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Dugout Discussion August 17

The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

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Sunday presents two further Premier League encounters with a variety of Fantasy heavy-hitters on show.

Events begin at Anfield, with Liverpool starting life without Luis Suarez with an encounter against a Southampton side ravaged by a summer exodus. It’s a fascinating scenario that’s set to feature an-all start case of assets, including Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling – players burdened by big Fantasy ownership and expectation. The Saints, meanwhile, arrive on Merseyside looking to gel quickly after a flurry of new arrivals under the guidance of new boss, Ronald Koeman.

The day concludes at St James’ Park, as Newcastle host champions City. Manuel Pellegrini will likely field a much-changed side to the XI that suffered a Community Shield reverse against Arsenal. Even so, Fantasy investment in the City ranks has been tempered, with Yaya Toure remaining the top target, finding his way into 20% of Fantasy Premier League squads. Like Southampton, Newcastle present us with an array of new signings to assess, making Sunday a vital opportunity to scout talent.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Jovetic 2nd half hat trick to save me (if hes not subbed at half :D)

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  2. Dušan Citizen
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    Silva is my punt 😀

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    1. 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 10 Years
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      Proven 9.0 player owned by 10% is your punt?

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      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        90% players dont have him :3 Cao,cao :*

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        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Not a punt . but at 10% is a diff

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    2. Heydudes13
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      Hope you own Tadic.

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  3. Hazard for Ballon D'or
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    So if Kolorov bags and assist and clean sheet then this week will be as good as I would of hoped for. Normally start terribly.

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  4. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Who will win:

    1. Cahill - Hazard - Silva (rest of game) - 11 points

    2. Cahill - Terry - Haz (C)

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    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
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      1

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    2. The Sarjeant
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      Wait until tomorrow.

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    3. Norb
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      1

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  5. GlasgowFF
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    Mata to Siggy to catch the rise?

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    1. The Sarjeant
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      That's silly.

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    2. Santi sensei
      • 10 Years
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      Only If u want to miss Mata's goal and assist next week 😉

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      1. Norb
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        This

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    3. Return Of Chamakh
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      9 years, 10 months ago

      If you want to knee-jerk according to one game, then sure go for it 😉

      For what it's worth, heeeell no

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    4. Debauchy
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      9 years, 10 months ago

      Rather take a hit

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    5. Galfadez
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      9 years, 10 months ago

      Mata's next five games:
      Sunderland, Burnley, QPR, Leicester, West Ham.
      's all I'm sayin'

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  6. Noisy Neighbour
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    9 years, 10 months ago

    Jovetic and Ashley Young. Two examples of why preseason means nothing. As a City fan, I'm especially disappointed in that first half effort from Jovetic.

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Can we sign him then? (Liverpool)

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    2. Tiki-Taka
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      I think he seemed very lively?

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    3. Fray Bentos
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      I wish I'd completely ignored pre season. Especially manure

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    4. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
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      Lamela even more so.

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    5. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 11 Years
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      So as it stands Dzeko to keep his place next week you think?

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      1. Somalion
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        Certainly imo.

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      2. Noisy Neighbour
        • 11 Years
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        I would expect so. Once CL starts up though it will be anyone's guess.

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    6. 1-1 at Newcastle
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      Jovetic is welcome at Arsenal 😀

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      1. Noisy Neighbour
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        We only TAKE players from Arsenal. 🙂

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    7. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Jovetic has been great what do you mean?

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    8. mattyrobinson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I thought Ashley Young played okay yesterday. Not that I have him in FPL but given he ended up at left back what can you realistically expect?

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      1. Galfadez
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        I have him and I thought he looked pretty dangerous before he got moved to LB. Definitely keeping

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    9. Norb
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      Young was a bad pick yes but Jovetic has been good so far and has qualities to get some points.

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    10. Licky
      • 11 Years
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      What did we expect though? Lamela and Jovetic are just not cut out for the PL.

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    11. Rupert The Horse
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      • 11 Years
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      Yes, he hasn't even scored yet. Must be rubbish.
      Sigh.

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      1. Noisy Neighbour
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        Loads of errors. Very poor half.

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  7. Wakka Wakkas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    I can't watch the games due to holiday in Italy.

    Worth getting mata out for silva?

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    1. Return Of Chamakh
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      Nope

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    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
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      Not yet

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  8. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Guys, I could really use some help. Convinced that Siggy is almost essential.

    Hazard, Mata, Ramsey, Eriksen, Marney
    Rooney, Costa, Austin

    I'm reluctant to leave any of those 4 MIDs. Perhaps Austin ➡ 4.5m & Marney ➡ Siggy for -4? Any other ideas?

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    1. Kerz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Your suggestion is probably the best way to incorporate Siggy into your team.

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      1. Norb
        • 10 Years
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        This

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Get rid of Eriksen?

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        QPR at home up next! 😐

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      2. Mr_Partridge
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Cray cray

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    3. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I'm in the same predicament. Same main 4 mids plus Rooney and Bojan.

      Eriksen to Siggy if anything but with Spurs next match QPR at home, maybe I'm just chasing points.

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      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Plus Rooney and costa I mean

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      2. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        So many options in MIDs but not so up front. I'm thinking to settle permanently on 3-5-2 by taking a hit this GW.

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        1. Jairzinho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          I don't have that luxury - I've got bojan at 5.5 with nothing in the bank but probably the wisest move. Think I am just sticking. For one more week at least.

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        2. Aston Villa-Boas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          wait till aguero and rvp come back and you'll be kicking yourself

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          1. A Defender's Nightmare
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            Don't really need RVP at that price. I get what you're saying but these MIDs are really temting. Sanchez, Silva, Sterling, Walcott, Mata, Tadic, Cabella/De Jong so many options!

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    4. Exeter Gently
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      What has you convinced he is essential?

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        6m, No.10 role, Fixtures, Form.

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    5. hagop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Eriksen -> Siggi

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    6. Return Of Chamakh
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I have the exact front 8 you would be proposing, I am playing a 5-man midfield every week and have Zamora up front as bench fodder. Although that doesn't go down too well around here 😉 . DON'T MENTION THE Z-WORD!

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  9. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    David Silva.

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yessssss

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      better than Ronaldo and Messi combined?

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        • 12 Years
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        Easily

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      2. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        No doubt about it.

        In all seriousness great player.

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    3. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      proud owner 😉

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  10. Djerbil
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Nice to see that my Starters has finally outscored my bench

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Hutton here, getting stunk out by Lovren and Caulks on the pitch.

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      1. Djerbil
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        y'day was horror with Siggy and Chester

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        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Ouch, that's unlucky...

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
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      😀

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  11. AgentRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Begovic-Elliot
    Chester-Caulker-PvA-Chambers-Wisdom
    Mata-Haz-Ramsey-Hendo-El Ahmadi
    Rooney-Costa-Dzeko

    I have 0.5m ITB. Which transfer should take priority?

    A) Chambers to Clyne
    B) Hendo to Siggy

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    1. FC Tinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Hendo to Siggy

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  12. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Dzeko and Silva 😎

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  13. cklessa
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    If you own young will you be getting rid this week? If so who for

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Siggy.

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    2. Daniel Porridge
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Ward prowse probs

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    3. Yes Don
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      siggy.

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  14. iNFL8r
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Is Adebayor first choice for definite at Tottenham?

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    1. RabMac
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      He is just now but they are rumoured to be signing Distro so may get benched.

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      1. iNFL8r
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Ta. Will wait till end of transfer window before thinking of Sturridge and Eriksen to Sterling and Adebayor/1st choice spurs striker. Thinking a similar level of points for a 2.5m saving.

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        1. RabMac
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          You may not agree but I would stick with Eriksen.

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  15. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Daniel Taylor ‏@DTguardian 6m
    Heard interesting line out of #MCFC today about Roberto Mancini wanting to sign Edinson Cavani in his final season at club (1/2)

    (2/2) As soon as Pellegrini came in, he kiboshed deal. Preferred to keep faith in Dzeko, as proven Prem player. Clearly thinks lot of him

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
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      Good to here that.

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    2. Licky
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      That and Cavani is an overrated donkey.

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        this

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      2. 1-1 at Newcastle
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Yep. Not like he's got 25+ goals in a row for 3-4 seasons or anything, the last being on the wing.

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  16. RabMac
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    What score do you think will see you get top 100K this week?

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    1. Kerz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      60-odd.

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      1. RabMac
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Still hope with 49 and Krul, Costa & Ivanovic still to play.

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    2. Djerbil
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      9 years, 10 months ago

      65+ minimum

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      1. Kerz
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Depending on how high scoring the Chelsea players are.

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  17. The Finnisher
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Why are people asking who will be dropped for Aguero next week? He'll be injured by then.

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    1. Norb
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      He's on the bench now

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        I am aware

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      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Has he fallen off and injured himself yet?

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      3. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        But when he gets up from his chair, an ear will fall off or something.

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    2. RabMac
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I seen a crisp poke wafting close to him so only a matter of time.

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    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
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      😆

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  18. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Arnautovic -> Siggy. Done

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  19. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Mata to Siggy? Anyone else doing this?

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    1. Norb
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      No keep Mata

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    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I did it. Will get Mata back in when he starts producing.

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      1. Hailzter
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        So basically next week.

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    3. Yes Don
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      crazy horse

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  20. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Michael Owen you played for Stoke.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Did he?

      I thought he sat he on the bench.

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        True and he's just done an impersonation of a goal keeper. The plumb.

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      not a great chant

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        I sing it in the shower all the time.

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    3. 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      He runs over rabbits.

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  21. 4vets
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Perfect timing on the dinner front. The whistle blows to allow me to get the roast potatoes on and do the washing up done in time for the 2nd half 😎

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Doing a Gratin dauphinoise myself, mmm, poncey.

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      1. 4vets
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Not poncey at all. RESPECT!

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      2. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        nice work horsey, that's impressive!

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    2. RabMac
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      You need to get yourself a subservient wife. 😛

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    3. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sunglasses smiley & potatos in the same sentence?

      Nice. 😎

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  22. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Young & Sturridge -> Eriksen/Sterling & Dzeko (4 points)

    Yay or nay?

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    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Obviously not

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Chasing points.

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Fixtures, form, etc ?

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Surely you picked the first knowing the future fixtures anyway, and one week doesn't equate to form.

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    3. FC Tinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      No way.

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    4. Heydudes13
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      Wat.

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    5. Aston Villa-Boas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      city and pool bad fixtures

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  23. Ed
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Any forward half decent for 4.5m? Scraping the barrel but need to do so to get siggy in

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    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
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      Nope

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    2. Norb
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      9 years, 10 months ago

      Vaz Te was the only one who started.

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  24. TheDogTor
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Is anyone gonna risk the likes of Aguero and Wally in their UFPL teams?

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    1. KujaliaFC
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      When they're back, perhaps.

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  25. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    If i put Siggy in will i benefit from his price rise or would i have had to have had him in before now? Does anyone know

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    1. TheDogTor
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      You will benefit

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    2. Telloth
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      He hasn't risen in price yet, he'll rise at midnight tonight by 0.1 if I understand it rightly. So if you get him now, answer is yes.

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      1. Tinmen
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Sweet

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    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Just put him in. You will see the results

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      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
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        Listen to Dr Dog

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    4. Jafooli
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      Will get price rise.

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  26. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    in ur opinion Who is GW 2 Punt ??

    Siggy was GW 1 punt

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    1. Evs
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      • 14 Years
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      Adebayor maybe ?

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    2. Kerz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Siggy was never a punt.

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    3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
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      Lamela

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    4. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Dzeko

      Aguero back for City to orchestrate a 5-1 hammering (Dzeko hatty)

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  27. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Riviere please score a goal

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  28. zoli0506
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Tadic and Dzeko backheel. This is Balkan

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  29. The Machine
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    Jovetic to berhino and mata to silva looks like a no brained then. Might as well don't it before FT

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    1. The Machine
      • 10 Years
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      Ugh auto correct

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    2. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Should have done it yesterday.

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  30. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Setup for next week...
    Bego
    Terry. Rio. Clyne
    Siggy. Ramsey. Silva. Eriksen. Fabregas
    Costa. Rooney

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