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15 August 2011 1425 comments
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The final match of Gameweek 1 see Man City play host to Swansea. The Dugout Discussion chatroom is open for business as usual, so come in, take a seat and let’s see if we Roberto Mancini’s side can be the only team to win at home in the opening set of matches…

Edin Dzeko starts up front for City, with Mario Balotelli dropping to the bench as Adam Johnson takes his place in the first XI. And no, Aleksander Kolarov doesn’t start.

Man City: Hart, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy, Toure Yaya, De Jong, Barry, Silva, Dzeko, Johnson. Subs: Taylor, Zabaleta, Milner, Kolarov, Savic, Aguero, Balotelli.

Swansea: Vorm, Rangel, Caulker, Williams, Tate, Britton, Dobbie, Agustien, Dyer, Graham, Sinclair. Subs: Moreira, Orlandi, Routledge, Lita, Moore, Allen, Gower.
Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral)

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  1. SuperDromedary
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Glad I picked up Vorm early (I was player 736 to purchase him...). I had been waiting for him to show up on FPL as soon as I heard he was headed over. Also glad that I resisted the Kompany bandwagon and latched onto a much better offensive threat (Richards).

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    1. chinmusic
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      It's an odd claim to fame being the 736th player to buy a keeper from a team with a defence that will leak goals week in, week out.

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      1. SuperDromedary
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Considering how much kneejerk love he is going to get and the number of people that invested in Ben Foster last year simply because of his save numbers, I think that 15 saves in his first game will definitely lead to greater ownership. Additionally, Swansea played quite well at home and will do so this year as well...and against some of the lesser sides, there are clean sheets to be had as well.

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        1. chinmusic
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          Maybe. One swallow doesn't make a summer though

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    2. Manamongst
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      +1

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  2. MJonno_79
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    Anyone know how many points silva got?

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      16 for me 😉

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      1. jimski
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        Me too 🙂

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    2. Ronny17
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      500 Internal Server Error

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    3. Smarty Pants
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      8 so far

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    4. Fillo_
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      he got 8

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      1. Voyeur
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        plus bonus to come (hopefully)

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        1. 1Man
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          Let's just hope Aguero doesn't steal all the bonus!

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    5. Forest4Life
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      8

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    6. Pards Against Humanity
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      8 pre BP

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  3. LaLa
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    omg - i still cant get on the FPL site - i'm desperate to sort my team after this weeks debacle !!

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  4. weeurquahrt
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    whens th bp,s out for the nights game chap,s n lassie,s

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  5. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I completely revamped my team malouda nani out were the big decisions

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  6. HST
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Fifa Clubs anyone?

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    1. LMNO
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      perhaps just a ginger beer?

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    2. Yossi
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ps3 or Xbox???

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      1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        you should try gocompare.com

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    3. Attila the Bum
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Nah watching the Borgia's. Pretty good so far.

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  7. HellasLEAF
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero just cracked 10,000 in lolz

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  8. applebonkers
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    5 strikers and 3 midfielders would be nice

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    1. MAS
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      no defender even better 😀

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  9. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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    Guys who assisted the last Aguero goal?

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    1. chinmusic
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      Yaya I think

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    2. Spoiler
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      yaya

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      1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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        hardly an assist

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  10. Pratik
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I have loved this site and opinions of its member since i was way back in school. It's almost always helped me. But the law of probability definitely balanced things this time round. I was dead-on with starting aguero and suarez but quite a few of you compelled me to change my team from both aguero, suarez to having none. MY rmt was a complete bummer. I am not exactly blaming anyone, just venting out my frustation. getting both of them now.

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    1. Pratik
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      For those of you who can't get in, try the mobile version on your pc/mac.
      m.fantasy.premierleague.com/

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    2. Minty
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah exactly what Eric says. My RMT was crap, I ignored the fools - turned out they were right 🙂

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    3. King Eric, in America
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Shame on you for being easily influenced by Jedi mind tricks.

      Blaming others for 'compelling you' [bullsh!te] is lame. lame. lame.

      Own it, you agreed with their reasoning because it *was* the better reasoning. Neither was expected to start.

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      1. Pratik
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Hardly, i swear i barely make remarks such as these, but not a single guy agreed. i posted my rmt 3 or 4 times across different posts, but not a single guy agreed. I had aguero as captain till the last day dude. Their reasons were obviously compelling otherwise i would not have changed.

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        1. Pratik
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          And hey i am not blaming anyone in particular. i can't even count the number of teams i must have screwed unintentionally while giving advice.

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  11. MCM
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry but have to post this again

    Let’s divert from Aguero.

    On my transfers it says I can make -12 transfers this week. Any more and it will deduct 4 points. I thought it was unlimited?!

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    1. Vins25
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~2421213,00.html

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    2. Pikey
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      It is - things getting sorted this evening.

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    3. Jack Frost
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think it just keeps resetting as your "free" transfer number goes up

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  12. Rory Rocky man
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    have we got a free wildcard now r what?do we staert at game week 2?

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yup. You can make unlimited transfers. Administrators can chose to reset leagues as well to make the scoring start from gameweek 2.

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  13. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Ah well - Yaya did the business tonight ... 😀

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    1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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      He sure did... BPs on the way im sure

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        Please me to God, with much respect. He's my captain ...

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  14. Valar(Keith)
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    feeling sick.. everyone following the strategy of big hitters upfront now.. had pointed out that there were more top forwards than reliable mids the whole preseason.. and now everyone will have the same team as me.. wish we could start the season again.. end of rant

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  15. Spoiler
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    away from city talk

    anyone here got Hughes thinking of downgrading to Senderos?

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    1. The Wizard of Ozil
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      thinking about it myself

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    2. Don Cortese
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      Thinking Exactly that!!

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    3. Pineapple Mediocrity
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      yes

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      1. Pineapple Mediocrity
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        well Riise to Senderos

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    4. DangerousSnails
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I do and yes, I am.

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    5. Shipstontrev
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I wasn't, but I might have to now to get in a premium forward line.

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    6. Tatty Bojangles
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Actually thinking of getting in Schwarzer to replace Hughes, he rotates well with Vorm, whereas Given doesn't.

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      1. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
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        +1

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      2. Don Cortese
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Was Vorm top drawer tonight then? Do you think it was a one off, or hashe potential?

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        1. Marknlard
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah he looked good. Not much of a kicker, though.

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    7. Geezer
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Is Senderos a sure starter for Fulham this season or just for a few matches?

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    8. Red_Devil_
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I was thinking that too

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  16. JCrosbie
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    where the v.persie love gone,hes stil gona bang them in...

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    1. Ronny17
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      i'm keeping him. could turn out a differential at this rate!

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    2. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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      I think you will realise the love is there when someone scores.. even formica has love right now

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      1. Shipstontrev
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        That's only love on the surface...

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        1. Sasquatch
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          😀

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      2. Don Cortese
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        Yep, definitely lust not love!

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    3. Heisenberg
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      tough fixtures short term and Arsenal look unispired at the minute

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      1. JCrosbie
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        ive managed to put v.persie aguero and suarez in 🙂

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        1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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          Aguero and suarez both playing away next week and RVP faces Man U after the Liverpool game... I would have gone for Chelsea somewhere there

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    4. TommyK
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Rooney>RVP

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  17. tommys
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    is there a free wildcard or whats going on?

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    1. Knight Boooat
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      what???????

      I'm awake and interested.

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  18. RmS
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    OMG !!!!!!! That 40 Million Pound Forward Just tore the Mighty Swansea a new one. He really is the BEST player ever. I mean, It's not every player that could terrorise such an experienced premier league defence as that.

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    1. DangerousSnails
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Oh shush.

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    2. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      was there a joke in there somewhere maybe a little one?

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    3. champion_elect
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      ok, how about you dont get him in

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      1. RmS
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Ha ha, folks round these parts used to enjoy a little banter. It's all so serious these days. I don't fit in no more.

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        1. Disco Pat
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          why so serious RmS!!!!

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    4. What would Barton do?
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      You do realize, if your clever you could have at least half a million more value by saturday...

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      1. RmS
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, but then I would be taking this all far too seriously and I would never get to sleep with a lady ever again 😉

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        1. What would Barton do?
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          What happens if you dont pull ever again though, least yoour sure to get one doing this now 😉

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  19. Sly Fly
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Rate My Stock Market Team! 🙂

    Given Vorm

    Cahill Baines Cole Samlling Simpson

    Silva Eagles Silva Cleverley Ferguson

    Aguero Klasnic Rooney.

    After my awful start, please let me make at least 0.4m so I can build a better team ðŸ™

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    1. Yossi
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      2 Silva's should help

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      1. Sly Fly
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        DAMN ME AND MY STUPID FINGERS! ðŸ™

        The impostor Silva is actually Larsson.

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    2. Cowshed - Blue & White …
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Im not sure you can get away with playing Silva twice.....

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  20. eugtan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    mine still says it deducts points.. any help on free transfers?

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    1. Andy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      im in your boat - mine is the same.

      i know nothing!

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  21. RASPUTIN - the foking bom t…
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    FPL HAS JUST GOT ACE AGAIN!!

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    1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Unlimited transfers after the season has begun.... fpl has redeemed itself... now we need the h2h leagues sortin

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  22. Ronny17
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    AAAAAAAAAHHHHH the FPL site is SO bad.

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  23. super zlatan
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    FPL is well and truley fu*ked!!

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  24. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
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    Is anyone tempted to bet on Man City for the title or champs league?

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  25. weeurquahrt
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    will my mate and capt silva get any bps

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    1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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      yup

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  26. lawsy009
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Maybe we'll get ANOTHER free wildcard because we can't get on now?! Just a thought 😀

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  27. InRafaWeTrust
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    is there really a free wildcard cause they messed up?

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      I believe so

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      1. InRafaWeTrust
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        its cost me?

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    2. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
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      No, just one free, as usual 😉

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    3. @FPLStrategist
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      Yep!

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  28. roscoe1891
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    How about a nice knee-jerking

    GIVEN/Vorm
    RICHARDS/SMALLING/S TAYLOR/Woodgate/De laet
    SILVA/YOUNG/MUAMBA/MOSES/Dyer
    ROONEY/AGUERO/SUAREZ

    I'm having that.

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    1. jimski
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      You want Everton and Chelsea coverage for this week though, surely?

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      1. roscoe1891
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        Maybe an Everton joker. Muamba out, tough fixtures. P Neville in

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  29. The Bandit
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Five of my defs got a minimum of 6pts, anyone who throws all their money upfront will regret it.... 😉

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Safe to say then not throwing money in the midfield must be the alternative option but 2 goal-banging forwards is an absolute must.

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  30. TheHazard
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Blue Monday. Begrudgingly have to applaud Sky for that one.

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    1. chinmusic
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      It's a nice touch. Would have worked if City had f*cked up, too

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      1. TheHazard
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, good point - Home of the Blues by Johnny Cash would've worked too

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