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23 February 2014 3302 comments
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Gameweek 27 concludes with three matches that address both title ambitions and relegation concerns.

Liverpool’s credentials as title challengers will come under the spotlight as they clash with Swansea at Anfield. The visitors come into the game potentially leg weary after their fine performance against Napoli in the Europa League on Thursday. In contrast, Brendan Rodgers side will be fresh and looking build on their last two home appearances which has seen them claim nine goals against the Everton and Arsenal defences.

Elsewhere, Newcastle will be looking to stem the tide of three straight defeats without a goal as they face up to Villa at St James’ Park. Paul Lambert’s side will be seeking to come away from the North East with at least a point to consolidate their position outside of the relegation places.

Events then conclude at Carrow Road, with Norwich battling to keep themselves out of the bottom three and hoping to get a result against a Totteham outfit that struck four goals on their last away trip at Newcastle.

Look to our Twitter feed for all the lineup news, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open for those looking to partake in some real-time banter.

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  1. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Soldado classic

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  2. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    What has happened to Soldado? He was epic for Valencia

    A Torres-esque fall

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    1. don parcheesi
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Appropriate-Analogy-High-Five!

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Not-Really-An-Analogy-But-I'll-High-Five-For-Anything-High-Five!

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        1. don parcheesi
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Soldado is to Tottenham as Torres is to Chelsea

          Or

          Soldado is to Valencia as Torres was to Liverpool.

          I agree there's a better comparison in there, but that's close, no?

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          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            I don't think an analogy is the same as a straight comparison. Maybe I'm wrong though.

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            1. don parcheesi
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              semantics high five?

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    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      baby miscarriage

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  3. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    So indeed looks like its reconfirmed that TYS does not like Eriksen. He needed to put BOTH Soldado & Eriksen in. Heck, at this rate, Townsend will come in b4 eriksen.
    Not very wise , as Eriksen is a great player, as shown while at Ajax.

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    1. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      *TYS= Tim Sherwood.

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  4. DÏLKS
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Soldado's rammel

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  5. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    soldalsololz again

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  6. The Shadow
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Who flicked the Tottenham ON switch?

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  7. FACUPARSE
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Soldado cost £26m and is a bench player now.

    Spurs will probably sell back to Spain for about £7m

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    1. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Levy - genius.

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      1. FACUPARSE
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        He does usually drive a hard bargain, but i think they'll have to accept their loss

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        1. The Shadow
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          He's finished behind Arsenal every year for about 17. That alone should be enough to show him out the door but for his family ties.

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    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Lamela 30 million

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      1. The Shadow
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Levy - super genius.

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Henry 16 million
      Bale 100 million

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      1. FACUPARSE
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        What has one got to do with the other?

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        1. Gaz Downright
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Wenger's bargaining skills
          Levy's bargaining skills

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          1. FACUPARSE
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Henry was about 31 and this transfer was almost 10 years ago. Prices gone silly now.

            Wenger is a manager not a chairman.

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      2. The Shadow
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        That 100 million bought about 50 million worth of players. Spurs fans deserve better.

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      3. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah great price for Bale . Pity they pissed it all away though.

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  8. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    someone send Sherwood a complete dvd colllction fo Eriksen playing while at Ajax and w/ Denmark pls.

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

    Ok, the real reason I want Eriksen to come on is that my CL league opponent gets Livermore's 12pts off the bench if he doesn't, thus negating my 10pt lead over him... 🙁

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    1. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Your UCL opponent is my rival in my ML

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    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Very interesting post. Who did he (c) and (vc)? What are your ranks?

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      1. Zep
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        He'll get 80pts plus 4 for home advantage, and I'll lose by 1pt on 83...

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    3. don parcheesi
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Sherwood is too direct, not much chance. Loaned Holtby, benched Erikson, gone for 4-4-2 when in a bind... not much chance.

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  10. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Mannone
    Baines Terry Silva
    Gerrard Silva Hazard Lallana
    J.Rod Suarez Sturridge

    Davies Chester baker parker

    GW 28

    Silva ----> ???

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    1. DÏLKS
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Snoddy or Nolan.

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      1. Fresco
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        or Adam; or Puncheon; or Ince; or Arnautovic; or Richardson; or Dejagah

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      2. McSauce
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        ye can't decide between the 2! shod has a better fixture next week

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  11. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Oh wow

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  12. Sheldon420
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Loldado

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  13. andres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Zaha replacement

    A snody
    B livermore

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      neither

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      1. andres
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        What do you suggest then?

        Have punch

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  14. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Was Paulinho a tactical sub?

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    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      yes imo

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    2. andres
      • 14 Years
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      Yes

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    3. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      yes

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    4. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      yes, putting on a striker while retaining some balance in midfield - i.e. take of the most attacking cm

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        was on my way home from my own match and saw a notification saying he'd been subbed on 60ish..was hoping it was either tactical or a rest since he's just recently back as I'm looking at him for a temporary replacement for Yaya

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    5. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      thank you thank you and thank you! 🙂

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    6. don parcheesi
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      yes

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

    Gary 'great hairline' cooper comes on.

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    1. Oi! Shadders!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      High Noon?

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  16. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Why did Chickenwithpeas's post about Soldado having a baby miscarriage get removed? Very strange

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      It's still there aint it.

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I definitely went away for a bit

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        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          *it

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    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Now it's back 😯

      But my reply is still gone 😯

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    3. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Idk, posted it again because I couldn't find it

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Ah that explains it then.

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  17. Shane Ferguson 4.0
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Do you believe the new ultimate fantasy game will replace old game in next few years or it will be possibility to play both?
    If they stay both, what do you think, which will be more popular?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Both.
      The free one will always be the most popular.

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      1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Ultimate game will not be free if I understud you correct?

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          UFPL is a gambling game. You pay cash to enter, with cash prizes.

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          1. Gaz Downright
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            does this disallow participation from certain countries?

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            1. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              Yep, unless you can figure out a way around it.

              Which of course is frowned upon. 😉

              The site will probably detect your IP address. And I'd say they will no doubt do address validation cheques if it turns out that you have won money.

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              1. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 9 months ago

                checks*

                Wow.

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            2. Alan The Llama
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              From the T&C
              Entry into the Game is open to both UK and non-UK residents. However, strictly no entry is permitted from users in countries where betting or gambling are not permitted, including (but not necessarily limited to) the following: Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America

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        2. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          £5 Entry.

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    2. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I prefer ufpl

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      1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Problem with UFPL is that if you start to lose interest during the season you wont come to check subs every day... Regular FPL may be ok with just one or two log in during the week...

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    3. Elwood
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      How are you getting one with the UFPL?

      91 so far here.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        So Far? Phew, that's a very good start I should think.

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        1. Granville
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          That'll be around no 1.

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          1. Mr Smith
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Someone earlier was saying they has broken the 120 barrier 😯

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      2. Studley
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        89, gutted about my two Spurs defenders

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    4. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I think on first look, I'll prefer UFPL, but still play both. Along with my eight or nine other games.

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

      FPL all day long

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    6. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Both, only a v small minority will play UFPL

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    7. prophetíc™ ☆…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Both have their merits but I'm thinking UFPL with the prize money and longer involvement may turn out to be more interesting

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    8. Zombie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      UFPL not available in many countries with huge number of players so FPL gonna remain more popular

      and yeah, it's free

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    9. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      why do you replace a game with >3M players?
      Money? They got enough money for advertising.

      UFPL wont be so popular cuz not everyone in the world have a credit card

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        and UFPL is so complex, it wont be popular

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        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          What's complex about it?

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          1. OPTA FPL
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            complex for casuals and non Englisdh speakers.
            I used to play UCL so I got it easily

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        2. Debauchy
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Think UFPL is going to be more interesting (for me ) Will just play both.

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      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        You can always Pay Pal.

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        1. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          you must have a CC to send your money to Pay Pal?

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      3. Shane Ferguson 4.0
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        But many people on this site will play. Imagine all those RMTs with 25 players 😀

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      4. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        They don't get enough money from advertising to offer decent prizes.

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  18. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    I am going to cry

    I hate you eriksen, you are gone for either ince or snodd

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  19. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    norwich yet to concede at home this year

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      i'm using that 😉

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  20. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    c'mooooon Norwich, keep that cleanie!

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    1. prophetíc™ ☆…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      +1 Ruddy Olsson

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      1. prophetíc™ ☆…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        On UFPL

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  21. odannyboys
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Ericksen on for the last 10 minutes.....

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    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Has he come on?

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      1. odannyboys
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        not yet.

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        1. Az
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Why excite me ;(

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  22. troller
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    mid who will score the most points in the next 2 weeks

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    1. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      hazard

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      1. troller
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        2nd most and 3rd most

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  23. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Cornelius goal! For FC Kobenhavn

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  24. Zep
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    C'mon Olsson grad yourself another BPS point...

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    1. CABAYE4
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Not quite sure what he has to do to get it!

      Maybe he should play 10 one-two's with someone for no reason?

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      1. Zep
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Make some CBIs, or tackles I guess...

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    2. Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      grab*

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  25. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Really need this Spurs, don't fk me over, please..

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  26. asdasdasdadasdasda
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    the original will stay and is actually better than ultimate
    ultimate is just too much

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      also the US and Canada have bans on online gambling

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      1. don parcheesi
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        can we not register for UFPL?

        I hadn't looked into it

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          it specifically named the beta so I don't know if the full version will allow it?

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  27. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Lamela: where is lamela in all of this? last i heard he was injured and wanted out back to Italy. If injured, when he is back, will TS even contemplate playing him?

    given lamela + Soldado one of the biggest loosing investments in Football, unless they get them back into form and try to recover some of their resale value.

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  28. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    MOlsson on my bench.

    F*** this game and this season

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      +1

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      same you every gw, why?

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        this game hates me

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  29. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Improved - W Ham Norwich
    Got shitter - Cardiff Fulham Swansea

    Spot the pattern

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    1. Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Manager changes...

      What do I win? 😉

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Hehe

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    3. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      manage change

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        *claps*

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    4. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      #standbyyourman

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    5. FPL Touches
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Don't fk about with yo manager..

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    6. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Swansea haven't got shitter. But I agree with the rest

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  30. Bielsa's Bucket
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Norwich are basically playing with 10 men, Fer looks so lazy.

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