The Suspension Tightrope – Rash

A couple of midfield protagonists are set to sit on the sidelines after accruing their fifth booking of the season last weekend. Paul Scholes and Mark Noble will both miss out as West Ham travel to Old Trafford on Wednesday evening, with the latter’s absence particularly sore for his side, given he has started every league game so far for the Hammers.

The tightrope welcomes two new contenders after the weekend’s round of matches. Cheick Tiote may have been injured for much of the season but his penchant for picking up yellows remains unquenched – the Ivorian’s caution at St Mary’s yesterday take his tally to four yellows in all competitions ahead of Newcastle’s trip to Stoke on Wednesday. Wigan’s James McArthur fell foul of the ref in his side’s 3-2 win over Reading on Saturday and now balances precariously as the Latics prepare to welcome City to the DW.

Luis Suarez and Michu continue to avoid that fifth yellow which would earn them an automatic ban. With three strong home games in the next five, Suarez looks primed for significant Fantasy attention once again; his owners will be crossing their fingers he stays out of the ref’s notebook against Spurs on Wednesday, bearing in mind he then plays host to Southampton at the weekend.

Those players on four yellows have until New Year until the five-card amnesty kicks in. Basically, if they can avoid another booking in this calendar year, they will then be exempt from the customary one-match ban and receive no more than a warning regarding their future conduct. The limit then moves to 10 yellows, which would earn the guilty party a two-match ban. Most culpable so far are Ahmed El Ahmadi, Craig Gardner and Angel Rangel, who lead the way on six yellow cards apiece.

Having served out a one-match ban in Everton’s draw with Norwich, Marouane Fellaini is available for selection as the Toffees host Arsenal, while Fabricio Coloccini will be welcomed back by Alan Pardew as injury-hit Newcastle make their way to Stoke.

Brede Hangeland and Emmanuel Adebayor are both set to skip the second match of their respective three-game bans this midweek.

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Ings on the up
11 years, 7 months ago
How am I looking for this week?

Mignolet

Rafael, Baines, Shawcross

Michu, Fellaini, Silva (vc), Sterling

RVP (C), Suarez, Lambert

Subs: Jussi, Nolan, Clyne, McCartney

Am I right to bench Clyne over the players starting?
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1. TheRealAVB
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Looks ok. Rafael could be rested with Jones fit so make sure Clyne is first sub
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  1. Ings on the up
    11 years, 7 months ago
    if Rafael doesn't play... Clyne will come in.
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Brian (Not the Messiah)
11 years, 7 months ago
I have Tevez and no Chelsea Coverage... so...

m) Mata
or
s) Silva
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1. Lateriser 12
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Mata
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2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Oscar
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  1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
    11 years, 7 months ago
    Why have you got Mata then?
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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      11 years, 7 months ago
      Because he cost 8.9 not 9.6
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      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        11 years, 7 months ago
        so you don't think he's worth 9.6?
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      2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
        11 years, 7 months ago
        Even so don't understand why you moan about advice on here while people seem to promoting alot of the players you've got? I generally promote the players I have, that's why I've got them! 🙂
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  2. TheRealAVB
    11 years, 7 months ago
    Rotation will hurt him.
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3. Green-Pea
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Get dempsey
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4. Pat Bonner
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Silva and then next week get Suarez in for Tevez
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Baines on Toast...
11 years, 7 months ago
Ba scored one week ago and got a hatrick against Stoke last season.

Just saying.
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1. Kostja
  11 years, 7 months ago
  A Stoke with Upson at cb and Woodgate at RB if im not mistaken
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  1. La Roja
    11 years, 7 months ago
    A Newcastle with Cabaye and HBA in the midfield too if im not mistaken
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    1. Hazmat
      11 years, 7 months ago
      Not HBA. He's no good at rugby.
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    2. Kostja
      11 years, 7 months ago
      Hatem could still be back for the stoke game
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2. TheRealAVB
  11 years, 7 months ago
  That was a glorious night
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3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  11 years, 7 months ago
  He's scored more than RVP over the last 3. But people are saying Ba has to go not RVP.
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  1. sminkypinky
    11 years, 7 months ago
    Easier to get rid of Ba AND get him back if you want. Whereas if you get rid of Rvp, it's for good. Well that's what I think anyway. It would mean a whole lot of tinkering to get him back, cause you're likely to spend that money somewhere.
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  2. La Roja
    11 years, 7 months ago
    the reason why you hear people say Ba has to go is Newcastle's injury crisis. He simply has no delivery from any other players
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    1. sminkypinky
      11 years, 7 months ago
      and this.
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sminkypinky
11 years, 7 months ago
Hi all!

What you think, is this too rash?

Michu, Berba, Ba --> Puncheon, Fletch, Kun (-4pts)

Leaving me with
Bego/Foster
Shorey Davies Cuellar Baines Rafael
Mata Bale Fellaini Sterling Puncheon
Rvp Aguero Fletcher

It is a bit rash, innit? Decent coverage, though..
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1. TheRealAVB
  11 years, 7 months ago
  So who you benching then this week? No pointi
  getting puncheon in just to sot him out
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  1. RD84
    11 years, 7 months ago
    It's probably for funds, but I could be wrong.
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  2. sminkypinky
    11 years, 7 months ago
    Bench Sterling? Play Punch...
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2. Baines on Toast...
  11 years, 7 months ago
  yep, not good
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3. RD84
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Perhaps, but it looks damn good.
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  1. sminkypinky
    11 years, 7 months ago
    Rvp, Kun, Fletch (double) is tempting... Still Ba and Berbs are likely to score well in the long run imo.
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Paulo67c
11 years, 7 months ago
Ruddy
Baines, Cameron, Clark (Demel, Hughes)
Mata, Cazorla, Michu, Lallana (Sterling)
RVP, Suarez, Ba

Who to captain from this lot? Unconfident of RVP playing, may be rested? Edging towards the idea of Mata...captain choices have been extremely poor this season!
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Connor's Calling
11 years, 7 months ago
Few questions if you wouldnt mind:
a) Clyne -> Shorey? (in preparation for the double, nothing else that pressing)
b) Start Puncheon, Berba or Tevez?
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1. ZaKNaFeiN
  11 years, 7 months ago
  A) not necessary
  b) Tevez
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Flying Assassins
11 years, 7 months ago
Is Ramirez nailed on or is lallana a better option? Just about to do Nolan --> Ramirez - Yes or NO?
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1. La Roja
  11 years, 7 months ago
  yes
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isacki: full casual
11 years, 7 months ago
Relieved that press conferences are happening today. I thought we would get no warning.

Anderson confirmed to start, Anderson in anyone? 😉
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1. Le Kerfuffle
  11 years, 7 months ago
  any other notable news?
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2. sminkypinky
  11 years, 7 months ago
  nah...way too punty for me.
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3. Manani
  11 years, 7 months ago
  like the pea, I think he plays better when playing as impact sub. as physicality will bring much bigger imact when the opponents are knackered
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4. Lateriser 12
  11 years, 7 months ago
  It is one of those which you consider for 5 seconds and then avoid it.
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  1. Manani
    11 years, 7 months ago
    only one I would get is carrick.
    my friend got him last season and got a goal and assist in that period 😆
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    1. Mid-Table Obscurity
      11 years, 7 months ago
      was that period the entire season? 😉
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  2. isacki: full casual
    11 years, 7 months ago
    Yep. Blows hot and cold.
    
    If Valencia is fit to patrol the wings with Young I think you should start Cleverley and Anderson in midfield of a 4-4-1-1 TBH. People may say that is too attacking but the alternative is having two slow players (Scholes and Fletcher) not getting forward enough and getting caught out of position anyway when the opposition break. At least Anderson and Cleverley can run back to cover. QPR could have scored two or three against you on the break, they were running straight at the back four.
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    1. isacki: full casual
      11 years, 7 months ago
      Same applies to Carrick alongside Scholes/Fletcher IMO.
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5. Mílanista
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Had him early last season, went well until he got injured. Not this time.
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KickIt
11 years, 7 months ago
To Baines or not to Baines. Would you rather have:-

a) Baines, Rafeal, Michu, Ba
b) Bassong, Cueller, Cazorla, Suarez
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1. RD84
  11 years, 7 months ago
  B
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2. Bale me Out
  11 years, 7 months ago
  A for me though Ba gets his last chance
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  1. KickIt
    11 years, 7 months ago
    This is for next week, plan to keep my transfer and then do this in time for Liverpool and Arsenal's goo fixtures. Leaves me 0.0 in the bank.
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3. Baines on Toast...
  11 years, 7 months ago
  B
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सनकी
11 years, 7 months ago
hi guys, sorry im in the different timezone. just to be sure. the midweek game starts today or tomorrow ?
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1. roscola
  11 years, 7 months ago
  in 29 hours
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2. Daniel_tsl
  11 years, 7 months ago
  tomorrow
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3. Daniel_tsl
  11 years, 7 months ago
  lol, u in Malaysia too?? 🙂
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  1. SuperOsçarBaby
    11 years, 7 months ago
    Sape Malaysia kat sini?
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4. Damo.
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Tomorrow, Tuesday. Deadline is 7:30 BST
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  1. Son is Rising
    11 years, 7 months ago
    *GMT
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5. Mílanista
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Tomorrow.
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6. hazza
  11 years, 7 months ago
  29 hours from now
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China Mag
11 years, 7 months ago
Really tempted to captain somebody other than RVP, as I think that Fat Sam will shut up shop. Would giving the armband to sess undo the good work in getting his haul for the weekend? I can't remember harry ever being that renowned for his defensive organization. There could be goals in that game.
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1. Lateriser 12
  11 years, 7 months ago
  You punted Sess as well? Great success 😀
  
  High give 😀
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  1. Lateriser 12
    11 years, 7 months ago
    five*
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  2. China Mag
    11 years, 7 months ago
    BOOM!! Yeah. Barfa getting injured actually turned out for the best. Fantasy wise at least! You were getting lots of big ups for your sess punt when I was on here the other day. I guess its not your first success!! You tempted to hand him the arm band at all? QPR at home.
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    1. Lateriser 12
      11 years, 7 months ago
      Half thought. Firmly on RVP atm.
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2. Mílanista
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Fellaini
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  1. 5678
    11 years, 7 months ago
    I'm tempted to go for Tevez or Silva
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DHWizzo
11 years, 7 months ago
Bego Foster
Baines Sagna Cuellar Wisdom Nelsen
Mata Cazorla Michu Pienaar Sterling
RVP Ba Berbs

2 FTs - thoughts?
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COMH
11 years, 7 months ago
2FT’s

Maloney > Puncheon + Michu > Sessegnon

Do both now or just get Puncheon before the rise?
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1. SW6
  11 years, 7 months ago
  I can't see any reason to wait
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2. Chris_White
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Just Punch imo
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Sweatygoals
11 years, 7 months ago
BREAKING NEWS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlGfG3OB054

Seems legit?
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1. roscola
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Yep, looks legit. About time his quality was recognised
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2. isacki: full casual
  11 years, 7 months ago
  This looks shopped. I can tell from some of the pixels and from seeing quite a few shops in my time.
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3. Green-Pea
  11 years, 7 months ago
  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20121023192058AAzf2QE
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  1. Daniel_tsl
    11 years, 7 months ago
    haha 😆
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4. Daniel_tsl
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Must be true!
  
  P.S. Read the top comment (Click Show the Comment too) 😆 Facepalm
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5. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
  11 years, 7 months ago
  It's really annoying that he keeps referring to "this player" rather than by his name. The graphics all have his name so why the stupid buildup from the presenter. He looks all smug like he's part of the greatest joke of all time.... kind of spoilt it for me.
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6. Damo.
  11 years, 7 months ago
  http://www.skybet.com/cms/breaking-transfer-news.shtm?name=Lukasna
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Pinoche
11 years, 7 months ago
Cazorla to Sessegnon or Berbatov to Fletcher?
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1. Kendog
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Neither. A if you have to.
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2. RD84
  11 years, 7 months ago
  berb to fletcher, arsenal has great fixtures coming up. you could swap him for walcott next week or something if you really want.
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3. bennydebull
  11 years, 7 months ago
  http://i.imgur.com/VcWhV.gif
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  1. SW6
    11 years, 7 months ago
    😆
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4. Squeakybumtime
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Neither
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  1. Pinoche
    11 years, 7 months ago
    You fancy Berba to do well against Chelsea?
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    1. Squeakybumtime
      11 years, 7 months ago
      Its more that I dont fancy Fletcher really
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Bezz82
11 years, 7 months ago
Need Help!

Beco / Jusi

Rafael / Cuellar / Clark (Davis / Nelson)

Michu / Sani / Fellaini / Mata (Sterling)

RVP / Suarez / Berb

I have one FT and 2.7 Mill

A) sterling - Sess
B) Berb - Flech
C) save transfer?
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Sting
11 years, 7 months ago
Aguero Rooney ?

Or

Tevez RVP ?

I currently have RVP.
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1. Kendog
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Aguero rooney
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hazza
11 years, 7 months ago
Silva(c)

who's with me?
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1. isacki: full casual
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Anyone without a single useful striker.
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Sweatygoals
11 years, 7 months ago
Player of the season so far: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUH6PhAGRks

Alan Hansen: "That performance was nothing below top-class"
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Elf and Witness
11 years, 7 months ago
whats going on
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1. heartsattack
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Stop sitting in front of your PC and stuffing your face with sugary snacks. Go for a walk or a drive or something.
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  1. Daniel_tsl
    11 years, 7 months ago
    +100
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Kendog
11 years, 7 months ago
Who will score more in the near future

Baines/ba or nastasic/aguero
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1. Chris_White
  11 years, 7 months ago
  city guys
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2. heartsattack
  11 years, 7 months ago
  If Nastasic is nailed ion the second option.
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partypan
11 years, 7 months ago
Who to bench: A. Johnson, Sess, Silva, Fellaini, Mata, RVP, Suarez, Fletcher?
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WithEase
11 years, 7 months ago
Gonna make 3 changes ahead of tmrw, Oscar, Baines and Michu -> Silva, Azpilcueta and Ramirez

-4 hit, worth it?
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1. Chris_White
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Nah
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2. La Roja
  11 years, 7 months ago
  hell no
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3. Tommyboy
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Awful, awful idea
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TheBabyfacedAssassin
11 years, 7 months ago
Suggestions wanted, please!

Bego
Rafael, baines, Cuellar
Sila, Hazard, Pienaar , Walters
RVP, Tevez, Berba

Subs: Jaask. Davies, Sterling, Demel

2FT. Thinking Berba and Pienaar have to go for maybe Fletchers and.. maybe Michu or sess? Thoughts?
Cheers, mates!
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1. partypan
  11 years, 7 months ago
  Fletcher+Sess
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  1. TheBabyfacedAssassin
    11 years, 7 months ago
    3x SUN a little to much, maybe?
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    1. partypan
      11 years, 7 months ago
      Just for next 3 GWs 🙂 They will play at home with 2 worst teams.
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Rowley Birkin
11 years, 7 months ago
Begovic(Foster)

Cuellar Baines Davies (Demel Hughes)

Fellaini Puncheon Hazard Michu Bale

RVP Ba (Berbatov)

Any transfer suggestions? 1 free and .2 in the bank.
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isacki: full casual
11 years, 7 months ago
After all of the disappointment we've suffered with our careful analysis this year, I was wondering if the "get as many blue stars into your team as possible" strategy was better.

Nah.
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1. Mílanista
  11 years, 7 months ago
  A couple of weeks ago I had 6 stars in my team. The players didn't disappear but the stars did.
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  1. isacki: full casual
    11 years, 7 months ago
    Nice!
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In Tommy We Trust
11 years, 7 months ago
So when does Nastasic become a viable option?
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  11 years, 7 months ago
  5 weeks ago
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2. Mílanista
  11 years, 7 months ago
  He is now.
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  1. In Tommy We Trust
    11 years, 7 months ago
    Not just a little bit worried about Lescott or is his time up? 5.5 for a nailed on Citeh defender 😯
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    1. Mílanista
      11 years, 7 months ago
      Missing the odd game isn't a disaster. Clichy is injured so I'm getting Kolarov, then I can switch to Nastasic when that goes tits up.
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3. applebonkers
  11 years, 7 months ago
  if lescott's back spasms continue
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Feed tha Sheep
11 years, 7 months ago
Going to do
Howard to Mignolet
STaylor to BJones
Michu and pinnear to silva and puncheon

What order would you do these in??
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Tallahassee
11 years, 7 months ago
What are your thoughts on mata? Keep or ditch while we wait and see what Benitez puts together?
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1. In Tommy We Trust
  11 years, 7 months ago
  It's a good excuse to get rid plus the blank in GW17. Wouldn't be doing it this week though
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footyjuana
11 years, 7 months ago
What time do price rises happen?
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1. applebonkers
  11 years, 7 months ago
  02:15
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  1. footyjuana
    11 years, 7 months ago
    Thanks. 02:15 GMT right?
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