 100% resolved before the deadline.

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        1. RedLightning
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          To be fair, it wasn't just an invented trolling scare - the possible Tube Strike and Fulham's requested postponement were all over the media. And Jonty wasn't scaremongering, he was just asking what effect it might have on our teams if it happened.

          Also, Jonty always hulks his daily hot topic, and this was the obvious one for today.

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      • Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Would've been very comfortable if I hadn't made an early transfer to get Sterling in. Regardless though, got 10 playing anyway and another FT so would use that to get Adam or MOlsson in so that it's worth it for 29 as well.

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      • Spoonerism
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Only Suarez on my team, so good for a 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 depending on fixtures.

        Have 2FTs as well. 🙂

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

        I can get out XI as long of noone plays.

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      • JasonG123
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I have 11 playing including Januzaj with 4-5-1, not going to take a hit to remove Suarez, Terry or Sturridge for one week.

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      • Grounderz
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        What if you have already taken a hit, would you take another?

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        1. RedLightning
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          That shouldn't really make any difference. Just consider the situation as it is now.

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      • SnowPea
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Current setup if postponement occurs...
        Adrian
        Azpilicueta . Cahill . Ward . Ryan Bennett* (INJ)
        Hazard . Lallana . Eriksen . AJ . Bacuna
        Bony
        Subs: Suarez, Sturridge, Faye - FT: 0, 1.3 in the bank.
        Any advice? Was hoping to keep R. Bennett (injured) and AJ (poor fixture) on the bench, but now it looks like I'm going to have to put them on :/ and play 10 men.

        Should I...:
        a) Stick
        b) R. Bennett out (in order to play 11)
        c) AJ out
        d) R. Bennett & AJ out Was looking to get AJ out next week anyways, but would it be a better time to do it now? Take a hit and hold onto the free transfer next week? Cheers!

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      • Al Bundy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Suarez, Evans, JT, Noone for me, plus Eriksen who faces limited gametime now. Also want to rid of Rooney, but that will likely have to wait. Looking at a hit getting out Evans and Erik, will then field 11 and even have a sub if Ful-Liv goes ahead. Not sure bout my options for Evans and Eriksen though

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

      Anyone have any idea on Winston Reid's chances of starting tonight?

      Missing out on the CS last week and getting the 1 point cameo hurt.

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      1. krumcake
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        We will know the team before deadline?

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      2. FPL Player
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        He should start tonight

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      3. Mr F Gallagher
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Can't find anything on if he'll start yet.
        2 sub appearences suggest Big Sam is trying to get him fit but would he want to break up a centre back pairing thats returned 3 CS on the bounce?
        I've held for a week in bringing him in but will do as soon as he starts.

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

          If he is going to come back into the team (which he will), tonight must be it. You can't get a more plum fixture than Norwich at home. He's played in the two previous games to get match fitness. As our vice captain and best defender to boot, I fancy he will start.

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          1. Absinthe Minded
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Is Collins gone then?

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

      I have only Suarez from the two teams involved. He can sit on my bench this GW. My rival, on the other hand, transferred in Sturridge + Sterling for a -8 earlier this week. Guess which way I hope the game goes!

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      1. krumcake
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Reply fail ftw

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      2. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Ahead.

        Because we love football.

        And the resulting DGW will only piss you off even more because your rival has 3x LIV and you don't.

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    18. FPL Player
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Steven Davis a cheap and good alternative to Lallana?

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

        Interesting.

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      2. Dogba
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I've looked at him myself, with Osvaldo out he seems to have nailed down a spot and is really cheap. Not sure if it's a good idea to compare him to Lallana, I'd prefer to compare him to similar options around his price.

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    19. Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Champ, are you interested in any of my players (other than Gerrard) in the draft league?

      I wanna make some trades...

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    20. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Please postponed the Liverpool to makes this gw more interesting as everybody seem to have Sturridge

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      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        THIS

        babbbbbbyyyyyy 🙂

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      2. FACUPARSE
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah punish the clever people.

        Doughnut

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

          Like Rooney captainers?

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    21. Absinthe Minded
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Is Collins (WHU) safe?

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        If he is paired with Reid in the lineup before deadline then possibly.

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      2. Mr F Gallagher
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        No. Reid will probably return in his place. Might get another GW out of Collins though.

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        1. Absinthe Minded
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Crap
          That's Collins, Chambers, Gabbidon & Evans in my Backs that need sorting!!

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          1. Mr F Gallagher
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            I hate to say it, but that is one unfortunate back line to have at the moment. Good luck!

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            1. Absinthe Minded
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Haha Cheers
              Saving grace of Ivan in the last 2 GW, hope he can keep it up!

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      3. FPL Player
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Check the line ups...they appear before the deadline

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        1. Absinthe Minded
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I know they will be out, I'm wondering is his place safe at the moment or is he at risk of being dropped?

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          1. FPL Player
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            I think Reid will replace Collins

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    22. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      How's the team looking for the night beric?

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

        Assuming the game is off:

        Boruc
        Olsson - azpi - Coleman - Sagna
        Hazard(c) - yaya - mata - aj - noone
        Ade
        (Ward)

        Could be worse, might captain ade. How about you, gunna get through it?

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        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I'll need to make a free transfer I think but I should be good might benefit me

          Boruc
          Baines // Olsson // Azpi
          Hazard // Yaya // Mata // Mirallas
          Giroud // Negredo

          Either change Januzaj or Gabbidon and go 442 or 352.

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

      rooney + chester ----> jelavic + walker for free?

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      1. FPL Player
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Jelavic?

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    24. Willis.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      ShOuLd I gEt NoLaN iN fOr AdAm JoHnSoN?!!??!!?

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        yO

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      2. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        😯

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      3. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        McGeady if you can afford him

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        1. Mr F Gallagher
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Delafoeu may push McGeady to the bench. Wouldn't risk it.

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    25. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      If Liverpool game is on. Should I captain ?

      A) Studge

      B) Suarez

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      1. McSauce
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        B always B

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      2. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        A or B would be fine.

        With A or B as v/c, in case the game is called off.

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      3. Mr F Gallagher
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Both :/

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      4. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        now there is an optimist! Studge

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    26. McSauce
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      If Liverpool game is off is it a chance to take a huge (C) gamble!! BAINES (C)

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Never captain, never bench.

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      2. FPL Player
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Baines is a good option but I would rather go for someone

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        1. Efan Ekoku Pops
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Going for someone is always a good idea 😉

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      3. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Don't you know the rule about Baines?

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    27. There's Always One!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      This is the team I want moyes to play for the rest of the season and stop messing about changing the team. At least then we know who is good enough to play next year and more than likely who needs to be sold/replaced. Raf, carrick and probably fellani( id give hom another season just bescuse hes new) aren't good enough. Evra, vidic ( hes finished anyway) and rio will leave. I think evans and smalling should be used as a squad players.

      So we need a right and left back, a centre back and at least one centre midfielder. If moyes can't sort it out next year with new players then I think he'll have to go.

      ..............degea.............
      Raf..Jones..Evans.Evra
      .....Fellaini...Carrick......
      .Januzaj.Rooney. Mata.
      ...............Rvp.................

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      1. Mr F Gallagher
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Isn't there a United messaging board you could post this on?

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        1. There's Always One!
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          If you have no interest in my comment don't reply.

          Simples!

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      2. jdogg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        What about a back 3

        Ddg
        Jones vidic evans
        rafael evra
        Fellaini carrick
        Mata
        Rvp rooney

        x

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