Anelka Bonus As Drogba Faces Ban
Fantasy investors in Nicolas Anelka will have a smile on their face this evening with today’s news that Didier Drogba had been charged with violent conduct by the FA.
Drogba has been formally charged after returning the Burnley fans’ coin donations during his goal celebrations in Wednesday’s Carling Cup tie. The striker is now set to face a three match ban as a result. Bad news for Drogba, excellent news for Anelka’s fantasy owners who can now wallow in the comfort of another few unchallenged starts for the Premiership’s top scorer…
Chelsea have until 6pm on Monday evening to respond to the charges but, given that the club have now issued a statement condemning Drogba’s actions, an appeal looks unlikely.
Drogba’s ban won’t kick in until after the weekend then, and there’s every chance that the striker will feature in some capacity at the Hawthorns according to reports. However, Anelka will surely keep his place tomorrow and I can’t see Chelsea throwing Drogba into the action - he’ll get a place on the bench at best in my opinion.
The three match ban is yet to be confirmed but will presumably follow after Monday’s curfew for the appeal. Drogba is likely to miss home Premiership matches with Newcastle, Arsenal and the trip to Bolton.
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Reply by Quinny - god job son! on November 14 8:22 pm:
Respect Mark, number one Fantasy League Site - pure class!
Just got Lampard to add to Ronaldo in m/f. Crap elsewhere on the pitch.
1: Jaaskelainen
2: Alex
3: Bosingwa
4: Zayatte
5: Ireland
6: Ronaldo (C)
7: Lampard
8: Cahill
9: Defoe
10: Zaki
11: King
Subs
12: Schwarzer
13: Figueroa
14: Young L
15: Delap
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Reply by EddieO on November 14 9:36 pm:
Drogba is a real dingbat. Even amongst some pretty big headed young men with too much money, he is arrogant beyond belief.
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what time are the scout picks coming up mark ?
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Reply by Mark on November 14 7:19 pm:
Probably bout 8.30 ish. Just updating team news thoroughly with all the latest. Been a bit busy today.
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Reply by AJ on November 14 7:52 pm:
ok , thanks for reply , looking forward to it
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was thinkin it for weeks anyway but this had made my mind up for me. 1 goal in 9 starts, sorry Fran but Berbs is out, anelka is in!
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Reply by AJ on November 14 7:16 pm:
with man utd home to stoke ? you sure it’s the right time for the move ?
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Reply by Stion on November 14 7:21 pm:
Exactly what I was thinking. Remember, Berbatov usually starts to get going around this time of year. I will still be saying that when my FPL team gets relegated
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true but chelsea dont exactly have a tough game either. either of them could get a hat-trick
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Chelsea have an easier run of games, but man utd’s upcoming opponents aren’t known for keeping clean sheets either.
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Yeah it’s a tough one to call. Stoke might well try a damage limitation exercise whilst I know for a fact that West Brom won’t (well their manager has said so anyway). It’s not so clear cut after all. Especially considering the injury of Alex.
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Just a quick thanks Mark for all your hard work, i no longer just come here for FF news but i come here for footy news full stop. Its amazing you haven’t got the sack yet and lost ya missus! True dedication, were all very much abliged! Cheers…
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Reply by RotatingRafa on November 14 7:41 pm:
Truer words were never spoken, Tommy.
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Reply by Jono on November 14 7:44 pm:
Agreed, quite how Mark manages all of this site with just the love of the game is compelling - Mark it might be worth adding a Paypal donation link even during these dark times of crunching credit most people would happily throw a few quid your way for all the hard work.
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Reply by Nickelpede on November 14 8:19 pm:
Props to Mark!
Great job I check in ever day. Top job!
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Reply by Sparky on November 14 8:19 pm:
It is truly a legendary site. I will never tell my colleagues about it though, at least not until I win my league.
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Reply by F.U.B.A.R on November 14 8:51 pm:
A sainthood should be in order, or at the very least an O.B.E. Thanx Mark, You Rock!
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I also have to add a bit of thanks to Mark for the site. I am an American who loves the Premier League, and being in middle of the U.S., getting any real EPL news can be a challenge, even with the internet. This site is my only real stop in planning my team week after week. Thanks again.
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Reply by Muzza is-it? on November 15 3:08 am:
ditto….from Australia
U ROCK Mark!
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I too will throw a HUGE thank you to Mark. I also echo the praise of his ability to maintain a job and a Mrs. whilst doing this site. Additionally I’m a Yank from across the pond and find this site a one stop shop for all my in-depth football needs. I would be all for dropping some donations Mark’s way if the option was available. I want/NEED this site for my Future FPL teams!
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Reply by Dennis on November 14 8:02 pm:
Who’s this Mark chap? Only joking! Thanks Mark you are the saviour of fantasy football!!!!!
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Mark -
Gotta keep the love going. When I started Never Captain Nicky Butt - I was looking at giving a casual fresh take at fantasy footie for American players and newcomers to the game, and through my research and website setup, I landed at your site.
I love your work because it is formulaic and the user generated community responses and banter are great.
At Nicky Butt, we go for a more debate/artistic style, and I think both destinations work well hand in hand for the fantasy footie addict with a bit of free time.
Keep up the excellent work -
- Ibra.
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add a donation function mark: that’s the only thing on this website that is long overdue!
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Ooo look! A messiah praise thread! I’ll join in…
I reckon plaster your face all over the site Mark - you’ll never have to buy a pint anywhere ever again. You might even get to start signing autographs! You’re famous dammit!!
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Reply by Bedknobs and Boomsticks on November 14 8:20 pm:
I’ve always thought that a little bit of advertising would be justifyiable given the time that you must put in Mark.
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Reply by Feanor on November 14 8:54 pm:
Definitely.
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Reply by JWF on November 14 8:20 pm:
He’s not the messiah he’s a very naughty boy!
Seriously, really great work Mark the site’s a must-visit!
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Reply by stephen c on November 14 8:48 pm:
Lol @ life of bri ref….
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I’m now pretty p****d off I didn’t sign Anelka two weeks ago. But I really really can’t see me shipping either Bosingwa, Cech or Lampard to make room or dropping Berbatov for him. Painful to watch what should have been a week or two high turn into something more durable and worthwhile and not having benefited.
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Who do people fancy to score more this gameweek, Torres or Robinho? It’ll cost me 4 pts to get Torres this week but’ll probably cost me 4 pts next week too when I want to do something else!
Just going through the pros and cons of the top end strikers, I keep thinking that Torres is too expensive, but then I see his history - 5 full games played without breaking something, 5 goals, 6 bonus points - and I go all gooey!
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Blimey - thanks guys, much appreciated. Thanks for the support and you’re continued contributions to this ‘ere community - it’s been brilliant to see it grow so much in just a couple of seasons. Now…on with the picks.
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Before this site came along I had no friends and felt fantasy football was a great way to find friends, even online ones. Well years and months later I still have no friends but I am 1st/2nd in my leagues.
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hahaha yer dad
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