Belated Weekend Scout Notes
The notes form last weekend’s games emerge from a sea of packing boxes and bubble wrap, benefiting from a some additional thoughts following United’s progress to the Champions League final tonight.
Team Notes
Arsenal
Wenger put the frighteners on us all with talk of rotation but as it turned out his lineup at Derby was pretty much as expected. Fabianski’s first Premiership start was signposted in midweek, Denilson’s inclusion was predictable, although few were expecting it to be at the expense of Gilberto. That saw a recall for Eboue on the right, allowing Walcott to switch left to fill the void left by the suspended Hleb. The decision to drop Adebayor to the bench in favour of Bendtner, may also have come as a surprse, but it was something that had been discussed by a good few here on the site. As it turned out, that decision provided only a temporary concern for Adebayor owners as Arsenal’s leading scorer replaced the injured Van Persie at half-time and helped himself to a hat-trick.
Where does Wenger go from here with his selection? He has of course hinted that he may rest his Euro 2008 contingent but at the same time he has also indicated that he wants to hand his younger players greater experience. Walcott, Denilson, Song and Bendtner all seem set to figure in the remaining games then, casting doubt over the starting roles of Gilberto, Van Persie and Adebayor. Djourou is another who could figure with perhaps even Toure and Gallas under threat.
Fabregas is of course, the main concern for fantasy managers. Wenger’s options in midfield are limited, with Helb and Diaby absent for the remaining games, while Flamini is also still lacking fitness and embroiled in contract wrangling. These problems appear to make it difficult for Wenger to rest the creative force in midfield - it looks likely that Fabregas will figure against Everton and Sunderland then.
Liverpool
Another weakened side at St Andrews then, with Crouch profiting once more with another goal. Whether he’ll get further opportunities to start in the final two against City and Spurs will depend greatly on tomorrow night’s result in the Champions League. If Liverpool progress, expect the starters at Birmingham - Benayoun, Lucas, Pennant, Hyypia, Finnan, Crouch - to all figure in the final two. If that’s the case, Crouch, with 3 goals in 4, would present fantasy managers with one of several decent mid-price options up front.
Man United
The lineup at Stamford Bridge raised more than the odd eyebrow and quite rightly. The omission of Ronaldo looked very unlikely prior to the game, while Scholes, Tevez and Evra are predictable victims of the odd rest but, given the opposition, they looked safe going into the Chelsea game. The lure of the Champions League is clearly strong for Ferguson then, which could yet cause problems given United’s progress to the Final tonight, despite the situation in the title race.
West Ham visit Old Trafford next and with Vidic and Rooney missing out against Barca on Tuesday night, there must be doubts over their availability come the weekend, particularly in Rooney’s case. There’s a good chance that he will be nursed for the Champions League final, so I’d expect Tevez to start against his former club this weekend. Giggs for Park, Anderson for Scholes and Silvestre for Evra, could also be likely changes. Also, should Chelsea come a cropper at St James’ Park at the weekend, there’s little doubt that Ferguson will rotate heavily at Wigan on the final day.
Aston Villa
O’Neill’s side maintained their run of results and form by pegging Everton back at Goodison on two occasions. The remaining fixtures - Wigan at home and West Ham away, look likely to help them maintain a run that has seen them find the net 17 times in 4 games. The Villa quarter of Barry, Young, Agbonlahor and Carew all seem set to share decent profits over the final two then.
Middlesbrough
They remain threatened by relegation and yet, with two home games remaining, their players appear to offer decent value against Portsmouth and City. Defensively Boro have been brittle with just a single clean sheet in 10. Wheater, with his threat at set-pieces, is the by far the best option should you be tempted. Downing will deliver those set-pieces and although his goals and assists return has hardly been sparkling of late, in the FPL at least, he’s earned profit from bonus points with 11 in 9 games. Up front meanwhile, it’s all about Alves although with Santa Cruz and the Villa pairing (more on them later) appearing to offer better mid-price value, there may not be too many takers here, despite form and fixtures.
Wigan
Their defensive form in the tail end of the season has been a bonus that has seen stock in both Scharner and Taylor rise over the past two months. Games against Villa and United suggest however that a run of just 2 goals conceded in the last 4 could come to an end with a bump.
Portsmouth
The performance against Rovers demonstrated just how Redknapp’s team are being affected by the prospect of the FA Cup final. Clearly Pompey’s players are badly distracted and Sunday’s defeat leaves them with no alternative but to concentrate on the final in May. While Defoe is cup-tied and therefore unaffected by the clash with Cardiff, his fantasy points return could well suffer by the lack of focus amongst his team-mates. With good options elsewhere, it’s clear that managers are looking to shift him out - Defore is leading the rankings for sales in the current FPL gameweek.
Defensively meanwhile, James’ calf injury that saw him miss the Rovers game, could see him rested for the final two, a factor that will severely weaken Portsmouth’s defensive returns.
Tottenham
Four straight 1-1 draws have seen the fantasy potential at both ends stall considerably in the last month. Ramos’ side have clearly lost focus with little to play for and, despite decent fixtures, they have failed to deliver for fantasy investors.
Berbatov hasn’t rewarded my faith in him for the final furlong, although 2 goals and 3 FPL bonus in the last 4 is far from a disaster. Whether he can improve on that in the final two will depend greatly how Spurs approach the visit to Reading and the home game with Liverpool. Clearly the Reading game will be difficult and Coppell will fancy turning Spurs over. The home game with Liverpool meanwhile, could see Rafa turn up with another weakened side if they beat the odds and overcome Chelsea in tomorrow night’s Champions League semi. That could also be a final game in a Spurs shirt for Berbatov if the latest comments from Ramos is anything to go by. With uncertainty and good mid-price options elsewhere, patience in Spurs and Berbatov may have worn too thin for the majority.
Player Notes
Gabriel Agbonlahor
Young has taken some of the focus from the young striker but Gabby has flourished of late with 4 goals in 4 games. With Young a midfield option in some fantasy games, Agbonlahor appears to be a perfect foil. In the FPL meanwhile, there’s still little to choose between the pair as forwards, with Young slightly ahead on form after the Birmingham performance. Going into the final two games with one of the pair still looks decent, even with the bandwagon disappearing into the distance.
Roque Santa Cruz
Along with one of the Villa pair, the Blackburn striker looks a mid-price must going into the final two fixtures. Certain to start, he faces Derby at home this weekend, followed by a visit to St Andrew’s where he will face a fragile Birmingham back four. Strong form has seen him hit 3 goals in 3 - he looks a must. More than 20,000 FPL managers have already invested in the Paraguayan in the current gameweek.
David Bentley
Rovers are in fairly decent form and have good fixtures to come as discussed above - Bentley’s fantasy form however is a concern. Just a single assist in 5 for the England man and no FPL bonus in the last 4 could lead to some fidgeting amongst his owners. With Barry, Downing, Petrov and Ballack looking tempting in the mid-price bracket, there are clearly options. However, the lure of a home game against Derby is already proving to be a factor - Bentley leads the midfield transfers in for the current FPL gameweek.
Michael Ballack
Two goals at the weekend for the German midfielder who clearly thrived once more in the absence of Lampard. That situation could change with Lampard declaring himself available for the Champions League semi against Liverpool - but despite this, Ballack does appear to offer decent potential for the final two Premiership games. Chelsea have to get a result at Newcastle and Ballack looks a certain starter given the way in which he promoted himself up the ranks of the Chelsea lineup in the United victory. Investors will need to hold fire until the Champions League tie is out of the way, but if Ballack emerges unscathed, he looks a good option, certainly for the Newcastle game.
Geremi
I threw him in the picks last week, despite mild fears that the boat may have sailed on his fantasy potential, but he cropped up with a goal at Upton Park to boost his value that little bit more. Chelsea at home and Everton away don’t look tempting fixtures but Newcastle’s attacking form remains decent enough to at least warrant his continued selection by his current owners.
Jimmy Bullard
I’m not giving up on Jimmy. Fulham’s win at City may not have seen him earn an assist or goal to add to his tally but, once again, he earned the 3 FPL bonus, despite Kamara’s goals. Fulham have the opportunity to cling to their Premiership status and Bullard could yet be a decent points scorer against Birmingham and Pompey, particularly in the FPL game.
Martin Petrov
Back to his threatening best on the left of City’s midfield, with the added bonus that Benjani has recovered some form at last to provide end product to Petrov’s wing play. Returns have arrived in the last two with a goal, an assist and a single FPL bonus point. Whether that will continue over the last two could well depend on Liverpool’s Champions League result and Boro’s situation come the final game. Petrov appears to be worth hanging on to, although the lure of Bentley and Barry is strong.
Andy Reid
Like an inflated Fabregas, Reid and his twinkling midfield feet have been an extraordinary FPL bonus harvester over the last two months. Two more bonus against Boro gave him 15 in 7 starts - an amazing run. Bolton and Arsenal look tough games to end the season on, although if Sunderland profit in any shape or form in those fixtures, Reid owners in the FPL will surely earn further bonus
Injuries
Vidic and Rooney both picked up injuries. The Serbian centre-back got on the wrong end of a Drogba knee and ended up putting several teeth through his lip. Nasty. Rooney meanwhile sustained further problems with the hip injury he suffered against Blackburn the week before and was belatedly replaced just after the hour mark. Both missed the Barcelona clash on Tuesday and will remain doubts for the home game with West Ham.
Chelsea meanwhile had their own casualty, albeit with a relatively minor injury. Kalou picked up a knock and was replaced on 80-minutes. He’s in the squad for tomorrow night’s Champions League clash so seems set to be unaffected come the weekend.
Van Persie picked up an injury against Derby and was replaced by Adebayor at half-time - a rather handy turn of events for Adebayor owners. Wenger has allayed fears over the injury “It was his thigh,” said the Arsenal boss, “But the substitution was precautionary. There is no problem.”
Alan Hutton picked up an injury against Bolton and was replaced at half-time.
In the same game, Joey O’Brien picked up an injury for Bolton and was subbed after just 20-minutes.
Freddie Ljungberg suffered a nasty rib injury against Newcastle and will miss the final two games. Indeed it looks as though he could risk missing the European Championships with Sweden such is the severity of the injury.
Mario Melchiot suffered an injury against Reading and was replaced by Taylor after just 25-minutes.
Not to boast or anything, but am leaving for London on Thursday to attend the Match of the Day recording on Saturday, so need to make my transfers early.
Will probably bring in Friedel for James and Santa for Yakubu (though I also have Berbs and, in a lesser sense, Adebayor to worry about).
Am 99 points clear of no.2, so can mess about with my team a bit. Should I get rid of Petrov for Bentley or should I stick with the fella? If so, do I play him or Larsson this weekend? That little bugger only seems to score when I bench him.
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Reply by TheNecromancer on April 29, 2008 11:33 pm:
Most excellent, Alex. That should be fun.
Which match will you be associated with? Out here we get the re-broadcast many days later.
As for your calls, I fully agree with Friedel (or Friedal, as Mark affectionately calls him) and Santa; will have same in my XI. As I will mention in my own plea to Mark, I have given up on Berb which, bien sur, means he will put at least one in the net. Thinking of swapping out Ade for one of those strapping Villa lads. I fancy Bentley vs the completely shabolic Lambs.
Happy Trails,
-TheNecromancer
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Reply by Alex on April 29, 2008 11:42 pm:
No match in particular, I’m just attending the rehearsals, then the taping. That’s what connections can do for you…(I shall also be speaking to Gary Lineker about his freakishly non-human complexion.)
I will be at the Arsenal game on Sunday, though. TV gantry seats, best in the house.
I agree with your picks, but don’t want to do 6 transfers to get all those players in, so once again it all comes down to choice. Something I seem to be particularly bad at…
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Reply by Alex's agent on April 30, 2008 12:52 am:
He’s come along way as our Alex. As well as getting him on Match of the Day, to do the commentary for all of Derby’s games next season, I’ve also got him the TV gantry seats for the Arsenal game on Sunday. Now anyone whose anyone knows that the TV gantry seats are only reserved for the really special people and grade “A” Celebrities.
Next I think I’ll get him on Big Brother followed by a role on The Bill. Well, he deserves it for being totally awesome.
If you would like fame and fortune, just like Alex, then let me know!
I’m a blooming miracle worker!
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Reply by Alex on April 30, 2008 12:57 am:
Yes, you must be an exceptionally good agent since you seem to be under the impression your client’s a bloke. Perhaps that’s why my bit part on The Bill as “Steely Dan - convict number 3″ fell through???
And you didn’t even fax them my dressing room rider. They now expect me to sit through the whole thing without so much as a chocolate covered Oreo.
You’re fired.
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Reply by Alex's agent on April 30, 2008 1:20 am:
Not only did I get him a part on Match of the Day, the TV gantry seats (which, as we know, are the best seats in the house), an appearance on Big Brother and a future role on The Bill. I’ve also got him a job as a transvestite working for Ronaldo.
I suggested, to Alex, that he get into the role by pretending to be a girl on the internet.
He’s also going to be taking over from Sir Alan on the apprentice next year. I see he’s practicing for that role as well.
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Reply by puffinboy on April 30, 2008 7:26 am:
So shall we have an engagement party after the match? I know a few dodgy boozers in Finsbury Park and I’ll stretch to a couple of bottles of Asti or Cava.
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Reply by Alex on April 30, 2008 11:11 am:
Perfect. I’ll bring the chocolate fountain. Tell the lads no jumping in.
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Reply by squirrelboy on April 30, 2008 11:19 am:
Which TV station do you work for, if that’s not a personal question? (damn those Monty Python quotes…)
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Reply by Alex on April 30, 2008 11:29 am:
No station you’ve ever heard of me thinks.
It’s Sport1, here in Holland. But we have the broadcast rights to the Premier League, which means press accreditation. Nice little perks, but nothing fancy.
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I am like TOTALLY freaked out by this. Yet strangely intrigued.
tell aresene that I was so completely behind his decision to start are on the bench that I offered him the opportunity to experience my squirrel. On yeah, also tell him to buy a proper replacement for views.
thanks, hon
-ThN
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Reply by TheNecromancer on April 30, 2008 2:19 am:
The above was iPhone speak. Below is a translation into something closer to English:
((que SoCal surf dude voice))
Dude/Dudette: I am like TOTALLY freaked out by this. Yet strangely intrigued.
Tell Arsene that I was so completely behind his decision to start Ade on the bench that I offered him the opportunity to “experience” my squirrel. Oh yeah, also tell him to buy a proper replacement for Viera.
Further, tell your agent that I can play one of the rarest characters one could imagine on the BBC: an American that not only likes socccker (!) but actually follows the game.
Finally, the Ronnie transvestite thing reminds me of Victor Victoria: a woman pretending to be a man pretending to be a woman. Should “the swarthy Port” continue his effeminate antics of today’s match, you will be a shoe-in.
Thanks, hon/dude/bro/babe
-TheN
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Reply by squirrelboy on April 30, 2008 11:15 am:
It was the other Ronaldo. This time, anyway.
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Reply by Alex on April 30, 2008 11:36 am:
I advise you to find a competent agent should you want to pursue your character actor - career.
Mine seemed to think trying to get me to run around the set in a Billy the Badger outfit was “getting me a part on Match of the Day”.
I have been advised by my legal team not to enter into further dialogue with him as he is clearly insane.
But I shall pass on your comments to Arsene (I do have the best seats in the house and, obviously, access to the press conference afterwards despite my agent trying to sabotage this by threatening IMG staff to show them his “love poke”).
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Reply by Alex's legal team on April 30, 2008 11:56 am:
We never advised that. In fact we told you to obey your agent to the letter.
Oh yes. Never a greater agent has the world ever seen! We’ve seen his “love poke” many a time. Very salty it is too.
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Reply by Broadmoor mental hospital on April 30, 2008 12:00 pm:
We have tracked down your address. Do not move. Acknowledging you need help is the first step.
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Reply by Broadmoor mental hospital's staff on April 30, 2008 12:10 pm:
We’ll have that Alex in no time. We knew he was mad when he claimed to be hearing the voices of Gary Lineker in his head and was talking to them about his freakishly non-human complexion.
The TV gantry seats being the best seats in the house was the clincher though.
Straight jacket’s at the ready, it’ll soon be over Alex. You’ll be safe now.
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Reply by Alex's legal team on April 30, 2008 12:11 pm:
Alex, we advise you to go with them. Quietly.
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Reply by Dave on April 30, 2008 12:32 pm:
Alrighty then. What a bunch of nutters you are.
Reply by Actual Legal Team on April 30, 2008 12:37 pm:
Broadmoor mental hospital director:
Borderline disorder with a hint of lime and hazelnut. Obvious sexual disorientation.
Impersonating hospital staff. Several persionalities have already surfaced. Extreme jealousy due to TV gantry seats. Sedation recommended.
Reply by TheNecromancer on April 30, 2008 3:32 pm:
Damn you, Alex!
Instead of my traditional sugarplum filled dreams, I awoke this morn with a start: a vision of a cross-dressing Ronaldo suntering across the pitch. Fortunately, Keane-o was there having a Red Mist moment and punked him right proper.
Quite disturbing and enought for me to swear off delving further into your pathologies…
Santa will net a brace on the weekend. Friedel, though BLA may concede a cheapy goal, always seems to make an inordinant amount of saves. Saves = points where I play.
Ta,
-TheNecromancer.
Reply by Alex on April 30, 2008 3:43 pm:
Urm…MY pathologies??
All I did was brag about my increcibly important life in a very modest manner.
It was the mysterious agent from hell who started throwing his transvestite fantasies into the mix.
Agree on Friedel. As Dave said, not having a goalie equals nudity. Or did that traumatize you again?
Reply by Alex's Nurse on April 30, 2008 4:00 pm:
Come on Alex. It’s time for your tranquilizer shots and a little lie down.
Reply by Alex on April 30, 2008 4:08 pm:
That’s it. I’m telling Arsene on you. You’re in big trouble. BIG trouble!!!
Reply by Alex's Nurse on April 30, 2008 4:22 pm:
*Sniff* Don’t tell on me. I’ll be good.
That’s cool Alex. Being in Sydney we don’t get MOTD which is a great shame, I have to wait for Monday afternoon highlights program, for some strange competition called the ‘EPL’. Not sure what that is, but it seems to have something to do with ’soccer’.
Anyhoo, personally I would load up on Rovers players including Bentley. In fact I have, bringing in him and Santa. Not convinced about Friedel, he cocked up big time against Pompeii and looks risky. Mind you David James has made a career out of looking risky. Derby are just one of those teams who lose heavily but can always score a goal. I guess it’s because the opposition smell blood and sometimes leave the back door open - 2 goals against the Gunners a good example.
Petrov is a quality player, absolute class. My concern would be about the mindset of the City players in general, Erikkson has been treated appallingly in my view, and I’m sure the players must be somewhat pissed off (are we allowed to swear on ‘the scout’ ??). The Fulham result, although credit to the visitors, was a disaster. If you are looking at City, what about Elano as having some improved form? The only risk is he seemed to be covering at Left Back because I think Corluka was injured?
Sorry for the essay, I’m on Lunch.
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Reply by Alex on April 30, 2008 11:54 am:
I know Friedel’s not a sure thing points-wise, but I have no playing goalie and he does seem to have the best fixtures.
I’m not looking at City, I already have Petrov. Was just thinking whether I should ditch him for Bentley as I’m already doing two transfers this week.
Then there’s the Santa matter; I have Yakubu, Berbs and Ade. Will probably bring Santa in for the Yak, but he does have Newcastle at home in the last GW, which could have some goals in it and Adebayor could be benched again.
Essay & lunch here as well…
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santa is a definite for me. tempted to go for someone like vogel as strapped for cash. everyone else will have bentley anyway so it might be worth the risk. I was going to switch green or kirkland for friedel but after last weeks toure “6 points definitely” i’m reluctant. The other big question is berbie. But i jst know the minute i get rid he’ll have a bloody hattrick trying to impress for his new team. The tottenham defender comments about ramos having nothing to do with the carling cup win could also put a fire in their belly for once with a point to prove
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My team is falling to pieces…fabregas could be rested, ramos could get fed up with berbatov, lescott is playing arsenal, adebayor could be benched again, carragher hasnt been playing at all, gallas could be rested, james is out and my reserve keeper plays for birmingham. Wish I hadn’t used my wildcard in the 2nd week!
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Reply by Al on April 30, 2008 12:00 pm:
Luke - looks like major repairs needed. Might be worth investing 4 or 8 points to make a net gain over the 2 games? I think fab and adebayor will play, but maybe not a full 90.
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Mark/anyone,
What is the situation with James for this coming weekend? Is he likely to be left out again? How serious is this injury?
B
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Reply by Mark on April 30, 2008 12:37 pm:
Not looking good. I’m told its a grade one calf strain with an ETA of 2 weeks. Harry won’t gamble on him for this weekend if that’s the case.
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Reply by Dave on April 30, 2008 12:45 pm:
So if your other goalie was Niemi, would it be a good move to bring in Friedel for James?
Or do you recommend someone else?
Some people seem to think taking a 4 point hit for a goalie’s not worth it at all, but I’d feel naked without a goalie for those 2 games. Just naked.
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lol Luke your not really in too much trouble….
I doubt Cesc and Adebayor will be rested, Berbatov will play and last time he played Reading he scored 4 goals! I can’t see why Gallas will be rested either…so its really only Lescott and Carragher you have to worry about and Lescott can always get in with a cheap goal and if Liverpool lose today…Carragher will play on the weekend!
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Reply by Brad on April 30, 2008 2:15 pm:
In contrast with Luke’s concerns, i am actually suffering from an abundance of performing front men. I am desperate to get on the Santa bandwagon for this coming weekend but have Ade, Young and Berby up front and all performing well. Ade is obviously in form, although Young had quiet returns from last weekend he looked dangerous and is up against Wigan, while Berby… well he has been unlucky and i know as soon as i drop him he will score a brace or worse (as you mentioned, he bagged 4 last time they faced Reading). What to do? At a stretch i reckon, gasp.. that i’d be dropping Ade as Everton should provide the stiffest defense out themselves, Wigan (Young) and Reading (Berby).. although there is of course the fact that the Tottenham game is away at Reading while the other two are home games.
My other issue is James as per my previous post… is it worth considering dropping him for Friedel i goal and leaving my 3 up front? (already have Bentley so can’t have 3 from B/burn).
Sigh.
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Reply by TheNecromancer on April 30, 2008 3:52 pm:
Guess it depends what other options you have btw the posts. I think Santa will outscore Friedel/Friedal, but if your options in goal are limited to the likes of Niemi, etc. it will be a tough. Sounds like James is a big doubt; perhaps worth waiting until the last moment to pull the trigger.
Don’t underestimate the potential of Arsenal home to EVE. The Gunners often play their best when they are at home and there is nothing on the line. Unfortunately, Arsene seems set to test some of the youngins who will be hungry to impress.
Not sure any of that helps, but…
Cheers,
-TheNecromancer
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Don’t worry Liverpool will lose even if it’s penalties
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Damn Adebayor! I didnt buy him for the last game week as I didnt think he’d start, which turned out to be correct. So perhaps I should damn RVP’s dodgy thighs then?
I’m 30points behind with two weeks to go. Ronaldo has done nothing for a couple of weeks but cannot bring myself to not have him as captain this week.. Especially after the chelsea defeat. I think going down fighting is far better than remaining precautionary, so I’m thinking Roque and Gamst included with Bentley could be a shout. I’m ever so slightly gonna miss out on 705th place this year I feel, 2,100th at present.
Any ideas for a gamble welcome!!
P.S. I want Alex’s job.
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Reply by Brad on April 30, 2008 2:17 pm:
I reckon Santa will put at least one in the net. He has scored in the last 3 games.
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A question of my own now:
If’n I’m fixin’ to replace Ade, who would be the best choice: Young? Agbon? Other? (have Santa & Alves)
Or bring in a 5th midfielder: Bentley? Downing? Petrov? Bollocks? Other?
-TheNecromancer
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Reply by Alex’s Nurse on April 30, 2008 4:05 pm:
Stop messing around with your fantasy life. You know you’re doomed for failure if you don’t take your meds. Be a good boy, take your blue pill and maybe we’ll let you transfer out your Bollocks.
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Reply by TheNecromancer on April 30, 2008 4:15 pm:
Methinks my compatriots in Jefferson Airplane should have written the lyric thusly,
“One pill makes you larger
And one pill makes you small
And the ones that mother gives you
Don’t do anything at all
Go ask Alex
When s/he’s ten feet tall”
FYI, I have sent all my un-needed blue pills to puffin. Beware.
Anyone out there have USEFUL information???
Grazie,
-TheN
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Reply by Alex on April 30, 2008 4:21 pm:
I give up. Ask the insane asylum that’s posting as my entourage.
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Reply by TheNecromancer on April 30, 2008 6:11 pm:
Yes, clearly the patients have taken over.
Please, Mark, start us a new topic and perhaps some sort of ID verification (assuming Alex does not actually have MPD).
Cheers,
-TheNecromancer
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Reply by Dave on April 30, 2008 4:22 pm:
Go ask Alex
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And I was right (smug mode). Worth getting up at 5am for, cracking match. Although when we scored the first goal I lept off the sofa and landed hard on the floor injuring my neck! Still the prospect of our first ever CL final more than makes up for it.
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Reply by TheNecromancer on May 1, 2008 4:18 am:
You are in good company.
didn’t lamps have similar injury recently?
Hated to see Cska win but it makes for a better final.
cheers
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According to rafa’s post match comments, Torres is injured with a hamstring problem…. but no word on Skrtel who came off 20 min into the game… any news appreciated???
Good game to watch this morning. Unlucky for the reds, but well played by chelsea….
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Do someone know something about skrtels status?
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