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6 August 2014 1770 comments
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Remy Cabella and Emmanuel Riviere net again for Newcastle. Leonardo Ulloa bags a brace for Leicester. Lukas Jutkiewicz is at the double for Burnley, Charlie Austin is in the goals once more for QPR, while Alan Hutton fires Villa to victory at Walsall:

Toon New Boys in the Goals
Remy Cabella and Emmanuel Riviere scored for the second successive outing as Newcastle drew 2-2 at Huddersfield Town last night. In defence, Daryl Janmaat was handed his debut at right-back for the Magpies, with Mike Williamson partnering Fabricio Coloccini in the heart of defence and Massadio Haidara on the left. Pardew continued with a 4-4-2 formation, fielding Cabella and Yoan Gouffran on the flanks and with Siem de Jong missing out due to a foot problem once again, summer signings Riviere and Facundo Ferreyra led the line. That’s two goals in as many appearances for Cabella, while Riviere leads the way with three to his name so far; potentially handing us a mid-price differential option (7.0, with 1% ownership) ahead of a decent set of opening fixtures for the Tyneside team. Given that de Jong has also netted twice, the signs look promising for Pardew, with his signings already looking vital additions.

After the game, Pardew confirmed that, despite a lack of pre-season, Janmaat will be a definite starter against City in Gameweek 1:

“He is a class act. He will play for us against Man City – there’s no doubt about that. He had 60 minutes, and hopefully he’ll get 80 on Sunday, and he’ll be ready to go.â€

Austin Nets Again for R’s
Harry Redknapp made just four changes from the side that defeated Shamrock Rovers 4-0 on Saturday for last night’s 2-0 triumph over Athlone Town. Danny Simpson, Steven Caulker, Nedum Onuoha, Joey Barton, Junior Hoilett, Bobby Zamora and Charlie Austin were the men to keep their places and the latter continued the form that saw him bag a brace last weekend by netting his fourth goal of the summer. Zamora chipped in with a goal and assist but despite that lowly 4.5 FPL price tag, Redknapp will surely strengthen up front before the summer transfer window closes, making the 6.0-priced Austin the stronger option ahead of home games with Hull, Sunderland and Stoke in the first five Gameweeks.

Baggies Youngsters Stake a Claim
Joleon Lescott, Sebastien Pocognoli, Gareth McAuley and James Morrison all remained sidelined through injury as Alan Irvine’s side lost 3-2 to Port Vale last night. The Baggies boss fielded a mixture of senior figures and academy graduates and lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Craig Gardner tucking in behind lone forward Victor Anichebe – both players picked up an assist apiece after teeing up youngsters Kemar Roofe and Bradley Garmston for the visitors’ goals. In all likelihood, though, neither of last night’s scorers look like retaining their starting berths once Irvine’s injury problems finally come to an end. Elsewhere, Andre Wisdom was again handed the full 90 minutes at right-back – whilst it raises hopes over his appeal as a 4.0 FPL option, it remains to be seen where he’ll sit in the pecking order once new boy Cristian Gamboa is ready for action.

Hutton Wins it for Villa
The Scotsman grabbed the only goal of the game as Paul Lambert’s side defeated Walsall 1-0. Farmed out on loan last term, Hutton is turning in some decent displays as a right wing-back in Villa’s 3-5-2 formation which suggests he may yet have a part to play in his manager’s plans this time around – at 4.0 in FPL, he could potentially hand us a cheap fifth defender option, though with just two favourable fixtures in the first eight, few are eyeing up the midlands side right now. Ron Vlaar watched from the stands as he builds up his match fitness, while Darren Bent joined Joe Cole on the sidelines with injury. In terms of selection, Lambert opted for Jores Okore, Ciaran Clark and Nathan Baker as the back-three, with Kieran Richardson fielded on the left of the midfield five and a front two of Gabby Agbonlahor and Andi Weimann.

Jutkiewicz at the Double
The Clarets summer signing continued his excellent pre-season by scoring both goals in a 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo. With Danny Ings missing out due to a minor calf complaint, Jutkiewicz was partnered by Ashley Barnes up front and took his tally to five for the summer; joint-top with Stevan Jovetic and Glenn Murray so far. First-choice keeper Tom Heaton made his first appearance of the summer after recovering from a calf problem, whilst Sean Dyche rolled out last season’s regular back-four – Kieran Trippier, Jason Shackell, Michael Duff and Ben Mee – ahead of the final friendly against Verona on Saturday.

After the match, the Burnley boss heaped praise on new boy Jutkiewicz, who has make a significant impact since arriving from Middlesbrough earlier in the summer. Dyche also explained Ings’ absence and dismissed suggestions the frontman could be set to depart the club:

“I thought Lukas’ first goal was an excellent finish after he showed good strength to shrug off his man. We know he is very powerful and then he had the calmness to slot it past the keeper. The second one comes from some fantastic play from Ashley Barnes and he puts a great ball across the box and Lukas is in the right place which is where you want your strikers to be…He’s (Ings) not going anywhere, he just had a knock and we had to be careful with it. We have to make sure at this stage of the season as it is vital the players come through it. Everyone knows there was a few knocks in the early part of the game programme and we had to leave people out to make sure they’re fit and well for when it really matters.â€

Ulloa Bags a Braces in Foxes Canter
Leicester’s summer signing from Brighton found the net twice last night in a 3-1 win at Rotherham. Bearing in mind The Foxes played MK Dons the night before, Nigel Pearson changed his entire XI for yesterday’s encounter, with Ulloa joined by 2013/14 regulars such as Kaspar Schmeichel, Ritchie de Laet, Liam Moore, Danny Drinkwater and Anthony Knockaert – Drinkwater netted his second of the summer, though Knockaert will need monitored after being forced off with an ankle problem according to the club’s website. While Ulloa’s display will have caught the eye, David Nugent is the man in form for the Championship winners – despite being rested last night, the latter still leads the way this summer for Pearson’s side, with four goals to his name thus far.

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  1. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Torn on this, which way will you go?

    A) Fabregas + Terry/Cahill

    B) Hazard + Evans

    Ta 😉

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    1. Irish Madridista â­
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Cesc + Evans 😉

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      1. Irish Madridista â­
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        11 years, 5 months ago

        Nah, Cesc + Terry, option A

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    2. Kuqi Monster
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      B

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    3. 50shades of o'shea
      • 12 Years
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      A

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    4. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
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      A

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    5. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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      A with Cahill, at least to start

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    6. Dogba
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      I'd go B. With the fixtures being what they are Terry/Cahill isn't a huge upgrade from Evans IMO and I reckon Hazard will outscore Cesc.

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    7. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      4-1 to A up till now, I thought this would be close 😯

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        make that 4-2 then

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      2. Pompel
        • 11 Years
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        here you go: A

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        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          5-2 😀

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    8. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      b

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    9. dammsy28
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      RMT anyone?

      Krul (Hamer)

      Evans, Cameron, Terry (Upson, Wisdom)

      Fabregas, Sanchez, Sterling, Mata (Albrighton)

      Rooney, Lukaku, Bojan

      Still debating between the current 3-4-3 or going 3-5-2 and flooding midfield with players that score/create

      cheers

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  2. Kuqi Monster
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Not an RMT!

    Bego / Hamer

    F.Luis / Caulker / Mariappa / Evans / Moore

    Mata / Ramsey / Siggy / Hazard / Wanayama

    Rooney / D.Costa / Long

    Currently got 0.5m in the bank, would you:

    A) F.Luis -> Cahill
    B) Mariappa -> Ward
    C) Wanayama -> 5.0m mid (Hoillet/Davis?)
    D) Keep the money, it may be useful!

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    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      You have reported this 5 times

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      1. 50shades of o'shea
        • 12 Years
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        Posted*

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      2. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Just trying to get some more views, can't see the harm.

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    2. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I'd do B or D. Probably D if Mariappa is looking nailed.

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    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I would do B mate. I honestly think Luis will start for chelsea so thats fine. Wanyama is your sub so no need to upgrade him as he will play and will get 2 points a GW. D is an option but having ward will benefit you more then having mariappa who is still not a definite starter

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      1. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        yeah think I'll do B or D, will monitor the Mariappa situation - thanks lads.

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    4. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B, more nailed on

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  3. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Repost from yesterday, I had to rush off to work.
    Got the weekend off for the first time since April.
    I'm based in London and haven't been to much of England. Any suggestions for a weekend away. Somewhere with pretty good transport within would be good as I don't drive.
    I want to go to somewhere new. I love Brighton, and haven't been in years, but still would like something new. Was thinking Oxford.

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    1. SAINTS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Manchester or Liverpool are worth the trip. Manchester is only two hours on the train from London. Liverpool just a bit further.

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    2. Daniel The Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Go to Oxford, it is lovely, good transport links and very close to London

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    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      Cheers guys.

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  4. Dušan Citizen
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So this is a list of 4.0 defenders that have most chances to start so far:

    Duff (BUR)
    Moore (LEI)
    Wisdom (WBA)
    Baird (WBA)
    Bartley (SWA)
    Hutton (AVL)
    Targett (SOU)

    Anyone missing?

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    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Target doesn't

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    2. TigerGaz
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I don't think Targett has much chance at all after Soton got Bertrand. Moore is the most likely to play IMO unless Burnley don't sign another CB.

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      1. Honeybadger
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Moore plays for Leichester

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        1. Kante Me If You Can
          • 11 Years
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          Shhhh.

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        2. TigerGaz
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I know, i think he'll be the most likely as i think Duff will be replaced.

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          1. Honeybadger
            • 11 Years
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            You are confusing yourself

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            1. TigerGaz
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Haha, i know what i mean 😉

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            2. Mr Pink
              • 12 Years
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              "Moore is the most likely to play IMO unless Burnley don't sign another CB", *in which case Duff will be the most likely.

              Perfectly understandable

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      2. Wheato182
        • 13 Years
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        *Duff

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    3. SAINTS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      None are particularly nailed on unfortunately.

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      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        Well,they wouldent price them 4.0 if they start

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    4. MagicMessi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      bartley nailed on ?

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      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        If Chico leave,yes

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  5. TigerGaz
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I haven't checked this as much regularly so this could have been mentioned before but Ashley Young has to be worth a go at just 5.5M?

    Especially with Valencia and Rafael getting knocks, even if it was just a short term pick. His pre season form has been really good and although he will probably be wing back he's still looked pretty attacking.

    i just think at such a low price he is well worth a punt, or am i missing something??

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, I see no harm in a short term punt (I have him atm). Only issue is it takes a United spot so if you want a defender, Rooney and Mata you can't have him, but I'm not sold on their defence at all.

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    2. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Shhhh 😉

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    3. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      In that price range I'd prefer taking a punt on Davis from Southampton.

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    4. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      As long as you have money to swap him out when he stops playing as you dont wanna be stuck with 5.5 mid and no one to replace with who is decent

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    5. Keith Kiely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He has shown good form against stellar opponents and I tend to agree that it MIGHT be worth a punt based on pre-season form. I say go for it if you are brave enough to try it. It could be the move that works out fantastically for you with such low ownership it will be a one of a kind for you... It could also be a disaster. at the moment he does look the obvious choice for that wing with injury prone Valencia and Raf so I feel he is nailed on at the start (if they don't sign anybody else better)

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      1. TigerGaz
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, i don't imagine him to be a regular all season but whilst there are injuries and he's on form why not. There aren't many other's i fancy in that price range but if i had to pick one i'd probably go Shelvey.

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  6. Keith Kiely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Remy or Austin? (If Remy is still at QPR for the first half of the season or at least the first few games)

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  7. Kante Me If You Can
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    What is the most colour of jersey in your team?

    Mine RED.

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      first you ask "what is the time in your country" - why not just ask what country do you live in

      now you ask this, why not just ask "what team do you support"

      beating around the bush much lol

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      1. Kante Me If You Can
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        lol you got me!

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    2. Wheato182
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Purple and Red stripes - i was feeling sassy

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      1. Kante Me If You Can
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        sexayy

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    3. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Blue and red 🙂 I love when its blue

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  8. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    What do you prefer?

    A. Dzeko + Eriksen
    B. Austin + Sanchez + 0.5

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    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    2. eboue90
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      a

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    3. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A

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  9. Paully Walnuts
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    In order to bring in Mata, which I feel is a no-brainer, I need to downgrade Hazard to Fabregas OR Sanchez to Ramsey.

    Any opinions on which would be best?

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    1. Crash
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez to Ramsey for the moment.

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    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      personally downgrade sanchez to rambo. Sanchez is still unproven in the prem where as rambo is on it!

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    3. Keith Kiely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez to Ramsey

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  10. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling or Eriksen?

    I can't help but think Sterling is all fart and no poo

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    1. Al Bundy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling will poo on every defence in the league this year

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      1. Fernando Torres
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Will that result in points?

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        1. Al Bundy
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          For sure, he is Liverpools main creator atm, and looks be a better finisher than before. He may get a lengthy ban too though, i guess it is unsporting behaviour.

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  11. Honeybadger
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    You should make a forum on this site, you can't have a proper discussion with the pages changing so quickly, no one goes back to previous pages.

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      don't fix it if it ain't broken

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    2. Irish Madridista â­
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I go back to previous pages all the time, it's necessary to keep a good conversation going 🙂

      I tend to reply mainly to people that I know will take the time to reply back, even if a shiny new page tries to drag them away from me 😉

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      1. Irish Madridista â­
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        They key = multiple tabs.

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I like reading through random thoughts and questions. Categorisation would make for boring reading and kill the sense of a community.

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      1. Honeybadger
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Have been on many forums with great communities. Don't see why it would "kill" the community?!

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          It could work I guess. I just like variation. Not everyone is here with a particular topic in mind they want to discuss.

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          1. Irish Madridista â­
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            100% this, I like to just browse through and flit from conversation to conversation, adding a little input here, taking a little advice there, all on different topics, I wouldn't like it if there were specified topics on different threads, it would split us all up 😛

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  12. pokern1nja09
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I just thought of a goalkeeper strategy. If you have for example krul/Elliot, start elliot just in case krul gets sent off. Elliot only likely to come on because of a red card or injury anyway

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    1. Honeybadger
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Wow, thanks for that tip. Don't think anyone thought of that before, eyr opening!!!

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    2. gravless
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      what if Krul saves 6 pens before going off injured?

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    3. pokern1nja09
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      And if he does, he may be facing a penalty

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    4. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      This is a fascinating thought 😀

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    5. grapesland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Good thinking sir

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      1. pokern1nja09
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Dam now I killed my tiny edge by sharing this... Lol. Would be epic if Elliot comes on facing a penalty from yaya first game! Imagine the sweat!!!

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    6. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      But Krul could go off injured with a CS banked..

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      1. pokern1nja09
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I think this balances out if krul gets injured before 30 mins, and Elliot gets the clean sheet. Equal chance IMO

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

    Some help guys...

    A. Hazard and Tadic
    B. Fabregas and Sterling

    No other Chelsea attack cover.

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    1. 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 12 Years
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      B

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    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      B

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    3. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      B

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  14. 1-1 at Newcastle
    • 12 Years
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    Best 4.0 Defs?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      moore looks like he will start

      duff wisdom and bartley may start but less likely

      1-1 at Newcastle 😆 😆 HAHA SPUDS!!! one of the best moments 😀

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      1. 1-1 at Newcastle
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Iconic

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 12 Years
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          alan sugar 😆

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  15. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    a or b?

    a - alexis sanchez + diego costa + 0.5

    b - hazard + sturridge

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    1. Crash
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      so basically 18.5 or 21.5?

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Count again 🙂

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  16. gtf
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Best Midfielders or Strikers for 8.5?

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    1. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      nasri eriksen

      dzeko giroud

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    2. saata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling, Dzeko

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    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Surely this is obvious- Dzeko, Giroud, Bony, Sterling, Nasri,

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  17. Give it a go
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsey had a great season, would be tops for another one, will he hit the heights again with the team around him now? Wondering how Sanchez will perform being first time in the EPL, I know Fab is back and has played in the EPL so he should fit in nicely as long as he doesn't get rotated to much.

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    1. 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 12 Years
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      Ramsey will replicate, he's been doing the same in pre-season.

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  18. Ando
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Is Geoff Cameron most likely going to miss the start of the season because of his extended break after the World Cup?

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    1. SAINTS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He's back now but Bardsley is competition for his spot.

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  19. gtf
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Dzeko or Nasri?

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    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      The other three strikers would have to be injured a lot for Dzeko to outpoint Nasri.

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  20. saata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Could someone explain me why Vlaar and Lovren are the 2nd and 3rd most owned defenders?

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    1. MagicMessi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      vlaar > 4.5 nailed on good fixtures
      Lovren > people love i guess

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      1. Mr Pink
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Those good fixtures take a nasty turn after three GWs...

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    2. SAINTS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Vlaar is cheap and rotates well with Sunderland.

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      1. saata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        there has to be another explanation..
        Do you really think 23.4% of the people are planning Villa/Sunderland rotation?

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    3. SG8
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      stupid casual players

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    4. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Because more people have transferred them into their teams than any other defenders - except for Shaw, because even more people have him!

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    5. Keith Kiely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Vlaar because of the WC i presume and Lovren because he had a good season last time out in defense and people think that with a "better" team he will get more CS

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      1. saata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        This can't be serious..

        Lesson learnt today - don't overrate the casuals! 😀

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  21. Barry Woj
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Are many going for Sturridge at the start of this season?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I would, but he has a thigh problem.

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    2. SG8
      • 13 Years
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      considering it, waiting to see how he does against Dortmund

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    3. 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling>

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  22. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So ... please correct me if I am wrong ... 'Azzzarrr has precisely 34 minutes on the pitch, this pre-Season, so far?

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Two more matches to play yet.

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      yes

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    3. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      This is correct. However, Chelsea have 3 games left of their pre-season so I reckon he'll get some more minutes under his belt by our first PL game (which is on a Monday, so extra time there as well).

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      1. Dogba
        • 13 Years
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        I think worst case scenario a cameo in the first game, which I could live with, but I'm very confident he'll be ready to start fitness wise.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Hmmm. I have been looking at the pics. He has a midriff, no?

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          1. Dogba
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            I had to actually look up that word in order to understand what you meant! Nicely done sir.

            I haven't looked at the pics to be honest, please post. If that's the case, obviously that's not good, but he's never been an ectomorph by any measure.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              They are all the ones, on your site, accompanying the match reports.

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      2. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Agree with Dogba. He's in my team, and he's staying there.

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        1. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Same

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    4. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Let's face it, any Hazard vs fabregas decisions will be based mainly on the last friendly!

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  23. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Is Hazard under-priced?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      See above. Perhaps, at full fitness.

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    2. saata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes.
      Great skills + set-pieces!

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    3. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I would say FPL towers have priced him perfectly.

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    4. 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 12 Years
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      no.

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    5. Dogba
      • 13 Years
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      Seems about right, I wouldn't have batted my eyes at 11.0M.

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    6. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
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      no

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    7. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He's about right GB. it's just that they overpriced everyone else. 😉

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    8. Barry Woj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He's a good price at full fitness. But the guy looked broken at the World Cup. Will take a lot of convincing in the next two friendlies for me to put him in my team at the start of the season.

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    9. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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  24. MagicMessi
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    wondering is Giroud goin to start ?

    Joell campell any chance ?

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    1. 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 12 Years
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      Campbell 0 chance. Giroud will probably start yeah.

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
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        although perhaps not against palace...

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  25. RonnayBarkay
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    What to call my fantasy team this season....? Any ideas

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      twentesvenincebony

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Already taken

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    2. Keith Kiely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      The Flying Idiots... On the basis that your team is a bunch of idiots 😉

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    3. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      DoesItReallyMataThough?

      Dial S For Schurrle

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    4. 50shades of o'shea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Monday morning tears.

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

      Mine is "Krul Intentions" 😀

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  26. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Here we go again......please comment

    Howard
    Cahill Evans Debuchy
    Mata Silva Hazard Henderson Arnie
    Rooney Dzeko
    Subs - Myhill Williamson Chester Vaz te

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    1. Keith Kiely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Silva out and Ramsey in

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  27. julian 'the terminator…
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    1st serious sit down to look at a team....... I know this gets tedious but can you RMT?

    szezesny, mannone
    cahill,jones,flanagan,wisdom,davies
    hazard,siggurdson,albrighton,erikson,puncheon
    rooney,giroud,diego costa

    will they all start?

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    1. MagicMessi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      solid

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  28. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Repost
    http://www.football-leaguemanager.co.uk

    League - Fantasy Football Scout
    Password - ffs

    Please join and spread the word!

    Thanks

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      are you on commission?

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  29. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So, anyone considering 3-5-2...? ie.

    A. Dzeko (+Albrighton) & playing 3-4-3...or
    B. Fabregas (+Zamora) & playing 3-5-2

    Currently have Dzeko, but starting to think Fabregas could be better choice if playing nro.10 during the first gameweeks.... ? Just cannot find any other striker under 8.5, with excellent fixtures, form and potential, can you? Opinions please... Thanks!

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    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 12 Years
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      B

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  30. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
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    Would a list of injured players, who are nearing a return, be helpful? The list would include, their price, return date, positives & negatives etc. The usual whoo hah.

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
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      why are you even asking 😉

      sounds great 🙂

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      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        Cheers

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