Comments on: Early Weekend Team News

By: puffinboy

puffinboy — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:00:41 +0000

Who’s the likeliest Chelsea right back for the first game? Mark has Ferreira, the BBC think Bosingwa will be fit and Fantasy League Pro has Essien.

By: Maddy

Maddy — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:18:19 +0000

Mark, what do you think about Arteta? Everton is not looking very good this year, but he is fantastic in form. Or should I buy Cahill. He is a doubt?

Edit: Another thing, I have a feeling that the PL-forwards in not so good in the start of the season. What sort of tactic do you think I should use?

Great site mate, hopes on a answer

By: Maddy

Maddy — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:16:25 +0000

Marc, Neville will most likely start against Newcastle, since he started when United took the Shield! Ferguson has also told the starters in that match will start against Newcastle. Except Nani, because of his ban.

By: Marc

Marc — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:41:53 +0000

Gary Neville or Wes Brown?

It’s a tough one as Brown was great last year but Neville is fit now

By: Marc

Marc — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:40:49 +0000

Alex he will definatly start for the first 2 games as Dunne is suspended and when Dunne returns I think Richards will be moved to right back to fit Ben Haim into the side.

Marknlard I reckon Anelka will score a load but wouldnt bank on him doing it against Portsmouth as they have a good back 5 and can’t see Chelsea running riot against them.

By: Flash-jim

Flash-jim — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:37:04 +0000

i think that he would score a lot of goals if he gets the playing time and Drogba is out at the moment, But i still think he won’t play much. go for Bent if you want to gamble.

By: Marknlard

Marknlard — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:13:08 +0000

My post-Fabregas rearranging has left me with a bit of money that I’m thinking of spending on Anelka.

Good choice or not? I’m worried that Scolari is going to go with Drogba from the start. Even if he doesn’t, I’m not sure Anelka will play the full 90. Anyone got any thoughts on him?

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:19:20 +0000

Can Ben Haim absolutely be City defend starter?

By: Marc

Marc — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:04:07 +0000

I am suprised no one has mentioned Tal Ben Haim as a cheap defender.

City had a good defence last year and he will be more secure to start then Baines who could be of to Sunderland

By: Intricacy

Intricacy — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:51:22 +0000

Pre-season results count for nothing though. Stoke lost to Rhyl 4-2 in Pre-season last year, then we ended up coming second in the league and being promoted to the Premiership for the first time ever.

Everton will come 5th-8th, regardless of their transfer turbulence.

By: Flash-jim

Flash-jim — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:30:35 +0000

although Everton have got some easy looking games at the start their team is missing some good players, and have done rubbish in pre-season. so maybe you should wait on Areteta, as i am coming to wait on the Yak

By: Chewdogg

Chewdogg — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:56:00 +0000

I need a cheap defender… G Neville or Tel Ben Haim?

Also, Bentley and Faubert (bit of a gamble)
or Areteta and Modric/Elano?

Thanks for any thoughts.