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Scout Scribbles – Ferguson Full of Praise for Evans

Sir Alex Ferguson discusses the centre-half situation at United. Daniel Sturridge and Daniel Agger are both back for Liverpool’s home game with Swansea. Rafa Benitez has an almost fully-fit squad for Chelsea’s FA Cup replay with Brentford. Carlos Tevez and Matija Nastasic are back for City, while Harry Redknapp is still uncertain over Loic Remy’s availability for next week’s home match with United.

Sir Alex Ferguson has again discussed the centre-half situation at United, after he chose to rest Nemanja Vidic for the trip to Madrid on Wednesday evening. The Red Devils boss also explained his thoughts on Rio Ferdinand’s situation, which seems to further indicate that Jonny Evans is now established as the number one choice in the heart of the back-four:

“He (Vidic) was fantastic against Everton and I had my doubts over whether I was doing the right thing or not. But, in my mind, three days’ recovery was a risk, so I stuck by what we’ve been doing with him. We’ve managed it for a while now. When Nemanja came back from his latest injury he’d only played about eight games in 18 months. That’s a long time out and not a lot of games. It would have been the same with Rio. If he’d played on Sunday I would have had my doubts playing him on Wednesday….Jonny is only 25 but he’s emerged in the last year as a real top defender. His form has been fantastic. If you can get consistency off young players you are on the right track and Jonny has shown great consistency in the last year. Last season it wasn’t until Ferdinand and Evans played regularly that we got a run going.”

Coming in at 5.6 in FPL, Evans looks a real option ahead of a strong run of fixtures for the league leaders. With game time seemingly guaranteed, the Northern Ireland international could offer an alternative route into United’s backline over Patrice Evra – while the Frenchman has accumulated more points so far, Evans has equalled his average of 4.8 points per game and with three goals, a pair of assists and nine bonus points already accrued, has offered much more than just defensive returns so far.

Having ruled Paul Scholes out for a fortnight with a knee problem, Ferguson went on to reveal his plans for squad rotation over the next few matches. With United battling for silverware on three fronts, including Monday’s FA Cup Fifth Round clash with Reading, changes can be expected:

“It’s not easy to rotate but it has to be done. The biggest responsibility lies with me to pick the right team. In the final part of this season we have a lot of important games. After Monday we have a league game against QPR, then Norwich before Madrid again. Then we’ll use the full squad.”

Brendan Rodgers also handed Fantasy managers a handy injury update as Liverpool prepare for the second match of their double Gameweek 26. As we reported in yesterday’s Team News article, Daniel Sturridge is fit and available to lead the line, while Rodgers is considering a start for his other January signing, Philippe Coutinho. The Reds boss also explained the reason behind Daniel Agger’s omission from Thursday’s Europa League match away to Zenit:

“We’ve had to manage Daniel all the way through the season. It was another example of him not coming out to make sure he was okay for the weekend game. He stayed at home and trained – he’ll be fine for the weekend. He’s been outstanding this season, he has got that real warrior spirit”

With the second-leg of the Zenit game taking place in midweek, Rodgers was highly critical of the decision to reschedule the league match for this weekend, however, and hinted at making changes for Sunday’s match with Swansea as a result:

“I was very disappointed with the Premier League, to be honest. The game wasn’t scheduled until the 24th and there were a number of weeks after that when we could have played the game. So to actually put it in during a week when we’ve played on a Monday, on the Thursday with an away trip to Russia and then between another important European second leg game – it was another example of where the Premier League don’t help teams. For us to have it thrown in there when there were other free weeks, was bemusing to say the least. I may need to freshen the team up a wee bit. Thankfully we don’t have to travel away and the players will really be up for the game at the weekend and looking to get a good result.”

Harry Redknapp rolled out an injury update yesterday in his usual Friday morning press conference. With QPR already out of the FA Cup, their next game against United is still a week away but Redknapp has revealed Junior Hoilett is back in full training after being sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Julio Cesar “should be fine” after picking up a knock. The R’s boss was somewhat cautious in the case of record signing Loic Remy, going on to say:

“Loic’s not training with the main group yet, but we’ll see how he is when we get back to Harlington on Monday. He’s not too far away, but we don’t want to take any risks and rush him back too early.”

Over the road at City, Roberto Mancini has admitted he is unlikely to risk Vincent Kompany in Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Leeds. The Belgian has missed the last three Gameweeks due to a calf problem but with a home showdown against Chelsea next up on their league agenda, he looks set to remain on the sidelines, with Mancini clearly taking no chances with his fitness. City welcome back Matija Nastasic – the teenager missed last weekend’s disappointing loss at Southampton due to fatigue, while Carlos Tevez makes a return from a “personal issue”, to once again increase the likelihood of rotation up top. Gareth Barry is set to miss out due to an unspecified injury, though; Javi Garcia should move back to midfield, having covered for Nastasic at centre-half at St Mary’s.

Rafa Benitez has hinted at squad rotation once again ahead of Chelsea’s FA Cup Fourth Round replay with Brentford on Sunday:

“Apart from Oriol Romeu everyone is fine and available. I am really pleased because we have John Mikel Obi and Victor Moses coming back from South Africa, and they are happy and training well. We have another session so that won’t be a problem and they will be available for Brentford. Obviously Demba Ba and David Luiz were not available for the Europa League, but they are fine and it’s good news. We will choose a strong team because we want to progress. Now players can compete for positions and it’s good for us. To improve the competition between good players is good for the team.”

The news suggests John Terry could be set for a return, then, after the Blues skipper was an unused sub in Thursday’s Europa League win over Sparta Prague. Benitez had spoken of the defender’s ongoing injury situation earlier in the week, describing Terry’s lack of fitness as “a vicious circle” after his long-term knee injury played up again and forced him out of the Gameweek 26 win over Wigan. With just one league start since sustaining the injury in Gameweek 11, Terry’s absence has made the Chelsea defence a little easier to navigate for Fantasy managers – with a strong set of fixtures to follow (mcy, WBA, ful, WHM, sou, SUN), their backline looks set for investment once the trip to City is out of the way; Terry’s availability merely muddies the waters, however, given Benitez’s propensity for rest and rotation.

Alan Pardew has spoken out about the dilemma now facing him ahead of Newcastle’s second leg Europa League tie with Metalist Kharkiv. Having played out a frustrating 0-0 draw on Thursday, the Magpies now face a testing second leg in Ukraine, just tree days before a crucial league trip to Southampton. The Newcastle boss has revealed that, despite the tie being in the balance, he will still be forced to make changes to his lineup, perhaps offering reassurance that, come Sunday’s Gameweek 27 trip to St Mary’s, we’ll see the likes of Yohan Cabaye, Moussa Sissoko and Papiss Cisse on the Newcastle teamsheet.

“It (making changes) was going to be in my thinking whatever the result was last night. There’s no way we were going to win that game 3-0, no way. I knew the opposition were good enough for that not to happen, so we were always going to take a slender lead or, as in this case, no goals scored.”

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  1. Cornelius
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    1 agree

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    1. Cornelius
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      Don't be so hard on yourself

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    2. 4vets
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      We have a contender!

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      1. MJ6987
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        +1. Although many more will emerge this afternoon.

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        1. 4vets
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          Unfortunately I'm out all day. I'll be relying on you!

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      2. TorresMagic™
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        Missed the comment. 🙁

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  3. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    three

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  4. Liastro ⭐️
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    What's the ideal front 3 at the moment?

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    1. Joga Bonito®
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      RVP, Suarez, Lambert 😉

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    2. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      Messi-RVP-Ronaldo

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    3. MJ6987
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      I think RVP Sturridge Someone

      Can't figure out who the Third one is. If only Aguero would show a bit of form!

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      1. 4vets
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        This is my problem exactly.

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        1. MJ6987
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          Might still go for Aguero (replacement for Suarez). Logically he should score the most points after RVP.

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          1. MJ6987
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            Lambert the other one under consideration.

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      2. HVT
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        Lambert IMO

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      3. Mark
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        Yep, I've got RVP, Sturridge and Pog in order to get the "big five" in midfield. Crossing my fingers that Pog is rested at OT and that Hunt doesn't come in and impress. Sadly, I need the Pog for GW27.

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        1. HVT
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          Hi mark - I went rvp , studge and lambert to give me the power 5 , tho it gives me bench headaches ,
          Saying that I'm contemplating playing my wc to clean up a potential -8 and then go Anichebe/Pog and improve backline ....

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          1. Mark
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            This is the trouble with Lambert, when do you start him - he's more effective away from home so it's a tough call every week.

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            1. HVT
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              Agree with that - I think I'll play wc , was talking to one or two regulars last few days and there is a suggestion that now would be a good time to play wc as there will be a lot of -4/-8 hits around and a positive score nw could propel you up the rznkings.

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    4. Eboue
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      R, V and P

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    5. Tanishq2095
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      If you go by a 3-5-2 formation, its got to be Rvp, Suarez and Anichebe keeping the budget factor in mind !
      And if you prefer a 3-4-3, then it has to be Lambert, Rvp, Sturridge ! Again, keeping the budget factor in mind

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    6. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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      Roon RVP Studge 🙂

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    7. Cak Juris
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      Ideal front 3 are RvP Sturridge Cisse, but for me RvP Suarez Lambert

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    8. Mark
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      Great contender for a sticky post btw.

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    9. Caine & Co.
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      giroud, benteke, berbatov

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  5. redcard_shark
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    Oscar Pistorius http://www.flickr.com/photos/jph1/8477986654/in/photostream/lightbox/

    no offence intended to anyone, it's just the news..

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  6. Tanishq2095
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    I don't understand how gay and shit seem abusive to fantasyfootball scouts. They are literally legitimate words eh? Is it hard to hear the truth about ManU players? Savvy?

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    1. MJ6987
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      Nice rank by the way. You'll be breaking into the top 1m soon!

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      1. Joga Bonito®
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        HAHAHA.

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      2. The Baines
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        🙂 .. he deserves it..

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    2. Kendog
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      Common knowledge to not use those words outside of casual chat with mates

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    3. 4vets
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      Throw away that spade quick... the hole is getting deeper!

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      1. Tanishq2095
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        Relax brother

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    4. Joga Bonito®
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      Just general social etiquette around people you don't know.

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    5. Wej
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      Don't see how something being a 'legitimate' word has any relevance to whether it's abusive or not.

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    6. Ferris Bueller
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      Keep telling yourself that...and that 16-20pt hits work. Deluded...

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  7. Kendog
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    18 replies to my question without getting an answer... Ill go again;

    How does a member enter the fpl open

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      1. Kendog
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        Cheers

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    1. Tanishq2095
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      You open the fpl and you enter it...haha

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      1. Kendog
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        Tried it

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      FPL Open is a competition managed by TorresMagic. Everyone is allowed to enter their team. It has nothing to do with FFS Membership.

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  8. Bullet Tooth Bony
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    Interested to the see how the answers have changed since last time I asked (about 3 weeks ago)

    Suarez
    Bale

    Pick one

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    1. Bullet Tooth Bony
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      *may have changed

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    2. Joga Bonito®
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      For this week definitely Suarez 🙂

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    3. 4vets
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      Seeing as Suarez doesn't play next week and Bale has hit form...

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      1. Eboue
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        got to be suarez then?

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    4. Wej
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      Bale... Sturridge can cover Liverpool, no other good alternatives for Tottenham

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    5. Kendog
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      If you have Lennon and Dempsey I would not pick bale

      If you had Sturridge and gerrard I would not pick Suarez

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      1. HVT
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        Why would anyone in their right mind have both Lennon and Dempsey ?

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        1. Kendog
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          Someone in my mini league does hahha

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        2. Declan-
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          * even one of them. Bale has scored the last 6 goals in all competitions for Spurs

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    6. Declan-
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      I'd say bale now but it definitely would have been Suarez 3 weeks ago

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  9. Joga Bonito®
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    Anybody English looking for a team mate in:

    http://uefacouncil.wordpress.com

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    1. Joga Bonito®
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      Preferably of a high rank B-)

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    2. Liastro ⭐️
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      I am!

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      1. Joga Bonito®
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        Wanna join forces?

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        1. Liastro ⭐️
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          Yep!

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          1. Joga Bonito®
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            Wicked, our teams are very similar actually. I can fill out the form if you want. I'll need your email addy though and I'm guessing you wont want to put in on here.

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            1. Liastro ⭐️
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              Ok, no problem. How should I give it to you?

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              1. Joga Bonito®
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                have you got a Facebook name that's easy to find and I'll just private message mine over. I'm David Webster so it'd take you a year to find the correct one.

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                1. Liastro ⭐️
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                  Oh, here it is: itfc_hydro31096@hotmail.com

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                  1. Joga Bonito®
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                    Ipswich ey. One of my best mates is a huge Tractor Boy.

                    We need to think of a team name which is relevant to our Nationality.

                    Perhaps as you're an Ipswich fan we could go for something like Tractorpool?

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                  2. Liastro ⭐️
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                    Yep, Ipswich through and through. Going to watch them home to Blackpool this afternoon so hoping for a win!

                    Sounds good to me!

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  10. Mark
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    I thought I'd share some thoughts on how we're thinking of using the "sticky" comment feature in the new comments system. This element is one of they ways in which the new system becomes almost a hybrid of a forum and comments.

    When a comment is marked as “sticky” it is assigned a headline (like a forum post) and that headline appears in a new sidebar widget directing folk to the top discussions going on on that day, across the various article threads.

    Users who get their comments stickied earn reputation

    Users can sort within a thread to only show sticky comments – to cut straight to the featured discussions within that thread.

    Admins and mods are able to make a comment sticky. High Rep users may also be granted this permission, therefore giving them the ability to start sticky discussions that get flagged.

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    1. Eboue
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      sounds very cool- I'd better cut out the RMTs!

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    2. Epic Fail
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      Top stuff.

      It will be good for things like Bap predictions and maybe even lineups.

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        bap chap will be the highest rep yet most efficient commenter in no time 😯

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      2. Mark
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        Yes, the Bap predictions are a good example. They'd get stickied and the thread can be easily retrieved via the sidebar. We'd effectively have "Today's stickies" or something to that effect, that folk can just use to get to the most popular or importance topics being discussed that day.

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    3. Wej
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      Sounds like a welcome improvement! Any idea when this feature would be introduced?

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    4. 4vets
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      Sounds good and should promote longer, more in depth discussions. Can't wait to see how it all pans out1

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    5. A.T
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      That's a great idea mark. Stickying top discussions rectifies the major flaw of the forum as it currently is.

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      1. Mark
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        Credit to Granville, he evolved the idea. We've had the concept of stickies and were just going to allow threads to be filtered by them, but, by adding headlines and placing them into a widget, we can create that hybrid forum feel.

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    6. Kendog
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      Interesting... On another note is Chris glover still alive? Very lax on his blog site and haven't seen a post here from him in a while

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        he just posted thursday....how often do you want him to post

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        1. Kendog
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          Fanning the flames hasn't been posted yet.. Unless he's waiting for the livo Swansea match

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          1. Mark
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            Chris is still very much active as far as I know. We mail eachother quite a bit. I just haven't got round to commissioning another article from him.

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    7. Liastro ⭐️
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      I'll cut out the RMTs and start becoming a useful advice bearer on here hopefully!

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      1. Epic Fail
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        One RMT can be stickied, since they are always pretty much the same anyway.

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      2. Ferris Bueller
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        Can we take that as a promise Liastro?! 😉

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        1. Liastro ⭐️
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          Yes!

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      3. Mark
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        It won't necessarily cut the RMT posts but, if you want to avoid them, that's easily done. You won't need to scan the comment thread to find the posts you want to respond too. You can filter and sort by top rated, sticky and even comments made by those you follow or a particular user. You'll also be able to retrieve your comments and replies via your profile page. Basically, by making the good stuff easier to find and get to, you don't need to be as aware of some of the rest of the stuff - although the admin tools and more mods will help us reduce that too.

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    8. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      Nice Feature.

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    9. Joga Bonito®
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      Good idea.

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    10. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      any chance on a RMT function next to a commenters name?
      We fill in a team sheet in our ffs account page, when its active theres a button or summat flagged next to your username so people can click have a look and add a score or summat without the need for the constant posting.....

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        it could even look like the scout picks picture format

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    11. Ryan
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      Just popped in and saw this, sounds great. Will the DZ have any mods in operation to do this?

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      1. Mark
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        Yep, hopefully. It's very easy under the new system to assign permissions on all levels. So we can have individuals who can just sticky, while others can have the permissions to remove/moderate comments. It's a lot more flexible. With a rep system, its also going to be easy for us to find those folk who are best placed for these roles (if they want them).

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    12. Kendog
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      Must of missed my question mark

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      1. Mark
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        ah sorry, see above...

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  11. A.T
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    Can't believe the scribbles have missed this cracker.

    Bayern Munich forward Arjen Robben reckons Arsenal have not won a trophy in eight years because they keep selling all their best players.
    Full story: The Daily Telegraph

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    1. 4vets
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      He worked that out all by himself?!?!? He's a genius! 😉

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  12. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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    Jesus Martínez: (Manuel Pellegrini's agent) "Chelsea and other clubs have asked, but only through intermediaries, nothing official. Manuel would love to coach in the English Premier League.

    Rafa>Pellegrini in summer?

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  13. Voodoo
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    Which is better in a about a week:

    A) Baines and Sturridge
    B) Evans and Cisse

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    1. Joga Bonito®
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      A*

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    2. Wej
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      A by a long way.

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    3. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
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      B

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    4. A.T
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      A

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    5. Voodoo
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      Cheers all.

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    6. Corrigan
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      Evans and Sturridge?

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      1. Epic Fail
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        This.

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      2. Voodoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Really? Can't see how Evans can compete with Baines.

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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Evans + Sturridge

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  14. Joga Bonito®
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    • 13 Years
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    That sentence makes about as much sense as your last sentence...

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  15. Corrigan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    GJ to Jonny Evans? Is he nailed on when fit? I reckon he just might be.

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    1. Liastro ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      De Gea as United defensive coverage?

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    2. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'd do it. Bit of a differential too. For now at least.

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    3. Corrigan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Will probably double up with DDG eventually.

      Good chance of a cleanie at QPR too...

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    4. Declan-
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'm doing it

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  16. AK ⭐
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone on here (c) Walcott over Bale?

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    1. Whazza
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      yes many people actually

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    2. Mark
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      RMT is fancying Walcott heavily. I've got to update the numbers a bit next week but, clearly, he's a big armband option.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I went through the stats, and Walcott's just managed 2 blanks in the last 14 he's started. I am very tempted. And then, it's Villa too..

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        1. Declan-
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I captained him for one of those 😥

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      yeh i probably will ak, any time i captain bale after a flurry he regresses.....this way i ensure he gets a hatty and still get points from wally 😉

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, same's with me. Surely Bale's 4 (2*2) + Wally's 6 are worse than Bale's 10 and Wally's 12 (6*2). 😉

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          its a sacrifice...of points but got to be done......captains curse n all that

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    4. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Walcott for me.

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    5. HVT
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I have and I never get Captains wrong 😳

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    6. Declan-
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'd say most are

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    7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Me. 🙂

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  17. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Last Leagues Update until the evening....

    FPL Open : 412 entered, 256 spots, 256th spot @ 24,437th.

    Elite 64 : 260 entered, 64 spots, 64th spot @ 1,339th.

    Millionaire Club : 91 qualified. Going to cap at 200 entries, then opening when teams get knocked out until GW35.

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  18. HVT
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else stating to think that you might be as well off with Hazard over Mata ?
    I for one am - nice few bob in the bank for defenders ...

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    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      considered it as a bit of a differential but then thought if I was going to do that, Lamps could be another option.

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    2. Declan-
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      With my selling value there isn't much in it. Think lampard is a better option than haz

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      1. HVT
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        What price you get Mata at Declan ?

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        1. Declan-
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          9.3/9.4 something like that HVT. Selling price is 9.7. He's definitely worth .4 over Hazard imo

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          1. HVT
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            At that yea, I agree totally Declan.
            - i sold mata then bought again so 10 > 9.3 hazzard or 10 > 8.6 lamps looks a nice saving for someone like me.

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    3. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Mata SP is 9.7m for me so no..

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      1. HVT
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Only lamps offers you any value so.

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  19. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Severe Weather Warning Alert:

    Next Monday's West Ham Tottenham match is under threat as intense bale-force winds are predicted by the bet-office.

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    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      is bet office the local bookies? 🙂

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Wtf? 😆

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
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          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Dafuq??? 😀

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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      😀

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  20. COMH
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Super Mario bang in form at Milan.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      glad to see it really

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    2. Declan-
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Some good goals aswell. Not just penalties

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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I wonder will city sign him in the summer ?

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      1. Declan-
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        35m plus imo

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        1. HVT
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Looks a decent prospect doesn't he 😉

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          1. Declan-
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Indeed he does 🙂

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    4. Crystal Pulis
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      A screamer goal unjustly disallowed to him last week against Cagliari. Love him or hate him Mario is class.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSoQ5nfgaBE

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  21. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    RMT going forward after blank

    http://i.imgur.com/YuJGuvm.png?1

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ask Ya Mum.

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        :S. Rude

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Just using the way you answer others.

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      2. Epic Fail
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        After I send her home.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Your turn today I see. 🙂

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    2. Joga Bonito®
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I hope you get no injuries.

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Very nice 🙂 With talk of blanks, a weak bench would worry me though.

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  22. kaz 96
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    For those saying Arsenal will rest some of the big players against Villa:

    Unless we draw tonight, we won't have a game next WED/TUE which probably rules out heavy rotaion.

    (C)Walcott.

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    1. Declan-
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I agree. Theo(c) all the way 🙂

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      1. Epic Fail
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Unfortunately I agree.

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  23. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Does Remy still have chance to make it for next weekend (GW 27)?? I mean Harry's statement means he won't play Remy even if he's fit?? What exacly is going on.. I've Remy so please tell me- Is it preferable to sell him now for a hit?

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    1. Declan-
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'd sell. Even for a hit if it looks like he won't play

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Have BMW-MF (So called Power 5 here).. Lambert, RVP, Remy upfront.. With the absence of Michu I must play 3-4-3.. So whom should I buy in place of Remy? 2.1m at bank.. Please suggest me??

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        1. Declan-
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I'd get Benteke

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  24. Bullet Tooth Bony
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Power 5 + Lambert - RVP - Lukaku (Playing 3-5-2)
    or
    Power 4 + Puncheon (Fellaini out) - Lambert - RVP - Strurridge (Playing 3-4-3)

    So the question is Sturridge or Fellaini?

    Any help?

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  25. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Just a quick poll, how many active players will you have on your bench GW27, excluding keepers?

    1

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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      1

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    2. kaz 96
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Same here. 1 (Cameron)

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    3. Declan-
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      1 if you can count Demel as that. I'm shipping 3 liverpool players this week.

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        You don't think that you're going to want at least one of them back?

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        1. Declan-
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I'd like to keep Suarez and Johnson but Evans is a better option imo and he's cheaper. I'll definitely get Sturridge back when i use my Wc

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    4. Mark
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      • 18 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I need Demel to play otherwise I've only got the ten...and that's without any injuries this weekend too ;-/

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Ouch. Good luck Mark 😐

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      2. Jönny
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Before a transfer I need both Demel and Hughes to play otherwise I've only got 9!

        And that's without even considering the possibility of Martin getting dropped. :O

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        1. Declan-
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Norwich have been good defensively with Martin. Makes no sense to drop him( I own Martin 🙂 )

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      3. Ferris Bueller
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        This. Though not too worried if Demel doesn't play and I lose his obligatory 1pt...

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    5. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      1

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    6. Corrigan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      0, really unsure how to tackle the blank.

      Really unsure.

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      1. Mark
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        • 18 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Pray?

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        1. Demelbrush
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          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Sin?

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          1. Demelbrush
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Decameron suggests both are equally efficacious

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
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              • 15 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              Yes, but he was an arch-cynic ... 😉

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        2. Corrigan
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Already doing so! Sacrifices and everything.

          Just at pains to sell my Pool contingent for lesser options short term.

          There's also the blank in 29.

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          1. Mark
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            • 18 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah, we're looking at 29 after this weekend...

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          2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            arse v villa could be a decent 1 week swap for pool players corrigan

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    7. Spike ⚽️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      1 (Demel) 🙁

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    8. Joga Bonito®
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      0. Need Wilson and Demel to play to field a full 11 🙁

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    9. Demelbrush
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      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      What do we think the chances are of Demel playing? O'B got a knock didn't he...

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      1. Mark
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        • 18 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        There is hope I think....dead leg can be nasty if it's a bad one.

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    10. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      0 😎

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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        This 😎

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    11. Ryan
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      0. Just hoping all 11 of my players start. I think only RVP is a chance of a rest though so I should be alright

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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      1

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  26. COMH
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Yet another shut out for Bayern last night. They are bossing the Bundesliga.

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    1. Mtka™
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      The only team out of of 98 teams in TOP 5 leagues which is yet to concede a goal in 2013. Both attacking and defensive stats are amazing so far (57 GF, 7 GA; 50 GD). It sure feels great to be Bayern fan nowadays 😀

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      1. Declan-
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        That is crazy. 7 weeks into the new year 😯

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  27. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Who named it Power 5 here? I prefer to call it as BMW-MF (Bale,Mata,Walcott-Michu,Fellaini).. Sound more luxurious 😉 MF is also the short form for 'Midfielder' so lets call it as BMW-MF 😉

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    1. Mark
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      • 18 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Oooh...nice.

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    2. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I like to call it as Mag5. Magnificent 5. Mag can also be referred to as Magnum, and sounds the closest to explosiveness too. 😀

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    3. Spike ⚽️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      But they're not a luxury anymore. They're like a Ford Fiesta - everyone has them 😉

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    4. Joga Bonito®
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      You've put some serious thought into this and I respect that haha.

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    5. Declan-
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I was wondering who came up with the name aswell but I like it. Don't think the Bmw-Mf has the same ring to it

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    6. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      mmm i called it the bmw m5 over month ago..copyright infringment 😉

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        was literally about to say m5... lol

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      2. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Didn't see yours 😉 I've been to this site very recently 😉

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        1. Optimus.
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          ill call off the lawyers 😉

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          1. A Defender's Nightmare
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            We'll see in court then 😉 Or do you want undisclosed settlement 😉 lol 😉

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    7. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Not a fan of the BMW midfield myself. I can't bring myself to rely on Pog as a sub, and there are some decent options in attack. (Studge Cisse Lambert etc...)

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I've BMW-MF & RVP, Lambert, Sturridge upfront 😉

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          With the Fellaini gw29 worry i'm quite happy with:

          Cesar Bunn
          Zabs Evans Davies Cuellar Pearce
          Bale Walcott Mata Michu Punch
          Aguero Rooney Papiss

          I'm not sure how i'm going to get Fellaini after gw29 though 😐

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          1. A Defender's Nightmare
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            I'm getting rid of Fellaini in GW 29 (mostly to be replaced by returning Barfa) 😉 Quite happy with plan but now I'm stuck with Remy temporarily 🙁

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    8. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      what about the wambam midfield...... WAlcott Mata BAle Michu

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    9. Caine & Co.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      i prefer to call it:

      Ted Allen
      Kyan Douglas
      Thom Filicia
      Carson Kressley
      Jai Rodriguez

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  28. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    ^

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  29. Joga Bonito®
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    What do you think the chances are of Nasty playing next week?

    At the moment I have Nasty, Demel and Wilson and need all of them to play to field 11.

    I still have one transfer available though.

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    1. Liastro ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I would say 50-50 at the moment mate. Everything sorted with the joint team?

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      1. Joga Bonito®
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Yea mate all registered.

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      2. Joga Bonito®
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Let's make a rule that we have to discuss transfers etc lol let's win this thing 🙂

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      It's not even wether he starts, it's how long he lasts...Manicini will probably revert to 3-5-2 within twenty minutes of kick off...followed by 4-3-3 five minutes later...5-4-1 five minutes after tha..back to 4-4-2...and on and on...Dodgy pick IMO...

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Not the end of world to play with 8. Could be lucky to score 2 pts between those 3.

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  30. Kendog
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I'm sure most people are in the same boat... But is it unwise to do gerrard > hazard -4 (already did Michu > sissoko)

    If not then 442 with Rafael, clichy, demel Harte

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